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    2023 Toyota HiLux

    New from

    $25,300 excl. on-roads

    7.8

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Toyota HiLux

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    Dating back to 1968, the Toyota HiLux is the Japanese auto giant's top-selling model and was Australia's favourite new vehicle for seven years until 2023. Starting life as a compact pickup, over eight generations it has built a reputation for durability and versatility, and with more than 30 variants available – including 4x2 and 4x4 drivelines, petrol and diesel power, three body styles and at least four trim levels – the popular ute meets the needs of not only tradies and farmers but adventurers and families.

    Pros

    • Suspension upgrades are a meaningful improvement
    • More power, more torque
    • Smartphone mirroring... finally

    Cons

    • Short servicing intervals
    • Steering is still slow and heavy
    • Interior starting to look dated

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    2023 Toyota HiLux Price

    Double Cab P/up

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    WORKMATE (4x2)$36,500$40,800
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)$43,200$43,200
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)$46,100$46,100
    WORKMATE (4x4)$46,500$51,600
    SR (4x4)$54,500$60,200
    SR5 (4x4)$58,300$60,300
    SR5 HI-RIDER (4x2)$58,900$58,900
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)$60,700$66,800
    ROGUE (4x4)$66,300$68,200
    ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER$67,000$67,000
    GR-SPORT (4x4)$71,300$71,300
    GR-SPORT TWO-TONE (4x4)$72,300$72,300

    X Cab C/chas

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    WORKMATE (4x4)$50,700$50,700
    SR (4x4)$55,900$58,200

    Double C/chas

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    SR (4x4) STEEL WHEELS$50,600$50,600
    WORKMATE (4x4)$51,500$51,500
    SR5 (4x4)$57,800$61,600
    SR (4x4)$58,500$59,300
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)$60,300$62,300

    C/chas

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    WORKMATE (4x2)$25,300$31,800
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)$30,300$34,500
    WORKMATE (4x4)$39,500$39,500
    SR (4x4)$51,400$53,200

    X Cab P/up

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)$50,000$50,000
    SR5 (4x4)$63,400$63,400
    *excl. on-roads

    2023 Toyota HiLux Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Toyota HiLux

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    2023 Toyota HiLux Dimensions

    1865mm
    1855mm
    5325mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2023 Toyota HiLux Dimensions

    2023 Toyota HiLux Boot Space

    The dual-cab HiLux has a tub that measures 1570mm long, 1645mm wide, and 481mm tall. There's 1109mm between the two rear wheel arches.

    2023 Toyota HiLux Safety Rating

    All versions of the HiLux get a suite of Toyota Safety Sense technologies as standard, including AEB with pedestrian (day/night) and cyclist (day) detection, high-speed adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning with steering assist via brakes. Road sign assist is also included.

    SR5 4×4 models as well as auto-equipped SR 4×4 double cabs (including cab-chassis) feature hill descent control, while SR5 double- and extra-cab pick-ups now get front and rear parking sensors as standard.

    4×2 Hi-Rider and 4×4 models feature 319mm front ventilated brake discs with opposed-piston calipers and 295mm self-adjusting rear drums with leading and trailing shoes.

    Other 4×2 HiLux models get 296mm front ventilated discs with floating calipers and 254mm rear drums.

    The eighth-generation Toyota HiLux wears a five-star ANCAP rating for vehicles sold from July 2019 onwards, scoring 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupants, 88 per cent for vulnerable road users and 78 per cent for safety assist.

    2023 Toyota HiLux Fuel Economy

    Fuel economy figures for the HiLux range are as follows:

    • Petrol manual: 10.7-11.1 litres per 100km
    • Petrol auto: 10.4-10.9 litres per 100km
    • 2.4TD manual: 6.9-7.4 litres per 100km
    • 2.4TD auto: 7.5-8.0 litres per 100km
    • 2.8TD manual: 7.1-8.0 litres per 100km
    • 2.8TD auto: 7.5-8.1 litres per 100km

    These figures vary based on body style.

    Toyota HiLuxFuel TypeCombined
    GR-SPORT (4x4)Diesel7.9 L/100km
    GR-SPORT TWO-TONE (4x4)Diesel7.9 L/100km
    ROGUE (4x4)Diesel-Electric Hybrid8.4 L/100km
    ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKERDiesel8.4 L/100km
    SR (4x4)Diesel7.4 L/100km
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)Diesel7.5 L/100km
    SR5 (4x4)Diesel-Electric Hybrid8.0 L/100km
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)Diesel-Electric Hybrid7.9 L/100km
    SR5 HI-RIDER (4x2)Diesel8.1 L/100km
    WORKMATE (4x2)Unleaded Petrol10.7 L/100km
    WORKMATE (4x4)Diesel8.6 L/100km
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)Diesel7.5 L/100km
    See all Toyota HiLux Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota HiLux?

    The Toyota HiLux has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    How does the 2023 Toyota HiLux drive?

    Our expert take on Toyota HiLux drivability.

    The most powerful engine in the 2023 Toyota HiLux range is a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, which has 150kW of power (at 3400rpm) and 500Nm of torque (at 1600-2800rpm) when fitted with a six-speed automatic. Manual models develop 420Nm (at 1400-3400rpm).

    Lower grades offer a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, while the entry-level versions are fitted as standard with a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

    The smaller diesel makes peak power and torque at 3400rpm and 1600-2000rpm respectively, while the petrol does the same at 5200rpm and 4000rpm respectively.

    Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available throughout the line-up (see price list above), with manual and automatic transmissions offered for all powertrains.

    Petrol models are fitted as standard with a five-speed manual transmission as standard while the diesels are mated to a six-speeder. A six-speed automatic is optional or standard depending on variant.

    The new 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine starts with the same distinctive clatter as before, and behaves very similarly to the pre-update engine most of the time. But there’s definitely more mid-range punch in the 2021 update, and highway overtakes are dispatched faster than in the pre-facelift car.

    The old HiLux could feel a bit strained at times, the new model rarely does.

    Toyota’s six-speed automatic transmission might have as many options as the 10-speeder in the Ford Ranger and its bi-turbo engine, but it makes up for it by being decisive and intelligent on the move.

    It’s happy to hold a taller gear and lean on the muscled-up mid-range on lighter throttle inputs, and kicks down smartly when more performance is required. There’s also a sequential-style manual shift option for control freaks, but it’s best left to its own devices for the most part.

    Along with the updated engine, the HiLux has been treated to a number of locally-developed updates to the suspension in search of a smoother around-town ride.

    Changes include longer leaf springs spaced further apart, new spring, damper and bushing rates, and new cabin mounts.

    Less noticeable are the changes made to the steering, which is still relatively heavy and slow at low speed. There’s a bit of arm twirling required when you’re parking, especially compared to the SUV-like setup in the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50.

    2023 Toyota HiLux Options

    Options list for the Toyota HiLux

    You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Toyota HiLux variants on the official website, and within the official Toyota HiLux specifications page.

    2023 Toyota HiLux Colours

    What colours are available for the Toyota HiLux

    The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.

    The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.

    • Glacier White
    • Crystal Pearl
    • Silver Sky
    • Graphite
    • Eclipse Black
    • Saturn Blue
    • Nebula Blue
    • Feverish Red
    • Oxide Bronze

    Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range

    2023 Toyota HiLux Warranty

    The Toyota HiLux is covered by Toyota’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which covers any Toyota-produced part, panel and accessory.

    Engine and driveline warranty can be extended by another two years provided the vehicle is serviced according to schedule, and the car is backed by seven years of emergency assistance.

    Service pricing is capped between $220 and $260 per visit for the first six visits, covering three years or 60,000km.

    Maintenance is still required every six months or 10,000km, which is notably shorter than the usual 12 month/15,000km intervals offered by most rivals.

    2023 Toyota HiLux vs other Utes to consider

    The Toyota HiLux's most direct rival is the Ford Ranger which most recently was unveiled in new-generation form.

    The HiLux also competes against the recently updated the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 siblings.

    Compared to all of its rivals, the HiLux is getting a little long in the tooth.

    In saying this though, the HiLux still provides that Toyota-tough reliability and reputation, as well as high resale value.

    Should you buy the 2023 Toyota HiLux

    Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.

    Although it’s faced with tough competition from Ford, Isuzu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi, it’s easy to see why the HiLux is still a winner.

    It feels quite old in some ways, but it's still solid to drive and has the backing of a massive dealer network. It also has a huge range of body styles on offer, allowing you to tailor your HiLux to the intended use easily.

    Toyota HiLux FAQs

    The Kerb weight of the 2024 Toyota Hilux range is as follows:

    • SC/Chassis 4x2 with 2TR engine: 1475-1490kg
    • SC/Chassis 4x2 Hi-Rider: 1640kg
    • SC 4x4: 1775-1800kg
    • EC/Chassis 4x4 1900-1905kg
    • EC 4x2 Hi-Rider: 1920kg
    • EC 4x4: 2055kg
    • DC 4x2 with 2TR engine: 1745-1755kg
    • DC 4x2 Hi-Rider 1940-1958kg
    • DC/Chassis: 1925-1965kg
    • DC 4x4: 2045-2093kg
    • Rogue 2231kg;
    • Rugged X 2316kg

    4X2 Single Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M 1225kg
    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A 1210kg
    • Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M 1260kg

    4x2 Extra Cab (pick-up)

    • SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A 1130kg

    4x2 Double Cab (pick-up)

    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M 1035kg
    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A 1025kg
    • Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M 1160kg
    • Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6A 1105kg
    • SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6M 1050kg
    • SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A 1040kg
    • SR5 Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A 1065kg

    4x4 Single Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M 1275kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 1250kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 1250kg

    4x4 Extra Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A 1150kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 1200kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 1195kg

    4x4 Extra Cab (pick-up)

    SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A 1045kg

    4x4 Double Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A 1125kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 1085kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 1085kg
    • SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A 1105kg
    • SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A 1105kg

    4x4 Double Cab (pick-up)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M 995kg
    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A 980kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 990kg
    • SR+, 2.8 TD, 6M 1005kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 995kg
    • SR+, 2.8 TD, 6A 1005kg
    • SR5, 2.8 TD, 6M 1000kg
    • SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6M 1000kg
    • SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A 995kg
    • SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A 995kg

    The minimum turning circle of the Toyota Hilux is 11.8 metres (2TR) or 12.6 metres for all other variants.

    700mm

    Brakes (front)

    • 296mm floating calliper - 4X2
    • 319mm opposed calliper - 4X4, 4X2 Hi-Rider
    • 319mm x 28mm opposed calliper - Rogue / Rogue X - Ventilated disc

    Brakes (rear)

    • 254mm (4x2), 295mm (4x4, Hi-Rider) - Leading-trailing drum
    • 295mm (Rogue / Rogue X) - Leading-trailing drum

    Ground clearance (unladen):

    • Toyota Hilux Rogue 247mm
    • Toyota Hilux Rugged X 236mm
    • Toyota Hilux 4x2 with 2TR engine 174mm
    • Toyota Hilux all other variants 216mm

    4X2 Single Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M 2500kg
    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A 2500kg
    • Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M 2800kg

    4x2 Extra Cab (pick-up)

    • SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A 2800kg

    4x2 Double Cab (pick-up)

    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M 2500kg
    • Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A 2500kg
    • Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M 2800kg
    • Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6A 2800kg
    • SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6M 2800kg
    • SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A 2800kg
    • SR5 Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A 2800kg

    4x4 Single Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg

    4x4 Extra Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg

    4x4 Extra Cab (pick-up)

    SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg

    4x4 Double Cab (cab chassis)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg

    4x4 Double Cab (pick-up)

    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR+, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR+, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR5, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6M 3500kg
    • SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg
    • SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A 3500kg

    AC60E (4x2), AC60F (4x4) - 6-speed super intelligent electronic auto (1GD, 2GD)

    • 1st 3.600
    • 2nd 2.090
    • 3rd 1.488
    • 4th 1.000
    • 5th 0.687
    • 6th 0.580
    • Reverse 3.732
    • Final Drive 3.909 (F) - 4.100 (E)

    R151 5-speed manual transmission (2TR engine)

    • 1st 4.313
    • 2nd 2.330
    • 3rd 1.436
    • 4th 1.000
    • 5th 0.838
    • Reverse 4.220
    • Final Drive 4.100

    RC60 (4x2), RC60F (4x4) 6-speed manual transmission (2GD engine) / RC61 (4x2), RC61F (4x4) 6-speed manual transmission (1GD engine)

    • 1st 4.784
    • 2nd 2.423
    • 3rd 1.443
    • 4th 1.000
    • 5th 0.777 (2GD) / 0.826 (1GD)
    • 6th 0.643
    • Reverse 4.066
    • Final Drive 3.583

    The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the WORKMATE (4x2) that starts from $25,300.

    The most expensive Toyota HiLux is the GR-SPORT TWO-TONE (4x4) that starts from $72,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is 3500Kg offered by the following variants

    • WORKMATE (4x4)
    • SR (4x4)
    • SR (4x4) STEEL WHEELS
    • SR5 (4x4)
    • SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)
    • ROGUE (4x4)
    • ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER
    • GR-SPORT (4x4)
    • GR-SPORT TWO-TONE (4x4)

    The largest Toyota HiLux is the GR-SPORT (4x4) which measures 2020mm wide, 5320mm in length and sits 1880mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the GR-SPORT (4x4) which has 150kW of power from its Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection engine.

    The Toyota HiLux is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the SR (4x4) which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).

    See full fuel information for Toyota HiLux below:

    VariantFuel Type
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 (4x4)diesel
    SR5 (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    GR-SPORT (4x4)diesel
    GR-SPORT (4x4)diesel
    GR-SPORT TWO-TONE (4x4)diesel
    GR-SPORT TWO-TONE (4x4)diesel
    ROGUE (4x4)diesel
    ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKERdiesel
    ROGUE (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR5 (4x4)diesel
    SR5 (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR5 (4x4)diesel
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    SR (4x4) STEEL WHEELSdiesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4) STEEL WHEELSdiesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)diesel/electric
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)diesel
    SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x4)diesel
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    SR HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    SR5 HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    SR5 HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    WORKMATE HI-RIDER (4x2)diesel
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol
    WORKMATE (4x2)unleaded petrol