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  • Build Quality
    3.8 (19)
  • Value for Money
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    3.9 (19)
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    3.6 (19)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.5 (19)
  • Handling
    3.9 (18)
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    3.8 (18)
  • Suspension
    3.6 (18)
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    3.6 (18)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.0 (18)
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    4.0 (19)
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  • Features
    3.3 (18)
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Poor

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Poor fuel economy that Toyota are aware of and have done nothing about. Only ever run 98 ron petrol in it and hasn't done any work. Stock as with alloy tray and only used to commute to work. Only get 450km per 80 litre tank. 90% of my driving is highway. The ride is shocking. Radio is useless and doesn't pick up stations even in the city. Speedometer is out by 8km p/h. When these issues had been raised at the dealership i was fobbed off and asked to book it back in. This is my last toyota. I have had 3 hiluxes before this and wouldn't buy another.

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyCab Chassis
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedJun 2018
DriveRWD

Gearbox

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BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2017
Drive4WD
TKT

TKTRochdale

  • 4 reviews

Toyota Hilux 2017 SR5 TRD - Top of the Range

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Amazing car - had it for more than 6 months and drives beautiful. Very proud owner of the TRD. I see people talk about fuel and all - they should get a smaller car like a Yarris or something - you can't eat your cake and have it too.
I am happy with the service and product.

BadgeSR5
Engine Size3.0L Turbo-Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
Drive4WD
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Rust on diff and chassis

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Bought a new 2016 hulix sr5 took hunting once rust on diff and chassis Toyota said environmental damage chassis and diff not painted enough I will take the matter to current affairs. They asked me do I take the Ute to the beach and park the Ute at the beach, off course I go to the beach with family. Do you want me to leave the Ute in the garage and catch a train to the beach.



BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2016
youngjohn

youngjohnSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 2 reviews

New Hilux rust in chassis after 2 years and 15,000 kms only

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BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyCab Chassis
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2015
Steve

SteveSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 4 reviews

Never Again

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Shocking fuel economy (500 - 550 per tank) Took back to toyota & they put it on the computer & the verdict was nothing wrong. First tank of diesel after getting 670Km. Put your foot down with power button on & the motor is revving like you wouldn't believe but has no power what so ever. Will never buy another Toyota & wishing had bought a DMax a lot cheaper

BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyCab Chassis
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017

Not the best hilux released

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Bought new 2015 sr5 2 Years ago to replace 2009 sr5 hilux and am not impressed at all. Uses 30% more fuel than advised no matter what driving conditions proven by 13500km of fuel receiptslodged with toyota. Already had failed rear diff and water pump at 32000km. Very little 4wd use but “safety features” make it impossible to drive in sand. Spent 6 weeks in total so far at toyota with no clues on cause of poor performance. Won’t be buying another new toyota any time soon. Only upgraded for legal towing capacity.
Stick with mk7 version. I hate my mk8
Also won’t engage 6th gear under any driving conditions unless your doing over 140kmh
57000km in and I’d prefer to drive my old hilux any day

BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2015
Neralie L

Neralie LAU

  • 4 reviews

Worth every single dollar!

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The Toyota 8th generation Hilux is the best Ute Toyota has produced by far. It is so smooth driving with little to no noise. The interior is luxury and very spacious with very handy little accessory’s like the cup holder and Bluetooth system. I purchased the car 6 months ago and so far have had no issues.

BadgeSR5
Engine Size3.0L Turbo-Diesel
BodyUte
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedOct 2017
Drive4WD
TomG

TomGGold Coast

On Par SR5

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Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyCab Chassis
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2016
Drive4WD
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Nici

NiciGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 6 reviews

Great car

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Purchased brand new Toyota Hilux workmate utility with tray. Great vehicle runs really well, very reliable and very fuel efficient. Use this on our hobby farm around the paddocks and bush tracks and covers terrain really well. Also handles well on the road. Comfortable interior making it good for long trips.

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size4.0L V6 Petrol
BodyUte
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedAug 2017
Coxy

CoxySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews

Fantastic

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Excellent driving experience, easy to clean interior, very reliable and economical. Washed it once when it gets serviced they wash it at Toyota Springwood. Customer service is fantastic. plenty of legroom. layout of car is easy to use and function-able. the stereo is great and simple to use. Just Brilliant

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.0L Petrol
BodyUte
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2017
DriveRWD

Good but far from perfect

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Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2016
Drive4WD
Andrew

AndrewMelbourne

  • 3 reviews

Reliable UTE!

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Purchased this for my small business and have not looked back ever since.

Beautiful car with a phenominal driving experience. All of the features are useful and very user-friendly.

Owned the car since June last year and have not had to deal with any problems.

So far, so good - highly recommend!

BadgeSR5
Engine Size3.0L Turbo-Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017
Drive4WD
Cara Bulger

Cara BulgerDarwin

  • 6 reviews

Fantastic Vehicle

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The performance of our Toyota HiLux has been absolutely amazing- we had so many issues with our (Brand new, off the lot) Jeep that we left the brand to buy a Toyota. The Eco mode can be used almost all the time, except for serious off-roading, which the truck has handled incredibly well. It has been our most reliable car yet- no maintenance issues at all and the gas mileage for a truck is really good.

BadgeSR
Engine Size3.0L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedSep 2017
David

DavidSydney

  • 4 reviews

Great ute after 15months

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Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2016
Drive4WD
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There is a original brake pad problem.

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BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
Drive4WD
DMAC

DMACAdelaide

Horrible Car Plagued With Issues

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Slave cylinder failed at 170km on odometer, camshaft failure at 14,000km, brake rotors warped 18,000km, brake shields cracked 21,000km, gearbox seals failed 32,0000km and dpf total failure at 48,0000km. Poor trim quality with leather wearing on gear knob and seats. All fixed under warranty but has cost me countless days of time and frustration. Well under powered for towing - can't exceed 90km per hour when towing a boat and trailer under 2 tonne. So much for 3.5tonne tow rating

BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyCab Chassis
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedSep 2016
Tee

TeeMelbourne

  • 6 reviews

Great car

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Bought this car for work purposes and have never failed me once. It's big and tough yet at the same time very comfortable. The inside is very spacious and I can still use it on the weekends to take my family out to the beaches. It's the perfect work/life balance car

BadgeSR5
Engine Size3.0L Diesel
BodyCab Chassis
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2015
CKy

CKyAU

6 moth new with problem

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6 moth new hilux At 20000km start had problems
Engine Loosing horsepower
Steering getting stiff + hard to control
Ride got bumpy at flat road
Fuel economy got higher
500-550km per tank
When to dealerships for service at 20000km told them the problems. In return is nothing’s change
In This days they only looks at the ecu code, if there is no error code that mean everything fine

BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2017
DriveRWD

Hard Tonneau and DPF

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BadgeSR5
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyUte
CabDual Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedSep 2016
Drive4WD
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HiLux MK8.I 4x2 2.7L Petrol Workmate (2015-2020)

Can a 2020 hilux 2.7 be converted to lpg without valve seat recession problems?

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HiLux MK8.I (2015-2020)

Will a 2009 Hilux SR dual cab canopy fit a 2013 Sr dual cab

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HiLux MK8.I (2015-2020)

Are there dpf issues on 2.4 diesel hilux like 2.8. (mine is 2016 2 wd.)? cheers jim.

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