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21 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    4.2 (5)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.6 (5)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (5)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (5)
  • Handling
    4.4 (5)
  • Braking
    4.0 (4)
  • Suspension
    4.4 (5)
  • Gear Shifting
    3.8 (5)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (5)
  • Interior Design
    4.6 (5)
  • Boot Size
    5.0 (3)
  • Features
    4.2 (5)
  • Comfort
    4.4 (5)
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Bill Z.

Bill Z.Perth, WA

  • 4 reviews

Excellent driver

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Bought this 2018 Hilux 3 weeks ago and must say very impressed with how it drives and the features included for a basic workmate ute. Very smooth and comfortable daily driver.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtUsed
Year2018
Cab Type Single
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Bbrrrr

BbrrrrSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 8 reviews
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Great work horse, not a problem!

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So reliable 1984 model was voted most reliable car ever. Love my luxey. Have a workmate 4+2 man and tows so easily put near 1 tonne in it every day handles so well. had a triton and hated it didn’t tow well or handle weight. Hilux is total opposite. Search top gear Hilux to watch a 3 part short film on trying to ‘kill’ one.

Purchased in May 2021 for A$37.00.



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TransmissionManual
BoughtNew
Year2016
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Wayne bishop

Wayne bishopPerth, WA

Gear box clutch

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Brought 2018 work mate Hilux ute has bad back lash when let the clutch out told this is normal for these utes terrible feels like it 20 years old,crap look else where

Purchased in February 2021 at Toyota Dealers for A$21,990.00.

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Year2018
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Roger

RogerNorth Queensland, QLD

Not regretting for buying a Hilux

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Purchased in May 2021 for A$30,990.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
Year2018
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Ron G

Ron GSydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews

A little love lost

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Loved it when I first got it. Good on highway, good on fuel (diesel). Regular services under warranty. Then the letter came about the first of three recalls and then it became a headache.

Purchased in November 2021 for A$38,000.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtUsed
Year2016
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Tim

TimPerth, WA

  • 3 reviews

Lies lies lies

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Purchased in January 2021.

TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
Year2017
LEMMY

LEMMY

  • 41 reviews

Wow, very bumpy!

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With no load in the back, the drive is just terrible. My brain is being smashed against my skull in a most aggressive manner, over roads that I know are smooth. You can feel every tiny crack, bump or crevice in the road. I have asked if there is any suspension adjustments that can be done, but it seems not (any suggestions, apart from filling the tray with concrete?) Under load, it's great and it was a bargain (only $22,000 new 2018).

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

MICK

  • 2 reviews

MMM..

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BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.4
BodyCab Chassis
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedOct 2015
DriveRWD

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
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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
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
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
oshop

oshopAU

  • 11 reviews

My new office

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I started up a mobile business and recently bought a hilux to set it all up. So far so good. Impressed with the cabin size. It is quite roomy and has enough leg rooms. I got the diesel run one and runs smooth, no noise issue. The only missing thing in it at the moment is having no reverse camera. It should worth the investment once I have it installed. It fits in my garage with one other car.

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.8L Diesel
BodyCab Chassis
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
Luke V

Luke VAU

  • 6 reviews

Good but no guts

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We find our Toyota hilux to be quite and smooth ride around town and on long trips, it gets decent mileage and seems reliable enough. Lots of room in the cabin except the is not much head room in the back seat which can cause for a need for more breaks so the back passengers can stretch.

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyUte
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2017
DriveFWD
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CPW

CPWSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 16 reviews

My 2017 Toyota Hilux Automatic Workmate is fine - but the expensive Toyota extras???

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BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyUte
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2017
DriveRWD
SandyG

SandyGSouth Brisbane

  • 39 reviews

New Workmate has become civilised

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BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyCab Chassis
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedNov 2017
Marc

MarcMelbourne

  • 6 reviews

Good solid performer.

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Ride is a bit rough as it needs some weight on tray. The tool boxes with tools will solve yhis plus some time to soften suspension. Good interior however as it is tradie car could do with less material inserts. Totally reliable, a bit heavy on fuel. Definitely need a rear camera installed for reversing in tight spots.

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyUte
CabSingle Cab
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2017
DriveRWD
Benjamin A

Benjamin ACooloola Cove

  • 5 reviews

Great Truck!!!

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We bought the 2017 Hilux Workmate Extra cab to update from our old V6 Commorore for our business. Without a doubt it was the best in its class for what we needed and wanted. Best fuel economy we could find for a 4x4. Comfortable seating. Easy to use dash and Audio setup.

BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.7L Petrol
BodyCab Chassis
CabExtra Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedJul 2017
Drive4WD
kris

krisSouth-Eastern Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

2015, workmate 2.4 diesel., blue smoke,etc

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BadgeWorkmate
Engine Size2.4
BodyCab Chassis
CabDouble Cab
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedAug 2015
DriveRWD
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