wayneWestern Australia
poor ride/bad fuel consumption
had to upgrade suspension due to weight carried in the rear, also says its a 80 litre tank, warning light comes on when 12 litres left and sometimes 20 litres, the most I have put in it when refueling is 69 litre, can only get around 560 kms from a tank, vehicle is 250 kg under GVM, so its not over loaded, this is sitting on a speed of 110km WA, and some driving around town, poor fuel economy for a 4 cylinder.
Purchased in September 2021.
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Terrible fuel consumption,
Fuel consumption over 12ltr/100kms, Automatic gearbox (artificial intelligent) has overcomplicated itself. Without a Toyota reset these vehicles don't go into 6th gear within the legal speed limit. They admit this is a large contribution to the high fuel consumption, but don't want to release it to the media.
Purchased in December 2021 for $56,000.00.
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Benny H.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 7 reviews
Reliable, cheap to run, go anywhere
Purchased new sr5 plus this year mainly due to reliability and style. Little slow but it is a Ute... drives great on and off road cheap to run for 4wd. Stereo is a little glitchy, interior is great and the whole thing is built well. I got a good price otherwise its an expensive dual cab compared to others. Mine has the upgraded system for dpf and Ive never had issues here, acceleration isnt awesome but power button definetly sorts this for overtaking and manual gearbox is effortless. I love it but have owned 4wd utes prior...its no passenger car
Purchased in July 2021 at Jarvis Cars for $48,499.00.
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KillaWhatSouth-Eastern Region, NSW
- 36 reviews
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- HiLux MK8.I 4x4 2.8L Turbo Diesel SR5 (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Top Of The Price Bracket Of Utes Middle Of The Road Features
After being disappointed with the reliability of a Ford Ranger (PJ) and Mazda BT-50 (MKII 2014), I've purchased a 2022 SR5 Hilux. While I'd normally wait a few years to review a car (so I can see how it performs mechanically), I thought I'd do an initial review of the apparent highest selling 4x4 utility.
Generally, I'm pretty happy with it at present, however there are some strange things going on in the world of Toyota and Hilux.
Let's start with the good:
I really like the look of it - The SR5 has the right dimensions, 18" alloy wheels lo...Read more
Purchased in August 2021 at Canberra Toyota for $58,000.00.
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Not much bang for your buck
Gonna keep this short and sweet. Terrible fuel economy. The cruise control system is garbage and interior/speakers/ just the little things are lacking. Had a Mazda BT-50 XTR before this I’ll never buy another Hilux can’t wait to get rid of it.
Purchased in August 2021.
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Anf
- 3 reviews
Good vehicle but not great
Brought the Hilux Rugged X as a boat towing vehicle and everyday work vehicle. Features for a $65K vehicle is quite low. Does not have a lot of the standard features you expect from a car this expensive.
Purchased in February 2021.
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Mark LarssonIllawarra, NSW
- 3 reviews
- HiLux MK8.I 4x4 2.8L Turbo Diesel SR5 (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Oh what a feeling
On my second dual cab Hillux now, A turbo diesel this time, Great for long trips and around town or just towing a trailer very comfortable and great fuel economy.
Purchased in March 2021 at Toyota Dealers for $47,000.00.
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AhmadSydney, NSW
This is the worst vehicle I ever bought
Hi I bought this Ute for $45888 from a dealership 09/2016 model was purchased in January 2022 still under warranty for peace of mind but after 3 months the Ute starts blowing a lot of smoke making noise from right front shock also find a rust spot near front windscreen on the roof I contact Toyota and was sent to closest Toyota service department left the Ute for 5 days till Toyota received parts change DPF and the shock about rust I was sent to panel beater to look at it I took the Ute an I was told he will send the quote to Toyota. I waited 4...Read more
weeks no contact from toyota I contact them a lady said the guy looking after your case on holidays for 6 weeks she looked on her computer and she told me your claim was declined by national warranty Toyota,after 2 weeks time I was washing the Ute and I found 2 more spots of rust contact guest experience Toyota I was told we can’t help you go fix the Ute yourself or you can get second opinion went to another Toyota service department still no help I was told again go fix it yourself my manager looked at it and refuse to put claim in.Purchased in January 2021 at City Motors Group for $45,888.00.
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All in All a Great ute
Our 3rd Hilux after 2 x 2007 models.
Have had no issues whatsoever, we run a regional electrical contracting company so vehicles carry plenty of weight. Fuel consumption isn’t great, but nothing with ladders on roof and bullbars/spotlights is.
Feels stronger in the chassis and driveline than previous model. Have done 80,000km in the past year now and it hasn’t skipped a beat.
Only downside is seats aren’t as comfy or shaped/positioned as well as previous model.
Purchased in March 2021 at Peter Kittle Motor.
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Andrew C.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Tailshaft and steering issues from new
Tailshaft faulty. Thump when stopping and starting. Royal Run around from Toyota. Toyota reliability??? What’s that
Steering wheel not staying straight seems to move slightly depending on which direction you turn.
Purchased in May 2021 for $55,500.00.
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ClickyGippsland, VIC
- 14 reviews
- HiLux MK8.I 4x4 2.8L Turbo Diesel SR (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Basic but dependable
We've purchased about 4 Hiluxes recently, as well as Volkswagen Amaroks, Ford Rangers, Holden Colorado, Nissan Navara.
The Toyota Hilux is a safe choice. It has the same vices as any other crew cab ute (basic, bumpy, wheezy) but is generally inoffensive to own.
Volkswagen Amarok is probably the best, Ford Ranger also very good but a bit truck-like. Navaras are cheap, crappy and gutless - whether they have a Nissan or Benz badge, same car haha.
Toyota Hilux is a bit gutless but does the job. (diesel automatic 4x4 crew cab completely empty). Fuel...Read more
Purchased in September 2021 for $49,000.00.
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EddiePerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Great vehicle
Done 55k,serviced on time by myself,never had any problems. I drive my hilux every day, usually 10 kms to work and back,no dpf issues ever. In saying that i do use the correct dpf oil at services and have minimal idle times. Have never had any driveline clunking i have read about either.I see people believe theres a fuel gauge problem, because they can only get 60 liters in the tank once the low fuel light is on.Isn't this simply a early warning system meaning fuel level is getting low and it will need filling in the next 100 200 kms?Unlike my previous new ute which had many problems from the first month i owned it until i traded it with auto trans problems at 90k, this hilux was cheaper to buy and much more reliable than the ranger
Purchased in July 2021 for $53,000.00.
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Shane bWheatbelt, WA
Poor fuel usage
I purchased a 2017 hilux SR with automatic transmission. Bought this vehicle brand new. It is used as a farm vehicle and on the open highway. Have had all its services done on time at the dealership. I am relatively happy with it. I have done 40k now and have had no mechanical issues with it. From new it has had a higher fuel usage than I expected. Around
13L/100km. Can get around 11.7 on a long run with no load. I have complained to the dealer about it. Their computer says there's nothing wrong with it.
On the highway when doing 110km/h it mostly stays in 5th gear. Only changes to 6th gear going downhill. Seems like the motor is under powered. If I can get the high fuel usage problem solved I would rate it 5 stars.
Purchased in December 2021 at Toyota Dealers for $51,000.00.
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Unfixable Brake squeal - buyer beware
Toyota “genuine service” have failed to stop the break squeal after 4 attempts.
For the last 32,000kms my fully optioned diesel auto sr5 with “leatherette” interior has sounded like a squealing 50 year old “sh$tbox”.
RRP on this car with my Toyota genuine upgrades was $80k (I didn’t pay $80k)
Terrible experience.
Feel like I bought an 80’s hilux rust bucket that’s been running beach tours for 30 years
Caveat emptor!
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Love the hilux, but it’s not perfect.
Love the hilux but it’s not perfect, 2016 2.8 sr5 duelcab
Pros.
-Interior is one of the best looking interior in the segment it feels up to date and it looks great comfortable enough to be in.
-Exterior, also my favourite looking ute, to me looks aggressive and beefy.
-4x4 is great and easy takleing tough courses, friendly interface to get into four wheels.
-Drivability is good on the highway and city, doesn’t have electric steering but it’s light enough and sharp enough at higher speeds.
-Towing is easy (don’t have a caravan or a boat) but have tested pulling a trailer with a commodore on top and didn’t struggle.
-Reverse camera easy to reverse park.
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Michael Marcou
- 3 reviews
- HiLux MK8.I 4x4 2.8L Turbo Diesel SR5 (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Purchase of New Car Mosman Toyota
I use the Car for work and off road.
I use the car every day and I travel a lot to regional areas for work and some places don't have the roads sealed.
The car gets services at the due warranty mileage or date.
I love the car, it drives and handles all conditions.
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Petergun1000Sydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
Dust by passes Air Filter
Not so unbreakable any more. Dust particles by pass the air filter and put the vehicle in limp mode. No fix yet from Toyota
Read this article to see why.
http://unsealed4x4.com.au/heres-filtration-expert-thinks-toyotas-dust-problem/
You would think this would be a recall or and upgrade of the Air Filter unit but not yet.
Shame Toyota Shame.
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Wheres the Warranty ?
If these bloody Hilux's are so unbreakable why do they not have a good warranty like the Holdens & Fords ie 5 years unlimited Klms. From what i have seen of them it would send Toyota broke. As these things are continually broken down. Even brand new ones go into limp mode as soon as you do a bit of dusty driving ? You see heaps of second hand ones with less than 200,000 klms on them advertised with new or rebuilt engines. Clutches always stuffed before 100,000 Klms ? Unbreakable, what a joke.
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Great Ute
My hilux is a 2017 6 speed manual, that hasn’t missed a beat other than a hand break adjustment. Fuel economy with 30,000 km was around 10 ltr per 100, after driving from Melbourne to Darwin and all over Kakadu and back doing over 12,000 kms fuel economy improved to 8.5ltr per hundred. This is with accessories of side steps Tjm alloy bull bar with winch dual batteries,side rails rock sliders, Tjm rear bar, carryboy Ute slide safari snorkel, harrop front locker.,long rang tank, dobbisons mrr suspension. Get your dpf sorted with a basic ecu fl...Read more
ash which was done to my car after its 1000k service, it should activate every 300km or so . This motor takes around 50,000km to fully run in and loosen up.for what it worth my mates 2009 manual hilux used around 50 dollars more to fill up every time and yes we have the same size tanks.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GaryDevonport
Good Vehicle
Cant really fault this hilux and its the best hilux I have owned (have owned 4 Hilux's previously).This is a 2017 SR5 manual with a Canopy and has done 35000km. Has more power and better fuel economy than any previous hilux. Is good on fuel, averaged 8.7L/100km since new which is good as I often tow a trailer and have towed up to 3.2T. The only issue that annoys me is the DPF burn off when it idles at higher revs.
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