Used Toyota HiLux review

Pros

Toyota reliability….sort of.
Superb availability of parts and Toyota support.
Excellent off-road abilities.
No nonsense workhorse.
Lack of depreciation.

Cons

Average engine performance.
Not the safest in class.
Harsh on-road driving characteristics.
Short service intervals.
Lacking in infotainment tech.
Overpriced for what it is.

Verdict

We wouldn't...

We'd be cautious

We would...

Yes, but it depends on if it actually ticks your boxes, or are you buying it because everyone else seems to.

There’s no denying the incredible reputation for reliability the HiLux has built up over the years, and with the above issues resolved and the fitment of an oil catch...

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2020

Loan Amount

$5,000

Finance estimate ~

$30

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Publish: January 21, 2021

Since its release in 2015, the 8th generation, AN120 and AN130 HiLux have been Australia’s highest selling new car but, even with a new model charging in from the horizon, used 8th gen HiLux opportunities seem to sell as fast as they are advertised.

These are a highly sought-after vehicle and the fact that they seem almost impervious to depreciation reflects their strong demand in the market.

With its competitors improving with every new release, this 8th generation of HiLux brought with it many improvements but is it staying true to its superb reputation for reliability and with so many variants, which HiLux is the pick of the crop?

These are a highly sought-after vehicle and the fact that they seem almost impervious to depreciation reflects their strong demand in the market.

The DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and the regeneration (or burn off) process can result in huge plumes of white smoke from the exhaust.
Especially with vehicles driven predominantly around town at slow speeds.
Timing chain failure (very noisey) is an issue.
But, both issues have extended warranty support.

The DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and the regeneration (or burn off) process can result in huge plumes of white smoke from the exhaust.
Especially with vehicles driven predominantly around town at slow speeds.
Timing chain failure (very noisey) is an issue.
But, both issues have extended warranty support.

The DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and the regeneration (or burn off) process can result in huge plumes of white smoke from the exhaust.
Especially with vehicles driven predominantly around town at slow speeds.
Timing chain failure (very noisey) is an issue.
But, both issues have extended warranty support.

Body Styles

2 door Cab Chassis
4 door Utility
4 door Cab Chassis

Engine Specs

2.7 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 122kW / 245Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2022)
4.0 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 175kW / 376Nm (SR 2015 – 2017, SR5 2015 – 2017)
2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 110kW / 343Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2019)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 125kW / 343Nm (SR 2015 – 2017)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW / 420Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2015 – 2020, SR5 Hi-Rider 2015 – 2017, SR 2015 – 2020, SR5 2015 – 2020, Rugged 2018 – 2020, Rugged X 2018 – 2020)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW / 450Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2015 – 2020, SR 2015 – 2020, SR5 2015 – 2020, SR5 Hi-Rider 2017 – 2020, Rugged 2018 – 2020, Rogue 2018 – 2020, Rugged X 2018 – 2020)
2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 110kW / 400Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2022, Workmate Hi-Rider 2017 – 2022)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 150kW / 500Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR5 Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR 2020 – 2022, SR5 2020 – 2022, Rogue 2020 – 2022, Rugged X 2020 – 2022)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 150kW / 420Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR 2020 – 2022, SR5 2020 – 2022)

Transmission

5-speed Manual (Workmate, SR)
6-speed Sports Automatic (Workmate, SR, SR Hi-Rider, SR5, Workmate Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X)
6-speed Manual (SR Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, Workmate, SR, SR5, Rugged, Rugged X,

Body Styles

2 door Cab Chassis
4 door Utility
4 door Cab Chassis

Engine Specs

2.7 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 122kW / 245Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2022)
4.0 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 175kW / 376Nm (SR 2015 – 2017, SR5 2015 – 2017)
2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 110kW / 343Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2019)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 125kW / 343Nm (SR 2015 – 2017)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW / 420Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2015 – 2020, SR5 Hi-Rider 2015 – 2017, SR 2015 – 2020, SR5 2015 – 2020, Rugged 2018 – 2020, Rugged X 2018 – 2020)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW / 450Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2015 – 2020, SR 2015 – 2020, SR5 2015 – 2020, SR5 Hi-Rider 2017 – 2020, Rugged 2018 – 2020, Rogue 2018 – 2020, Rugged X 2018 – 2020)
2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 110kW / 400Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2022, Workmate Hi-Rider 2017 – 2022)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 150kW / 500Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR5 Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR 2020 – 2022, SR5 2020 – 2022, Rogue 2020 – 2022, Rugged X 2020 – 2022)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 150kW / 420Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR 2020 – 2022, SR5 2020 – 2022)

Transmission

5-speed Manual (Workmate, SR)
6-speed Sports Automatic (Workmate, SR, SR Hi-Rider, SR5, Workmate Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X)
6-speed Manual (SR Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, Workmate, SR, SR5, Rugged, Rugged X, Workmate Hi-Rider)

Fuel Consumption

6.9 – 9.3 / 100km (Workmate)
7.0 – 9.4 / 100km (SR, SR5)
6.6 – 8.9 / 100km (SR Hi-Rider)
7.5 – 9.1 / 100km (SR5 Hi-Rider)
6.6 – 9.0 / 100km (Workmate Hi-Rider)
6.9 – 10.9 / 100km (Rugged)
7.8 – 9.3 / 100km (Rogue, Rugged X)

Length

5320mm – 5415mm (4 door Utility)

Width

1800mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
1800mm – 2020mm (4 door Utility)
1855mm (4 door Cab Chassis)

Height

1690mm – 1855mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
1695mm – 1870mm (4 door Utility)
1810mm – 1865mm (4 door Cab Chassis)

Wheelbase

3085mm (All Models)

Kerb Weight

1475kg – 1825kg (2 door Cab Chassis)
2316kg (4 door Utility)
1880kg – 2070kg (4 door Cab Chassis)

Towing

750kg (unbraked) – 3500kg (braked) (All Models)

Ancap Ratings

5 stars, tested 2015
5 stars, tested 2019

Body Styles

2 door Cab Chassis
4 door Utility
4 door Cab Chassis

Engine Specs

2.7 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 122kW / 245Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2022)
4.0 litre, 6-cylinder petrol, 175kW / 376Nm (SR 2015 – 2017, SR5 2015 – 2017)
2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 110kW / 343Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2019)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 125kW / 343Nm (SR 2015 – 2017)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW / 420Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2015 – 2020, SR5 Hi-Rider 2015 – 2017, SR 2015 – 2020, SR5 2015 – 2020, Rugged 2018 – 2020, Rugged X 2018 – 2020)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 130kW / 450Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2015 – 2020, SR 2015 – 2020, SR5 2015 – 2020, SR5 Hi-Rider 2017 – 2020, Rugged 2018 – 2020, Rogue 2018 – 2020, Rugged X 2018 – 2020)
2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 110kW / 400Nm (Workmate 2015 – 2022, Workmate Hi-Rider 2017 – 2022)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 150kW / 500Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR5 Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR 2020 – 2022, SR5 2020 – 2022, Rogue 2020 – 2022, Rugged X 2020 – 2022)
2.8 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 150kW / 420Nm (SR Hi-Rider 2020 – 2022, SR 2020 – 2022, SR5 2020 – 2022)

Transmission

5-speed Manual (Workmate, SR)
6-speed Sports Automatic (Workmate, SR, SR Hi-Rider, SR5, Workmate Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X)
6-speed Manual (SR Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, Workmate, SR, SR5, Rugged, Rugged X, Workmate Hi-Rider)

Fuel Consumption

6.9 – 9.3 / 100km (Workmate)
7.0 – 9.4 / 100km (SR, SR5)
6.6 – 8.9 / 100km (SR Hi-Rider)
7.5 – 9.1 / 100km (SR5 Hi-Rider)
6.6 – 9.0 / 100km (Workmate Hi-Rider)
6.9 – 10.9 / 100km (Rugged)
7.8 – 9.3 / 100km (Rogue, Rugged X)

Length

5320mm – 5415mm (4 door Utility)

Width

1800mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
1800mm – 2020mm (4 door Utility)
1855mm (4 door Cab Chassis)

Height

1690mm – 1855mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
1695mm – 1870mm (4 door Utility)
1810mm – 1865mm (4 door Cab Chassis)

Wheelbase

3085mm (All Models)

Kerb Weight

1475kg – 1825kg (2 door Cab Chassis)
2316kg (4 door Utility)
1880kg – 2070kg (4 door Cab Chassis)

Towing

750kg (unbraked) – 3500kg (braked) (All Models)

Ancap Ratings

5 stars, tested 2015
5 stars, tested 2019

Warranty

3 years / 100,000 km (Workmate, SR, SR Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, SR5, Workmate Hi-Rider, Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X)
5 years / unlimited km (Workmate, Workmate Hi-Rider, SR Hi-Rider, SR5 Hi-Rider, SR, SR5, Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X)

Servicing

10,000 km / 6 months (All Models)

Model range, pricing and features

Workmate

Price when new: $20,990

Price used: $16,400 - $18,700

Equipment

12V Socket(s) – Auxiliary
2 Speaker Stereo
ABS (Antilock Brakes)
Adjustable Steering Col. – Tilt only
Air Conditioning
Airbag – Driver
Airbag – Knee Driver
Airbag – Passenger
Airbags – Head for 1st Row Seats (Front)
Airbags – Side for 1st Row Occupants (Front)
Audio – Aux Input Socket (MP3/CD/Cassette)
Audio – Aux Input USB Socket
Audio – Input for iPod
Audio – MP3 Decoder
Bluetooth System
Bottle Holders – 1st Row
Brake Assist
Brake Emergency Display – Hazard/Stoplights
CD Player
Central Locking – Remote/Keyless
Clock – Digital
Control – Electronic Stability
Control – Traction
Control – Trailer Sway
Cruise Control
Cup Holders – 1st Row
Daytime Running Lamps
Disc Brakes Front Ventilated
Door Pockets – 1st row (Front)
EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
Engine Immobiliser
Headlamps – Electric Level Adjustment
Headlamps Automatic (light sensitive)
Hill Holder
Illuminated – Entry/Exit with Fade
Illuminated – Key Ignition Barrel/Surround
Independent Front Suspension
Map/Reading Lamps – for 1st Row
Multi-function Control Screen – Colour
Multi-function Steering Wheel
Power Door Mirrors
Power Steering
Power Windows – Front only
Rear View Mirror – Manual Anti-Glare
Seatbelt – Load Limiters 1st Row (Front)
Seatbelt – Pretensioners 1st Row (Front)
Seatbelts – Lap/Sash for 2 seats
Seats – Bucket (Front)
Spare Wheel – Full Size Steel
Suspension – Leaf
Tacho
Trim – Cloth
Vinyl – Cabin Floor
Voice Recognition

SR

Price when new: $41,990

Price used: $30,700 - $34,200

Adds

6 Speaker Stereo
Armrest – Rear Centre (Shared)
Body Colour – Bumpers
Carpeted – Cabin Floor
Chrome Door Handles – Exterior
Cooled Compartment – Front
Headrests – Adjustable 1st Row (Front)
Headrests – Adjustable 2nd Row x3
Intermittent Wipers – Variable
Internet Connectivity via Paired Device
Seat – Height Adjustable Driver
Seats – 2nd Row Split Fold
Trip Computer

SR Hi-Rider

Price when new: $39,990

Price used: $32,300 - $36,000

Adds

Side Steps
Skid Plate – Front
Skid Plate – Middle (Transmission case)
Suspension – Heavy Duty

SR5 Hi-Rider

Price when new: $47,490

Price used: $36,300 - $40,300

Adds

18″ Alloy Wheels
Air Cond. – Climate Control
Alarm
Central Locking – Key Proximity
Chrome Door Handles – Interior
Chrome Door Mirrors
Chrome Grille
Chrome Rear Garnish
Daytime Running Lamps – LED
Digital Instrument Display – Partial
Fog Lamps – Front
GPS (Satellite Navigation)
Headlamps – LED
Keyless Start:- Key/FOB Proximity related
Leather Gear Knob
Leather Steering Wheel
Metallic Finish Interior Inserts
Radio – Digital (DAB+)
Rear Step bumper
Rear Windows – Extra Dark/Privacy
Sports Bar
Starter Button

SR5

Price when new: $55,990

Price used: $38,900 - $43,100

Adds

Control – Hill Descent

Workmate Hi-Rider

Price when new: $39,490

Price used: $36,300 - $40,000

Rugged

Price when new: $54,990

Price used: $51,700 - $56,400

Adds

17″ Alloy Wheels
Body Side Mouldings
Brakes – Rear Drum
Bull Bar
Cargo Liner
Floor Mats
Grille – Black
Mudflaps – front
Mudflaps – rear
Rock Rails
Snorkel
Tow Bar
Towing – Latch/Hook Rear

Rogue

Price when new: $61,690

Price used: $55,100 - $60,000

Adds

Carpeted – Cargo Area
Coloured Door Mirrors
Electric Seat – Drivers
Heated Seats – 1st Row
Leather Seats – Partial
Seats – Perforated
Tonneau Cover – Flat Hard

Rugged X

Price when new: $61,690

Price used: $54,200 - $59,000

Adds

Driving Lamps
Tail Lamps – Blacked Out Surrounds
Towing – Latch/Hook Front

Yes, but it depends on if it actually ticks your boxes, or are you buying it because everyone else seems to.

There’s no denying the incredible reputation for reliability the HiLux has built up over the years, and with the above issues resolved and the fitment of an oil catch can to extend the HiLuxs engines life, its relatively safe to assume this generation of HiLux will continue this reputation.

However, with the competition improving with every new generation, we highly recommend test driving at least a Ford Ranger before you purchase a HiLux.

We feel that the Ranger trumps the HiLux especially in terms of day-to-day driving enjoyment, comfort and refinement and while both vehicles are extremely capable off-road, any shortcomings can most likely be resolved with the fitment of intelligent aftermarket accessories.

Then there is the value for money element of your potential purchase. Again, we feel a Ranger just offers better value for money, especially in the used car market.

But yes, if it’s definitely a HiLux you want, it’s a HiLux you should get and we recommend an SR5 but please, make sure you try a Ranger before you hand over your hard earned cash.