2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 (inc. 0-100) on/off-road review: Is this ute still king?

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
  • The Toyota HiLux has been updated and Paul Maric jumps behind the wheel of the 2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 to see if the update is any better! It's now more expensive than before, but is it any better? Only one way to find out!
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    Intro: 00:00
    Exterior 01:08
    Interior 05:05
    Infotainment 06:33
    Safety 08:00
    Practiclaity 09:06
    On the road 12:43
    0-100 17:43
    Driver aids 19:51
    Off the road 21:51
    Verdict 30:28
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  • @CarExpertAus
    @CarExpertAus  Год назад +33

    Quick update on hill descent control. A reader emailed in and explained that according to the manual, hill descent control doesn't work in low range with the rear differential locked, which is why it didn't do anything when we tested it.

    • @bakarisambi3207
      @bakarisambi3207 Год назад

      Consider doing the Toyota rush kindly, I long to know how the car is

    • @jamesholder5638
      @jamesholder5638 Год назад

      That’s stupid if so

    • @Ak-tn6lt
      @Ak-tn6lt Год назад

      You will only find Hilux review then.

    • @Saphire0437
      @Saphire0437 8 месяцев назад

      @jamesholder5638 it specifically doesn't work with the diff locked. It does work in low range. It uses the traction control system to work its magic and traction control is switched off when the diff lock is engaged.

  • @CamperKev
    @CamperKev Год назад +50

    Yes I am a multi Hilux owner and I will buy another one. The reason is reliability and the great nation wide Toyota support available, if something does go wrong. While my friends who buy the other fancy brands, keep breaking down with very expensive repairs, my Hilux utes have never broken down. That allows me to travel into remote Australia with confidence. I won't even consider buying anything else. What I have, works beautifully and that is why Toyota are the best selling vehicles in Australia.

  • @josecisne7997
    @josecisne7997 Год назад +132

    Do a test with utes that have at least 300,000 kms. For many of us this is way more important than backup cameras and infotainment systems.

    • @user-hm4cd8eh1i
      @user-hm4cd8eh1i Год назад +12

      I have a 09 hilux with 340000 km on it had a few bits of minor repairs but still runs perfectly. Never used any oil . If you want a truck to stick the test of time hilux is the way to go.

    • @samsoares1900
      @samsoares1900 Год назад +6

      N70 Hiluxs are last of its kind, all these N80 models blowing white smoke are just shit boxes. I hate my 2016 Hilux.
      My previous 08 Hilux was a much better work ute.

  • @MrAllan875
    @MrAllan875 Год назад +116

    Worked for a construction company here in Uganda that once updated their fleet of mainly hiluxes with rangers. The rangers were more spacious, comfortable and rode better. Problem was they were always in the shop for one thing or the other, mostly electrical. The damn car once left us stranded in the middle of nowhere in northern Uganda. Even spent the night in it. We were rescued the following morning. After the warranty got done, they were all sold off. The company went back to toyotas.

    • @ashwathashok
      @ashwathashok Год назад +8

      Absolute facts!!

    • @Maj-zb9bg
      @Maj-zb9bg Год назад +4

      Your lucky the Auto trans did not give up like thousands have around the world

    • @terrysmith7740
      @terrysmith7740 Год назад +1

      Very interesting.

    • @repentfromsinfollowjesus2953
      @repentfromsinfollowjesus2953 Год назад

      @@Maj-zb9bg They use manuals, otherwise!

    • @classictouch2794
      @classictouch2794 Год назад +10

      Rangers are only appealing only when new, in Kenya rangers will only be on the road maximum 3 year and 5 years by luck. Hilux is the only vehicle for this part of the world. If you doubt me, check the Hilux bought by county governments and still running, compare the rangers bought for administration police, waste of money. HILUX ALL THE WAY

  • @Saphire0437
    @Saphire0437 8 месяцев назад +13

    I actually bought a 2018 hilux SR precisely because it lags behind in tech, but you still get the modern drive train. The reason being, it doesn't come with all the invasive safety features and complicated to fix tech that its competitors do. Just an alternative perspective on why the hilux might still be doing well vs far more modern and sophisticated utes. Sometimes modernisation is unwanted.

  • @craigpotter8482
    @craigpotter8482 Год назад +26

    Yesterdays technology at tomorrows price

    • @RocketRod63
      @RocketRod63 Год назад

      2023 model still has drum brakes 🤦‍♂️

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 Год назад

      @@RocketRod63 Believe it or not its better to have drum brakes at the rear for offroading and dusty conditions. Stopping power comes from the front wheels. The rear is for tracking and loads. Disc brakes at the rear in muddy and dusty condions tend to fade quicker.

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 Год назад +1

      Ford... tomorrows technology with tomorrows prices to repair and maintain. Made for crows who love shinny trinkets.

    • @RocketRod63
      @RocketRod63 Год назад

      @@weetbix2083 don’t do off roading……I tow a caravan. 500Nm isn’t good enough anymore 👎

    • @simongillfeather7590
      @simongillfeather7590 Год назад

      In 5 years will still sell for more than any other duel cab so yeah

  • @mariowhyte7848
    @mariowhyte7848 Год назад +17

    That reverse test always gets me!!! Thanks for the awesome content all around Paul and your crew!!!

    • @petercaldwell8674
      @petercaldwell8674 Год назад

      That reverse test is extremely important on this channel, l suggested a braking test instead but when does anyone ever need that 😉

  • @degreaser1263
    @degreaser1263 Год назад +1

    Paul, always great reviews. The best to view in my opinion. Thanks

  • @aikz5
    @aikz5 Год назад +8

    “Australia’s top selling car”, this says all about its target market 😂

  • @zulu-k2r
    @zulu-k2r Год назад +6

    The bakkie is still the same, except the updated lights. Infortainment system, dashboard, brakes are still outdated. But, we still like it as it is. Lol

  • @bradymunson3382
    @bradymunson3382 Год назад +15

    I’ve got the 2021 SR5+. Best car I’ve had. It’s not meant to be empty. Load it up and it’s rides perfect. Drive it off-road and it’s insane how capable it is. The traction control is epic, I actually prefer it to the rear diff lock. Just needed a bit more throttle in that first instance. I actually can’t stand all the tech coming out the the new cars, it’s making dumb drivers out of all of us. What you get with a hilux is tough simplicity that just keeps going. From one of those annoying ‘Toyota through and through’ people 😂 🍺

  • @lordcaptain73
    @lordcaptain73 Год назад +48

    Great review of a vehicle that has an engine and some tyres 🤣
    My favourite part about the current Hilux is how close it is to an update and I’m hoping that it’s rebuttal to Ford is worthy. It’s about time we had a couple of manufacturers trading blows again.

    • @kalomboC
      @kalomboC Год назад

      Don't hold your breath

    • @mastersKaaP
      @mastersKaaP Год назад +8

      Toyota will do what it always does. Update some features that should've been updated 2 models ago, but not come close to the level of innovation Ford has with the Ranger, but the mouth-breathers will still go out and buy it in droves. I'd bet the Hilux would still be a top selling car even if Toyota took away half of the comforts and doubled the price as a joke, there would even be half a million wise-arses trying to explain why that means the Hilux is the best ute.

    • @glengee4462
      @glengee4462 Год назад +2

      @@mastersKaaP hilux isn’t the best but it is the most reliable and off-road capable hands down, these attributes come at the cost of comfort and on road manners.
      So maybe it is the best off-road ute?

    • @jamessolomontheking
      @jamessolomontheking Год назад +2

      Hilux will always be supreme

  • @bradymunson3382
    @bradymunson3382 Год назад +6

    Lane keeping assist is for people who want to change through their 13 ‘driving modes’ while on the move. Just drive the thing 🍻

  • @jean-claudemuller4746
    @jean-claudemuller4746 2 месяца назад +1

    In Nov 23 I got my new Hilux Invincible which is coming near 6000 km now. My friends find this funy but they know that with my 63 years I am old school and that I go with no compromise. I am driving Toyota now for 35 years and always will 😢 I had a HDJ100 Landcruiser years ago but I love the Hilux more because it is so old school. Well done Toyota, well done 😊

  • @kfrankie6912
    @kfrankie6912 Год назад +9

    As a people live in southeast asia, even the hilux is outdated compared to another pick up. it's actually better when it comes to reliability and how easy it is to have find replacement parts with affordable price. any mechanic can repair them and don't have to deal with those safety technology that will become an heache once it's old. yes, you don't get comfortability like ford ranger but in exchange you get a pickup that is simple, dependable and reliable.

  • @kylosolo6128
    @kylosolo6128 Год назад +168

    Stop using rear drum brakes on a $60k+ vehicle please Toyota, it's 2022 ffs

    • @mvnorsel6354
      @mvnorsel6354 Год назад +7

      It's a Ute, they are seldom driven on roads. 😆

    • @alexthetic
      @alexthetic Год назад +5

      The new update in nz is getting rear disc brakes not sure why it’s not the same as in aussie

    • @kajak012
      @kajak012 Год назад +7

      @@mvnorsel6354 In Perth WA i see hilux on the road every day 😛

    • @zanderkuhn4002
      @zanderkuhn4002 Год назад +39

      Drum brakes are cheaper, last longer and don't cause brake dust so perfectly acceptable on a ute

    • @kajak012
      @kajak012 Год назад +5

      @@zanderkuhn4002 Do they have the stopping power like a disk brake?

  • @darrenprior6339
    @darrenprior6339 Год назад +51

    I bought the bare bones SR as an interim truck until my new car arrived and absolutely loved it. It was rough as guts and handled like a boat load of drunken clowns but it was beautifully built, felt it would last a thousand years and had no carpets which meant I could take it to the beach and hose it out when I got home. And because I bought a manual it meant I could leave the keys in it whenever I took it to the shops because no idiot could drive it. Loved it. Miss it.

    • @mastersKaaP
      @mastersKaaP Год назад +5

      This explains why the Hilux is not only the most popular car, but also the most stolen car.

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM Год назад +3

      @@mastersKaaP you leave your keys in the car it deserves to be stolen lol

    • @arytonandretti3785
      @arytonandretti3785 Год назад

      share location brother

    • @FRANK-cents
      @FRANK-cents 6 месяцев назад

      your mums place 🤭​@@arytonandretti3785

  • @markhansford5930
    @markhansford5930 Год назад +15

    I'm not a Hilux buyer through and through but love my 2016 Hilux. The drum brakes actually offer good stopping power, excellent fuel economy, and the ride unladen is perfectly acceptable (even in comparison to my wife's Santa Fe which I drive frequently).

  • @downundermtb4744
    @downundermtb4744 Год назад +8

    I bought the 22 model and pretty happy with it. It’s just sits in the garage and used as a touring vehicle,there is some old features in the Ute that’s visible for sure.can be certain when Toyota does update this model it will come with a higher price tag.other than that reliability and holding its value is why I started using Hilux.. I don’t really care for all the mod cons. If I wanted all that rubbish I would of bought a SUV.

  • @nickvince3750
    @nickvince3750 Год назад +5

    Enjoyed the honest straightforward review
    I’m a long time Land Rover person who is about to order a Hilux on Monday.
    I accept its now rather dated and long in the tooth compared to the competitors.
    BUT here in the UK the Hilux comes with 10 year (yes TEN years) Manufacturers Warranty, provided I have it main agent serviced every year.
    With all the “tech” and electronics that’s being loaded into vehicles now, that gives me HUGE peace of mind.

    • @Bekkies17
      @Bekkies17 Год назад

      Don't know about in the UK. But the Mitsubishi Triton also gets a 10year/160 000km warranty in SA where I live

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack Год назад

      You get the warranty for the 12 following whether or not you’ve had consecutive services.

  • @petermills1402
    @petermills1402 Год назад +5

    Like nearly every other 4wd test out there the Hilux traction control is demonstrated better than rear diff lock only in most situations. I have a 2021 lux and trac control and with good AT tyres and Dobinsons MRR suspension make this vehicle scary capable. In south Africa a 165kw 550nm retuned factory version is out there, I have a similar retune and wow it's transformed.

  • @nathanpikare8048
    @nathanpikare8048 Год назад

    Just bought A new 2023 hilux. All I can say is I love it. It’s rugged and raw

  • @sumit_john
    @sumit_john Год назад +21

    @Paul, 26:40 the hill descent control works by braking individual wheels.
    You cannot activate it with the rear diff locked

  • @clp1
    @clp1 Год назад +34

    Not surprised the tyre lifted on that bouncy road. Poor body control over the sine waves on the road is part of the reason why I sold my 2017 Hilux. Hit some wavey motorway in Central Otago NZ with 400kgs in the back doing 110 km/h and nearly biffed it; after the third bounce I hit the bump stops and the front almost bounced us off the road, couldn't believe it. Being a Yank I always wanted a Hilux (small engine diesels are like a legend in the Rockies), but being a 6'4" Yank the thing almost tripled me, the seating position is death on the knees for tall guys. Never meet your heroes.
    I think the North American truck philosophy is starting to catch on in Oz, i.e. get a comfortable ute right off the lot rather than buying a 79 series and dumping another $100k to upgrade the GVM, add OME suspension, Recaros, a custom centre console, and still end up with something twice as expensive and half as well equipped as a stock North American truck. Of course Toyota's are bloody reliable, everyone knows it, but it's not 2004 anymore and most of the big players have caught on and are making reliable kit. Also, the same company that makes Lexus can make a comfortable ute (in fact, they do! --> Tundra and Tacoma), they just can't be bothered giving the rest of the world something decent cause everyone keeps buying. Toyota Tacoma with a Hilux diesel? The world would stop spinning. Maybe in 2024...
    I see the F150 is coming to Australia in factory RHD, only a matter of time before the 2500s and F250s make an appearance and maybe the Japanese truck spell can finally be lifted. 🤠

    • @seadoomania
      @seadoomania Год назад +3

      F150 will be converted in Australia same has ram and chev

    • @StephenFogarty2023
      @StephenFogarty2023 Год назад +1

      Ford Australia will officially sell F150 here, as of approx mid 2023.
      No factory RHD
      The vehicles will arrive in Australia, and get converted here, to be RHD.
      BTW
      Walkinshaw have been
      Re-manufacturing various models of RAM to RHD, here in Australia, for about 5 years, with full RAM approval.
      Walkinshaw been doing same for Silverado here in Australia, for last 3 years.
      Combined RAM / Silverado sales will be about
      10,000 new vehicles in 2022.
      Demand is much higher, but they can’t get enough supply of the vehicles from USA !!
      Walkinshaw just opened a new facility.
      Capacity of 20,000 vehicles per year, all up.
      Walkinshaw are now working in conjunction with Toyota Australia, on the R&D etc, for Tundra.
      If all goes to plan, Tundra will go on sale here to public in 2024, again with a Re-manufacture to RHD, done here in Australia by Walkinshaw.

    • @Saphire0437
      @Saphire0437 8 месяцев назад

      The problem with American pickups is they are always twice the price for your ram1500/f150/etc. If you want to match the payload of a Japanese pickup, 1 ton American pickups are just not on planet earth as far as pricing goes. It's not even a competition.

  • @SebaF79
    @SebaF79 Год назад +3

    Paul, I use my ute for work during the week at the farm and use it to go to the city on weekends it’s been eighteen years form my first hilux and have changed it six times.The hilux have been not only reliable but every three years they do some restyle that it just matches the km that I change it. So every three years I can buy a hilux that have some improvement over the outgoing one. It’s marketing that just WORKS. Not ranger, amarok or other Ute have such a sustainable marketing strategy.

    • @1989cranston
      @1989cranston Год назад +1

      If you are changing and buying a brand new Hilux every 3 years, no wonder you think it is reliable lol. You are driving a new car literally all the time.

  • @ebrahimkarim4957
    @ebrahimkarim4957 Год назад +6

    No matter what people say. Hilux can bring a seat and an engine only but will still last longer than any other car of this class. In this world there are 2 types of cars: Hilux and the rest.

    • @RocketRod63
      @RocketRod63 Год назад +3

      & a class action for the embarrassing DPF issues 🤦‍♂️

    • @grantallan1406
      @grantallan1406 Год назад

      @@RocketRod63 Pretty quite on the class action front atm. Bit blown out of proportion for the ill informed if you ask me..

  • @petermaree
    @petermaree Год назад +4

    Hilux Fan In SA. I Am a vehicle Valuator at a pre-owned dealership. Just on the Reliable other UTE in this segment. Not sure on the OZ stats but when looking at the Ford Rangers, they traditionally have had either an engine and or gearbox and or Turbo replaced before 100 000kms. Sometimes milking the max out of a UTE without leaving some buffer in the engine, leaves to much in the driver's hands, with little margin for protection. Also by us the service intervals are shorter on Hilux vs most other brands again just bringing the oversight element back into the Brands control and protection of the brand by doing so to a more considerable degree I believe. Tech is also never compensation for basic knowledgeable skill sets in my humble view.

  • @seancollins6524
    @seancollins6524 Год назад

    It's easy to understand why. There built to work. Give me a Toyota any day . Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @johnnumbat9782
    @johnnumbat9782 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the honest report Paul - I chose my Hilux for it’s simplicity, reliability, good service culture and running costs - a Ford will never be any of these and I know this can be backed up by fact not just opinion - there have already been reports of the new Ford Ranger digital instruments screens failing and transmission lockup at highway speed - so it’s a no-brainer - hopefully you will avoid these with your new Ranger.

  • @MuhammadHassan-zz4gp
    @MuhammadHassan-zz4gp Год назад +1

    Great review Paul. Love your work 👍

  • @jameswilson4712
    @jameswilson4712 Год назад +67

    They’re showing their age compared to the next gen Ranger aren’t they

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied Год назад +17

      showing age against previous gen ranger lol

    • @Anndrei3000
      @Anndrei3000 Год назад +8

      And I reckon the 300 series looks old compared to the new everest

    • @josephstalone6911
      @josephstalone6911 Год назад

      @@Anndrei3000 100%

    • @RocketRod63
      @RocketRod63 Год назад +2

      2022 & the Hilux still has drum brakes 😅

    • @rodneysantos6775
      @rodneysantos6775 Год назад +7

      Agree, but reliability and dealer network out in the sticks is still king for people like me

  • @user-by6qb3tb5k
    @user-by6qb3tb5k Год назад +6

    Fantastic review, thank you. Yet again a new year and the same old Hilux. Looks like i'll be sticking with my 23year old Hilux for another year. Agree 100% its yesterdays tech and i'd suggest a full generation behind its competitors. As a Hilux thru and thru I hate to say it but the blue badge competitor is leading the pack. Id like to see the sales breakdown between private, business & mining; i'd suggest that the sales figures are being supported by the mining sector that likes Toyotas, without which the Ranger sales would be outstripping Hilux. Thanks Again

    • @jerrymyahzcat
      @jerrymyahzcat Год назад +2

      Looks like a Hilux from 2010 or older. Nothing new here Toyota.

    • @SkiRacingOz
      @SkiRacingOz Год назад

      That and single cab workmates for the tradies😂

  • @glengee4462
    @glengee4462 Год назад +3

    The hilux has reliability and off-road capability’s that no other ute can touch.
    As a farmer or miner etc it’s either this or the land cruiser

  • @alexthetic
    @alexthetic Год назад +2

    In nz if you compare the sr5 cruiser to the ranger sport 3L it’s a $9k difference once you add the towbar and tray liner to the hilux, is the ranger worth it?

  • @doctorboy5892
    @doctorboy5892 7 месяцев назад +1

    Paul Maric
    2 things people don't forget. 1. Your New Ranger's diff shitted itself. That doesn't happen in a hilux. 2. The Ranger always fails in off road tests.
    The Australian outback is harsh. We can't afford our ute to fail at Dingo Piss Creek. We don't want Bradley Murdoch to stop to help us when we are broken down at 2am in the outback.

  • @vipinjomy3738
    @vipinjomy3738 Год назад

    Super review

  • @michaelberesford7190
    @michaelberesford7190 Год назад +1

    I own a 2020 SR5 amd quite happy.offroad its a beast.But all i can see has changed is the Apple Amdroid car play .The 360 camera is useless.suspension is very hard compared to a Prado .Rear Disc brakes would be great.I run Nitto Grappler tyres.the standard tyres still do well offroad due to tbe Luxes capability.

  • @HDvids101
    @HDvids101 Год назад +8

    You need to do a comparison/test drive of the Hiace and other work Vans. Please.

  • @onandilewis3290
    @onandilewis3290 8 месяцев назад

    And to think this is a fairly high end vehicle in my country, also my dream car/truck

  • @gosfordmobilemechanic
    @gosfordmobilemechanic Год назад +12

    I have come from the older model hilux the n70 sr5, and I find surprisingly better than I have imagined.
    I am a mechanic and I test drove all the Ute's in detail.
    And the Ford was up there on the top of my list. But after looking at the engine and noticing it was a landrover engine that put me off knowing what goes wrong with them over the passed years.
    And with the hilux it's simple to fix when in the middle of the bush.
    Yes I understand that this is my opinion and everyone is different. But I use mine for work everyday sometime 200k a day in it. So I needed something that I know will be reliable.
    But awesome review. The other item that you didn't mention is the 'SOS' button next to the sunglass holder.
    I don't know to much about what happens when you press it. Maybe possibly you could do a short video on how that works.?
    Loving your videos though.
    🤙

    • @isayamukondeleli8120
      @isayamukondeleli8120 Год назад +2

      But landrover engine is not problem but the tech/electronics on landrover is problem. That 3. 0 v6 engine is robust

    • @jerrymyahzcat
      @jerrymyahzcat Год назад +3

      It’s not a LandRover engine. LandRover used Ford engines for a while. If it was a LandRover engine it would be an Ingenium engine.

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM Год назад +1

      As have already been noted, it is not the engine but most likely the electronics of the older models

  • @sibsonsanto1983
    @sibsonsanto1983 Год назад +1

    Hi Paul, can you also test the AEB just like you test other features.

  • @JustRandomThings
    @JustRandomThings Год назад +1

    14:30 I had a Toyota Hilux 3.0 in Pakistan. We had 80kg of weight welded in the back to get a stable ride

  • @garrypartington6594
    @garrypartington6594 Год назад +2

    Enjoy your reviews, can you please test the SR 4x4 Hilux, can't seem to find any credible evaluation anywhere.

  • @jasonwishart6800
    @jasonwishart6800 Год назад +7

    I'll take dated but reliable over new but failure-prone.

  • @buncha5651
    @buncha5651 Год назад +26

    Toyota HiLux is out classed by so many less expensive vehicles you would have to drink the Toyota coolaide to buy one.

    • @TheXennner
      @TheXennner Год назад +2

      There’s a reason Toyota doesn’t upgrade these vehicle classes. It’s because of these blind fanboys (or fan people lol)… Which is a real shame because the blind loyalty to Toyota is getting fans the bad end of a deal when it comes to value. Sure there is resale value but really do you have to suffer for the entire duration of your ownership with a horrible deal just so you can sell it for a higher value ?

    • @FTKSoky
      @FTKSoky Год назад

      Whatever cuzz tell that to my hilux
      Spesh when someone wrote it off. And paid 5g more for less features big rip

    • @TheXennner
      @TheXennner Год назад

      Lol so the dude paid for a LoLux?

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 Год назад +1

      The only other real option is the Dmax. All the others are headaches to own and once out of warantee expensive to maintain. Previous gen Ranger has major reliability issues. The new one I bet will be worse.

    • @FTKSoky
      @FTKSoky Год назад +1

      @@weetbix2083 I’ll never buy a Ford again. They look cool and all but fuck issue central. Even my mates Ranger has its downfalls

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Год назад +56

    Pretty old and dated now Paul, even the Chinese utes have more up to date tech. Toyota relying on their reliability to sell them obviously, I think others offer better value for money. Nice review 👍

    • @josephstalone6911
      @josephstalone6911 Год назад +11

      But they’re not reliable anymore

    • @roberthocking9138
      @roberthocking9138 Год назад +6

      @@josephstalone6911 exactly

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM Год назад +7

      @@roberthocking9138 I won't buy Chinese going by their cheap and tacky electronic products. They are sure to breakdown often

    • @Bekkies17
      @Bekkies17 Год назад +2

      You can get a Triton for so much less, and they are arguably the most reliable UTE on the market at the moment

    • @josephstalone6911
      @josephstalone6911 Год назад

      @@Bekkies17 yeah I haven’t heard much on the front of reliability issues with the Triton. My opinion on the style is the same. I think it looks horrid and I can’t look past how bad it looks to me

  • @wangc4
    @wangc4 Год назад +39

    Really interesting Paul, I had my hilux delivered in June this year in NZ. There is something weird to describe, the more you drive it the more you like it. It doesnt have some of the features other utes have/or the looks - namely the new ranger, but you somehow just can feel the toyota reliability and confidence.

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied Год назад +13

      thats literally the last thing the hilux has going for it..."reliabilty" looool.... they have so much confidence in their product that they offer the worst warranty of all loooool

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 Год назад +6

      Sounds like a good dose of confirmation bias to me

    • @LifeOfTuners
      @LifeOfTuners Год назад +12

      You have got a point, I wouldnt trust a new ranger at all, I'd like the conifendence from a hilux or dmax, the Hilux is also amazing off-road

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied Год назад +3

      @@LifeOfTuners we just saw that it is not amazing at all off road lol

    • @wangc4
      @wangc4 Год назад +8

      @@ChrisDied well, Toyota NZ was the first to offer a 5 year warranty and still the best available. No disrespect to other brands, this is just my feeling of owning a hilux.

  • @jb0502
    @jb0502 Год назад +5

    More Ranger Raptor content please. You are the only channel which owns one now :)

  • @georgesbackyardgym
    @georgesbackyardgym Год назад

    The way I watched the video and the numerous of floors it does has we must admit the Canon is not bad

  • @jeremyyang9895
    @jeremyyang9895 Год назад

    Hi Paul, is that possible to have 100-0 stopping distance test in car reviews?

  • @laurenceroachford
    @laurenceroachford 5 месяцев назад

    Hi love your reviews on the utes there's one just introduced to our market never seen you mention it or if it's worth mentioning it's GM model would would like to know what you think

  • @Sammyscrolls
    @Sammyscrolls Год назад +8

    One thing it does have over competitors is resale value

  • @louielin1984
    @louielin1984 Год назад

    Hey Paul,
    Can you please do a review on the 2023 face lifted Hyundai Palisade.
    Thanks

  • @brianmwirigi200
    @brianmwirigi200 Год назад

    Do a review of the Hilux GR spot also.

  • @sushantkonde1924
    @sushantkonde1924 8 месяцев назад

    Hi Paul
    Thanks for the review.
    But for me , If I stuck in country side , I prefer the engine is keep running then the fancy Music system or fancy screen.

  • @gioocampo8203
    @gioocampo8203 Год назад

    Reliable and easy parts. simple.

  • @David-ib3oi
    @David-ib3oi Год назад +2

    Great review. I've been waiting for 2 years now for a ute to come to Aus that offers something other than an ICE. Realising that EVs suffer range under load so more in the hybrid mode such as the power plant used in the Toyota Camry hybrid, the 2.5l + electric motor for better fuel efficiency. I dont know why Toyota don't consider that option for a certain segment of the market that a vehicle like that would be suited. I know that a lot of companies are waiting for full EV utes for mining sites to shuttle people around and carry smaller loads shorter distances.

  • @MiggyMndza
    @MiggyMndza Год назад +1

    Almost same age with the Triton. Great truck, but I'd rather have the latter. Seeing how the Hilux performed off-road, Mitsubishi's Super Select 4WD just seemed way better.

  • @lucienpetrus9432
    @lucienpetrus9432 Год назад

    Still an awesome vehicle Cape Town South Africa u go Toyota

    • @chriscross2209
      @chriscross2209 Год назад

      Jaa😎 lucien die Baas het jou goed geleer... 😁😁Like U guys use to say in Cape Town. Ons ggy nou die boegg se bakkie, 😜

  • @lennyleonard4193
    @lennyleonard4193 Год назад +1

    plz review the new my23 Rogue. Hilux does everything well, theres a Toyota in every town, on my fifth hilux in 12 years, never even changed a light bulb - unbeatable, 2021 & 2022 sr5's and a new 23 rogue in the garage right now.

    • @SkiRacingOz
      @SkiRacingOz Год назад

      Why do you get new ones so often? I had a ranger last 7 years fine and now our employees use it, still going fine

  • @honda116969
    @honda116969 9 месяцев назад

    I bought my 2022 Tacoma TRD 4x4 off-road because it was old skool, regular screen, big knobs, V-6 motor & 6-speed manual transmission... that's all i needed & wanted!
    Just wish it was a Hilux, thx USA 😂

  • @sidneyhubbard7349
    @sidneyhubbard7349 Год назад

    Does the Hiluk come with a 6ft bed with crew cab?

  • @samsoares1900
    @samsoares1900 Год назад

    My family only buy Toyota cars, I bought my 2016 SR ute with tray back and all accessories for my trade as Carperter 53k and now I’m due for new one.
    Got quotes for the exact same set up and it’s now 65k for SR Hilux. That is crazy for work ute.
    They pricing kluhgers for 67k I’ll get one with tow ball and just put all my tools on trailer.

  • @shanebouverie4128
    @shanebouverie4128 9 месяцев назад

    Given how bad it was over the sine waves…is there an aftermarket solution to improve it?

  • @Gitau_Kenn
    @Gitau_Kenn Год назад

    They are going back to the 1KD FTV? I thought we are in the 1GD FTV is the current powertrain

  • @subathseniya9706
    @subathseniya9706 Год назад +3

    I'm a Navara d40 user I always love my Navara but hilux is very good cab
    But I prefer comfortable in Navara

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models Год назад +1

      Navara is even loaded with some features what Toyota does not provide

    • @subathseniya9706
      @subathseniya9706 Год назад +1

      @@tesla_models yes thats right. In hilux 2008 models electronic 4wd switch , sun roof does not exist

    • @tesla_models
      @tesla_models Год назад +1

      @@subathseniya9706 yes and there is no electric version of the hilux

  • @uzairahsan7481
    @uzairahsan7481 Год назад +12

    Hi mate. You cover all weak spots which other car experts don't do in their reviews, e.g displaying USD and AUD prices.. everyone in Adelaide likes your work.. cheers.

  • @hi9580
    @hi9580 Год назад +3

    When reliability/parts availability is a life or death issue you can't choose anything other than Toyota.

  • @temwanyasulu3561
    @temwanyasulu3561 9 месяцев назад

    Hilux lives forever it never dies engine is solid unlike the Ford ranger

  • @kn0thing115
    @kn0thing115 9 месяцев назад

    Does anyone know where I can get the logo from the tailgate ? Mine came without it.

  • @danielsulics711
    @danielsulics711 Год назад

    So out dated so 2013. Definitely going for either the new gen Ranger Wildtrack or the DMax X terrain next year. Time to update my 2012 Holden Colorado

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 Год назад

      Dmax is the only other option. You will regret the Ranger if you keep it beyond its warantee especially if you use the vehicle as its intended.

  • @morebodidonaldmotaung5722
    @morebodidonaldmotaung5722 Год назад +2

    We need new toyota hilux. We not using them as working trucks but family car. With that price tag they need to come up with someth8ng special. But anyway I still love it

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 Год назад +1

      But their primary and most used purpose is commercial use. Softer Ranger will always dissapoint in the long run.

  • @AlfaAbdulGafur
    @AlfaAbdulGafur Год назад

    Can someone explain why is this a D4d when here in South Africa we have The GD6

  • @g.kabellera7007
    @g.kabellera7007 Год назад

    What’s the puddle lamp update?

  • @hotwings9382
    @hotwings9382 Год назад

    I learned to drive using a work Toyota Hilux bakkie 🤣, asked me if I knew to drive I said yes lol sent me out to the mines with it as an apprentice.

  • @satanasnica
    @satanasnica Год назад

    in the hill to decent you had to wait a little bit the sight stops beating.

  • @mudwhistle74
    @mudwhistle74 Год назад +5

    FYI last time I drove a Toyota with adaptive cruise it cut out below 60kph. Just plains dangerous. Other vehicles will continue right down to a stop with press button or touch accelerator to resume. It might be worth you guys checking how the adaptive cruise works too in a test as they are not all good and with most people getting stuck in traffic it can be a real game changer to have good adaptive cruise.

    • @clp1
      @clp1 Год назад +1

      Amen, one of those often overlooked yet surprisingly enjoyable features. One of the things I liked about the new Ranger (goes all the way to start/stop traffic, never have to touch the brakes).

    • @125kingo125
      @125kingo125 6 месяцев назад +1

      How about you use your brain instead of relying on tech.. thats why the roads are so dangerous. Why would anybody need cruise control under 60kph

  • @XanderTube360
    @XanderTube360 Год назад +1

    I wouldn’t buy anything but a hilux
    We have them at work and they get absolutely flogged and never have the engine turned off for an autonomous mining environment most of them have 300 thousand kilometres on them and god knows how many idling hours from never being turned off and somehow they just s
    Keep doing what they are mean to do!! We have had all the other manufacturers equivalents on site and nothing else can do the same

  • @TriNguyen-qq5ul
    @TriNguyen-qq5ul Год назад

    I just put an order in for a new hilux reason is I get 21% employees discount but love the v6 ranger

  • @Atruefootballlover
    @Atruefootballlover Год назад +1

    Yes there are improved technology and all in cars these days which are really useful if you're a dumb driver. But for a good driver, they don't really matter. So if you're good and confident driver and like that old fashioned man & machine bonding, Hilux is a great buy.

  • @Stewsadventures
    @Stewsadventures 9 месяцев назад

    I can not believe how many times I hear car reviews where they say it’s old and out dated 99% off you car review people are City Slickers for someone from the Country this is the perfect car..

  • @ishaqthkr
    @ishaqthkr Год назад +4

    When you shift to S the gear stays at 4th Max, you need to dial 1 gear up to 5

    • @jerrymyahzcat
      @jerrymyahzcat Год назад

      In auto yes but you should be able to manually shift to 5 in S.
      My 5-speed Accord would only use 1-4 in S when in auto but you could use the paddle shifters to use any of 1-5.
      This Toyota is a 6-Speed so what happened to 5 & 6?

    • @ggbogo935
      @ggbogo935 10 месяцев назад

      pussies drive auto

  • @dinukaprasan9618
    @dinukaprasan9618 Год назад +2

    Great 👍

  • @cassiem1858
    @cassiem1858 Год назад

    Hey Paul when are you going to review the new mahindra pik-up-special-edition

  • @syedehtishambukhari499
    @syedehtishambukhari499 Год назад

    plz make a review nissan pro 4x warior in black colour

  • @lazyweekendsabah
    @lazyweekendsabah Год назад

    The hilux rogue is still rm35k cheaper than a similar spec ranger wildtrak in malaysia. Tech seems ancient but still best value in segment for malaysia. Wish they the rangers were cheaper here in malaysia 😂

  • @andrewharper309
    @andrewharper309 Год назад

    How were the seats? I have a 2018 and they are rubbish. Replacing with the 2023 later this year.

  • @wtevensard9468
    @wtevensard9468 Год назад

    Basically exactly the same as my 2021 SR5 🤣👍🏼🇦🇺

  • @deep_k1ng
    @deep_k1ng Год назад

    Where do you go to flim?

  • @rosesolon9243
    @rosesolon9243 Год назад +1

    So I got my hilux this year on August 2022 ....
    2 months later they release the hiluxes with the new features with
    *blind spot monitor
    *rear traffic alert
    *360 panoramic camera 🤔

  • @bensangregg1566
    @bensangregg1566 4 месяца назад

    Do you get a reversing camera if you get a tray out on instead of a tub

  • @thomasbirks
    @thomasbirks Год назад +1

    We get it Paul, you love the Rangers, always have and always will. It gets a bit repetitive. I'm not defending the Hilux by any means, I always thought they were a little over priced for what they offer. You're just paying for that Toyota badge at the end of the day. But you could change things up a bit and say for example: "You can't drive this in 4wd high range on sealed surfaces like you can in the MITSUBISHI TRITON, which has been an option since 2009 thanks to their superselect transmission"

  • @MufunwaApple
    @MufunwaApple Год назад +1

    Those wheels looks like Previous Ford ranger wild-track ones

  • @terrynquy
    @terrynquy Год назад +2

    up next is the rogue

  • @mcatech05
    @mcatech05 Год назад +9

    we took delivery of a 2022 dmax xterrain and despite finding small things with it that could be improved, when i see this for about the same money the Dmax Xterrain feels properley space age. i am totally confused why people shell out $$$ for hilux in the face of competition, Reliability isnt even a good argument anymore ie dpf, turbo failures etc.

    • @Saphire0437
      @Saphire0437 8 месяцев назад

      The Dmax is probably the only ute with a good reliability argument vs the hilux. I think Isuzu had its own fair share of DPF issues though, tends to break CVs more often though. You also typically buy a hilux for the ATRC, the simplicity (lack of complicated features) and the ability to get it fixed in the middle of nowhere. Horses for courses.

  • @gmarshall1026
    @gmarshall1026 Год назад +4

    Best selling but they add all the 2 wheel drive Hillux as well

  • @khoaluu1
    @khoaluu1 Год назад +4

    Has the DPF been fixed for city driving?

    • @powerrona4657
      @powerrona4657 Год назад

      From my understanding it has been. They do a DPF regen in the newer ones. I could be wrong though as I have never driven them in the city

    • @khoaluu1
      @khoaluu1 Год назад

      I’m really considering one but as I live in urban Sydney this is the only issue holding me back from purchasing one.

  • @smottaskicks
    @smottaskicks Год назад +2

    I think the exterior looks great the interior however

  • @dalemcmartin9201
    @dalemcmartin9201 Год назад

    Sorry Paul, I normally watch your reviews, but I’m not going to waste my time watching a review of one of the top place getters in the mediocre ute stakes. It never ceases to amaze that this ute sells at all.

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 Год назад +1

      Because if you want a dependable easy to maintain vehicle only the Dmax competes. The rest are gay boi hairdresser vehicles for people who shouldnt be driving a ute. Its like thinking an BMW X7 is an offroad capable vehicle.

  • @Colin06R1
    @Colin06R1 Год назад

    I have a late 2020 SR5 and this is still basically the same. Hardly any upgrades from 2020. Buy anything else. Mines a work car so I didn't have a choice.