2021 Toyota HiLux review: Is the new 500Nm HiLux any good?
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- Toyota has given the new HiLux 500Nm of torque! Plus it now has wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. But, has the 2021 Toyota HiLux SR5 fallen behind the times? Paul Maric tests the latest HiLux to see if it has the goods to keep up with the competitors in this segment, like vehicles like the Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara, amongst others.
Hardness tester results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
2021 Toyota HiLux details: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news...
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:48
Interior: 03:01
Infotainment: 04:39
Safety Tech: 05:56
Practicality: 07:33
On-road: 10:06
Off-road: 14:04
Verdict: 16:29
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Best local review channel in my view, bar none.
Nothing wrong with Toyotas. Durable and relatively capable. Bit hit and miss at times with styling but they tend to grow on you. Interiors are often a generation or two behind - but unless you're changing your vehicle every 12 months we're all living with older interiors eventually.
I'm not sure the "my brand is ace yours is crap" game benefits anyone. I've only ever owned one Toyota, but know enough people to accept they're perfectly fine. Hilux, Ranger, Amarok - whatever. Buy the one you like and let everyone enjoy their choice. Reliability? Lot more to do with with maintenance and how hard you are on your car to be honest. All manufacturers have issues at times. Local dealers, that's another story. But then again, missing services and thrashing it when its cold are big risk factors.
One area of concern for Toyota is cost. Some of their vehicles are relatively expensive. Re-sale is one thing, but spending an extra $20K to recoup an extra $5k is odd logic. The point is you're not always getting as much for your money. I understand reliability. But spending thousands less on an alternative leaves a lot in the kitty to pay for repairs, or upgrades. And, as an 'older' timer - almost all new cars are reliable when compared to a few decades back.
Each to their own. I could live with almost any of the dual cab utes. Even the LDV. Local bloke has one and with a tray it looks good. He's happy too. And that's the thing. Tests are an interesting comparison but you never really get to know a vehicle until you live with it.
Actually the most wholesome comment/review.
I agree! Each to their own. About the "my brand is better than yours" thing, most ute/car owners i meet in real life are nowhere near as aggressive as the people in the internet, regardless of brand. As long as we have our preferred choice and what makes us feel good.
Spot on man. You can’t beat a man that sees both sides of the coin with reason.
Agree with most of what you say but the premium in initial purchase does come back, I paid 56k d/a auto with leather, tow bar, liner & sold for 53k 18 months later, only had 20,000 on it though.
Agree Craig, if you're looking at a $56K truck from another manufacturer.
Setting aside perceived quality and enjoyment, anyone paying $30 - 40K over the same period for an alternate would have to lose substantially more to wipe out the difference in lease/loan payments.
Not everyone finances, but most do.
I love a good base model and tend to keep my vehicles for a long time. What I lose in re-sale is usually well covered by the saving in purchase price and spread over a number of years.
But as I said, nothing wrong with a Hilux.
I applaud you for being honest and having properly good opinions, a lot of people just can’t accept the fact that the hilux isn’t the only dual cab around anymore
It isn't but it is the the top if you want a duel cab that will last and will still hold value longer than any of its competitors
@@lynchyt10 you would be surprised how well the navara and triton are holding their values. Currently looking for a dual cab and have been doing the research and the others do better then you think with more features and smaller asking price.
@@ldsgarage7142 navara are crap. Have them as work have 6 nuthing but dramas. Tritons are small and paint is crap. Get a dmax
$60k ute and no reverse camera?!? Purely for driveway safety with kids, this is a must. My 2018 MQ Triton cab chassis poverty pack has this standard. What is Toyota thinking?
This is a cab and chassis dude, where, are they going to do stick the camera?
@@joebradley7595 The factory reverse camera on my cab chassis is on the bracket with the reversing lights/number plate. Would've thought the Toyota engineers could work this out. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Fair point
Are you even serious asking where would they put a reverse camera? That utility bed was meant to be customized. Quit making excuses for toyota
Toyota is not thinking
Toyota is thinking along the lines of don't fix something that's not broken. But with the lack of creature comforts that come standard in the competition, they have to pick up their slack, and produce a Hilux worth buying.
Does Hilux have problems with gearbox? ...nope! and the others yes! big time! Toyota will always be reliable ... value for money!
Pretty sure the exact same 6 speed transmission is in the Triton, D-Max and BT-50
That thing on the drivers side of the windscreen is the DAB+ Antenna, won’t see them on the earlier variant of GUN Hilux as it was introduced around 2017
Brilliant. Thank you for that!
True to the DAB antenna - more luxury cars have it hidden around the edges of the windscreen - you won't even know it's there.
@@CarExpertAus We got DAB a few years ago, so you see it even in the model before GUN
It's absolutely stupid not sticking this on the passenger side of the window..
@@javic1979 in most of the world it is the passenger side.
Always love your reviews Paul. Keep them coming
Thank you!
Really enjoy your reviews, great job!
This channel is excellent. Plus you’re Stralian, so that’s more than enough.
STRAYA!!! lol
😂🤣 Thanks for the compliment to us Stralian's.
Oh yeah, STRALIAN.. lucky we are not ...MERICAN
Straya is the best Cuntry in the world... fuck all those other cuntries.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've got a 2010 SR5 V6...returns 10.5l on the highway and 12 around town. No injector, EGR or DPF issues. It goes like the clappers if I need it to as well.
Really great and in depth review.
Great honest review. Really presented its new features in a good light, however like others including me, Toyota isn’t the ‘go to’ choice as it once was. With the 10 sp ranger, new Dmax, Triton and GWM Canon for budget end, these are just four competitors within a very competitive field. Its all personal choice, but for me, its the Dmax and if on a budget, the GWM Canon. Sorry Toyota,
Great review again Paul well done, keep them coming.
Not sure if Toyota realises the game has moved on, hopefully they release an all new car sooner rather than later.
Thanks for watching!
Great review. No reverse camera, you must be joking?
58k for what exactly ?
@Jbog07 reversing cameras save lives,, especially with young children, more than enough reason to have one standard IMHO, and I would think that without this option this car wouldn't have 5 star ancap rating. I agree with your other comments though.
Its because it has a tray, if they purchased the tub it would come factory.
Great review Paul but remember 2020 is such a year that anything is possible and believable
Just found this channel, looks great m8
Thanks!
I love my Hilux! I love the slide out cup holders. They slide out the. You can slide the round part back in so it holds a square base carton of iced coffee or chocy milk.
I was actually ready to purchase the new SR5 but the options that the Hilux was lacking was quite
Disappointing for a top speck 60k
Model .
Leather is a option
tub liner option
Tow bar option
roller shutter or hard lid option
No blind spot monitoring at all ???
I have always had a Hilux however
To have all the above options i wanted in a Ute I was quoted 72k ,,,12k more than the Isuzu X terrain with a tow bar under 60k With all the options listed above
And more .
I have driven both and I feel like the X terrain is a far more comfortable
And refined vehicle .
I did end up purchasing the Isuzu xt.
Understandable the options are huge almost 300 different factory accessories I'm guessing not many people buy similar cars. Probably Rogue or Rugged X would have suited
Good choice.
@@stendecstretcher4983 Dmax is way better value and bullet proof and will hold their re-sale price better than the rest
Opposite in NZ - Toyota SR5 Cruiser $60k, Isuzu D max $75k.
Great review Paul as always! Still not sold after selling my Feb 2020 model. Toyota has lost me. The ranger is still out in front for me.
I haven't been in EVERY modern dual cab ute in Australia but I've been in an few and I like the Hilux the most. Funny thing is I think the SR model is a better buy .. THE SR5 tyre and rim package is not as "offroad" friendly. The Ford ranger has more towing power but the seats and driving position don't feel right to me, and after a long drive I find myself busting to get out of it. The hilux is more comfortable to spend a lot of time in.
how tall are you?
Agree that this doesn’t come up to chop. Just got a Ranger XLT instead. Nicer to drive, cheaper and with equivalent or more kit for less $. They also put on the tray for us and reinstalled all the camera, lights, sensors etc.
Where did they put the parking sensors?
Toyota rests on its laurels on the good reputation as a reliable and trusted brand. Unfortunately it translates into an attitude of ‘we don’t need to build premium items into our vehicles’ which means hard plastics and no rear or cross traffic alerts in this cab chassis. This is also why the Troop carrier still rusts in the chassis rails and roof gutters etc. which is shameful when they expect you to pay over $70k for a design that’s over 30 years old. Come on Toyota you need to build a new gen Troopy. John
I agree but Toyota doesn't have to any much at all when Aussies just keep over paying for their under done cars. I recently drove one and it definitely does not feel like a 60K plus car.
That's what I was trying to say, I totally agree with you. Toyota hasn't bothered updating for years as us fools just pay the price and accept what they give us. I learnt 35 yrs ago with consumer stuff " washing machines dryers and radios ECT " that we Australia was the dumping ground for crap that didn't sell in there own country.
Alexander Supertramp yes most are ‘Thailand Tractors’ Amarok is built in Argentina and Navara in South Africa and Spain - Thai sourced 4X4 would most likely be the safest choice.
Thank goodness the new models look great the previous ones had a front end like a boat
Great review mate. I have a tray back SR on order. I'm curious about the 240 power outlet in the console...
Nothing else has been mentioned about it.
Cheers mate. Well done
Love the side cup holders u pull out.
They need to review cars when they are aged as well , including service/ running costs and reliability .
Yep. 99,99% of reviews are how to own a new car for a day or two - when it's brand new :D that is probably nowadays problem with mass consumption etc.
That gives an illusion that every car today is really good and makes things like screens etc more important than actual driving, durability etc.
Sadly, we are all affected by time :)
I’ve had the 2012 Hilux for 7 years and I’ve changed only the clutch for 7 years
@FJ45 yeah I agree and the engine isn’t even the same d4d as it was before
Im in the market right now but just can't see the value in a hilux. Paying more and getting less. Especially with the new dmax and its price point and the ranger with its variety of configurations.
Great to see a review with a tray back. Any chance of doing a comparison of super/space/extra cab tray backs?
nice ute review with cool haircut mate!
Ha ha, thank you!
FINALLY!!!! A new Ute without parking sensors and reverse cameras 😍😍 just what I’m after
It has them
@@nathanlaird1193 literally said it doesn’t at 7mins 😂
@@Thedog5563 well I literally own one an I can say it does
Loving the reviews 🙌🔥 great job 🔥
The exterior of the Hilux looks absolutely fantastic but the interior leaves alot to be desired- very dated!
Thank you!
I think toyota tries to hit the side of the market that care a little more about build quality and reliability hense keeping the hydraulic steering rack and not adding too many soft plastics and sensors. I guess even though your technically getting less features your paying for the test of time a little more then the others. (Although i do think that dmax motor is going to be a very valid competitor in reliability against the hilux)
The electronic safety features are a welcome addition, it would have been nice to add TPMS and auto rain sensing for the significant price increase. The upgraded engine is a powerhouse tho the gearbox shift is a bit harsh when engaging from neutral. Hardened Toyota fans will love it but the after sales service is lacking.
Fun fact about the cup holders near the air vents in the front if you slide the top tray back it fits an oak milk carton perfectly
LOL lack of parking sensors , use the mark 1 eyeball . however one of the best produced videos I've seen on youtube , ever
My hilux that cover rattled like mad n i put a spongy piece in there to stop it but my guess is its there as a light sensor for auto brightening in the bakkie for your gage and button lights as well as headlights
Can you do a 2021 Prado Review GXL Premium interior model or upwards model please
Hello am looking for a certain type of hilux. Please advice. Most of the models I see here in Kenya are not that spacious. The second cabin in a double cabin is not that spacious but there is a certain hilux which was wider, the cabins had more space/spacious. That was the key but it also seemed bigger. Which is this hilux model and which countries produce this? I want to get my hands on such. Please advice.
Parking sensors should 100% be standard. Just toyota and their infinite wisdom charging more for what is objectively a worse product.
I think its available on the top of the range models right?
Parking sensors are MUST for me in the cities. You cannot get out a tight loading bay without it
@@Moonface00z In the models without that bed I think its available
Available on the pick up models as standard
@@Moonface00z if that is the case then you cannot drive buddy, I regularly have to park a bigger vehicle than this with more blind spots in a CBD. Consider handling in your license.
Did they fix the rear drive shaft ? I am in the process of getting my third one replaced , only getting 42000 out of them before they fail.
Mate owns a 1994 hilux and drive it to fraser island and up to cairns without issue. Toyota is always reliable
Any plans on doing a 2021 Rugged X review? Or even better a comparison with the 2021 Wildtrak X. Cheers.
The same buyers will return due to one major driver “resale” but yes the new buyers are considering other better packed options. Remove the mining orders and the sales results might be different!
Do most miners use hilux? I guess in remote regions less electric problems the better.
Yep usually Hilux is the best selling Ute but Ranger is the best private selling, a big portion of hiluxes sales are to fleet buyers
@@hhhydra2397 Yes, and Prado's for the bosses.
demister type wire in the windscreen at @6:33, I always thought that was a DAB antenna or maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong?
Does the Hilux come standard with rain sensing wipers? If it does, maybe it explains why there was that electrical part in 6:47.
Thanks for the review, ok unit but a bit dated for the price I think to many makers are living on past reputions. Toyota certainly take us Aussies as fools there again so do the Europeans. I still don't like or trust DPF, would I buy one " mmmm " possible thou not much real opposition out there only D Max, still thinking ????.
As said pricey for what you get.
I would !Ike to see Hilux, D Max, Navra, Triton ect with a longer wheelbase especially in the Duell and space cabs.
The trays on some are so short battling to get 2 pallets on.
There is room for lots of improvements in my personal opinion.
Has the DPF issue been fixed on this new model, new front looks like a Ranger copy.
I'm all about comfort. I do 80-100,000 kms a year so long drives in a stiff ute would be an issue. Also with limited rear seat space isn't ideal. I get the durability though.
Amarok if I had a choice.
These included in the class action against Toyota over the DPF issue?
It detects if there is water on the windscreen to active auto wipers for instants when it rains
Reverse cameras are for the unskilled drivers.... if your a tradie and drive a ute and no reverse sensors or cameras i applaud you. The amount of people that cannot park with camera is amazing..
Good honest review tho.. i did see and review on the invincible x version it had a 100w socket in the centre console? Do this sr5 come with that aswell??
You have a 3rd option on the power/eco mode press either button to turn the option on, then press it again for the computer to decide on the mode. In eco mode, though, if you plant your foot it will go into power mode. I have been told (it was stressed) that when towing ALWAYS use power mode. Power mode is still economical when up to speed or accelerating gently.
Edit: I have friends with other brands of 4wd’s - I’ve had 3 Hilux and have just ordered my 4th. So yes, once a Hilux owner your caught in their trap😉😃 For me it’s been the reliability - and it’s a truck, so the hard interior, isn’t a problem.
People generally buy the cab chassis so they can fit a canopy, such as Norweld, and not have to pay for, then remove, the tub. The SR5 tubs are selling on Gumtree and Marketplace for very little.
No parking sensors or reverse camera is dumb. So still no blind-spot monitoring? Should be an ADR requirement for new cars
i disagree, i hate too much technology in a car, give it 20 years and its another thing that Could go wrong. Reverse camera is also unrequired, if you can use your mirrors and know your vehicle, you'll be fine.
@@theaussielifestyle6931 I agree with that but I think a reverse camera is must though it’s just very very helpful. Even with a mirror it’s hard to judge the distance left
Yeah maybe. I just thought of this: if it’s on a tub, which is empty, you can look over your shoulder, if it’s got a tray with aluminium box canopy, it’ll be removed anyways and can have an aftermamarket one installed. The only thing is if it has a tub with a fibreglass canopy. But it’s not too hard to install one
Yeah but this SR5 with a tray is $69k currently and you've got features missing.
@@cybermatstrikes7557 Buy one on sale is all I can say. I mean, yes, I'm not turning a blind eye to that fact its overpriced and under-equipped, But id still buy one, just 2nd hand, 1-2 years,
The time codes are great - maybe you could separate "drive-train specification" and "fuel economy" from "on road".
Pretty sure that weird cutout on the windshield could be for the automatic light sensor
this is missing alot of safety features for a car thats more expensive then some others... im glad i didnt go a toyota in the end paying for the badge now a days.
Thats actually only in england in america its not like that. Better value kinda shows why the gov shouldnt mess with prices.
pretty sure that is the DAB aerial on the windscreen that you were asking about.
Am I crazy thinking that we should have more petrol utes ?
The new 2022 Ranger with V6 and full time 4WD and a host of wizz bang features makes the Hilux look so dated. Toyota will need to drop their Hilux prices to encourage sales otherwise the buying proposition is dwindling for what now appears as a prehistoric vehicle in comparison to the new Ranger and VW Amarok when it arrives after the Ranger. Interesting times ahead.!
Looking forward to seeing it battle out!
Question: when you say it’s the best selling vehicle, is this the top spec most sell one or overall including lower specs?
All specs.
2007 SR5 and no issues was easy to up date entertainment system and reverse camera
Pls. Do a review on the new nissan terra and the new mux.
the "heating" lines on the window look like the radio antenna in my LDV T60, so you're probably right there....
Reviews on Toyota prado after updates on power?? Please
Coming soon!
@@CarExpertAus you'll have to get a wriggle on mudguard has already uploaded his "review", of course it's not a review because he doesn't actually drive them
New car with no camera or parking sensors? Take my money now.
I’m guessing that cable is too de-fog the windscreen a lot easier??
I thought the antenna for the satnav/GPS was in the windscreen
Old HiLuxs are the reason they've got their title of un-killable. Dad gave me his 1994 Hilux, it is still running with 750xxxkms, only real problem's with it is the fuel efficiency. Though, the original starter only got taken out in January so they definitely last
Agree. My 1999 Hilux is still going - 450km, but gutless, no air con and no airbags. Kept it for a thrash truck and bought a new Triton.
What colour would work on this car? I'm ordering mine end of November bcoz thats when the dealership in my area is processing orders.
I quite like the black. Looks good with the chrome highlights.
Pink
@@d.k.1394 pink is no good, that infers something like Mazda, what you need is a colour which infers mental deficiency
@@CarExpertAus thanks for your idea
Graphite.
mate please make a video regarding hilux workmate hirider
Is there a 2 door?
Good review, but I’d rather have the new D-max
Could you get the WiFi to work?
Thank you Sir, that's is my Dream Car...🙏🇹🇱🇳🇿🤝
Clock is very hard to read in daylight hrs and way too small.....yes l agree a reverse camera should be a standard item along with sensors as part of their safety features
Those demisters are used that when you use the sun visor condensation is eliminated
I think with the price increase and Toyota playing catch up all the time they have missed the bus. They are awfully slow with modernization. Just got Apple Car Play and Android Auto (I think should be mandatory get's people off their phones whilst driving.!). The DPF issue was not addressed well and took a class action against them to admit fault. There is no doubt the new Isuzu Dmax is a better buy than the Hilux and the Ranger outsells the Lux in the high end category. If I wanted a work horse that is reliable and well equipped and modern the Isuzu Dmax is it. If I wanted a high end ute the Ranger is the market leader. I will be surprised if Toyota continue to dominate this category if you take away their fleet sales. (Low end workhorse models).
My MY19 Ranger is still a better equipped ute and i think still will out perform that latest Hilux. Over rated in my opinion, as you said Paul lots of the competitors have lifted their game and Toyota hasn't.
I doubt... Ur ranger will break after 100k km's 😂 might look good, but don't compare anything to toyotas reliability... I have had 3 hiluxes
1. 612000km 2. 367000km
3. 584000km
No ranger can get u that kind of mileage whilst having reliability
@@jordanvanwyk138 sounds like a typical Toyota guy but honestly the old Toyota is very good but not today offers
@@jordanvanwyk138 is that why hilux just had a class action awarded against them,
I wonder if they’ve addressed the DPF issues , the one thing that would stop me buying one
Need the chassis model in order to put a large custom toolbox on the back. Bummer about the ugly rear lights though
Outstanding Report Mate !
Thanks for watching!
Paul pls do a review of mahindra ute
Same infotainment screen as my 2021 Tacoma
Write down the part number of that cover at the headliner/windscreen, and google the part number to find out....
No sensor's no reverse camera? I might go either for Prado again or Isuzu D Max
And the spare wheel is under the body no good for people with bad knees a big no no for me
Totally agree with U
I’ve got a 09 sr5 400kms never had an issue in any area
2009 hilux is worth more than a 2009 Range Rover that was originally $210,000. Even with high km.
@@curlcurllocal haha I know I’m just about to put it on marketplace for about 20k
Hi Lux amazes me how it is often the Number 1 but always offers a Number 2 (or less) vehicle? I guess a lot has to do with resale volumes due to Government and mining vehicles always pouring into the market. The new BT50/Isuzu should outsell Toyota easily given their price, refinement, finish and off road capabilities. I have been hearing for 30 years that the Hi Lux has missed the mark but they must be doing something right. The long term quality must be taken into account as they do generally stay running for decades. BT50/Isuzu for me though, or will it be the new Navarra?
Hilux is a agricultural vehicle, they are built to last, and they are built for tough conditions. So that’s why they’ve kept the cab chassis version from factory in the sr5, so those mine sites and tradies can throw the steel tray on there.
Wish the update came with the Tacoma interior
Toyota is the car hold the value and repayment plan that Toyota offer is good, for ABN holder business owner I believe Hilux is the better options , but really hate they took over parking sensors for chassis version , leave only tub option for me. I hope another car brand release new ute soon the can push Toyota offer better price , I won't pay that high price now , back to 2018 SR5 Auto for $52,990 driveway at Sci fleet, really miss that offer.
Id say being a tray its because ppl are wanting a alloy canopy setup.. much like myself
I drive a '64 crown ute. I might get around to buying a hilux one day if the crown ever let's me down.
Yess. Was waiting for this vid💯
'Dependable' ? Isn't there a class action for the DPF debacle ?
Completely new engine which not many of the reviews Ive read have mentioned
@@lukek624 a new engine... its a part in the exhaust.. correct me if im wrong, but if y9u see the error message come up on the dash and you keep driving it, it makes sense it would stuff something up more. Be smart and save your wallet in the long run.
@@theaussielifestyle6931 when the manufacturer fixes something and launch a new model & people like yourself still say it’s broken well I’m sure I don’t need to explain the idiocy here
@@lukek624 what do you mean, i'm not saying anything is broken, or bad, just that manufacturers put systems in place to protect their vehicles and warn the drivers. I'm all for toyota myself 👍
@luke Kownacki or are you talking to the other bloke
Yes to Chassis version
Great review. Toyota surely smile improving its products just a little and profiting hugely from their buyers. At the end of the day the results are. Bad kidneys, false teeth and brain fluid damage for absorbing the bouncy ride and not be able to claim as all the grey stuff needed has been worn out. They know for sure how to live between some peoples ears. Knock, knock!
The touch screen looks like an after thought should be built into dash .grab handles obove your head are real nut crackers when you are bouncing over rough ground they should be fold out with springs so they fold back into roof linings
Can you review the mitsubishi triton plz
Hoping to get our hands on one soon :-D
Thanks
@@CarExpertAus Do they have an updated model?
@@Malc664 Not most recently, but we don't have a review of it so want to bank one regardless.