The New Toyota Hilux Is the Pickup Truck We Can’t Have
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Toyota Hilux review! The Toyota Hilux is a cool pickup truck that's not offered in the United States. Today I'm reviewing a Hilux, and I'll show you what it's like to see the Hilux inside and out -- including all of its quirks and features. I'm also going to review the Hilux on the road and show you what the Toyota Hilux is like behind the wheel.
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Doug completely misses that the Hilux can haul a payload of more than 1,440lbs more than the Tacoma and can tow more than 1,000lbs more than the Tacoma. It has a much more expensive fully boxed frame and much stronger suspension, meant for a lifetime of hard usage. Instead he focuses on nonsense bells and whistles that the Hilux lacks, completely missing the entire point of the truck and it’s customers.
true
I agree completely with you
He's so focused on finding non-existent quirks that he misses the point in a lot of his reviews.
Not to mention the fact that he is showing this 2018 mid level trim as an example is dumb af.
For a guy who “off roads” he covers so little about suspension. I’d like to see what gears this runs and the axle specs too
An older version of the hilux is what Top Gear tried (unsuccessfully) to test to destruction all those years ago. One of the main reasons it's almost indestructible is that simplicity.
Exactly. The more high tech, the more prone to brake.
Did you check out whistling diesel on yt of what he did to a hilux 😂
and they also were the 1st to reach the magnetic pole with a 2007 Hilux Arctic Trucks version
While it ran and moved under its own power, they did destroy that truck, there is no questioning wither it was destroyed or not. Its frame was spit in two with only the barely together body holding it together.
@@ExMachinaRDR001 now I will..
"Its all about utility!"
THATS WHAT TRUCKS ARE SUPPOSE TO BE
The more miles that you do the more the nice to haves become important.
Doug wants butt heaters
Yup. If I could I'd buy a Hilux smart cab instead of what's available in my the US. I don't care if it has luxury features.
Mi padre tiene una Toyota Hilux 2020 como la del video, es la más simple de todas, incluso viene con las llantas más baratas, y ya tiene 160.000 km. Usado en el barro, cargas pesadas, cargas de material de construcción, y lo unico que se le ha hecho, cambios de frenos, osea es una camioneta extremadamente muy confiable, incluso muy barata de mantener, y barato en consumos de Diesel. Toyota Hilux la Ley, como se dice en Chile jajaja 🇨🇱.
I think its important to note that this truck is by no means the top spec hilux you can get globally. The hiluxs we have in NZ can come with radar cruise, proper infotainment, day time runners etc. Plus the tailgate should be on the central locking system
Same here in Zambia. And the one he is reviewing is an older 2019/20 model
Just got back from a trip to the South Island. The Rangers and Hiluxs you have there are so sick compared to ours 😢
Absolutely. I drive a 7th generation, 2011 facelift model in central Europe and even that has a rear view camera. Saying that, it was still interesting, as a Brit, to understand why the Hilux and Tacoma are so different.
never mind the gact that Doug lies to his viewers and says this Hilux is basic and doesn''t come with daytime running lights .when we all can see this car has them...and built way better that the Tacoma .!.. im not sure what the owner was thinking with those running boards and nodge bar .... typical american standards
Same in Panama this is not the top of the line, at the end Hilux is a work vehicle but there is something better than the one they lend him I would say this is one step from the lowest of the Hilux
Should note; here in Australia and probably many other markets much more standard features are available as well as optional equipment. LED lighting incl DRLs, leather interior, adaptive cruise, bigger screens, more exterior styling features with optional TRD packages including bull bars and such. This is a strange model from an Australian perspective, this looks like an SR5 but gut poorly optioned. In Australia would have a similar vehicle with a lot more features.
Old SR5 headlights, and an SR climate control module. Never seen that stereo in australia either!!!
Some Australian models don't have reversing camera or parking sensors though.
I'm pretty sure cause it's a Mexican model as Doug mentioned. In some poorer nations, car company's create cheaper versions of already existing cars by adding older equipment or taking some features out of the car to make it more affordable for the people of that country which is why the Hilux looks different.
@@alecai4575 I don’t think that is the case, Mexico also offers the Tundra and Tacoma which are more expensive than the Hilux and definitely have a big market over there, i’m from Guatemala which is not a developed country and the Hilux is more equiped here like it’s competitors as well, the “utes” in Mexico are more basic and i think the reason is because they are more used for work instead of recreational purposes because as i mentioned earlier they have the the Tacoma and the full size trucks for that.
Unlike my country that we only have the Hilux, L200, Dmax, etc…
We also have some fullsize trucks as well but they recently entered the market like a year ago.
Same in Argentina
The Hilux don't have many of the gimmicks or flashy modern stuff, but goddamn this thing can take a beating and still run in the best condition.. it's just a simple pure truck to the core thats just durable af
I confirm: here in Europe the Hilux is exclusively used by heavy duty workers like lumberjacks or farmers and they just tear the sh** out of it but these simply can't die. They're built for eternity. Simple but sturdy material and the diesel engine is bulletproof, it can be used like a tractor would without any problem... of course, forget long distance trips if you suffer from spinal or vertebral pain 🙄😏
Yep, I had a 2017 model before I bought the new 2022 model, but I put 410,000km on that thing without it ever having a problem. That engine is an absolute beast
@@dianbarrow5653 damn they’re still reliable? I had an expectation that the new ones would be flimsy in comparison to the old ones.
There's one point where in my country, whatever pickup you use, people will just call it hilux or 'hailak' as what we like to call it.
@@tony_5156 Not at all💪
The biggest point that Doug missed is that the Toyota hilux is designed specifically to mount an RPD machine gun or even an RPG 7 in the bed. We can’t get either of those weapons in the US so Toyota sells the Tacoma instead which is meant for nothing more than driving to remote yoga sessions deep in the Sierra Nevada.
LOL
Or you can either carry 30 fully armed and equipped small soldiers.
im not sure how many ever had an RPD mounted. maybe they had PKMs, MG3s, or Mag58s mounted. i dont see any mounting points on my RPD
Too much call of duty... why would you mount a shoulder fired rocket to a truck either?...
If this came to the states I would buy it in a heartbeat. A lot of Americans don't even know what the Hilux is but as Doug stated in the video there's a lot of Americans do. Ram, Ford and GM strayed away from utility years ago and it's just sad. This is truly my dream truck.
i just saw a video talking about a 20k toyota truck coming. maybe this is it
@@destroystreets1023 This is most definitely not it. The Hilux is not only body on frame but the frame is boxed. It is made to be ridden hard and put away wet. That new $20k "truck" Toyota has coming is some unibody pos to compete with the Maverick and Santa Cruz. Just like the Maverick it is basically a crossover with a tiny bed out back. Not a truck.
@@mjwbulich Sad to hear lol
@@mjwbulich Most people don't really need a true truck. They just need something with good mpg with a bed big enough to haul a refrigerator or couch.
@@BigRW Which is why I guarantee that if they were to make the Toyota pickup 4x4 in 2 door or extra CAB that it sold a ton of from the mid-80's to mid-90's (the truck from Back to the Future) they would have no problem selling them today. I would kill for one of those right now. The Tacoma is way too big now. There is a huge market for small trucks.
Hey Doug great review Aussie here, the Hilux is the best seller here and has been for years. I think those hooks in the back are actually for hanging grocery bags on so they don't roll around on the back seat when off-roading on the correlated dirt roads between farms and the local towns.
It was here in New Zealand once upon a time... until the Ford Ranger came along... You still see Hilux's everywhere on our roads here in NZ though... very very common
What is your opinion on the GWM Canon Ute?
As an Australian who has seen every single variation of this hilux...that is quite possibly the worse barwork I've ever seen on one 🤣
oath, I almost fucking shit myself looking at it. Just stuck the bullbar over top of the stock bumper like an animal
Ikr, the front bar dosen’t even fit properly. Most people take off the front bumper here aye
So true
Yeah, that looks like some backyard job.
It looks shithouse compared to the Australian bullbars/rear bars and side steps.
I think it looks great aye, seen far worse on Oz trucks
Looks like my ideal truck! Everything you point out that it is missing or doesn't do well is what I don't want my truck to have anyways.
american pay $10.000 more for pickup truck to get its coolness, thats the different in tacoma and hilux
@@billykulim5202 The hilux has a superior engine, transmission, frame, and suspension because it's designed for work, not luxury.
@@ph1shstyx yeah here in the uk we use a fleet of these at work. I can’t say anybody really cares about them, but they tow generators alright 😂.
It's not a truck, it's a Ute.
@Adam Hazza they are just trucks bro. Don’t overthink them 😂. They aren’t the best nor are they the worst. I quite like them but you should know this ‘basic’ one Doug reviewed actually has some optional extras - the real work ones are even more Spartan.
We take everywhere from city centres and into the highlands on service calls - they are built to be cheap and relatively robust hence you see them as company trucks all the time.
Would I spend my own money on one though? F no. It’s like buying a 1/2 inch impact to do your brakes once every 4 years. Not necessary and not fit for that purpose (regular European or American driver).
I like the look of the Hilux. No stupid aggression, no trying to look like a baby version of an 18 wheeler. Just a vehicle that will blend in on the road and get you and your stuff from point A to point B.
It’s worth to point out that in some markets (like Brazil where I live), the Hillux have some amenities such as: adaptive cruise control, front collision assist etc. although it keeps being a basic vehicle (the mid trim doesn’t have parking sensors in 2022).
Yes... Indian version too... Also centre screen got apple car play and android auto and wireless charging etc.
This is a 2018 Hilux
@@Ayella_256, even 2018 Hilux had and has most things he is missing in that Mexico version. In 2018, the rogue was the top range and had most of the 'bells' he is missing.
It also has dual zone air conditioning. And a better finish inside.
Verdade, nossa Hillux é mais luxuosa do que essa, mas eu diria que nós pagamos mais de 300 mil reais por isso 🤣
Hi, Doug! Here in Brazil we have the Hilux SRX. It’s the top model and it comes with lots of equipment like a better infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, LED lights, sound system by JBL, digital air conditioning, 360° angle view camera, parking sensors and other safety features like pre-collision assistant (with pedestrians and cyclists detectors,) adaptative cruise control, automatic brakes and lots of stuff. This model is very expensive for us Brazilians: it costs around 68 thousand dollars. The power train is diesel but it isn’t the same that you experienced in the Mexican Hilux that you reviewed: all Hilux models sold here have a turbodiesel engine with 2.8 liters and 204 CV (except the GR-S, which engine has 224 CV and other tweaks in the gearbox and suspension to make it more sporty).
Yeah, the Mexico version looks cheaper. I think it is because in Mexico they already have the Tacoma.
Yes the Indian version also has tons of more features and creature comforts than the mexico version like better infotainment, 360 camera, better interior, climate control and lots more, although it costs about $50-55,000 usd
Mexico is like:
Is for Hard work?= Hilux
Is for work/recreational?= tacoma
Is for show off?= tacoma on steroids (aftermarket tunning) or Tundra
68 thousand dollars doesnt put it into perspective how expensive it is for us to buy one. try 250 minimum wages lmao
It is very expensive here in Argentina too, so much so that one would be tempted to go for a Dodge RAM or an Amarok V6 instead, unless of course you want nothing but pure reliability and durability.
Me watching with my 2016 Tacoma. I dont have any of the fancy frills he mentioned in my Tacoma. 🤣🤣🤣
I loved my Hilux, had one for 5 years in the country of Panama, mine was a turbo diesel, got about 27 miles to the gallon, amazing 4x4, the truck floats, it out tows the tacoma, the diesel engine is amazing, I have friends with a Half million miles on there trucks. if they sold them in the states I''d buy one. I've had 2 Tacomas, they didn't come close to how amazing my HIlux was!
Thank you for a good review. Worth a million times more than this video.
A minor correction to the info presented by Doug. The Tacoma is also sold in Mexico along with the Hilux. Toyota has been selling both for many years but targeting different sectors. In this case, the Hilux is the quintessential workhorse, while the Tacoma is the more luxurious, powerful, and, of course, more expensive alternative.
He never said otherwise.
@@remasher He did. He implied several times throughout the video (since minute 1:24) using different wording that "other markets outside the US got the Hilux instead of the Tacoma."
Minute 2:14 "This is Toyota's midsize compact pickup truck in the rest of the world." which is wrong; as far as Mexico is concerned.
@@eduardozepeda7257 Mexico doesn't imply "the rest of the world". And in fact there are other countries that don't get the Tacoma.
Here in Brazil the Hilux actually means it's name (High Luxury), it's literally the nicest truck you can have on it's price range and top of the range models are packed with all the amenities and technology. Also where I live where farms and agriculture are the major thing, those things are the most common vehicles around, literally one or two on every street.
Na verdade aqui no Brasil qualquer carro é visto como artigo de luxo, um mobi é R$ 64.690,00 tirado 0 KM da loja kkkkkk
avaliação mostra o que esse produto realmente é, uma ferramenta rústica de transporte e carga, ao contrário do símbolo de luxo e status de fazendeiro gourmet que tentam passar (e cobrar) aqui
I was about to comment something simmilar, here in Uruguay it's about the nicest truck you could buy, pretty expensive too.
mesmo a melhor hilux nossa a versão SRX pode não ser tão luxuosa quanto a versão mais top da Tacoma dos EUA, a hilux suporta muito mais carga possui o chassi mais reforçado e a cereja do bolo é o motor a diesel mais confiável com maior autonomia.
the Hilux is a really famous truck and can be seen nearly everywhere you go ,especially here in Thailand (here it's called the Revo = Revolution) where they can be seen used by police ,government agents, offices, transporters, deliveries and there are racing series officially for the Hilux, and the aftermarket scene is huge that it's very common to see a twin turbo or even a quad turbo driving around ( Fun fact...there is also a GR version sold here )
As an American living in California, what?
@@dochollywood79 think he said ..there is a world of stuff outside of the US of A.... Imagine that
@@78bollox Fascinating isn’t it..
Mexico & Ireland were the first places I got to see one. What a great truck!
Damn here in Pakistan it's called revo too
As an owner of a hilux, it still shines after 6 years and 100k miles. Beast of a truck
Hilux is the Gold Standard in my opinion.
Yeah
Nice
That thing isn't broken in yet! It'll outlast us all.
@@octoman_games Always has, always will be my friend... 😊
Good review Doug. However, I must point out that Toyota sells the Hi-Lux very differently depending on the market. Here in Panama, we can purchase the whole line of Toyota products, either through the dealer or by certified importers of Toyota US products, and here they sell the Hi-Lux at a big premium. The basic work truck single cab is the one you can get for 20K, but the top-of-the-line Hi-Lux is pushing 50K, and with the known availability issues, you bet the dealer is asking for more. Definitely, the Hi-Lux is the work truck every country boy/farm owner wants to have, as it is reliable, you can find spare parts everywhere you go, it is rugged, and you can find a mechanic anywhere that can fix it for you. It outsells every truck sold here by far. Regardless, people do daily drive Hi-Luxes in Panama around town and in the country (or the interior as we call it here). You may also want to review the Nissan Frontier US vs. the model we get in Latin America. They may look the same, but they are different all around. One thing I do find different, in Panama we don't get the tool pack they give you with the car in Mexico. That must be a Mexican spec unique to them. No car in Panama is sold with such a tool pack. You get the basic tools to fix a flat and a reflective triangle sign.
The hilux is more of a status symbol here in the Caribbean. It does come with side steps, drls and some of the features highlighted aren't available. The hilux comes with different packages for different markets
Here in Dominican Republic, the Adventure trim, cost up to 70,000 usd.
@@joseami8423 Asi mismo las venden super caras aca en Rd
Tambien he querido ver un review de la Frontier Pro4x diesel la que llega a nuestro mercado latino porque en USA solo llega la V6
@@adonismateo demasiado dinero por esas Adventures! Y eso que una vez pensamos que las revo eran caras 🤣🤣
Doug is the type of guy,to emphasize the whole video about the comfort and features(or lack there of),and still give it equal points to tacoma
Tacoma 50
Hillux 45
Fail
It is common the see Hilux in South Africa, Thailand, and other countries that are modified with extra leave springs (lots and lots of extra leafs) and used as tow trucks and to haul massive payloads.
Whistling Dixie did a great video on the Hilux. As usual, he beat the snot out of the vehicle, but unlike everything he's tested, the Hilux kept going and going.
It’s a Toyota after all.
I love this truck! Durable, no frills and affordable. I would kill for this in NY
Take a shot everytime Doug says “basic” or any variation of the word “utility” 🤣
and you might get alchohol poisoning
It would’ve been cool if you were able to sample an Australian or South African market Hilux as they have similar (if not the same) infotainment as the Tacoma. That along with a reverse camera, DRLs, dual zone cc, adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, and even ambient lighting (shocker). It would’ve been cool to see what the difference really is, but obviously in Mexico the market is clearly more utilitarian.
Also, the Hilux is used more as a family hauler than a workhorse in both markets as well, which would explain the relative luxury in comparison to the Mexican market derivative.
In South Africa the Hilux is offered with an N/A 4.0 gas V6. It’s rarely bought however.
The v6 is pap comared to the 2.4 and 2.8 dg6
@@kevon_shabangu pap
Exactly…. The V6 is a better version and good looking vehicle than what he showed here
If Toyota is selling a more luxurious Hilux around the world it really doesn't make sense that they don't combine the Tacoma and Hilux. Seems like they could decontent it to a similar degree for markets like Mexico.
In Mexico Toyota don’t offer that in Hilux because we also have Tacomas offered as well. Tacomas come with those amenities and is also more expensive than Hilux pick ups.
Love the look and utility of this truck. Would definitely buy one if I could. Still driving my 2003 tundra. Love it. Bullet proof 4.7 V8.
Same here. I have an 03 tundra and 03 4runner, both with the 4.7
In Ohio, a rusted frame killed my beloved 03 Tundra after 18 years. When looking for a new truck, I went with the Ridgeline, since I just didn't like the Tacoma. I would have picked the Hilux in a heartbeat. I have to disagree with Doug. The Hilux looks A LOT better. Hate the horizontal hood and fake air scoop on the Tacoma.
I miss the Hilux….. rolling around with the guys out in the desert in an up armored hilux was time I will never forget.
The exact reason why I’m watching this rn. Miss my time with the boys 😂
@@willienillie3589 I was in AFG during the pullout and so badly wanted to bring one of the trucks home.
@@remoteamt I would trade my Tacoma for a Hilux in a heart beat.
The new Hilux actually has daytime running lights and quite luxurious than this model. Looks even more aggressive as well! Best selling van in SA, love it to bits!
Yeah this one is a pre-facelift and it does have daytime running lights on the top part of the headlight. This was sold until 2020 I think.
Also, keep in mind that the reason the Hilux is more stripped down compared to the Aussie model for example is that we get the Tacoma and the Tundra as well, so people wanting the nice, fancy truck will get the other model
Yep. And hilux means high luxury. I wonder if doug knew/knows that lol
@@henrysithole3623 it’s not the preface lift, it’s just a stripped down version of what we get when we buy the GD6, even the Dakar (preface lift) was more spec’ed than the one Dough reviewed
Agreed. The one in the video is an older version
That top-trim Hilux in Mexico is definitely just a mid-trim spec in some other places. The top-trim Hilux in Thailand for example, it even got Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, DRL, and some other features not present in the Mexican market.
That’s because in Mexico we also have the Toyota Tacoma so the brand doesn’t put as much features to the hilux so it doesn’t start competing with the Tacoma which is a more luxury oriented truck
Lol that's on our base model in Australia
True
@@Martin-oo6me that would explains it. However, If Doug really wants to see and show what the best Hilux has to offer then he should seek one from somewhere else.
@@2450logan definitely nice to hear when a car maker gives a lot for just a base model.
Great job on the video Doug! Thanks for making it. Would love to see these in the US, but I'm betting the next new thing from Toyota here in the U.S. is going to be a fully electric (or at least a plug-in hybrid) version of the 70-series. With Toyota showcasing the Montesalvo builds at next month's SEMA, stands to reason they will have big Land Cruiser news.
I firmly believe the Hilux is not for sale here in the US because its so indestructible/reliable it would end up deeply hurting the big 3. If it ever does make it here to the US I will be writing a check the day they go up for sale.
Nice video Doug, just to add to your description of the Hilux, here in Argentina we get the SRX trim with drl, full led headlights, led tail lights, rear view camera, rear climate vent, rear charger, leather interior, android auto/ apple car play, digital climate control and Adas. In México may be that the highest trim of the Hilux isn’t as equipped just not to compete with the Tacoma.
Loving Dougs videos,
We have the same spec in Australia as you in Argentina
@@kezrel5558 I find that Aussies, Argentinians and South Africans have very similar car markets, although you lot have more asian products and we have more brazilian/mexican cars. But we love our trucks and mini trucks/Utes, and chevys/fords that aren't american at all
It's funny that the same headlight offered here in Brazil had drl. So the Mexican version got the spots for drl but are not used 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@@tatusmachine01 Maybe those are set-up like parking lights and are not active all the time
No sé xq dijo que no tiene las luces DRL cuando claramente están ahí a la vista🤔
Hilux is the number one selling vehical in Australia for 5 years straight. And that’s in the whole vehical market not just 4x4 segment. Vehicals like this fill 5 of the top 10 positions.
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@@MatheusOliveira-cw9th hes australian mate, give him a break he probably wrote this on a burner phone from goulburn prison
@@FlySoGood ok m8
@@FlySoGood mate it's gaol
@@FlySoGood lmao!!
With all due respect this truck is not designed to be quirky and have features its designed to take abuse and get work done without complaining something i wish new trucks in the us could do
I own 2x Hilux trucks, a 2017 and a 2020 SR5 models. The best trucks i have ever owned, both work hard both go hard and go anywhere would never buy anything else. Toyota Hilux all the way........🤙👍
In my country the Hilux is very popular. In the late 90s I had a friend in high school who bought a used 1990 Hilux and I still remember learning to drive a manual on that truck. He drove it for a few years without caring about maintenance except oil changes. He sold it to a farmer in the early 2000s. About 10 years ago, this farmer had an accident in the Hilux and rolled over with minor damage to the Hilux and still drives it to this day.
شكلك من بريده 🤣
The HIlux is one of the most popular vehicles here in Jamaica 🇯🇲. We have from the very basic single cab long bed to the very high spec versions with DRL'S and ambient interior lighting, cruise control,rear diff locks, backup camera a cooled glove box with dual zone climate. Engine choices are limited though. We get the 2.8, 2.4diesel or the 2.7 na gas
The hooks on the backs of the seat are shopping bag hooks, so your plastic shopping bags, tote bags or backpacks stay upright. Not super common in cars, but typical on things a bit more utilitarian where it's more normal to load things on the floor, such as on motor scooters.
Interesting review and perspective. We use these vehicles extensively here in South Africa. I agree, the interior needs more refinement (prices go up to about $48 000). I own one for a family runner - reliability on bad and dangerous roads as main requirement. Does have a few extras in our market like a V6 petrol engine (as found in the Tacoma). I have driven the Tacoma, does feel "lower and longer" but similar in most ways. These are great pick-up trucks, if given some refinement I believe they could be a major market player in the US.
You know, honestly, I prefer the basics. It’s less things to break or go wrong, less expensive, and just less distraction on the road. I really love it personally ❤️
You’d love the 70 series then, the lower spec models still have manual windows, aircon control panel from the 80’s, oh and cruise control.
Top spec model which is the GXL has front & rear diff locks, electric windows, cruise control, traction control & stability control. They’re only available as a 5 speed manual. Middle eastern and African countries get the 4.2L naturally aspirated 6cyl diesel with Oceania getting a 4.5L intercooler turbo diesel v8.
They’re about as basic as a vehicle can get in the western world but they just solid.
Hilux is pretty popular here in southeast asia as it isn't only a car for utility but also serves as a fashion for some people. Here in southeast asia, hilux are equipped with all features you get on a modern toyota like its safety sense and many more. It also have a one sportier trim called the gr sport which frankly kinda look like an american truck from distance. But all things said, that car is very useful for the harshness of our road since that car practically cannot be killed as top gear has tried it with an older hilux.
True and they drove one to the north pole
They use brand new hilux for shady business in jungle here. Kinda iconic in its own way.
@@corssecurity ahhh yesss.... the one with james may leaving his trail of gold in the back of the hilux while clarkson drove it away. Such an iconic moment...
@@218kq yep, in the deep jungle of indochina and kalimantan (or borneo).
I would absolutely love the option to purchase this vehicle here in the states! The Tacoma like most American new trucks have priced me out!
The Hilux is like a rugby player, tough and durable. The Tacoma is like a NFL player, probably bigger but really padded up
love the simplicity and the old school flavour of this truck, as well of the price, I dont need a 70000$ truck just to show off
Legend says the red Hilux from top gear is still runing great
That thing is going to outrun the planet
And on that bombshell…
How about the one Whistling Diesel got hold of?
I’ve ridden in a Hilux a few times in Honduras. As a guy who values utility and having seen these things take on crazy muddy mountainous and rocky roads there, I’d absolutely love to have the opportunity to purchase a Hilux in the States.
Yet here in Australia the Hilux is so hated and constantly talked down by our car journalists because they think your Ford Ranger is so much better.
This car is bullet proof
I drove a 2018 one for 4 years
175k kilometers in iraq!
80km deep into the desert to the oil fields
The hilux won't let you down 😂
ISIS, is this you?
In Europe, we have a lot of the features, like the new intoning system or the running lights or the backup camera, this particularly Mexican truck doesn't have. But in did, the Tacoma, for our working reality is a bit too much. For off road, we've got a lot of Mitsubishi Pajero, Jeep Wrangler, old Land Cruiser or other Toyota models.
Jesus Christ this was a difficult task to accomplish
Even the one which is sold here in India has so many more features than this
Same for us here Down Under
Agreed plus also this isn't even the latest hilux offering from Toyota. Even here in southern Africa we get a lot more features out of them.
This is an old basic model. The mods were done by the owner. The top range models comes with everything you'll need in your car just that the suspension is a little stiffer
This model is so much more "frilled" in Thailand. We have DRL, full size square (as opposed to rectangular) infotainment that has navigation (updated through dealer), full size running boards, LED lights, 18 inch metalic alloys, and chrome tail bumpers with rubber mat. If you really want frills that are not standard with the top spec vehicle, you can opt for the TRD suite. I think today it also has the option of opening rear window as well. Ofcourse all new vehicles come with A/C and power steering as standard. So although the global version of Toyota's mid-size truck looks like the version here, but each market has itstweeks and perks depending on the competition in that market.
I feel you didn’t do the hilux any justice by reviewing the most basic version on the market. It has so much more to offer and to love about it
I wish we still had trucks like this in the US. I love seeing these when I travel
This truck is how trucks should be
Americans always wish trucks like this, but they never buy them.
@@phzitos_ exactly, we always wish wish wish when they bring it no one buys it, and that's why it's not sold here. Toyota knows what people will buy and where, they know it's not worth the effort.
I love this vehicle simple gets the job done will last for a long time. Wish more manufacturers would make a good affordable vehicle like this.
Like Dacia
thats correct, here in indonesia, hilux mostly buyer are oils and gas company, workeer need to outside a lot, and rough road,
Ford Ranger😊
@@louisbarningham true the rangers are tough little truck's see lots of older generations of rangers on the road today.
theyre a shadow of theyre former self. havent been reliable since the early 2000's. theyre thialand built p.o.s
Love this, wish I could get one here, non of that extra stuff that’ll just break and cause unnecessary problems
I love it, the only way I can see to make it better, would be a stick shift and crank windows. I like the simple things in cars, bring this to the states, I'd love to have one.
I find it both cool and odd that some markets get both the Hilux and Tacoma. For example Costa Rica and Mexico get both trucks. I believe less features are offered on the Hilux in those markets compared to markets where they only get the Hilux.
All true, we don’t get the better versions of the Hilux like in Australia and we don’t get the base versions of the Tacoma
That's right, here in CR we got both, but Tacoma is way better in all aspects so it's more expensive, they're very different.
Ah this makes a lot more sense now, I was wondering how the highest Hilux trim has so little compared to South Africa where we get all the features
Hilux is basically "a poor man's Tacoma"
@@northernchaotic7196 in South Africa we don't get the Tacoma, so we get higher trim levels so for us its the equivalent, we even get a GR Hilux which goes for 51 000 USD
Driving this truck here in the Philippines. Definitely a great daily driver. Pulls great, Diesel engine is pretty good, overall a pretty versatile vehicle!
a very versatile vehicle alright...even isis love their hilux....they even put a machine gun and a rocket launchers in the back as an option....
I find that the automatic gearbox in the 2021 and 2022 are a lot better than the 2020 and earlier ones. They don't feel as lazy.
Interesting, my 2016 Hilux Prerunner here in Thailand is a two wheel drive, top of the range. It has the same height and wheel/tyre combo as the 4 x 4.
Mine has Satnav, climate control with vents to the rear, and a backup camera. I am used to driving pickups (utes in Australia) so the ride doesn’t bother me. The back axle doesn’t patter over corrugations and road irregularities which is good. The ride improves with a load in the back.
You should have tried the ‘power’ mode, because that transforms the motor into a stormer, which is good here for the windy mountainous roads of northern Thailand.
Economy is outstanding in my 2.4l intercooled turbo diesel, with 6.1 to 6.5 litres/100km cruising.
Would not have anything else.
This is a 2019/2020 model. The Hilux is the most popular pick up here in Zambia and most countries in Southern Africa. Very reliable vehicle
Love the Hilux, been riding them since I was a kid. Here in Argentina it's been the most sold vehicle for years, because of its reliability and utilitarian use.
Great review Doug! Very detailed. Although I must add, different markets sell different versions of this Truck, here we get from base level all the way to the GR Sport Hilux.
True...in Nigeria for example, we don't even get the diesel engine in this generation. I've seen a previous generation model with the 3.0 diesel, but that was the only one I've seen. The 2.7s are more popular here with the 5 speed manual transmission.
vienen mas equipadas acá, no?
@@pablorey9203 increiblemente en argetina viste ya tenemos las nuevas. con leds y todo el chiche
Cagada que no pongan plásticos de calidad y una pantasha como la gente
@@nelsdie trae amigo, las nuevas vienen re equipadas. no se que onda con la mexicana que hace la review doug nunca la vi en persona. re pete
Man I love everything about this truck. Color, engine, features, it's awesome
Lol hilux is a piece of shit compared to American trucks kid. I’m pretty certain you’re filipino lol. You stay that way.
Here in Latin America Hilux it’s the most expensive pick up model you can buy (around 52k) which is crazy!
The main reason they people buy it’s because it’s prestige on being a car for a lifetime in work !
The interior looks from the 2000’s and the exterior have minimalist upgrades.
Yet they manage to sell them all
I bought my Hilux 2.8 SR Heavy Duty new in 2021, very happy with the purchase, no faults with it, hauls 3500kg trailer (7700lbs) with ease, its a decent long commuter and have quite good seats. Its utilitarian and industrial compared to other pickups, but it works and lasts, and keeps its value pretty good.
Looks like an older model here.. the dash is different, exterior is different to what we see here in New Zealand. This looks a lot more stripped back too compared to even what we have got here in the past..
I think Doug is misinformed about this being the highest model. This is actually a more basic model than what we can buy in New Zealand. Above this SRV is the SR and SR5.
We cant buy the basic SRV in New Zealand
My SR5 Hilux has from factory:
- Daytime running lights
- Tailgate connected to central locking
- Forward collision alert
- Active cruise control/radar
- Reversing camera and SatNav
- Rear climate vents for passengers
- USB in the front
I am going to assume the Tacoma has shocks on all wheels where as the hilux will have leaf springs in the back for carrying a load in the tray.
The hooks are for plastic shopping bags to keep them upright on your way home from the supermarket.
This is a Mexican spec. And the top spec Hilux is still basic enough to not cannibalize Tacoma's sales which is also sold in Mexico.
This has a Platinum badge on the back. So the highest in Mexico. Every market is different though.
Tacoma is leaf springs
You forgot to mention your rear drum brakes
This is exactly what the US market needs right now. A sub 30k very useful truck. You can’t even buy a maverick right now they are so Popular
The thing is- there's a base 2.7 petrol, a base 2.4 turbo-diesel, a higher-spec 2.8 turbo-diesel and actually there certainly is a big petrol V6 offered with the Hilux, it's a 4.0 single VVT-i with port-injection only and 239-ish horsepower. And yes all of the engines are tougher than the 3.5 D4-S V6 in Tacoma that Americans brag about(it's reliability).
Usually Doug nails the reviews but this time he was so wrong on so many things about the Hi Lux.
It's not even a new model, that's a pre facelift mid trim 2018 model.
true
if you want to tell him go back in time to san Ysidro and behind the churches chicken. that's where he's doing this review
@@cavemanvi exactly where i met your sister
Literally
This is how a truck should be. Cheap, gets the job done, reliable. You just cant go wrong with a hilux
I disagree. I prefer luxury trucks.
Or a Tacoma
@@DctorSkillz1 It's all about personal preference and where you live. In Europe where I live. Luxury trucks don't make any sense. In the US not many would be interested very basic truck. Also price of luxury truck in the Europe would be astronomical + size limit & narrow roads.
Absolutely, we think that a more refined with plenty of creature comforts truck will get the job down any easier, it wont...
I can't blame you if you want a top trim covered bed truck, that's why there are so many SUVS, so don't come expecting the same out of a car designed to be used as a tool
Cheap? The Hilux is more expensive than the Tacoma.
Once again thank you I asked for this video for years LOL
I see those everyday here in Thailand. I remember many years ago telling my wife how they had a lot of cars driving around in Thailand that you never see in America. The Toyota Vios is also one.
Great review, Doug! I would like to point out that the Hilux is very market dependent. Here, in South Africa, the Hilux is the top dog of "bakkies" (our word for pickup trucks). As an example, the Ford Ranger was our second best selling truck in August, selling about 1800 units. In contrast, the Hilux sold nearly 3500 units. Anyway, the variety offered in different markets is astonishing. As an example, the cheapest variant sold in South Africa comes with a 2.0 N.A. 4 cylinder petrol. But we can also get it with a 2.7 N.A. petrol and a 4.0 V6 petrol. However, the best selling versions are the ones that come with either a 2.4 or a 2.8 turbo diesel. And the top of the range version is the "Legend RS" version, which has a lot more that the one shown in this video. Just one example is that it comes with a lot of body cladding around to make it stand out more. Black wheel arches, different grill and bumper, roll hoop at the back, daytime running lights, etc. It comes with a lot more safety features and tech than the one shown in this video as well. I.e. adaptive cruise control, climate control, auto on/off lights, electric folding mirrors, reverse camera, front and rear PDC... It's still no where near the trucks sold in North America in terms of luxury but I just found it interesting to see how different the Hilux is depending on the market.
Check in if you’re South African✊🏽🇿🇦
Just commented saying the legend is where it gets interesting fam 🥺🫂
SA here Hilux rules 💪💪👍
there's even the 5l-e version on the owners manual
Brazil uses a 2.8L diesel engine.
It's so refreshing to see a modern vehicle that's still a machine instead of a rolling palace like we're used to these days, (except for all the hard plastic in the interior - cheap vinyl like old cars would be nicer at least). I like that OEM tool kit too - extinguisher, tire repair kit, basic tools, maybe a roadside triangle, some jumper cables. Good for longer trips just in case.
The real reason behind that is because mexico streets are garbage and you WILL need those tools eventually
yeah man, fuck comfort, i want my ride to feel like a carboard box with wheels 💯
@@luislombardi9658 well the idea of this truck is to be cheap and durable, plus easy to fix, plastic is needed , im an architect i work in a big construction for a beer plant, companies use a lot if hilux because you usually go trough very bumpy and muddy terrains, workers throw tools in the back and inside and everybody gets on with muddy boots, any vinil or luxury material would be damaged pretty easy
you can always get simple fleet version with manual everything or the step above
My father lives in Turkey and he owns a Hilux. The best advantage of it is the fuel consumption. for a truck, he gets near 25-30mpgs, and where diesel is cheaper than gasoline. He gets plenty of torque to pull and haul stuff even with a 2liter engine.
When I came to the US I just didn't get it. A lady who barely weighs 50kgs using an f150 raptor for a daily driver and going to Starbucks.. didn't make any sense to me. In Turkey, if you have a truck it means you have a grocery store, a butcher, a carpenter, or some kind of business where you have to haul things daily. You're living in a village where roads are not good and you have to go through mud and clay and gravel while carrying things for your business. then I realized the US is so damn rich people don't give a damn about burning 4 gallons of fuel to go to Starbucks.
Being from New Zealand this whole review is kinda wild to me. We call this style of vehicle a ute, for utility vehicle. This ute is made for towing a boat or going camping and off-roading and isn't made for the school run. And having had a 1999 nissan safari the new hilux really does have a lot of fancy features for what it is
0:00 This is ...
0:23 Cars & Bids
2:00 Can I borrow You Car
2:07 Quirks & Features
18:50 The Drive
23:40 Conclusion
24:08 The Doug Score
You’re doing gods work. 🙏
Thank you
You can skip interior, because its like Toyota always outdated and plastic
@@markoblagojevic56 why are you even watching the video then?
17:50 POUCH
12:14 Doug: "I don't know why Toyota hasn't put this feature in some of its North American vehicles yet."
I'm sure Doug would be shocked to find out Mexico is in North America.
Depends on who you ask. In Latin American schools you'll get taught that there's North America (US & Canada), Central America (Mexico to Panama and the Caribbean) and South America (Venezuela and everything south of it).
@@ohnoes9608 That´s not true. In Latinamerican schools you are taught that North America is Canada, Mexico and USA.
Yup, I’ve been taught that North America consists of Canada, the US, and Mexico, and then Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama make up Central America
Toyota Is REALLY Missing Out On Selling The Hilux In The US And Canada That Truck Would Sell Good Along With The Tacoma And The Tundra You Know Variety
@@ohnoes9608 It doesn't depend on who you ask. Mexico is in North America. Looking at a map will prove that.
Thank you Doug. Great car, great review.
A few years ago, i was curious about what the cool truck was Marty McFly got at the end of BTTF. Turns out it was one of these, when they were sold in the US as just the Toyota 4x4 truck. Its cool he ended up with such a rare (for the states) truck. That thing looked awesome with the KC lights.
I think the simple and mininalist nature of the Hilux make it cooler than the Tacoma.
I also think it looks better and way more timeless.
idk how lack of equipment can make it cooler than a truck that’s nearly identical but with more comforts. I think the Hilux looks fine, I just much prefer the straight forward headlights of the Taco, I don’t much like how the Hilux headlights are so sweeping and go around the sides
i think it looks bland. imo the 3rd gen tacoma is the best looking mid sized truck available, but i am biased since i drive a 2020 TRD off road.
@@adrianc6534 the Hilux would def outlast the Tacoma tho
@@adrianc6534 It'd be great if they had sold some more of the Hilux drivetrains in the Tacomas. The turbodiesels would do numbers.
They definitely have daytime running lights here in the UK and on our little roads they really stand out.
All new cars have to have running lights by law in the UK now .
The way to solve rough ride / suspension is to upgrade shock absorbers and leaf spring in the rear suspension with aftermarket brand like ome,Ironman,profender etc. It’s best to upgrade whole suspension both front and rear then it would ride wonderfully. Because the suspension is set up that way for many purposes or many kind of usage. If you use it with the empty bed you would get that rough feeling.
I love the hilux .
The hillux have what you need
The less computerized things it have the more affordable it will be less things to replace
No need for special tools to repair or take to dealer for a regular service.
That's pretty useful in the outback of Australia or in Africa. You don't wanna have to wait a month for parts that requires an expensive computer to program and install.
Doug, you definitely get a lot more stuff in the top spec Australian delivered Hilux.
Much better infotainment, all leather, adaptive cruise, blind spot, lane keep etc are all pretty normal.
And plus Boris Johnson turbo
Plus V6 diesel
In some markets, for example the NZ market, all safety spec on the Hilux is entirely standard including AEB, adaptive cruise, land departure and blind spot - including the most basic specification. I think this has been the case in NZ since about 2019.
Glad that USA gets the Tacoma. Saw this in person in Malaysia and the front portion looks like a Highlander/SUV. Just doesn't look as robust as the Tacoma, although it has an incredible Diesel engine.
Hello Doug i think you missed the fact while most of the world doesn't see trucks as a luxury or family vehicle, México does, the Hillux is also marketed as a do it all vehicle nowdays and most trucks today in Mexico are sold to either families or as luxury vehicles, not just that but Méxicans love trucks so much that we are the only country in the world that gets the Tacoma, The Hillux and the Tundra, all selling well.
Same goes for Nissan we get the Mexican NP300 and the new Frontier.
The Tacoma sells almost the same as the Hillux
Trucks are among the top selling vehicles in the country, as a Mexican I've own more than one truck In my life, we even have México only models, trims and even nameplates
I wished that Dougie had mentioned the Top Gear destructive testing of Hilux, and the fact that it is commonly found in conflict zones with a .50 cal machine gun mounted in the bed of the truck.
The Land Cruiser 70 Truck, which is sold new in South Africa and Australia, is more likely to be found in conflict zones with the machine gun mounted...
But you still see a fair part of Hiluxes in that capacity as well!
Not even a Demolished Building where the car was on top could take it out. Hilux’s are indestructible
Here in Namibia and South Africa we love our Hilux’s, I have one myself, and mine does have USB ports front and rear. Also the one’s you get here have backup camera’s from factory
Yeah mine from Guyana South America has that as well
We’ve been having the “New truck” for +7 years now 😂
@@p.thomas8196 Still one of the best selling cars in Africa tho😂
@@p.thomas8196 Americans are the only people that need 12 iPads and unnecessary technology in a car. There’s a reason Toyota sells so many of these things in more utilitarian markets, people aren’t so obsessed with having the latest technology. No wonder there’s still a shit ton of accidents in America even with all this stuff that’s supposed to help you prevent one.
this specific hilux does have daytime running lights. its that eyebrow line above the main light running the full length of the light. although you do get the lights with no DRL on the cheaper base models.
The specification of the Hilux varies from country to country. The Australian spec Hilux is much better equipped than the Mexican example in this video but also much more expensive.
The Brazilian-spec Hilux is also much nicer than the Mexican one
Fun fact: in Mexico, this and the Tacoma are one of the favorite narco pick up trucks in the country, this is due to their extreme reliability and ruggedness.
....Aaaaand because you can put an DIY armored haha
Also the choice of many terrorist groups worldwide, like Al-Qaeda.
@@chavagol121314 I can't wait for the US to decide it's had enough of the cartels. Have you seen the video where the cartels parked all their armored vehicles in a straight line? A-10 Warthog go brrrrt.
Not really... They are waaaay more into silverados, f150s and Rams
It's interesting seeing Doug call this or the Ford Ranger a "compact truck" when for most people outside the United States this is excessively large, comically so. It's not just because this is a double cab model, if you get a single or crew cab the length and wheelbase will be the same, it will just feature a longer bed instead.
Because in the american market this kind of truck is smaller than a Full size Tundra or F150 and more so than a heavy duty truck (Super Duty F250,F350,F450).
The worst part about the new ranger is that it is still larger than a single cab short wheel f-150
@@namemcnamerton4249 Mid size pickups have gotten prety large nowadays but they are also safer and more comfortable, especially for passengers than the old rangers used to be. I guess that's why the maverick is such a success, a lot of people really need a smaller pickup.
To be fair everything has gotten bigger even outside of the US
Does Toyota make a smaller truck for the rest of the world? I'll wait...
Anyone else think "Good, one less thing to break" when Doug laments all the typical American features this truck doesn't have?
Why do you look like the 70s hulk as soon as you go on the drive? 🤣🤣
Nice to see a Hilux, they've been always good sellers, here in Chile you usually see them as part of mining/company fleet vehicles, most of the time in red, I can say that fleet to private, its like a 10/3 ratio, pretty durable pickups, you can still see some 80s hilux falling apart but still going, truly admirable, but gotta admit, the spec Doug reviwed its like a mid trim for South America, kinda weird, but ok I guess
Tacoma’s look better
@@Turtlemilk seen both next to each other and yep, kinda the opposite with 4runners and fortuners/hilux sw4s, imo, the 4runner is more of an offroad go to compared to the more luxury inclined fortuner
@@Turtlemilk I disagree personally, but it’s all personal preference tbh. The truck itself is definitely better when it comes to being a truck tho
@@chrisrunsthis well
Gen 1 and gen 2 tacomas are ugly af . But gen 3 tacomas way better looking
Take a drink every time he says basic or utility, I dare you
In Venezuela, Toyota produced Hilux with a 4.0 V6 engine and the option of a smaller 2.7 4 cylinder. I believe the V6 is available in Argentina.
I love seeing the Hilux every time I go down to mexico! It's a beast of a truck. Fuel efficient as well getting 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.