From $24,225 for the entry-level Ute HiLux Workmate (4X2) to $70,750 for the top-of-the-line Ute HiLux Rugged X, the Toyota Hilux 2022 prices are as follows: (4X4).
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A V6 Hilux will there be one?
It seems unlikely that Toyota will release a diesel V6-powered HiLux until Ford releases its new 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 Ranger, which is anticipated to happen around 2025.
Will the Toyota Hilux be updated?
With the introduction of the brand-new Ranger, Ford has recently been making ute news. But Toyota is prepared to respond to its main adversary.
The Japanese manufacturer is getting ready to introduce a brand-new HiLux in 2023, along with a new GR model to provide the company a true competitor to Ford’s well-liked Ranger Raptor.
Here is a summary of all the important information you need to know about this new high-performance ute because there has been a lot of speculation and writing about it.
In 2023, will there be a new Hilux?
Like the contemporary Rugged X and Rogue, it is most likely to have been created by Toyota Australia, with revisions made at its Melbourne Product Center.
The HiLux Rogue receives a wider track, an upgraded suspension system, rear disc brakes, and stylistic upgrades as part of the model-year 2023 upgrade.
Whatever name the Rugged X replacement may have, these changes are anticipated to remain. (But HiLux Apex does have a nice ring to it.)
Although there are few official specifics, rendering artist Theottle has imagined the next off-road HiLux, drawing inspiration from the existing Rugged X and the 2017 Tonka concept as well as the HiLux GR Sport that is sold abroad.
While we opted for a sporty GR appearance, Toyota’s “apex off-roader” may choose for a more robust steel front bar with winch ready and underbody protection.
The HiLux Tonka idea, which was conceived and developed domestically, boasts a six-inch raise, 35-inch tires, six-millimeter bash plate, and heavier-duty suspension, though the new variation is unlikely to be quite as extreme.
One potential is for Toyota Australia to use the HiLux GR Sport as a platform and add further off-road improvements in Melbourne. This vehicle is available in four versions for Japan, Thailand, Europe, and South Africa.
A hoopless steel bull bar, bash plates, rock sliders, sports bars, heavy-duty recovery points, redesigned front springs, an LED light bar, and a snorkel are some of the existing modifications for the HiLux Rugged X.
The new apex edition is likely to include upgraded brakes, specialized off-road suspension, and perhaps even more power.
The 2.8-liter four-cylinder diesel engine won’t be replaced by a six-cylinder engine, though.
The HiLux GR Sport boasts 165kW of power and 550Nm of torque in South Africa, which is an increase of 15kW and 50Nm over the HiLux for the Australian market.
This would eliminate a more potent rival to the Ford Ranger Raptor, which is intended for international markets including the US market.
The twin-turbocharged petrol V6 engine in the new-generation Raptor produces 292kW/583Nm, a far cry from the 150kW and 500Nm outputs in the current HiLux.
HiLux or Navara: which is superior?
Dual-cab utes must by necessity be useful. More is expected of them than almost any other car model available. Consider doing trade labor, going shopping, hauling a load of yard garbage to the dump, and then being put in charge of essential 4X4 and camping responsibilities as well. The inside of the HiLux is more useful right away. It would be simple to maintain the hard plastic liner, and the simplicity is something to be cherished. Although it had the feel of a commercial vehicle in every way, it would be incorrect to describe it as “utilitarian.” Since the time when apprentices used to sit in the back seat of cars with their legs crossed over their chests, this market segment has unquestionably advanced significantly.
Both cars have a double cab setup as standard. Additionally, because both vehicles are common, most truck accessories are compatible with them. But what about a pickup’s main function, which is its practicality?
The load bay of the Hilux is enormous. The double cab version comes with a loading bay that can move more than 1,055 kg. In case you were wondering, that is sufficient for four grand pianos. According to Toyota, the Hilux is capable and has a maximum towing capacity of 3,200 kg, so it is also skilled in this area.
Although these are undoubtedly outstanding numbers, the Navara beats the Hilux on both counts. Nissan claims that the Navara’s payload bay can support more than 1,150 kg. And it is incredibly capable, towing more than 3,500 kg.
The Navara on the test, however, was more useful for our way of life in many other ways. Amazing sliding tie-down points are provided by the factory. A huge benefit for a daily driver is the flexibility to secure any large objects in almost any position, as was the case with the factory-installed tub liner that wrapped around the tailgate. Due to the deep top lip, it might serve as a little improvised table when closed (a neat feature we discovered at happy hour around the campfire that night).
The Navara’s leather interior seating should be easier to maintain than the HiLux’s pov-pack, and as we’ve already noted, it’s just a “nicer place to be” in general. Oh, and Nissan made a great choice by including a sliding rear window, which must be mentioned. This is a very useful function while backing up or when there may be smelly pets (or photographers) in the back.
What is the Toyota Hilux’s monthly cost?
You need to make a respectable monthly salary if you want to buy a Toyota Hilux double-cab with 44 seats.
The most popular Toyota bakkie is offered in a variety of trim levels, with local prices starting at R449,000 and rising as high as R868,000 for the top-end model.
We utilized the Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double-cab 44 Raider model to determine how much a “typical double-cab from the brand” will cost you.
It has a 2.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine that generates 110kW and 400Nm of torque and is positioned high enough to allow you to cross shallow rivers and rugged terrain.
Monthly payments
We must first determine the monthly installments of a loan plan in order to determine how much you “need to earn to drive this Hilux.
For this example, we utilized the following parameters:
- 10% was put down as a deposit.
- 60 month payment period (5 years).
- Interest
- A 9% rate was decided upon.
- Balloon
- There was no balloon payment.
- ExtrasThe cars didn’t have any add-ons that were optional.
- Price of New Hilux:R595,400
The entire cost of the financing agreement is R673,108, and over the course of the agreement, the buyer will pay R131,860 in total interest.
How much you need to earn
We sought assistance from financial services firms to determine how much you must make to comfortably pay off this finance agreement.
When purchasing a new car, financial gurus advise staying under 30% of your annual gross earnings.
You should not spend more than 20% of your gross monthly income on car payments, taking into account your monthly earnings.
Your monthly gross income is what you make before any deductions, including income taxes.
For your Hilux double-cab, a monthly finance payment of R11,218 means that you must make R56,000 in order to meet the requirements above.
It’s also interesting to note that take-home income for a person making R56,000 per month after taxes is R41,623.
Your total monthly payments for your carthe R11,218 installment on your Hilux plus petrol and insuranceshould be close to R15,000 per month, or around 36% of your after-tax income.
The Toyota Hilux is dependable.
Toyota is renowned for being dependable. The Toyota Hilux has long been regarded as the most dependable truck ever, even more so than Toyota as a whole.
What HiLux is the most potent?
The LandCruiser’s V6 diesel produces enough torque to outperform every vehicle in its class, from the Ford Ranger Raptor to the Nissan Navara Warrior and everything in between, making the upcoming Toyota GR HiLux potentially the most potent diesel ute in the world.
We’ve long suspected Toyota will install the LandCruiser V6 diesel in the GR HiLux, and sources have confirmed the new engine would be used in a variety of Toyota products. The evidence really begins to mount when you consider that the brand’s GR executives confirmed that they would require a “large diesel” to power a go-fast HiLux.
At the time, though, we were unaware of the true power that Toyota’s enormous HiLux was capable of producing. A 10-speed automatic transmission will be paired with the new 3.3-liter diesel V6 engine, which will deliver a staggering 230kW and 687Nm, according to a claim from the Japanese website Creative 311, which cited dealer sources.
Does the Toyota HiLux have a V6 diesel?
When the third-generation Toyota HiLux debuts in 2024, six-cylinder power is almost a lock.
An all-new V6 turbo-diesel from Toyota should provide about 230kW of power and 690Nm of torque, which is enough to give the new Ford Ranger Raptor and its approximately 185kW/600Nm 3.0-litre Power Stroke diesel V6 a good fight. However, it may only be available in the top-spec GR flagship.
The Volkswagen Amarok 580 series, with its 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine that produces 200kW/580Nm, is the most torque-heavy mid-size truck currently on the market in Australia. The now-defunct Mercedes-Benz X-Class also had a 3.0-liter diesel V6 that produced 190kW/550Nm.
However, Toyota’s robust new 3.3-liter V6 turbo-diesel, which will make its global premiere in August under the broad hood of the eagerly awaited LandCruiser 300 Series, will surpass both of those six-cylinder oil-burners.
Its anticipated 690Nm of torque ought to destroy the approximately 600Nm of torque in the next Ford Ranger diesel V6 as well as pretty much all other models.
The powerful new V6 may be available in single- and twin-turbo guises and might even find its way into the new generation Prado, which is not scheduled to be released until 2024. However, the basis of the next-generation HiLux fleet is expected to remain four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines.
Since the current HiLux (pictured) and Prado debuts are at least three years away and the new V6 is incompatible with both of them and comes too late in the model cycle, anticipate its competitors to step up the pressure in the interim.
In any case, compared to the current 150kW/500Nm outputs of the 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that drives the existing HiLux, Prado, and Fortuner, the new six-cylinder diesel is expected to give a significant performance gain.
The top-spec HiLux V6 engine might also increase towing capability, although Toyota Australia is still developing a business case to export the new Tundra pickup truck to Australia. Later this year, the new full-size US pickup is scheduled to make its North American premiere.
The all-new Toyota GR HiLux will have a powerful new diesel V6 as well as extreme desert-dueling qualities.
Toyota has already claimed that it aims to incorporate the lessons learned from the HiLux race truck, which won the Dakar Rally, into a HiLux GR model. However, this model would require considerable chassis changes to compete with the upcoming Ranger Raptor.
Expectations include a higher ride height, softer springs, better shock absorbers, and underbody armor.
Which engine powers the latest HiLux?
Diesel Engine, 2.8 L The brand-new, 2755 cc, DOHC, 16-valve, Euro 6d-compliant diesel engine produces 500 Nm of torque with an automatic transmission and 150 kW/204 DIN hp at 3400 rpm. Between 1400 and 3400 rpm, the maximum torque for vehicles with manual transmissions is 420 Nm.