Toyota HiLux 2021 review | Chasing Cars

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Centre console is too wide causing footwell to be cramped. The footwell is so small the clutch pedal is too far to right and causes knee injury

For all the negatives compared to the Ford or others, people still keep buying the Hilux! Incredible! When you can clearly get better for your money.

It’s Ed Sheehan…

the cabin is noisy !!! what the hell are you talking about. It's a frigging 4x4 ute . my 2003 hilux is noisy and i love it

I went with the SR5 this year after having the Ranger generation BT-50. Test drove the twins (Mazda/Isuzu) twice and bitterly disappointed. Wanted to like them but can’t see what the hype is about. Ride and drive was shit and the engine is laggy. The interior looks nice until you see it in person. Just looks like a suv knock-off. Feels cheap and nasty. Ranger is definitely the best but it’s russian roulette with quality. Hilux sells so well because it sits in some odd sweet spot. Not trying too hard anywhere but engine, reliability and drive all better than the others.

Just ordered our 4th Hilux, the reliability, goes where I want it to, and I like the 4WD auto. We have had a great hassle free run of Toyota vehicles, both our cars & Hilux’s.

Great episode
I am a Toyota man and was thinking of the new D=Max ...
But I love the Toyota hilux. It’s a very hard discussion. I am 50,,,,50 .
Thank you for your run through.

Hilux is still king

People buy em because they are great vehicles
The same reasons people with half a brain don’t buy the Chinese crap

60k? Think I'll buy the gwm cannon for 40k.

A mediocre vehicle, relying on the toyota name only !

We had an Amarok at work. It was ordinary. Needed a cup of coffee lodged in place to keep the high beams on. The first gear in manual was flakey, too easy to stall. I would never buy one.

we had a ranger that was a lemon, it's electronics kept failing . I don't think the ride in Rangers is markedly better than the hi lux having driven both.

Someone doesn't 4x4 and it showes

I really do not understand why the Hilux is the best seller because it definitely is not the best featured pick up and has the worst interior of its competitors.
Is it a brand and loyalty thing or just people scared of change???
I would love to know if new buyers into the segment are buying Hilux...

Its 4x4

Yes Im toyota hilux fans about performance is best for off road !

Just bought another SR5, would'nt consider anything else !

i have one, things wrong so far.. headlights dont turn off when you lock the vehicle if you have parked in the shade, stereo will not turn off, keeps turning back on, battery power supply is only long enough to fit European style low height battery, it will not reach a slightly taller battery, same goes with the battery clamp system, not a practical vehicle at all, what happens if you need a battery in the country and they dont stock the little euro batteries.
auto drive mode is awful, gearbox only works acceptably in sport mode, built so f%^&*n cheap, the worst cheapest interior in its class, fake plastic stitching, cheap plastics inside and out
your review is nothing more than a salesmans video working for toyota

The reason it sells more because it prostitute itself to governments at massive discounts. Take these sales away it runs fourth. Ranger is well clear at number one

Great review. Nice Seamaster.

In Latin America is a working and luxurious truck. Specially with the conditions of highways and people living in the country side. Amazing trucks ! Most of my family members have them

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Perfect for Families as well as Contractors

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it sounds like you are really trying to like the new hilux compared to the last model... but you couldn't. 😂

You guys in Australia love to boost Amarok and Ranger... Yet it does not help the sales.. In South Africa same story and the Hilux is outselling everything els for many years.... With good reason..
Thanks guys, by the way, I am not a Toyota fan. 🙂

Exactly the same as the old model really. Toyota need to up their game when Isuzu and Mazda have really come a long way. The ranger smokes this

VW: can you get 1050km off a full tank ?

Hilux: I'm still pulling in early 2000s fuel economy numbers

The Japanese diesel is well behind the Euro models. For example the X5 40D produces 700 Nm and 250Kw from 3.0 L engine let alone its NVH is more refined. The legendary Prado can sprint from 0 -100km/h within 17 seconds....
The electric car development is also behind other makers.

Manufacturers of these types of vehicles must just sit back and laugh - people are willing to pay $65k plus, for a ute!!!

Um isn’t it the best selling Tom because it’s sales include 2WD & 4WD AND fleet sales? Separating into just 4WD I think Ford Ranger tops them? Feel free to correct me. The Ford Ranger was the pack leader for some time.

Does it pass the Muse test? No salesman talk please. A simple YES or NO will do. If YES please link to the video test. Thank you.

It sure looks better now. And the bigger engine is a huge plus.

Hail to the King baby, the king of mediocrity!

Why is it the best selling vehicle? Because they see the word Toyota and lose their brain.

best selling car in South Africa since the beginning of Hilux life.

Do the updated Land Cruiser Prado please! Thank you

The interior looks like a Friday afternoon design. Toyota probably thinks people will take anything with a Toyota badge on it. As you say, Ranger and Amarok with nicer interiors.

According to V facts the best selling 4x4 dual cab is the Ranger

Truly unbreakable! But they’re breaking the bank though recently with all their cars! Another great review Tom!

Not sure where you are getting the 59k price from Tom. You can't buy these under 65k Qld and 66k NSW according to Toyota website. Toyota added 13k AUD to all Hilux models with engine updates.

something of a curate's egg but the best seller none the less. I blame the huge dealer network.

If I was buying a pick up, my mind always goes to the amarok, cuz of the v6 tdi, seems weird putting 4 cyl in big heavy working trucks

Do the triton

No hi vis?

Really want to see a Ford Everest review, it will be great to compare new Everest and new Prado

What’s the difference between this and the wildtrack

Toyota are going to sell on their longevity and reliability reputation. This is what most punters want and it seems that by and large what Toyota delivers. It does not have to be the best Ute on this basis. Would I buy one? Not at the asking prices.

It was a tough durable and reliable vehicle for sure but top gear's brute test boosted it's sales worldwide.

Thanks Tom .very informative review .on the DC UTE sr5 ..sounds like the ride is still a little stiff with a empty tub / or passengers .In the payload.nice lookibg Ute in That magic blue.cheers.