After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
2024 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2024 Toyota HiLux Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado
Toyota HiLux
2024 Chevrolet
Silverado
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2024 Toyota
HiLux
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ PREMIUM
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Awards
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ PREMIUM TECH PACK won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Towing
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
91L
1201 km
80L
576 to 888 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$106,990 - $138,000
$26,475 - $75,310
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sonorous, effortless V8
- Spacious, modern cabin
- Surprising fuel efficiency
Misses
- No capped-price servicing
- Short warranty
- A bit more ponderous than an F-150
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$1,250)
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Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
Comparison
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Reviews
8.2
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is refreshingly old-school in some ways, but with all the latest technology you'd expect in a full-sized pickup.
William Stopford
7.7
2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 V-Active review
While it may have a silly name, the top-selling HiLux ute is now available with mild-hybrid tech that's claimed to improve fuel consumption.
Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
6162 | 2393 - 2755 | |
Size (L) | ||
6.2L | 2.8L, 2.7L, 2.4L | |
Cylinders | ||
V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
24 - 32 | 16 | |
Power | ||
313kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
Torque | ||
624Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4100 | 1400 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
11.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 |