About the Toyota HiLux
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2008 Toyota HiLux is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x2 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $17,990 for the Workmate variant and topping out at $53,080 for the SR5.
There are 3 variants of the HiLux available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2007.
Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (118kW/241Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/343Nm) and 4.0L multi-point injection (175kW/343Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2008 HiLux was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2008 Toyota HiLux Price
Workmate
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.7L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, RWD | $17,990 |
| 2.7L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, RWD | $17,990 |
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, RWD | $17,990 |
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, RWD | $17,990 |
SR
SR5
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2008 Toyota HiLux Fuel Economy
There are 16 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota HiLux
The most fuel efficient Toyota HiLux is the SR with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Toyota HiLux that uses the most amount of fuel is the SR with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 13.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Toyota HiLux variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Toyota HiLux | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 11.0 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 11.5 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | 11.6 L/100km |
2008 Toyota HiLux Warranty
What is the warranty on a Toyota HiLux?
The Toyota HiLux offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Toyota HiLux FAQs
The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the Workmate that starts from $17,990.
The most expensive Toyota HiLux is the SR5 that starts from $53,080.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is offered by the SR5 which can tow 2500 kg
The largest Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which measures 1835mm wide, 5255mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which has 175kW of power from its 4.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Toyota HiLux is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the SR which weighs 2875 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota HiLux may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.