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About the Toyota HiLux
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The Toyota HiLux is the Japanese automaker's top-selling vehicle and is the top-selling ute overall in Australia. It's available in cab-chassis single-cab, or cab-chassis or pick-up extra-cab and dual-cab variants in either 4x2 and 4x4.
The HiLux comes with petrol or a choice of two turbo-diesel powertrains.
Pros
- Suspension upgrades are a meaningful improvement
- More power, more torque
- Smartphone mirroring... finally
Cons
- Short servicing intervals
- Steering is still slow and heavy
- Interior starting to look dated
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2022 Toyota HiLux Price
Workmate
Rogue
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $70,200 |
SR
SR5
Rugged X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $70,750 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Toyota HiLux Specs
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2022 Toyota HiLux Dimensions
1690mm
1800mm
5265mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The dual-cab HiLux has a tub that measures 1570mm long, 1645mm wide, and 481mm tall. There's 1109mm between the two rear wheel arches.
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2022 Toyota HiLux Exterior
On the outside in Workmate and SR trims you receive budget-oriented steel wheels, automatic halogen headlights and daytime running lights.
Stepping up to the SR5 brings more paint colours, 18-inch alloy wheels and 265mm tyres, chrome trim around the grille, auto-levelling LED headlights and front fog lights.
There's also side steps and power-folding mirrors, but the cab chassis misses out on parking sensors and a reversing camera.
The Rogue adds black exterior trim, decals, and a resin sports bar.
The off-road oriented Rugged X adds a hoopless bull bar, bash plate, LED light bar, snorkel, front and rear recovery points, heavy-duty rock rails, heavy-duty front springs and a black sports bar with tie-down points.
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2022 Toyota HiLux Interior
The updated infotainment system is relatively simple to use on the move, and responds quickly enough to inputs. It’s not what you’d call standout, but the addition of smartphone mirroring is a big development. Points to Toyota for fitting hard shortcut buttons and a proper volume knob, too.
The driver and passenger sit in comfortable, well-padded pews trimmed in hardy-feeling cloth, and although the dashboard and transmission tunnel are finished in hard black plastic, both feel as though they’ll survive the test of time.
The coarse steering wheel trim doesn’t really feel worthy of a $60,000 dual-cab ute, and the basic cabin design is starting to age in the face of newer competition.
As for the fundamentals, driving position is good for taller drivers and Toyota has a good grasp on ergonomics. Need to press something often? Chances are it’s within easy reach, which makes the learning curve more of a molehill than a mountain.
There’s also an abundance of storage with a phone-sized slot under the dashboard, twin cupholders, a large storage bin under the armrest, a two-tier glovebox, and spacious door pockets.
Rear passengers are treated to perfectly acceptable amounts of legroom and headroom, and there are air vents for hot summer days. Keep an eye out if you’re tall though, the fixed grab handles pose a constant threat to your head.
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2022 Toyota HiLux Safety Rating
All versions of the HiLux get a suite of Toyota Safety Sense technologies as standard, including AEB with pedestrian (day/night) and cyclist (day) detection, high-speed adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning with steering assist via brakes. Road sign assist is also included.
SR5 4×4 models as well as auto-equipped SR 4×4 double cabs (including cab-chassis) feature hill descent control, while SR5 double- and extra-cab pick-ups now get front and rear parking sensors as standard.
4×2 Hi-Rider and 4×4 models feature 319mm front ventilated brake discs with opposed-piston calipers and 295mm self-adjusting rear drums with leading and trailing shoes.
Other 4×2 HiLux models get 296mm front ventilated discs with floating calipers and 254mm rear drums.
The eighth-generation Toyota HiLux wears a five-star ANCAP rating for vehicles sold from July 2019 onwards, scoring 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupants, 88 per cent for vulnerable road users and 78 per cent for safety assist.
2022 Toyota HiLux Fuel Economy
The 2.8-litre diesel uses between 7.1L/100km and 8.1L/100km depending on variant.
Meanwhile, the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel is rated at between 7.4L/100km and 8.0L/100km depending on variant.
Finally, the petrol four uses between 7.1L/100km and 8.0L/100km.
The variations in fuel economy are based on body style, drivetrain (4×2 or 4×4) and transmission, for reference.
| Toyota HiLux | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 5 sp manual Unleaded RWD Double Cab Utility | Unleaded | 10.7 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Chassis | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded RWD Single Cab Chassis | Unleaded | 10.9 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded RWD Double Cab Utility | Unleaded | 10.4 L/100km |
| 2.7L, 5 sp manual Unleaded RWD Single Cab Chassis | Unleaded | 11.1 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Extended Cab Chassis | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD Single Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Single Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota HiLux?
The Toyota HiLux is covered by Toyota’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which covers any Toyota-produced part, panel and accessory.
Engine and driveline warranty can be extended by another two years provided the vehicle is serviced according to schedule, along with seven years of emergency assistance.
Service pricing is capped between $220 and $250 per visit for the first four visits, covering two years or 40,000km.
Maintenance is still required every six months or 10,000km, which is notably shorter than the usual 12 month/15,000km intervals offered by most rivals.
How does the 2022 Toyota HiLux drive?
Our expert take on Toyota HiLux drivability.
The new 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine starts with the same distinctive clatter as before, and behaves very similarly to the pre-update engine most of the time. But there’s definitely more mid-range punch in the 2021 update, and highway overtakes are dispatched faster than in the pre-facelift car.
The old HiLux could feel a bit strained at times, the new model rarely does.
Toyota’s six-speed automatic transmission might have as many options as the 10-speeder in the Ford Ranger and its bi-turbo engine, but it makes up for it by being decisive and intelligent on the move.
It’s happy to hold a taller gear and lean on the muscled-up mid-range on lighter throttle inputs, and kicks down smartly when more performance is required. There’s also a sequential-style manual shift option for control freaks, but it’s best left to its own devices for the most part.
Along with the updated engine, the HiLux has been treated to a number of locally-developed updates to the suspension in search of a smoother around-town ride.
Changes include longer leaf springs spaced further apart, new spring, damper and bushing rates, and new cabin mounts.
Less noticeable are the changes made to the steering, which is still relatively heavy and slow at low speed. There’s a bit of arm twirling required when you’re parking, especially compared to the SUV-like setup in the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50.
2022 Toyota HiLux Colours
What colours are available for the Toyota HiLux
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
2022 Toyota HiLux Warranty
Should you buy the 2022 Toyota HiLux
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Although it’s faced with tough competition from Ford, Isuzu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi, it’s easy to see why the HiLux is still a winner.
It feels quite old in some ways, but it's still solid to drive and has the backing of a massive dealer network. It also has a huge range of body styles on offer, allowing you to tailor your HiLux to the intended use easily.
Toyota HiLux FAQs
The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the WORKMATE (4x2) that starts from $27,100.
The most expensive Toyota HiLux is the SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4) that starts from $64,800.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: WORKMATE (4x4), SR (4x4) STEEL WHEELS, SR (4x4), SR5 (4x4), SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4), RUGGED X (4x4), ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER and ROGUE (4x4).
The largest Toyota HiLux is the ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER which measures 2020mm wide, 5320mm in length and sits 1870mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER which has 150kW of power from its 2.8L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.
The Toyota HiLux is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the SR (4x4) which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota HiLux may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.