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Toyota HiLux vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison
Toyota HiLux
Isuzu D-Max
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
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
- Mica Paint (+$650)
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
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Neptune Blue mica (new)
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey mica
- Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
- Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Cobalt Blue mica
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey metallic
- Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)
Comparison
Reviews
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
The D-Max is a staple in the Australian ute market, and this year's updates have done well to bring it up to speed against the competition.
Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2393 - 2755 | 1898 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 165kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3000 - 5200 | 3600 | |
Torque | ||
245Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1400 - 4000 | 1600 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.2 - 15.6 | 15.9 - 16.3 |