Toyota Hilux owner reviews

"The Toyota Hilux is known for its reliability, but it’s a great truck for many other reasons too"

Carbuyer Rating

3.7 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.0 out of 5

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Common Problems

    Review 1 of 2

    3 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    Double cab manual

    Year

    2019

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    28
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    It’s a work vehicle, I was thinking of buying one myself, but I'm so disappointed with the fuel economy. Even without towing, you would struggle to get 30mpg and that’s driving gently! When towing, it’s 20mpg! The positives are that it's really smooth on the road and tracks! But trying to get it into reverse is another thing, might get better with time! They could give me back the Ford Ranger anyday!
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    3 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    Hilux Active D-4D 4WD Double Cab

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    More than 5 years

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    34
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Very useful vehicle, but the electronic engagement of 4WD is prone to problems after 4-5 years. The earth connection above the gearbox can be affected by corrosion and there is no way to get there without removing the gearbox, and Toyota declines warranty claims for this
    What's the one thing you like most about your car?
    everything apart from electronic 4WD switch
    If you could improve one thing, what would it be?
    Option of manual transfer case
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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