Is The Toyota HiLux GR Sport 2023 Ready To Take On The Ford Ranger? | Drive.com.au

The latest addition to the HiLux range is the 2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport - and it's off-road focused and more capable than ever. Trent Nikolic samples Toyota's new off-road dual-cab at launch, to find out whether the secret spice that's been added has made Australia's most popular vehicle even more impressive.

00:00 Toyota HiLux GR
00:43 Pricing & Specification
01:56 Interior
03:07 Off-road
04:28 On-road
09:57 Summary

#toyota #toyotahilux #hilux
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[Revverd]

I own the 2021 SR+ 4x4 and got it for 49k. The salesman said it was the best version as it was the most customisable and most reliable version. It has same drive train as the Top of range but less buttons. It is also a better work Ute…

[googleuser]

Great package overall, ticks most boxes. I just wish the interior didn't look cheap and 15 years out-of-date. Probably still the ute to buy given it reliability.

[rubytuesday]

I've had my new GR for about 4 months and comment as follows: I bought mine in New Zealand where the spec does not include the bash plate or the tow points that come as part of the Aussie spec. I'm new to Toyota having driven Land Rovers for the past 45 years and have been really impressed with the technology, economy and simple reliability of the Hilux. It is also a very capable off-roader. Where this ute lets itself down is the internal finishes. While I accept that it is not competing with LR products, the widespread use of hard, shiny black plastic which scratches really easily is disappointing. This is after all, a working vehicle and I would have liked to have seen more durable materials. The shiny plastic around the gear shift marks so easily, it's not funny. Similarly, the hard plastic in the door cards is also prone to scratching. Toyota should really look carefully at these and use either softer or more scratch resistant materials or finishes. Overall, I give it a solid 9 out of 10.

[Niddez]

Philippine version has updated infotainment system and wireless charger.

[TheHayabusa]

I wonder how all the near 5, 000 Ford Ranger owners are feeling about this Hilux, while their vehicles are having their vehicles fixed due to 'that' glitch..

[tube-dude]

Did Toyota get rid of the DPF purge button?? Am i right in saying this Toyota is now more expensive than the new 2023 Ranger? Yet, no cabin updates have been made? Whats its fuel economy like? And the rear sests? Feels like a lot has been left out on purpose?? 🤔

[thegingerlandscaper]

Please tow test this! I tow up to 3.5t regularly for work and would love to get a premium ute next, but towing performance at the high-end of the segment is often lacking

[TheTruckdriver]

The only concern I have is the reduced payload
With. My current setup up my D cab Colorado canopy roof racks etc etc
On my last trip to Birdsville if took one of these away I would be overweight
I would have to make a choice either don’t pack beer or leave the mrs at home 😅

[ra_redesignautomobiles]

If only 2jz and manual gr hilux exists..

[anotherstar]

How similar is this to the Tacoma TRD Pro or TRD Off-Road 4x4? Can this be built into a Baja prerunner?

[terrysmith]

A v6 variant would be nice. The 2.8 sounds underwhelming.

[FerraFQ]

Reliability = hilux
Technology = ford

Long term with less worries = hilux

[johnnumbat]

Thanks Joshua - I saved A$20k buying an SR 4x4 Hilux auto instead (after selling my WRX) and put most of that towards the mortgage - I couldn’t see the value of spending that on a ‘wider body and GR trimmings’ - aluminium canopy/RFT setup for extra A$7k and touring happily around Australia - even the basic SR seats are very comfortable on long drives with good steering dynamics but would like rear disc brakes as standard - also would not recommend towing 3.5 tonnes with any ute unless it’s a US-built truck but they’re poorly built like Fords anyway - the other serious matter is that all these ‘show pony utes’ are going to be increasing targets of car jackers and burglars now in the cities as more folk from other countries start moving in - it’s happening now because I had to sell by Subaru WRX after a group of youths tried to car jack it in Dandenong VIC.

[tonymillar]

Thank You Trent !!!
Not the most encompassing review, but certainty the most informative review, of this vehicle to date !!!

[dlandzna]

Did they change the chassis width and length?

[lucienpetrus]

Now folks that's a Toyota watch and learn nuff said Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

[draghos]

Thank God it’s a DIESEL ⛽️ love it the only thing missing is a roller cover

[alphabravo]

According to toyota lol, mate the manager at my local dealer told me straight up, save your money, get the SR5, its just as good.

[carguy]

Not really competitive enough compared to the Raptor which is still in it's own league. Toyota needs to bring out the next gen Hilux already. Stop milking it.

[DavidAnderson-xs]

I don't agree about the seats. I have long legs and found the last long trip I did in a Hilux SR through the outback was extremely uncomfortable.