2024 Toyota HiLux hybrid tow/off-road test (inc 0-100): This is the best HiLux yet

While the Toyota HiLux has been out for ages ahead of its replacement next year, Toyota has wheeled out a surprising update that has made this the best HiLux yet. Paul Maric walks you through the changes.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 02:53
Interior: 06:10
On the Road: 08:34
Towing: 17:06
Performance: 20:10
Off the Road: 21:39
Verdict: 30:15

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[rideplanet]

Simply... You won't get wrong on getting a Toyota Hilux. Mechanics knows best. 👍Good review

[Gravattack]

I just picked mine up about an hour before you posted this, but I am really happy with it so far. I like how it looks inside too. But I havent had a new car in 12 years, so it feels super modern. You give the best explanation on the hybrid system, better than the dealer explained.

[wristcandy]

This is the best bakkie on the market in my humble opinion and I'm a happy Hilux owner. People buy Toyota for reliability and longevity not gadgets

[shakeelali]

This is what the world's biggest car company has to offer us in 2024 for 70k. A Half arsed hybrid, with a full fat ute price. Seems like the mantra at Toyota nowadays.

[hyperthreadz]

When Paul sits in, he may be the only real leather in the car.🤣

[AmmarMalik]

Toyota desperately needs to update this dinosaur

[lukewarm]

I would be mad to buy this version when new one coming out next year😊

[_donksrevvinords]

Another well thought out and delivered review mate
I picked my rogue up yesterday
Replaced my 2022 sr5
Throttle response is so much better
My stop start comes up as unavailable sometimes
I believe it’s linked to a/c being on auto it won’t stop engine if there’s a differential to outside
Very happy with it

[stavronikiforospap]

This foggy background makes the Hilux even more stunning 😊

[YZJB]

It doesn’t replace the starter motor! It’s still there and it’s used when you first start the engine with the start button. The BSG takes over once the engine has been first started, but the traditional starter motor is still there and used every time you start the engine with the starter button

[channelone]

Same interior same platform for 10yrs time to change it up

[jamesm]

I am Hilux fan, Ute fads come and go but 10 years from now Hilux still be the best Ute in the world.

[igorm.]

Has anyone actually checked that ground clearance that Toyota claims ? Normally the lowest point above ground on the pickup truck is the rear diff, and its height above ground basically depends on the tire size. The Hilux normally has the same tire size as most other pickups in the segment (265/60/R18), however they claim to have about 3, 5-4, 5 cm more ground clearance than the competition. Unless their rear diff has some revolutionary design, and I don't see that it does, what is all this about ?

[RogerM]

The Hilux needs an update ASAP. The new model could even be a facelift Tacoma. I'd consider it over any other option still, since in Europe the competition is at similar prices, but with smaller displacement engines.

[morricecalligaris]

Been watching your review and had hilux for the last 12 year but this time I just couldn’t do it end up with a ranger wild tracks
Great channel keep up the great work

[paulvandamme]

Correction at 11.00 in the video, the 48v hilux still has a 12volt starter motor. The 48v motor/generator replaces the alternator. To stop start, the m/g turns the engine crank on the serpentine belt with 40Nm of torque for a very fast restart. The 12v starter motor is still there for cold starts at the beginning of the day. I picked my sr5 up 4 weeks ago.

[aussie]

A lot of complaints about that power sliding cargo cover. They should have a manual lift cover option.

[aikz]

We need new 4Runner in Australia. Most of these utes don’t see mud or dirt.

[Marks.Reviews]

Would be good if you could put two new Hiluxs together with and without the 48v v active tech and do a direct comparison between the two, in terms of weight, performance, features and how the 48v v active system works not only in what was mentioned in this blog but in terms of regeneration, where the MGU charges the battery and when it does this. I understand like in a manual, that it provides a bit of an engine brake, as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator. So a more technical review of the system would be great. Also is it possible to flatten the battery.

[jimmyp]

You can tell on the rough road/ condensed sine when there's rattling noises and Paul's voice is all jittery, it's not ACTUALLY all 'nice and comfortable' :)