New Hilux vs Old Hilux - An Expert's Opinion on What's Changed

For 2016, Toyota have introduced a brand new Hilux to South Africa. To see just how much the new model differs from the one it replaces, we traveled to the Goodyear 4x4 Academy to meet Gerhard Groenewald, a man who has probably driven over a million kilometres in various Hilux models over the years.

In this interview, we chat to the 4x4 expert about what we can expect from the latest Toyota Hilux.

0:00 Intro
0:48 New Hilux Specs
1:03 New Hilux Engine
1:33 New Hilux Reliability
1:58 New Hilux Built & Driving Analysis
3:16 Pros of the old Hilux
4:14 New Hilux Interior
4:32 Outro

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[mantic_minotaur]

I still like the old Hilux better, especially the legend. It looked strong and aggressive. The sound of the turbo whistling as you throttle with that nose on the bonnet made it a charmer.

[idky]

I like them both tbh I think they both look great the new body took some time for me to like but know it looks great but would still prefer the old Hilux you just can’t beat that 3.0L

[rajivxx]

Now that the new Hilux is out it gives us 'poorer' okes a better chance of buying a good used previous generation Hilux like the Legend 45. I still feel there's much value in the older generation Hilux with it's proven reputation.

[rodneyclinton]

My 2010Hilux 3.0D4D is bomb proof and powerful indeed 😊

[SFSideburns]

If he has knowledge and expertise he kept it to himself. Not a single in depth information, just general unfounded statements.

[adarsh_]

I love Both ❤
If one day I get anyone of these I'll be happy....

[AdamAus]

I think the new Hilux looks great and it finally has a nice interior.

[axlren]

I love my old hilux 3.0 it’s looking good than the new one!!

[BenzinioB]

Really prefer the old look it is just much better. In therms of new technologies, well I think it is far better to learn how to drive down the slopes instead trust on the electronics. It is more fun, it is enjoyable and rewarding when you've don it right!

[joecowan]

I've put 2021 hilux suspension and shocks on my 2000 hilux and comfort and drive is exactly the same as 2021 its all about the suspension

[yuvrajbasyal]

its my dream truck/car, i hope i can ride this motor in my future days ! but right now i don't have enough amount to buy even a tire of this vehicle !

[maalaininemaalaynine]

wish models you talking about ?2007 vs 2016 for Example2?

[agastyamon]

I love the old Hilux Toyota Hilux 4x4, the the new model is very beautiful and by driving it is better than the old one.

[hsmedsvik]

I’ve kept my 2014 Legend 45 and basically haven’t had any issues yet except one small leak that wasn’t costly to fix. Hope to keep it another 11years. Depreciation about 2-3% a year.

[nepsites]

To those who keeps on murmuring about too much talking.. the Title says "An experts opinion" take note it

[moonlight-ocsx]

I like the old one noting to drake in it plus the inside of the old one is so simple 😌💁‍♂️so it's a true 4x4 cab💖

[campampates]

The older hilux looked more agressive and has a more traditional more desirable Toyota Facia...reminds me of Land Cruiser and it has an air of Internationality.

The new hilux looks like the new Toyota lineup in the US. Take a look at the Rav4 and the Highlander, it looks like a close relative to those 2 vehicles. The facia looks too squished since the hood controls the contours of the headlights and the grill, and the older Hilux was the other way around design-wise.

[davidrobert]

I love my hilux litre love the bonnet scoop, new one looks like ford and all the rest

[tommyinnt]

The old Hilux looks great the new looks much improved

[t.zt.zfiatdt]

It does not matter if it is old or new the hilux will be the best pick up truck for ever