2024 Toyota HiLux 48V (hybrid) detailed review: 0-100, POV test drive, off road

00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Hybrid tech
02:06 – Engine specs
04:21 – Rogue design
04:38 – Cargo bed
06:16 – Interior
09:29 – Rear seat
11:37 – POV test drive
20:10 – Off road
27:28 – Diff lock
29:58 – Low range
34:11 – Verdict
39:26 – Engine sound
40:59 – 0-100
42:11 – Vbox results

2024 Toyota HiLux Rogue 48V specifications:

150kW (204PS) / 500Nm, 2.8-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder mild-hybrid
6-speed auto transmission with RWD/4WD dual-range, rear diff lock
Claimed 0-100km/h: N/A
Official average fuel consumption: 7.8L/100km
Kerb weight: 2231kg
GCM/Braked towing capacity: 5850kgL/3500kg
Price: AU$71,530 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)

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[drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Correction: The MTS (Multi-Terrain Select) system does actually offer a 'sand' mode.

[maxtippett]

I bought a rogue in graphite 2024 have driven it for 20, 000km totally awesome does exactly what is needed very happy with my ride 😅

[orangejuicepony]

When I buy a Toyota, I don't want the interior wearing out after 12 months. I much prefer the hard wearing materials, its way more reassuring then soft leather that fades and splits just as the warranty expires. Rangers look nice, for 12 months, then they look like a tired taxi and need replacing. Not so for Hilux. But it is about to be replaced in 2025 so it is old now, but it didn't just become crap all of a sudden, it could just continue to improve, as it will very shortly.

[bazinga]

Bloody awesome review and great to hear your REAL opinions and what YOU would buy. That's why I come here. Love the realistic approach you have. Best review site in Oz!

[gregj]

Toyota didn't become a trillion dollar company by chance....

[Levi-cf]

Great review. Will be ordering my Rogue very soon

[Malc]

This awesome review was quite enjoyable. Cheers buddy.

[KillTime]

toyota had mild hybrid for the Crown taxi cars in japan, and those units lasted 700, 000 km no problem on original battery and unit

[shanea]

Dmax owner here. Just saying.... Hilux is good. But I love my Dmax. Mine has taken me everywhere I have wanted to go and back without missing a beat.

[lukkas]

How do you keep the lenses of the external camera so clean?

[ldfox]

Gas hood supports will wear out. A hood rod will never wear out.

[klausschroiff]

Toyota being old school is perfectly fine, but this doesn't explain their inflated pricing. I also wonder whether they are really generally reliable. The HiLux - yes ... after all these years - but e.g. the RAV4 has a rather mediocre reliability score in Europe. Maybe their reliability comes from historically very short service intervals. 6 months/10k is on the verge of overservicing (by the standards of other manufacturers).

[Leftyintollerable]

I own the 48 rouge, and it's a great ute. But toyota mislead fuel consumption. I ended up around 10ltr/100km and 14ltr/100km when towing. I changed to suspension because I found it to roll, now it's solid on the corners.

[sassall]

Nice video mate, some crazy utes out there now but this is still the one I want the most 😅 currently driving a 1999 Toyota Prado that’s a car I can rely on.

[angelotsi]

The DPF issue was more than just city driving. The location of the 5th injector and early programming of the DPF burn also contributed. Toyota updated the software in late 2018 and redesigned the 5th injector housing in 2020. All fixed now on this model but they did screw it up first time. Ex 2018 Hilux owner.

[ckaparos]

Where do you do your 4WD testing looks like a great spot.

[will_]

I have a modified 2015 Hilux. I like it because it’s basic. It does the job and it’s reliable. I’m going to keep it for it’s full life… but would like to buy a new one at some stage. hopefully they do not go full hybrid.
I stick with Toyota because of the reliability it’s tough and it lasts. Also easy to get parts.

[garyrogers]

18 yrs old my first vehicle back in 1984 was a Toyota corona 1976 horrible body roll but never let me down, 35 years as a plumber I had a hiace 1994 and honestly the pain I put that through, but never let me down, I’m now on my 4th hilux no frills always an SR i can’t speak highly enough of there reputation.
Yes they lag on inside comfort ride and tech but reliability and capability for its purpose unmatched, and for what I want it’s a no brainer. *side note when you come to complete stop on an incline the car holds the brake on for 4 secs after you let your foot off the brake to accelerate releasing as soon as you hit the accelerator on my auto transmission(not sure if it’s available on the manual).

[jakepalmer]

Just ordered a 2024 SR Hilux extra cab in manual, love my manuals, never owned an auto but have driven them and not a fan. During my Ute shopping process I was blown away that very few brands still offer a manual transmission, Ford, VW, Mitsubishi, Isuzu only have autos. Thanks Toyota for still offering the manual, made the decision really easy for me in the end, yes Nissan and Mazda have a manual option but Toyota's manual still works with radar cruise control which is a really nice touch.
(also don't even get me started on Chinese Utes, not even considering one of them).
With the way things are trending towards diesel cars, I feel they will be getting harder and harder to buy in the coming years with these emissions taxes coming, I wanted to A: buy one before all that happens and B: buy something that has a realistic chance of still being running in 10+ years time.

Simplicity =

[sassall]

Would love to see you buy a ute and build it up a bit. Would be good to watch someone getting into it fresh