Some Improvements & Some Big Problems (Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 review)

Detailed review of the Toyota Hilux GR Sport, including power increase, price, specs, ride quality, payload issues and more.

Late in its life, the Toyota Hilux has been supplemented with a 2024 GR Sport variant that bumps the 2.8-litre engine power to 165kW and adds a host of aesthetic and mechanical changes to beef up the off-road capability and cosmetic appeal.

But is it enough? And what is the payload concern you must know about if you tow heavy loads?

Rivals to the Hilux GR Sport include the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Raptor, Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana, Nissan Navara Warrior, GWM Cannon XSR and others.

Time codes:
0:00 - Popularity of the Hilux
0:32 - New GR Sport variant
0:45 - GR vs GR Sport differences
1:10 - Pricing and rivals
1:40 - Town and country testing
2:18 - Cosmetic changes
2:58 - Wheel and tyre package
3:20 - Power increase
3:35 - Suspension changes
4:05 - Rock sliders
4:17 - Interior
6:41 - Back seats
7:34 - Fold up rear seats
8:27 - Tailgate
8:38 - Lined tray
9:13 - Towing and payload issues
9:56 - Warranty and servicing costs
10:23 - Fuel economy test
10:38 - Driving
16:50 - Off-road commentary
19:05 - Towing commentary
19:32 - Safety
20:18 - Verdict
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[AlexandreNarbert]

My dad is still using his 2016 Hilux TRD Sportivo with 170, 000 kilometres, reliable asf

[Big_Yin]

Ooh look everybody its a refresh of a refresh of a refresh of a refresh.

[penkop]

Im due for a new ute and ordered my gr sport last week. This ute has most of the extras I would put on a standard hilux already on it. So it just makes sense for me. I like the simplicity on the interior ++ like the rock sliders / steps being small and narrow.
Time will tell I guess. Btw I am selling my Isuzu Dteq after 9 years of great service.

[justintype]

Gday Chasing Cars, Out of curiosity, what PSI were you running when testing off and on road?

[snsum]

Whoever tows in a ute at its limit needs their head checked, just because manufactures put a 3.5ton rating on there doesn't mean the car actually will be able to properly tow that much without struggling like crazy around the smallest of hills and bends

[BrandonGMan]

It’s a Toyota so it doesn’t really matter if it’s good enough. A certain segment of people will buy literally anything they put out.

[mrmni]

is this kind of hilux available in malaysia market?

[AverageChannel-ltks]

They should make a facelift to the Nissan Juke since it didn't look good

[Spoonfed]

What, wider track 🤔🤯
Don't let 79ers hear Toyota has finally developed the capability of changing that 🤣

[Pb-nutts]

I will keep driving my 2012 Hilux till they bring out a Hilux in 6cylinder turbo

[mj_svv]

Australia has the best of both worlds for me
UTEs not available in the US and supercars not available in Latin America

[Les-tgoo]

Should have chuck the v6 engine that gen 3 rav4 had.

[Ziochopchop]

@ 2:38 did you say 20mm thick bash plate... I think not. 2mm maybe.

[johanneswehrmann]

I’m not a Ranger Raptor owner nor a fan, but no other ute comes close to its performance and appearance. You heard it here first folks. 🤪

[waynehobbs]

Unbelievable, no AWD mode in 2023. Ranger and Triton have it.

[lukeboneham]

80k would nearly get you a brand new TI Y62 Patrol!

[jhonpaulamboy]

Very good rather buying new ford with new engine replacement😅

[heinvanzyl]

land cruiser 300 engine in it, v6 please

[Mrpint]

Too heavy, to stay under the limit at least, for towing my 3.2 tone tailer...

[MrGoMario]

Does it have a front diff locker like the Raptor?