How many MPG does a Toyota Hilux do?

Toyota Hilux Power comes from a 150PS 2.4-litre diesel engine that is capable of returning fuel economy of 40.4mpg and gives the Hilux a maximum towing weight of 3.5 tonnes. It also comes as standard with four-wheel drive and a locking rear differential that gives it the measure of tricky terrain.

Whats the towing capacity of a Toyota Hilux?

3500kg
Ute

2021 TOYOTA HILUX SPECS BRAKED CAPACITY
SR (4X4) 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN 3500kg
SR (4X4) 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN 3500kg
SR (4X4) 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN 3500kg
SR (4X4) 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN 3500kg

Can a Toyota Hilux tow a caravan?

The Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota Hilux are being much more realistic here. The Triton can tow 3.1t and still have a payload of 795kg. The Toyota Hilux can tow 3.2t and that gives a payload of 405kg….Towing that big 3.5t caravan.

Vehicle Toyota Hilux
TBM 320
Kerb Mass 2045
GVM 3000
GCM 5650

What goes wrong with Toyota Hilux?

The ABC has now reported hundreds of fines have been issued to the HiLux, Australia’s top-selling vehicle, for blowing smoke. The lawsuit alleges that rather than trapping and burning off particulates, the DPF causes smelly white smoke to be emitted from the exhaust and increase fuel consumption engine wear and tear.

Why is the Hilux illegal?

You can’t buy a Toyota Hilux in America because of something called the Chicken Tax, which is actually a 25% tariff (tax) imposed by the American government on imported brandy, dextrin, potato starch, and light trucks like the Toyota Hilux.

Is Toyota Hilux expensive to maintain?

The running costs shown are the estimated average yearly cost and estimated total cost for the first 3 years of the vehicle….Toyota Hilux 2017 Running Costs.

TYPE AVERAGE YEARLY COST* 3-YEAR TOTAL COST*
Servicing Costs $450 $1,350
Fuel Consumption Costs $2,414 $7,243

Which HiLux model is the best?

The normal 3.0 Diesel is the reliable workhorse of the family. Although not as fast and powerful as the KZ-TE it is much better than the old SFA 2.4 and 2.8 types of diesel. In my biased opinion, these models offer the best balance between comfort, reliability, off-road ability and good looks.

Can you increase the towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux?

It’s not as simple as increasing your vehicle’s grunt, you also have the bear in mind its braking and handling, and things like its springs, shock absorbers, wheels and tyres. You also have to be aware that by exceeding a vehicle’s maximum towing load you could void your insurance and actually be illegal.

Is a HiLux a good tow vehicle?

Toyota HiLux 4×4 Even so, it still ticks most of the boxes on our towing wish-list including a smooth and refined 2.8 litre turbo-diesel four with 450Nm of torque, a 3085mm wheelbase, kerb weight of more than two tonnes (SR5 auto), a good rear axle to tow-ball reach and trailer sway control.

What is the best 4X4 for towing?

  1. Toyota Land Cruiser. Our pick Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8-litre diesel Icon.
  2. Land Rover Discovery. Our pick Land Rover Discovery 3.0 SDV6 HSE.
  3. Audi Q7. Our pick Audi Q7 3.0 TDI SE.
  4. Mitsubishi Shogun. Our pick Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 SG3 LWB.
  5. Skoda Kodiaq.
  6. SsangYong Rexton.
  7. Volvo XC60.
  8. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.

What year HiLux is most reliable?

1984-1998 – The OLD legendary, reliable SFA (Solid Front Axle) Toyota Hilux. I am sure that these Hiluxes are the ones which earned Toyota the reputation for building the best 4×4 LDV in the world. It is reliable, robust and unstoppable off-road.

What year HiLux has injector problems?

This problem affected the early editions of the 3-litre diesel engine built before August 2007 and there have been a number of updated injectors released – both from Toyota as well as aftermarket companies. The injector seals were also changed from copper to aluminium as the copper seals were prone to failure.

How many miles does a Toyota Hilux get?

770 Toyota Hilu1es have provided 11.7 million miles of real world fuel economy & MPG data. Click here to view all the Toyota Hilu1es currently participating in our fuel tracking program.

What kind of engine does Hilux Pickup have?

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Hilux Pickup GUN125 2016-ON model with the 2.4 D4D diesel 2GD-FTV engine code. In this article you will discover the most up to date information of which lubricant type, grades, capacities and service schedules for all areas as well as torque settings, vehicle weights, BHP and much more.

What’s the towing capacity of a Toyota Hilux?

carrying capacity & towing. Hilux can now tow 3500kg…if it’s a manual 2.8L 4X4. Only 3200k for the auto 2.8s, and less elsewhere (see table at the end).

What are the grades of the 2017 Toyota Hilux?

UPDATE: check out our on and offroad test of the 2017 Hilux. There’s three grades – Workmate, SR, and SR5. The body styles are single cab, extra cab and double cab. There’s 4X2, 4X4 and 4X2 High Rider which is a 4X4 but without the transfer case and the other four wheel drive hardware.