2024 Toyota HiLux 48V Mild-Hybrid Review: MUCH BIGGER upgrade than I expected… RIP FORD RANGER??

THE TOYOTA HILUX HAS GONE HYBRID.!!
Well, sort of. You see, Toyota have added a 48-volt Mild-Hybrid system they call V-Active Technology.
Toyota CLAIM that the updated HiLux is 10% more efficient, and with its new electric motor mounted in parallel with the engine, you get more power and more torque. But what are the real world gains?
Today, we're going to take a look at the FACELIFTED 2024 Toyota HiLux 48V Mild-Hybrid (V-Active Tech) to see what has changed on the outside, the new additions to the interior, how fast it is from O-
100km/h versus before, and of course how does it drive now that it is hybridized.
And should you buy one over a Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Ssang Yong Musso, GWM Cannon Alpha, and any other of the major Utes / Trucks / Bakkies on sale in Australia? Let's review the updated HiLux!
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[@alexmercer8757]

Bro is standing infront of a Windows XP Background. 💀

[@SpiderDaveOG]

the fact i open the comments and this is the first thing i find..its so true💀

[@SpaceBound-1]

This is better than cybertruck.

[@CarSauce]

🤣

[@ehismanj]

You wish 😂

[@reginald7214]

Of course. Not sure if there is a truck anywhere that is worse than a cybertruck. I think it's known as the wankpanzer .

[@VintageRKO]

Cybertrucks are for attention seeking influencers

[@VENOM_KR]

Cybertruck WHO ??

[@Mark.AUS.]

Excellent work guys. Finally we get to see how the vehicle with the 48v system compares to a vehicle without the 48V system in terms of acceleration and economy.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

But the reliability?? And service cost ?? I hope the drive belt service is easy as non 48V SYSTEM

[@justinguy73]

FYI - GR Sport Hilux is not available with the V-Active 48V. It's optional on SR, standard on SR5 and Rogue and not available on GR Sport, presumably because of the tweaked engine in that model.

[@aslkdfjhg]

Best part about this Hilux is it'll take you back to 2015 when petrol was a $1.20L.

[@BinkBricks]

😂 I wish it would take me back to 2015

[@paulklp8262]

But it's a diesel lol

[@vitoaditya8337]

Wonder what your opinion would be like if the Fortuner gets the same 48V treatment as the Hilux (such model exists in South Africa).

[@ikjotsingh2658]

Are you gonna do a review on the new isuzu d max?

[@lukewarm2075]

Would like to see the gr sport with battery also where is your sidekick😊

[@autopiIo7]

Can't wait till they give this thing the tech update it needs, once the time comes it'll probably also come with a full hybrid package (maybe a bit after the new Prado?)

[@drive-channel1834]

update, yup. Start with getting rid of the outdated leafspring suspension and drum brakes. Hyvrid? Maybe. Options won't hurt, I guess. INLINE-6 3-Liter turbo diesel will spice it up a little bit. Something like B57.

[@slinca]

Laying in the tub with face to the floor and arms tucked under may be the most amusing thing I'll see today. Ty

[@muskreality]

I never thought this day would come😅

[@unitykops8666]

I wish it had LED Lights both front and rear.

[@NicholasCox85]

It doesn't even have rear air vents... good luck!

[@coldude2559]

Wow and the wait list for it is only 3 years!

[@ShaunLynch-un8vz]

How’s the vibration in the cab at idle?

[@pavansai9066]

Can the MTS works when rear differential lock engaged?

[@stendecstretcher5678]

My Povo Pack Hilux workmate dual cab 2.7 petrol auto was the cheapest one in class I could buy new. Ideal for my acreage property. I would like one of these to be honest.

[@victormwendwa3424]

Give it a test off-road...and please use the same sr model

[@americandude3825]

How do we get a left hand drive GR or this model if we live in the US? Where can it be imported from?

[@mandos_deserve_better5842]

when there’s a will there’s a way. it’s a tricky process to get it into the US because of certain rules, EPA evaluations, and having the gauges read mph but it’s most definitely possible.

[@Ayella_256]

2.8 D4D and not the 2.8D-6 engine?

[@Plen3716]

People who miss daddy Jacob 👇

[@twisted_panties]

Is there trouble in paradise?

[@veeshalrai6577]

It still a good old hilux 👍 build to last long

[@airobyou]

1.4kwh. thanks for your research

[@tobyhall7617]

It's not a hybrid mild hybrids are just a gimmick that's why they aren't marketing it as hybrid to not confuse their actual hybrids

[@ronaldov09]

Wow, that interior looks like its from a 15 year old car...crazy people would pay 55K for this.

[@MattWoods-wd7un]

My thoughts exactly the interior hasn’t changed in 15 years 😮 it’s just the same car and they change the grill every couple years rip off

[@BinkBricks]

More than $55K closer to $60K

[@lammiwinks3775]

wow what a turd…. it really hasn’t aged well.

[@hi9580]

Hino 300, Isuzu NPS, Fuso Canter interior is worse and those are $100k+

[@BinkBricks]

@@hi9580 they are actual trucks, not like this which is a ute meant to be competing with the ford ranger. With the trucks, there isnt a single truck with a nice interior, therefore having no benchmark. The Hilux has a benchmark

[@tsebothulo8025]

Does South Africa🇿🇦 supply you guys with the Ranger and Hilux?

[@james55469]

Pretty sure both the Hilux and Ranger are built in Thailand for our market.

[@alexaescht]

Only the new Amarok comes from South Africa for the Australian market (in terms of Utes)

[@jasonwishart6800]

New model based on Tacoma due when?

[@yengsabio5315]

I wish Toyota returns those tie-down hooks for the Philippines version of the Hilux. I find that feature really, really useful.

[@lloydwh7635]

How do they get away with doing the bare necessities for the interior and changing 1° on the face of the vehicle and still charging more than most other utes?

[@jeffreytang2000]

Does this come in a manual transmission?

[@netsiteing]

so when's the new model coming out?

[@weetbix2083]

2025

[@MikloV99]

I loved driving the Hilux while I was overseas. It’s too bad that we do not have it here in the US.

[@JasonLowderTheRanga]

I'm pretty sure my mum's 2014 corolla has the same centre screen on the dashboard.

[@curtis4925]

No it doesn’t. This one is slightly bigger.. ;) haha

[@radoslavtomov9121]

If you can't manage the tailgate why the heck are you driving a pickup ?

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Please test out the off-road capabilities. 🙏

[@richardbuckingham4329]

+1

[@siyabongamhlongo3096]

Why does it still have a d4d?

[@ernestgwinyai4126]

IM SHOCKED ITS A 2.8 D-4D , as opposed to the newer technology the have, which is the gd-6

[@rowanstokes7884]

Looks pretty new......for 2015

[@lukeattard8775]

do other hybrid utes please

[@rohanshann2040]

So what’s going to happen when the Ranger adds a mild hybrid as well

[@richardwalsh5570]

The Ranger will still break down 😅

[@shaneclk9854]

Gr sport active review why isn't it done yet

[@AUCongnitiveRealist]

No V-Active system available on the GR Sport. SR (opt) SR-5 and Rogue only.

[@Niddez]

Ukraine police and military are using Hilux supplied by the US makes me question why not send their mighty Ford F150 or Ram ey?

[@ajonnieq2002]

BUT DOES IT HAVE REAR DISCS ?

[@Mr.Monark]

12:17 Those Handles💀

[@SilverScarletSpider]

please do a hilux vs tacoma video!

[@richardbuckingham4329]

This, or the BYD Shark 🦈?

[@42cuba]

bot

[@iliftsometimes]

Would you buy this or wait for the 2025 model ?

[@lukewarm2075]

Wait till 2025 I think but worried about how much more expensive new model will be?

[@user-eo2kc9pe8d]

Id still buy either model ☺️

[@Luceq]

Legit question. Can you jump start it?

[@alexaescht]

It still has a normal 12v battery and a normal starter. So yes

[@Ryan-fb1ot]

Manuel or no ute

[@andrewstewart1644]

I was going to get one of these but I'm seriously thinking about getting the Cannon Alpha now.

[@scottlangford3918]

I work with Toyota in sales and I have an order for the Alpha. While its in warranty then why not, but you get 20,000 times more features, comfort, power etc etc etc....... for less money then the SR. No brainer while warranty is there incase something goes wrong.

[@degreaser1263]

Yeah get a cannon, I'm sure you will be happy. 😂

[@andrewstewart1644]

@@degreaser1263 Not just a Cannon, a Cannon Alpha. And yep, I reckon I will be happy.

[@degreaser1263]

@@andrewstewart1644 good for you mate 👍🏾

[@42cuba]

lol bot

[@vxnova1]

Kinda surprised that ford doesn’t sell the maverick over there

[@BumblebeeWasTaken]

Does the Fortuner get it?

[@cds5067]

Ill drive my old shitbox until the government kicks me out of it for emission reasons. Because car companies need MORE money

[@elliotkane4443]

Why would you buy a base model ute or a sr5 and not get a steel/alloy tray? That's just doing it wrong.

[@SpiderDaveOG]

14:52 "Ya Mumz Ugly" - a wise man in an SR hilux

[@dann5515]

Halogen light? Still an old tech fashion cluster? And an old looking small infortainment still? 2024......$55K? Am i paying for titanium made? or just normal metal? But yeah the exterior look is decent and i love the color..... but...why bother upgrade then if it not much compared to the previous Hilux spec?

[@user-vh3eg1gb8n]

Ram has had this technology for 5 years in its v8etorque

[@LDrift]

And?

[@nordlandak6853]

We Americans get screwed by Toyota. 39k for a mild hybrid and diesel. The epa sucks!

[@MCR70124]

We got hybrid hilux before GTA6

[@Cobrastarzz1]

Why did you review a base spec? :S

[@Yellomellowil]

Bro , Anmol jaisawal ( indian backpacker ) is in Australia now he will be travelling with scorpion n , you can take a review from him about the car , it will help your channel grow more.

[@georged.dsingh-wickliffe5665]

should have the bugger on back like the 1989 hilux

[@doranhamilton7075]

Toyota urgently needs to refresh this interior because durability must not be used to exempt interior quality and aura

[@aidengillzy]

Hardly a hybrid. It’s a bolted in started motor lol

[@jeremygeduldt936]

Launched 2016 2026 8 generation Hilux will be ten years old .

[@andrewfehrsen]

How the heck is Toyota still using that infotainment system?!

[@fleachamberlain1905]

I keep thinking Toyota mustn't be able to sell their oil shares, with how much they're dragging their feet about just making EVs of their models. Which is disappointing. I love my Camry hybrid, but I'd be over the moon to have a Camry-E. As it is, my next car is going to be a Hyundai or BYD EV, which breaks my heart, because I've always bought Camrys before. I do appreciate it having halogen lights. No more being blinded by people's lowbeam LEDs

[@willcarvolth6171]

None of the electric power goes to the wheels, it’s all to run engine accessories. Also the SR isn’t the base model.

[@ashutoshgupta224]

Could have made strong hybrid

[@mikekoech9]

Interesting

[@jjian5]

I'm so glad people still love to buy this. It brings down the price of other well priced utes. 😂

[@johnnumbat9782]

Thanks for the jolly friar style review - stop start is not for those emergency situations- at last Toyota has been dragged kicky and screaming to add a damped tailgate with gas struts- come on Toyota look after us and not your shareholders.

[@rovert1284]

Anything is better than made in China. But this sounds pretty good and I'd have it any day over a Ford.

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Making it even more painful to maintain without getting electric shock

[@simonpuddles2459]

Probably the same as maintaining a current ice car, you just disconnect the battery when working on it 🤡🤡

[@beanapprentice1687]

You won’t get an electric shock from 48V unless you stick your tongue across the voltage.

[@noahwilliams9518]

Hi 🎉

[@CarSauce]

👉👈

[@JettoGospel]

This is definately in respose to the byd shark..toyota shitting their pants

[@netsiteing]

why is it that Toyota's great powertrain and reliability isn't paired with the same level of interior look and feel ... they don't care because Toyota already has enough of the market here?

[@donwall-e8728]

14:25 for 0-100 time

[@patrickkaiserliew3691]

Awesome Ute.

[@passby8070]

I am suspecting that Toyota's dominance here will cutting short in the next few years, unless our masters in the US are forcing us to also putting up tariff. The cars that are coming out of China in the next few years will make any Toyotas look like old tractors.

[@petergazarek9466]

❤️‍🔥👍 TOYOTA

[@Craigdaspike]

Why does it look outdated

[@CarSauce]

If it looks like it, it probably is it.

[@Thisguysfromhere]

Because like you, most people who get utes are yuppies who want a car but need to compensate with a bigger vehicle

[@Craigdaspike]

@@Thisguysfromhere And what do people like you do?

[@Craigdaspike]

@@CarSauce Yeah, it looks looks worse and older than previous models. Interior is pathetic as well

[@Thisguysfromhere]

​@Craigdaspike your mum (apologies, but you set me up)

[@vutomimathebula1850]

Scratchy materials but it lasts forever

[@vindarusurianam71]

This bloke cursing this Ute without LED lights..... So break those halogens doesn't cost significantly higher than LED modules.....

[@2kayBaby]

oh god...

[@lokochomm]

Whats with that urgency of modern garbage?? Reliability comes with a cost, in this case the cost is a dated truck, but this truck can last many many years more than a more modern truck!!

[@soulfate2]

Seems a bit meh 🫤 like a Ford puma 😂 like they didn’t really try

[@jb3704]

Still looks like a Hilux, no changes in dash or interior... all still cheap plastic and no proper sound deadening. No proper underscarpet or sound/ vibration deading, no proper sound dampening in the doors or roof lining. Still has the boring display on the instrumentation panel and radio. Still has the boring plastic center console. The entire vehicle is just a plain Hilux with a few minor cosmetic changes that ain't even worth the words. The only 'extra' is the 48V electric motor. Not worth writing home about or even purchasing it.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

WOW Just another lackluster overpriced Toyota for the fanboys

[@lalabash2828]

Enjoy unreliability bud

[@ImJustWantToComment]

Stop start diesels especially with egr and dpf is really bad for the engine and reliability

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Absolute joke. Mild hybrids are a 30 year old tech, and largely a waste of time. They should have a plug in hybrid that gives you 70 km battery range - and a VTL capability to run tools off. Toyota sucks

[@LDrift]

What’s an upgrade 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattayc]

Mild h.. h…. Haaacheewww. Sorry what? It’s hybrid?

[@69memnon69]

Bleh… Acceleration figures like its 1999 and the cheapest plastics in the industry. Toyota drivers are so dumb.

[@danielmann316]

Halogen headlights 🤦🏽

[@vnzzzu]

The halogen lights are fucking ugly mate, they didn't even try.

[@geoflewis204]

'The Duel Cab Ute' .. The greatest Con Job on the motoring public by manufacturers .. 50 , 60 , 70, 80 + K .. for a ute ,, lol .. but hang on , it has buttons and extra cup holders and an air vent with a USB charger next to the map pocket with an auto cooling grab handle .. blah blah ..

[@MattWoods-wd7un]

Looks ten years lazy compared to other brands

[@eriktenhag2022]

That interior is outclassed by cars 1/3 it's price. What a piece of 💩

[@brankog7]

Piss weak hybrid system- Toyota hates electric. They could have easily put in bigger battery and more powerful electric motor but no

[@chrisscott558]

It's all pointless

[@NicholasCox85]

How are people still buying these P O S??? They're charging so much coin for such a crap product, but people still line up and lap it up.