2024 Toyota Hilux GR Sport Reviewed -- Better than Ranger or Tacoma?

Ryan flys to the UK to drive the new 2024 Toyota Hilux GR Sport II. Is this newest version of a legendary truck better than the Tacoma and Ford Ranger we get in North America? Time to get some international perspective!
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[@lukiw7044]

Pretty cool that You visited Europe to test our most reliable truck. You can use it as a tractor on the farm and still don't break it. Great review. Greetings

[@Kjhgr01]

Very nice review! It would be nice to let people choose which one they want. Although at $65K, everyone would probably go to the new platform. 30mpg in UK is about 25mpg in the USA. Imperial gallon is about 1.2 US gallon.

[@uncalm]

Great stuff Ryan. Love the variety. Personally, I'd love to see a review of the Jimny. They (along with the Dacia Duster) were all over in Iceland when I was there recently.

[@timanderson6111]

I am not familiar with the Dacia Duster... would you enlighten me? Thanks!

[@moonsapling]

​​@@timanderson6111 European here, Dacia is the budget brand of Renault. The Duster is their subcompact SUV, it has an option for 4WD (developed by Nissan) and is a very capable and respected little offroader.

[@ChicagoOutfit1900]

If you get your hands on a Suzuki Jimny or a Dacia Duster, I would LOVE to watch a video... even if it's as long as the Titanic on VHS 😂

[@tedantares2751]

"I averaged 30-32 MPG" - Did you re-calculate the MPG from the UK to the US one? Imperial gallon is 4.546 liter, while the US gallon is 3.785 liter, so 30-32 UK MPG equals 25-27 US MPG

[@user-yl9vs9eh1w]

Yeah the 2.8L Diesel is about 24-27 US MPG when on stock highway tires and unloaded with mixed driving. With rooftop tent, and 33" mild All-Terrains it gets as low as 19 MPG for off-road/city/highway speeds :- ).

[@rustlesee]

Sorta my thought, it’s not a direct conversion. Nice catch!

[@soulin2010]

Yes, would love love love a Jimny review!!! Wish we could get them in the states!!!!

[@DaciaProject]

Tires makes a huge difference. They are the #1 upgrade to any 4x4.

[@jean-claudemuller4746]

Ryan, I got my Hilux end 23 with the 2.8 D and changed the wheels directly for Yokohama At Tires with the snowflake symbol, all terrain, all weather, ice and snow. Now it is perfect 😢 Yes it is old school like me. 63 years, retired and driving a pick-up instead a 911. I love this truck 😊

[@christorealov9050]

You touched on the two key points: outside of the US, off-roading for leisure is not as popular and the owner of this type of vehicle typically seeks reliability / durability / economy over outright capability. Pickup ownership as a personal vehicle is not really wide spread for many reasons, including the fact that this is not a very practical vehicle to daily drive given price, size and fuel economy. Offroad enthusiasts certainly exist, but they are out in a modified vehicle that cost the equivalent of $650 - $6,500, not $65,000. Australia is different in this aspect. Arab world is different and wild...

[@ralfpassing]

The Diesel engine and its unmatched economy and durability is worth to have it here - and if you choose the base trim its cheap and rugged

[@moonsapling]

I would love seeing you offroad test a Dacia Duster. Those come with 4WD and a 6 speed manual and they are very capable!

[@DaciaProject]

Try the 1.5 dci diesel! I have a modified one here in Romania.

[@DaciaProject]

The Duster has a rudimentary AWD system however it does have "4WD Lock" mode which allows you to split the power 50%-%50 front and rear. The only issue with this type of Haldex system is that in hardcore, sustained off-road, the rear coupling will overheat and you will go into 2WD until you turn the car off for a minute or more and let it cool. . .

[@moonsapling]

@@DaciaProject Ive ridden in a first gen 1.5 4WD, it was a muddy climb to a mountain peak near my friend's town. It didnt overheat so I guess its robust enough for most conditions, not impossible though. I still think its way more capable than most SUVs, maybe comparable to Subarus.

[@funnybunnynyc]

They don't have Dusters to test them in the USA. He cannot do that. Unless he brings it from Mexico.

[@DaciaProject]

@@moonsapling The Duster excels due to it being a very light SUV. Subarus have CVTs. The Duster diesel manual is more capable than any Subaru. . .

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, What a pleasant surprise. Personally I prefer the single cab Hilux Workmate they sell in Australia but any Hilux with a single cab, manual transmission and 2.7 petrol engine will do. Will you also be reviewing a coracle while you are in Wales? 😉

[@jc-rp6wv]

I ony have a few comments to make: First, I know you said multiple times, but the tires really set the limits for this truck. Second this is different than the TRDs, it is something that put reliability and simplicity before off road performance. And finally, outside a few special markets like the USA, Australia and parts of the Middle East, off-roading, as a hobby is very rare due, mainly to cost. So this truck, even tough parades itself as a sporty truck, acts more as a lifestyle truck for its buyers. It hasn´t been developed enough to really compete with the Ranger Raptor. It won´t go as far, and it won´t be as confortable; but it´ll bring you back. And it still keeps the best of Toyotas: Reliability, simplicity, and resell value

[@dan.h210]

When you engage the rear locker you unfortunately disengage the front traction control ( which is really good on hilux) so choose visely when to use the locker!

[@jc-rp6wv]

I was looking if someone had pointed this up

[@WW-wf8tu]

Interesting. Your adventure to the UK to try out something we hoped would stack up to the reputation that it has was a flop. I was as excited about your opportunity as you were. I was prepared to ask, how much would it cost to ship one here? BUT, at those prices and the poor performance(tires beside the point)what you got here seems like a watered down version of what they offer us in the USA. Def. gives people perspective now. And yah, I think it would be fun for you to find other vehicles we do not have here in the USA and see if the hype matches the actual performance. Such as the Jimny. Thanks Ryan! Great camera work and editing.

[@dan.h210]

With a set of proper tires this thing would do much better!

[@DaciaProject]

yep.

[@gregjoubert5118]

Definetly would like to see a review of the 70 series Land Cruisers.

[@greg5856]

Very cool video! A 70 series video would be awesome.

[@DaciaProject]

Re: the 300 series in Europe: Here in Romania we are getting the LC 250 diesel 2.8 liter. The 300 series is not sold in Europe although some were imported in 2022 from Russia right before the war. You end up paying import fees though twice so they sell for around 150k euro!

[@petraws5911]

Here in Europe, we don't have big roads like the US or big parking spaces**;** everything is narrow here. Owning a Raptor in Europe would be a headache. The Hilux is the best because of its simplicity, as you mentioned. You don't need fancy systems to go off-road all you need is locks and installing an ARB, for example, lock in the front this car goes literally everywhere.

[@SanoyNimbus]

About the Hilux performance ... its durability is also a key in offroad I guess. So you could probably attack some of the difficult sections with more momentum.

[@bluemoon3525]

In spite of all the "drawbacks" it is still a best seller. There must be a reason for it.

[@nuwanpremarathne1759]

Did you take into account that UK mpg is different from US mpg? Cos I think if you did, it would be some what worse than you presented here.

[@DaciaProject]

Correct!

[@baltazarkosa29]

you are doing great job!

[@Rafayanez7319]

That is an indestructible truck, do the same thing only with a load and you will see why it is so famous!

[@matheusterramusic]

Please do a review on Jimi. I would love to have it in North America; it's such a cool vehicle.

[@SanoyNimbus]

Cool! I was: WHAT??? That place looks like somewhere in Europe! :)

[@stuartdorman7125]

"...outside of North America..." Hilux and Tacoma are sold side by side in Mexico

[@drivingsports]

Fair point.

[@stuartdorman7125]

@@drivingsports That being said, I appreciate your balanced review. The Hilux has always been more ... ahem ... agricultural than the Taco. When visiting family in rural England I only ever see midsize pickups as working vehicles on farms, often with the bed laden with hay bales. Your struggles with the tyres reminds me of the OEM all terrains supplied on my previous gen Tundra. The 2.8 diesel does seem like a workhorse. It's also supplied on the LC 70 series outside US and Canada.

[@pcthayer]

Nice truck but seems expensive for what it is.

[@dan.h210]

The GR sport doesn't really offer more in capabilities than the cheaper SR5..

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

As far as I know the price of £49000 includes the 20% sales tax in GB. In the most countrys of the world the prices includes the sales taxes.

[@pcthayer]

@@dan.h210 Correct. I guess the grass isn't always greener in someone elses yard. Sounds like the trucks here are superior in the areas we are concerned about like acceleration and offroad prowess. Not to mention the price too.

[@hannmen1]

This is the truck that people who actually need a truck want. Simple, durable, capable. Put a set of 33 inch KO3s and it will get through anything a Raptor can get through and more because it's not the weight and size of a planet.

[@KurlixRacer66Ssr]

worth mentioning that the 2025 model has MTS and an updated infotainment.

[@prit04]

Jimny test would be amazing

[@leonardonevarez261]

You should drive the Hilux based Toyota Fortuner sold in some global markets. That would be awesome 😎

[@VG22.]

Liked the video within the first 22 seconds

[@quincyjones725]

Ive always wondered why people complained so much that we dont get this truck in the US. Its always been pretty clear that the Taco was just a much better version of this truck. This truck wouldnt sell here in the US, the Taco is just better. I get the Diesel and all, but I still dont think thats what would make it popular.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

2200 lbs of payload is great. It's like an HD mid-size truck.

[@beaviccoon470]

Usually the standard for pickups in the UK is 3500kg towing capacity and a 1000kg payload

[@BernonCars]

Mega!! Good find sir!

[@StayConsistant]

Would love to see it with some KO2's. Cool truck. Looks like it has more rear seat room than the Tacoma. Is it a bigger truck?

[@drivingsports]

The Hilux is a little smaller than Tacoma.

[@mfanamanzini7330]

Ryan.would love to see you review the isuzu arctic truck..

[@jaekimchi]

It's funny watching Americans worry about a turbo 4 reliability but overseas these are well known to be absolute tanks. The word, "turbo" isn't as spooky as we make it out to be.

[@SanoyNimbus]

I would like a Daccia Duster review ... :)

[@nishantmachhar]

Since you are in the UK, how about testing the Suzuki Jimny? There is a company called Twisted that adds engine and suspension upgrades, try that one

[@blackcyborg009]

0:28 - the sheep was doing it's thing :D

[@dev1ce888]

I wish toyota would release a new hilux that would actually compete with the raptor with rear coil springs + 400hp

[@ericchang773]

Would like to see a test drive of Land Cruiser LC300 GR Sport

[@jrbradley7765]

I wish I could have gotten my 3rd gen Tacoma with a diesel engine option.

[@denault3985]

Good looking Hilux, probably better and stronger than the Tacomia.

[@snowysysadmin59]

God damn it. I though they (toyota) brought it to America or something. I was like WAIT WHAT

[@Nikolasmar]

I have put on my hilux 2008 more than 1500 kilos and with a trailer more than 500 kilos uphill, more modern pick ups cannot do this

[@timanderson6111]

OK. So Toyota let Ryan loose in Wales. What did they expect? A white washing of the Hilux's abilities? Not in this lifetime. This is the one thing that separates Driving Sports from the wannabees... integrity. Ryan will point out the negatives, while also indicating that if this is what you are looking for... go for it! Just not in the U.S. I do have to admit, however, that when Ryan mentioned 8-track, I salivated. I mean, the BeeGees, Olivia Newton John... if only! Seriously, however, this another video that tells it like it is. Ryan get an 9.983! 8-tracks, really!

[@karmadel786]

Cringe

[@DaciaProject]

The issue here was the bad tires. . .

[@kevinrose4693]

Future International Review idea…. 79 series Landcruiser. If they sold that in the US, I would get it. Too bad, so sad for me.

[@nikolanikolov4287]

How about review of Rolls Royce Cullinan? I heard it is capable for off road and overlanding. Cullinan is offered here in the US. You can test it in the Fun Forest.

[@dachta1]

Please review forbidden Suzuki Jimny

[@subazealand9158]

Try to get your hands on a Ford Everest!

[@ivenhoho]

Pls remind me again why we don't have compact/midsize diesel pickups in the U.S. dammitt

[@wanmanki9311]

If US A don’t want, Canada should import this and fight USA tax rule, so their F150 can keep in US hahaha

[@EDHBlvd]

It’s lame they don’t sell this in the US. The Fortuner is also cool.

[@kamauduncan7733]

How does it feels to drive on the right side of the road😂😂

[@hooty465]

I never thought I would say this, but it appears the Tacoma we get at home is better than the Hilux we can't get at home. EDIT: the Tacoma we get at home looks much better, styling wise.

[@weetbix2083]

No. The Taco is a consumer vehicle. This is a commercial working vehicle.

[@Massachusettsrailfanner-t2p]

I never heard of the Toyota hilux until I watched this video

[@itsdarkest]

Honestly for 65k I think you get a lot mroe with a tacoma or tundra

[@rustlesee]

$62k? 😳

[@Nikolasmar]

On wet grass nothing moves

[@weetbix2083]

The US trucks have just become consumer products. No longer designed for work. Ive seen them used in parts of Africa brought in by adventurers and they soft. Even the current Hilux is too soft. The new Rangers are pathetically soft outside of city use.

[@PetarDimitrovMKD]

BYD Shark, Yang Wang, Leopard, Tank

[@michaelptm2269]

What did you mean by “thanks a lot Volkswagen”?

[@1985toyotacamry]

See Dieselgate in the United States. Or see GM with their horrible diesel engine in passenger cars in the 80s.

[@drivingsports]

They lied about emissions for years on their TDI vehicles, were caught, and were fined billions by the US government. They were also forced to invest in electric, including launching Electrify America stations as penance. This effectively killed all other consumer diesel offerings in the USA. This was a huge deal about a decade ago.

[@drivingsports]

My grandmother drove a 70s Peugeot 504 Diesel for a while. That thing was awful.

[@michaelptm2269]

@@drivingsports wow, I did not know that. Thanks!! 🙏

[@infernoking7504]

65k for that 💀 I would rather buy a old hilux

[@DaciaProject]

Whistlin' Diesel imports older Hiluxes from Japan. . .

[@GlockamoleG17]

The rumor mill is that Toyota is bringing a competitor to ford maverick… Cheers!

[@nikolanikolov4287]

The front looks like Rav4 a bit

[@morellet]

bad driver,,,,

[@terrasaid7524]

its just an overrated truck, not comfortable, bad capability off road, very pricey. reliable yes, cuz its very simple

[@weetbix2083]

What is overrated? Its fit for purpose. Its ultimately a work vehicle. Unlike US trucks which are consumer vehicles and DO NOT LAST in tough conditions.

[@garyw9387]

65k for a midsize? How do brits afford this...The working man's truck is a status symbol...

[@user-yl9vs9eh1w]

Can't convert it like this, it costs same as Ranger so use your local US price for Ranger. Tradesmen also aren't buying GR-Sport version just like they aren't buying Raptor :- )

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

As far as I know the price includes the 20 %sales taxes like in most countrys of the world where rhe prices includes sales taxes.

[@rondail5675]

Maverick, Frontier, Ranger, are better choices. The Hilux is too old and too expensive.

[@joseabreu5802]

Nao e com esses pneus que se pode subir tais inclinacoes escorregadias....mas sim...225 75 R15 fulda tramp mix.....sera melhor.....a minha velhinha hilux com 90 hp sobe melhor que esse GR....e em piores condicoes

[@srm6130]

How did they manage to make more space in the rear and same size bed as the Tacoma in a smaller truck?