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

[@Big_Yin]

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

[@AlexandreNarbert]

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

[@snsum2853]

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

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

It'll be putting alot of work on the engine and the transmission

[@justintype1495]

Not only that, people don't understand what GVM and the max 3.5T towing rate means. You can't just go and buy a 3.5t caravan load up the family and tray and go camping. With a 3.5t caravan, you are only allowed a 80KG driver... and that's it. Police need to start cracking down on this. It is so dangerous that people don't even realise.

[@BrandonG8Man]

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.

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

That's for some sound reasoning....I amnonenof them and don't really care what its competition is doing😂

[@BrandonG8Man]

@@danielbredenkamp3957 It’s your money so you of course can do with it what you want. A car is more than just a mundane, daily use appliance to me and somehow I’ve managed to never be stranded anywhere while never owning a Toyota.

[@Niko7739]

⁠@@BrandonG8ManI’ve owned a Hilux SR5 dual cab since 2010. yes the ride is average, the back seat is average, the noise is average, in fact everthing is average, but reliability is excellent! Yes i’m disappointed that not much has changed but i’m one of the idiots who only wants a Toyota Hilux. Ford, VW etc has better everything & the US utes look great but are they reliable?

[@petertaylor233]

@@Niko7739I've had a 2012 VW Amarok since 2012 and other then a door lock being replaced it has 220k on the clock and is going same as the day I bought it. It drives much better than Sr5 I used to have. Now the new Amarok is a Ford (with a whole lot of Ford type problems) I am looking at Hilux again when time comes to replace it. Hiluxes are good utes, but Toyota hasn't really done as much as it could to advance ute technology or driveability. I drove a new lux the other day only to find it well behind my 10 year old VW. Even the new 70 series track issue has not been fixed when easily could have been (which is more than lazy).

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

@BrandonG8Man yeah, and so does a hugh segment in the UTE market...Ford will not surpass Toyota anytime soon.💪

[@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. 🤪

[@seanfrazer4589]

Rangers Break down all the time my mechanic is picking them up dead all the time

[@johanneswehrmann]

@@seanfrazer4589 Right on mate, hence the reason I didn’t mention anything about reliability. 😏

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

Or to its reliability problems 😮😮...or super heavy consumption figures😂😂😂😂😂

[@sullivanl3305]

@@johanneswehrmann was really hoping no one would reply to your comment about it's reliability because I own a Ranger lol. Don't worry ahahaha each to their own😂😊

[@wizzylizzy69]

@@seanfrazer4589 he said raptor. Totally different car mate. Absolute beasts of things for the money.

[@penkop4282]

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.

[@Spoonfed78]

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

[@mj_svv]

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

[@justintype1495]

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

[@Les-tg1oo]

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

[@tmk0588]

200 killa wasps

[@domlipski5226]

Stop making sense!

[@Ayman_Ali-45681]

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

[@waynehobbs5175]

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

[@haxxle86]

Triton is ugly, its cheapskate. Ranger so much issue in 1 year ownership, ford shouldn’t built truck, cause its sucks

[@DanLuland]

Wrong! The GR has an AWD option. you can literally drive it in H4 which is 4WD all-wheel drive equivalent.

[@gusr6]

@@DanLulandpretty sure that’s incorrect

[@cartierlexus229]

@@DanLulandjust don't use it on highways. lmao

[@Pb-nutts]

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

[@Offroad_namibia]

Land cruiser 79 series?

[@michaelcook5233]

GR Sport .... ohh yay. Well done Toyota 👏👏 It is not even close to the performance and interior spec of a Raptor Ranger - not even a close comparison. Id spend the extra 25k all day long.

[@mrmni2292]

is this kind of hilux available in malaysia market?

[@trevorbadelt8384]

should put the LC 300 engine in it

[@Alobaiidy]

Never use Turbos mate

[@Ziochopchop]

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

[@teamd57a26]

That’s why I’m in the comment section so quick A 20mm bash plate would weigh a few hundred kilograms

[@lukeboneham]

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

[@wizzylizzy69]

Cause that’s a dual cab Ute! Duhh

[@carissaplace1388]

🔥 🔥

[@jho-v3n]

Very good rather buying new ford with new engine replacement😅

[@gwaddy4746]

Took this for a road test on the weekend. Felt like a pile of crap and nothing updated.

[@leithraymant8007]

20mm thick skid plate?

[@LCBBuilders]

My hart says.. Yep it looks ok....apart from OTT wheel arch flairs... But nice front end, 3.5 ton tow, its a Hilux. Everyone love em. My Head says.. Toyota totally taking the fucking piss... Comanding 80k for a 10 y/old design with an engine tune, some shocks, and tacky looking flairs. Never has a company done so little..... shit out dated interior, gutless engine, hard ride. No doubt Toyota will sell every one that comes in to the country.

[@videos1332]

Amazing that toyota thinks (and can) milk the average aussie with a 10 year old vehicle in different varieties. Interior looks like a corolla. Rear leg room non existent, tarted up with suede. This ute is laughable

[@hi9580]

Interior is much worse than corolla, everything else sucks compared to competitors. I'd buy it just because it's wider than Ram 1500

[@richardwalsh5570]

Still a super reliable fuel efficient vehicle not loaded with stupid over the top large tech screen controlling everything

[@seanfrazer4589]

Selling like hot cakes in the last month so they must be doing something right

[@videos1332]

They definitely have the marketing and the reputation. But tradies with more teeth than brain cells also help. @@seanfrazer4589

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

@@seanfrazer4589 yeah, selling on reputation

[@trevorstevens3870]

Yo hey now I need that truck

[@thabomphuthi9739]

Who else feels he's saying Twitter instead of Toyot ?😂 👇

[@revelationmalux3515]

Australian accent 😅

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Imagine with 2jz paired with manual transmission

[@MrGoMario]

Does it have a front diff locker like the Raptor?

[@tlevans62]

Nope.

[@nursultansaljakbaj9401]

It even has no electronic problems like the Ford😅😂 Can you imagine?

[@Mez-df2vt]

At least you don’t have to take it back to the dealer every second month

[@TinyGhost42]

@@Mez-df2vtthis is so true

[@heinvanzyl9064]

Truth about the gr👍

[@observer950]

They removed the sway bar. Wow

[@tlevans62]

Toyota has been resting on its "reliability" laurels, while not investing much in R&D. They've also been found guilty of falsifing safety records for their smaller cars and still charging a fortune for cars that are using decades old designs. Japanese people have lost faith in the company, but Aussies still buy their stuff, at inflated prices, so they continue to milk the consumer market. Other brands are offering better vehicles which are just as reliable. The argument that there are parts available for them everywhere is kind of silly, the reason there's parts everywhere is because the tech hasn't changed in years, and if they're so reliable, why do you need to have lots of parts available everywhere... Not many people keep vehicles more than seven or eight years, and in most cases they swap cars after five years, so why get a car that lasts forever, if you're going to get rid of it after a few years anyway. The idea that it's an investment for resale means that you have to suffer through years of inferior driving experiences, just to save a few bucks when you trade it in. If you're smart, you'll get a good vehicle that you enjoy driving and then upgrade to another car in a few years and enjoy the driving experience.

[@LEVIAHAN]

Easily the most logical review I`ve seen in any video!!

[@Kruse1]

Those sidesteps are shin scrapers.

[@Mr2pint]

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

[@hussainnavid9871]

It’s amazing car and affordable though better than raptors

[@mikeycassey8507]

hahaha! I used to own a 2021 hilux and then I bought the new Ranger Raptor V6. The difference is night and day. Tractor vs. Jetfighter. There is a multigenerational gap between the old hilux and the new Raptor V6. Don't even try and say better because it is definitely not!

[@landhomer4627]

clown behavior saying a 4 cylinder Hilux is better than the V6 Raptor?

[@heinvanzyl9064]

land cruiser 300 engine in it,v6 please

[@Dub105]

They sell hilux gr v6 in Dubai 2024

[@nursultansaljakbaj9401]

What about the rains there?

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

So guys please help me understand.... if you tow a heavy trailer or caravan you only have 80kg left to spare😮😮...??? If you weigh a bit more you can't drive it.?😭🤯

[@word1901]

i have no idea how that made it through ADR compliance like me lots of tradies are fat bastards if i was to drive it towing 3.5t the payload would be exceeded by 25kg

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

@word1901 Basically, you'll have to tow maybe 2.5t and below or not tow anything at all with it, if that's the case.

[@word1901]

@@manyuhahulisani2091 or hope the boss doesn't trade in the 2017 bt50 i drive for one of these shitboxes i personally wouldn't buy any toyota after the DPF problems in the 2.8L still see the so called fixed ones 2019 and newer with the M1A1 smoke screen deployed it's disgusting

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

@word1901 If we had a GR Hilux built like this I'd look the other way, simply because of the payload issue..... imagine you want to take the family to camping and you need a caravan that has to be fitted with all gear and accessories which will weigh alot and the GR Hilux cannot take you there because of you'll be hitting the GCM limit💔

[@word1901]

@@manyuhahulisani2091 i completely agree i bet most people towing over 3250kg with the current crop of SUVs and duel cabs have no idea that they are more then likely over the payload or GCM of their vehicle the bt50 xtr i drive for work towing a 2.5t excavator with the trailer attachments and a full tank of fuel comes in at 3425kg with the accessories fitted the payload is 900kg take off 350kg for download 100kg for me 50kg for the generator that lives in the tray leaves 400kg most people don't get that towing is quite technical and also dangerous i find it shocking that someone that has driven a mazda 3 their entire life in the city can go and buy a large SUV/ute hook up a 3.5t caravan and set off at 110kmh with a combined 6t vehicle with 0 training or license upgrade

[@jockwar]

Toyota will never stop ripping of Ozi’s with refresh after refresh as long as there dumb enough to keep on buying them look @ the 70 series still back in 1980 & still selling like hotcakes 🤔

[@garageblitztv3215]

Missed opportunity, because what is it trying to be … They say it’s supposed to be a more practical Ranger Raptor, but its total payload is reduced to well under 800 kgs Vs well over 1,000kgs in others - I suspect that’s why it doesn’t get a tub cover because it would make its payload look much worse - so that’s sux if someone needs to set one up for touring. Most journalists say it needs weight in the tub to make it ride better, but it has a small payload, so something is not right there. It also gets the prehistoric 4x4 system that gets wind-up on most off-road situations, so you cannot risk it for safety situations towing a trailer on wet roads. Shame, missed opportunity by Toyota … if they increased its GVM and installed Prado 4x4 or super select system, people could overlook its age. Engine power and torque is acceptable if it’s proven to be reliable. I-Force Max Tacoma/Hilux cannot come soon enough for Toyota Australia!

[@travelingwombat9903]

Waiting until 2025 to see if Toyota finally stops ripping off Aussies with a 10 year old Ute.

[@leoliu8617]

They will come up with another facelift.

[@johansteyn8526]

Reliable vehicle but nothing for the eye 😢. Design design design?

[@Sabumnim666]

It is really a poor mans raptor wanna be. In realty it should be a 2500kg tow limit if you wanted you could always go for a GVM up grade but since the ride is so stiff now by the review I would hate to experience one with a GVM upgrade. If you did put in an upgrade then you are looking at around $5000 so it is getting close to the raptor. This make little if any value an SR5 is well better sorted outside of the better wheel track.

[@loukasantoniou8054]

its not about money, i can buy a raptor, but i dont want to spend 75% of the time i own it, in the shopp😂

[@Sabumnim666]

@@loukasantoniou8054 Guess your a toyota fan boy with that sort of comment.

[@loukasantoniou8054]

@@Sabumnim666 no boy, i like cars and vehicles in general. I have an audi so go figure. The only brand that i deeply love, is porsche. Anything else, really depends on what im looking for. And the truth is, ford 3.0 ecoboost and their ten speed auto is a pile of shit. Even their diffs brake. Thats not good for an offroad vehicle. So unless you are a ford fanboy, obgectivly as a truck for use, the hilux is better. The raptor might be more fun, so i get why peolple want to buy it, but those people aint proffesionals and probably have a car collecton.

[@Sabumnim666]

@@loukasantoniou8054 You sound like an expert . So if you drive an Audi and were an expert why did you not state the model? is it perhaps that you are just making noise? Also from you vast experience on the 10 speed etc which vehicles have you owned/ I have had my 10 speed bi turbo wildtrak and it has worked without any issues towing my 2800kg caravan. It is not impeccable but as soon as it is up to trans temp it works without any hiccups never has it been past 75C towing through the flinders ranges on 40C days. So where is you real world experience I can prove mine.

[@loukasantoniou8054]

@@Sabumnim666 Ιm an engineer actually, so yea, not an expert, but i know i few stuff. Why would naming the model of my audi would make my points any more valid lol. Its a 2016 audi q5 tdi torsen quattro wtih a seven speed dsg, happy now? never been once to the shop other thatn regular maintance, which is pretty cheap too, thanks to vw skoda seat partenrship. Now just because your ford is trouble free, which is great, that doesnt mean its a trouble free model in general. Similar to my audi, genrally speaking, post 2014 dsgs second and gen tdi engines are pretty bulletproof, but thats doesnt mean everyone is gonna have trouble free miles. But since im looking to buy a truck, i do my research, I ve avoided fords in the past, and probably i d still do. Becuase everytime i do my research about the bi turbo, the ten speed auto and the 3.0 ecoboost, i read the same things from many users who have had them for years. They are bad trucks. Most people sell them and get an l200 or a hilux. I dont have to own one to know that. My experience even if a had one with a ranger product, would be insignificant compared to the many other but reviews on the forums. I hope you get what im saying. It would be my good experience against many bad, from actuals owners on forums and well kown tuners like dark side developments, who dont like those engines and gearboxes. And thats the beauty about owners forums, if you have just basic mechanical knowledge, you can read peoples experiences and figure your own and make an informative choise, or avoid a bad one. Now i ve never any toyota ever, but i know many people who had any they had zero problems. I ve had a l200 and that thing doesnt want to brake no matter who hard i ve tried. I have no doupt that the ranger is a more refined, more comfortable, more fun vehicle to drive, and if i had a lots of money and didnt care about actually using a truck for work, the raptor would be the one i d get hands down. Is a toy for grown ups. But if you need a vehicle to be dependant, hilux and l200 are better trucks.

[@sittiponcm]

👍👍👍

[@leithraymant8007]

2015??!!

[@curtis4925]

20mm thick skid plate??? I think your telling a porky lol

[@dr679]

What a disappointment from Toyota. They haven’t done much and expect a premium now. Yes they are reliable but at 79k driveaway which we all know will prob be more like 80k + when it gets to the dealer! They just think we are dummies but I guess there will always be a few. No roller cover? Wtf

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

I am happy with the idea. Can't wait to get my new one!

[@sefubash7014]

انا مستثمر سلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته اخوي العزيز ممكن سوال انا منفصل عن زوجتي وحالين لااملك شهادة طلاك وعندي 2اطفال بينفع اقدم عل القرعة العشوائية ماذا اذكر في الاستمارة اني مطلق لو اذكر انا مش متزوج ولكم جزيل الشكر

[@rhyezkieable]

I thought the interior of my 3rd gen tacoma is the smallest. Man, this Hilux is the worst

[@TheChange-jd5zt]

Nice cars but that shitty interior needs an upgrade

[@wizzylizzy69]

Would have to be on meth to buy one of these over a raptor. By the time you do tyres, front locker, and try and get more power out of it your at factory raptor price. And it’s slower, and no coils. And shit shocks. They missed the mark on this one.

[@ndabagospel7181]

Can someone buy me Hillux ,am using Toyota Tazz now❤

[@braamkotze473]

Toyota can't make a real competitive Hilux to the Raptor, that spaghetti chassis is just not good enough. The power will twist the frame, and it doesn't matter how good the suspension is if the chassis will bend if it takes a small jump. It failed the moose test when it came out a decade ago, and will be the last hilux on the platform. There is a reason, but people still believe in Toyota like it's a religion. Go to a dealer and see the amount of pulled engines and gearboxes. Pistons burnt holes in them, broken counter shafts on the 6speed... Diffs cracking. The GD6 is the worst hilux ever. I've been a Toyota Technician for almost 4 years, and couldn't believe how much we had to lie to our customers to keep them believing it was reliable

[@fthedems7547]

Can the Japanese please explain why it is a SPORT ?? the 2.8 is DEAD slow! Stop bull..itting the world!

[@philnash2347]

Toyota, Just cut the shit and drop a V6 in it. Stop tinkering with the 2.8 bullshit engine.

[@2157AF]

Not going to happen, as they are sticking with the 2.8 with the new Prado and 70 series. If anything is going to happen, its going be a duel hybrid electric system.

[@bvon5630]

Hilux ride is rough as….. compared to a ranger

[@hantusmostert]

Toyota is milking you

[@apollomax4167]

Hilux with bodykits. consumer got punked again by the Japanese brand. lol

[@jamesm6341]

I drive a Hilux

[@xr6tgtx737]

The GR lux is the 34 year old with 2 kids that's got a solid rig and fire pussy... aka a costly price tag but dependable after 15yrs of being thrashed by everybody

[@Deatomizer]

Meh, boring a and typical for Toyota to keep rehashing old boring models with average tech and guttless powertrain. Take an SR5 or just go Raptor

[@hair2050]

I’d appreciate you not calling it a car. Especially over and over again.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

Hello Mr Pedantic You know what was meant.

[@hair2050]

@@jeremybean-hodges6397 🤣🤣🤣 , vague idea yes 😎

[@bradnewman8498]

At least he doesn’t call it truck.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Why isn’t it a car?

[@elishaemanuel8512]

Toyota never win if compete in rally racing champions with Mitsubishi car or four wheel drive, Mitsubishi is the superior , number One champion, Ford also very good technology stability handling, Nissan navara third good and comfortable, Toyota Hilux is number fourth choice

[@daniescheepers5852]

A tupperwared toy I say. Rip-off!

[@aussie8114]

Too expensive.

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

Fine with me...then you're not targer market😮

[@PSXBOX-lz1zq]

we dont give shit about ford. have fun with your fix or repair daily

[@chakibchakir4374]

لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله حسبنا الله سيؤتينا الله من فضله إنا إلى الله راغبون

[@gregrice-c4u]

80k + for a blinged up work ute , with a 10 year old engine and six speed transmission ?? and if you seriously want to tow a van or large boat get something with genuine cubic inch, maxed out four cylinder turbo diesel is not going to last, does not matter which brand you purchase .. the 4wd industry in Australia is based on 100% bullshit and social media channels that throw the Australian consumer under the bus for a few more views ..

[@Klistern2]

Zombie Toyota buyers. Could have a massive dump on the bonnet and they would think its a good feature.