Toyota HiLux Rugged X 2018 detailed review

The Toyota HiLux has now gained a flagship model called the HiLux Rugged X, designed to compete with the HSV Colorado SportsCat and the Ford Ranger Raptor. It has heaps of new off-roading kit but not a bigger engine! So does the Rugged X go far enough? Tom heads to the Flinders Ranges to find out.
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Covers the interior, back seats, off roading, and revisions to the Toyota HiLux 2018 / 2018 HiLux.
READ our detailed Australian car review of the 2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X dual cab ute here: chasingcars.com.au

[@madrx2]

It's actually coming in at a pretty good price point for Toyota. The rock sliders/bash plates/snorkel and rated recovery points already make this thing the choice if you intend to go off-road. I also love that they have decided to rid of the tacky chrome trims. I'd be happy with it, as for power if you don't care too much about the factory warrantee these engines do really well with a tune and a slightly larger exhaust.

[@Abu7929]

I'v got a feeling they may not really be rock sliders, but rather 'heavy duty' side steps. I'll ring ARB and ask when I get around to it as I want some for my SR5, but I have asked ARB before for my other trucks and they didn't do sliders that are designed to carry the weight of the car

[@madrx2]

Abu7929 oh OK, in saying that I have the arb side steps and I've dumped it on rocks heaps up at mansfield. So far so good, they're pretty sturdy underneath mate and do the job.

[@jam1edarlington]

Abu7929 I had a look at the rock sliders this week and they are full wrap around on the shassis and look pretty sturdy only time will tell though

[@meownmazda1]

Another great review Tom 👏

[@chasingcars]

Thanks!

[@MrTimstaaa]

Thanks for another great Review Guys.

[@chasingcars]

No problem mate, you’re welcome.

[@hungrynapps]

can't wait till the ford ranger raptor reaches in my country

[@ToToILonggoVlog]

My dream car very nice

[@stigsaussiecousin1197]

I want to modify an SR5 TRD so that’s the best of both it’s got stock from the factory but not too much added on so I can do my own modifications

[@thatgaminguy]

Hey tom my grandparents just bought a VW golf last Thursday how long does it usually take to get the car from the shipping yard to dealer and get the tint, paint protection and fabric protection?

[@juanalvaradopineda4113]

Hermosa esa Hilux

[@Helen-lr8jz]

Amazing scenery!

[@chasingcars]

It was a great experience!

[@samkitto010]

any rear/ front/ centre lockers?

[@whyalwaysme2522]

Yes please a diesel V6!

[@johneldepresso]

JuanClawdGhawd-Damn vs Chuck-a-Norice no it needs the 4.5L turbo diesel V8

[@alexfrankl7861]

Didnt mention the injection and major dpf problems , along with Toyotas diesel gate type fix .

[@Elrudo2games]

In north america i got tacoma pro tundra but no hilux no land cruiser pick up i will like to buy this hilux rugged x

[@Eayala17]

Unfortunately, they dont sell diesel Toyotas in the USA

[@su8096]

Cool

[@hench23]

Tom, Nice car, concise review. What's disappointing is that you could take an AWD Rav4 through the "offroad" scenarios that Toyota took you through. Lame...

[@kcbb1152]

Theres an electrical fault on long journeys with them where the issue gages light up n it goes in2 limp mode Toyota havent addressed n if you want better value get the top of the range 2.4 or 2.8 sr5 n add your own offroad equipment

[@insayn7995]

These are great machines, but the price is just extreme.

[@user-gr7wm8lt4n]

والله تخبل كلشششششششش

[@TheCoolHani]

can u get this in UK?

[@kendrick0012]

Is it comfortable on road?

[@daveackley4030]

Something's wrong. Where's the white smoke pissing out the exhaust?

[@michaelduong3852]

looks bloody good, however, the price is hard to take in... for that money, i would expect toyota to at least give a better tune and different exhaust to give it a bit more power and also chuck in the Toyota safety sense since most toyota vehicles are getting them these days.

[@respectablebogan3276]

But is it winch compatible? The new Nissan Navara warrior thing isn't. IS NOT. Can u believe it

[@phovongsihapanyaxay377]

Please new max wheels

[@callanreed3427]

I understand why you say to pick up the manual for gear choices off-road. But isn’t that the same thing with the triptronic gearbox in the auto. you can select the gears? Or is that too much strain on the box?

[@chasingcars]

We've found that the HiLux's auto 'manual mode' can be unresponsive to gear demands if the computer doesn't like what you are asking for. It's a bad tiptronic. We'd stick to the 6MT where you have full control.

[@dannywu7405]

I press like button before I watch video :)

[@hungrynapps]

Waiting for someone to design a good looking snorkel..lol

[@williegitau6680]

Thought I was the only one!!

[@andrewford80]

Still a ton of cash for a ute. I'd love one, no doubt, but it's just way too expensive for me. I'd rather buy a used one and tart it up myself I think.

[@chasingcars]

And it’s only going to keep going up. The Merc X350d is going to be pretty pricey.

[@FJUH]

That’s the problem. The aftermarket for this segment is huge so it makes more sense to fit a vehicle for your own needs. It seems pointless putting out a vehicle that is just dressed up in aftermarket

[@FJUH]

Gear without adding anything great as an extra to the SR5

[@Erin-Thor]

andrewford80 - Comment from the states here, a Toyota will get you there AND back. My friends call me the mothership, because I’m the one who has to carry parts and tools and people back to town every and I mean EVERY time one of their Jeeps, GMC, Fords, Dodges, Chevys or ? Breaks down. New or used, I highly recommend Toyota’s. G’day!

[@egidegregoire5633]

That's what I'm being doing at the moment. I bought a 2014 Xtra cab with only 19k on the odo. I made a great deal and I'm building it into a overlander.

[@Abu7929]

I was sceptical about the rock sliders, having inspected them they are legit for anyone wondering

[@PhillyPhilly1143]

I’ve always wanted one of these but unfortunately they don’t sell them in the U.S 😒

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, that's a shame!

[@joshuathomas8529]

Sounds like your high lux is coming in at the same price as a Toyota tacoma TRD pro when yo convert from Australian dollar to US dollars. Is the Toyota Hilux have a front locking diff? The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro does not it only has a rear locking diff.

[@wasanthadodangoda3353]

Joshua Thomas center diff lock and rear diff lock only

[@hamdanae]

5:16 talks about engine power

[@mikaugo]

You can't hit the power button on a 2.8L Hilux & tell me it lacks power. Unless your towing there is more than enough. I do like the extras but can the front bar take a winch?

[@chasingcars]

Yes, it is winch compatible. And with regard to power I am speaking relatively. At the >$60K price point we're really starting to expect more than 130kW. It just feels lethargic, towing or not.

[@Abu7929]

Lethargic? This thing gets up and moves. Sometimes take a bit more right peddle to get it up past 80 or 90 if you have a big trailer or van on the back going up a long hill but push the power button and you're outa there, this little motor makes everything look too easy on road and off

[@vevohoeyo]

Abu7929 its worse than lethargic its pathetic. Put a trailer on her and shes over

[@Abu7929]

I tow a dual axle trailer and a 2 ton van and the cruise control at 110 is perfect even up hill. Maybe you are comparing it to some sort of 7 litre 4 tonne American thing, but as far as Australia goes and the dual cab segment in particular I don't know where comments like this come from, maybe the petrols, maybe never owned one etc. An acquaintance has got a ranger, his is good too but her reckons he has to quick shift down a gear to maintain 110 sometimes, never with this

[@OverTheHillsAdventures]

Funny you guys are saying the 2.8s are underpowered Try driving a 98 Hilux 5L 3.0 non turbo with 360xxx on the clock,32s and a roofcage...

[@JS-tb9hu]

Bar doesn't look winch compatible :(

[@steinwaygrande9736]

Where does the winch go ??????????????????????????

[@nasacgisnakes4394]

You lost me at 64 Grand 😂🤣

[@Erin-Thor]

What is a HiLux called in the USA market?

[@chasingcars]

It’s the Tacoma right? Although I don’t think they’re on the same platform. Maybe Americans can chime in here

[@tejay750]

Does it come with craw control?

[@chasingcars]

No it doesn't.

[@patrickdowns7114]

I want the SR5 version of this!

[@jonathantang6414]

Wonders what it feels to have a tacoma

[@FM-hv6zc]

If you intend on doing interdependent review on this vehicle and want the general public to take away some useful important information I think the problem with the DPF filter on some of the Toyota diesel range would have been very relevant when considering purchasing a Toyota Hilux model which has this problem as I have found while researching. Only now have Toyota decided to introduce the DPF switch in new models as of 23rd August 2018 to my knowledge? So check to be sure. Great vehicle, but over priced and really needed a updated engine..I am seriously looking at going Ford Wildtrack even though I know they are a close pretender but at least they are making an effort to get my business and $67000 is not small change! I have 3 Toyota's and love them but they really need to get back to the Reliable, Unbreakable, standard because I don't get that " OH WHAT A FEELING" anymore, apart from my Toyota troopy 78 series turbo Diesel RV which is the only reason I am still with Toyota. Sorry for long comment.

[@millardkeyes5187]

Sadly Joe Jack- 99% people WILL go for a Toyota even if "they replace the engine with pedals" as another reviewer said. This is why Toyota can charge a Toyota tax with impunity and get away with not providing any standard safety features these days available with other vehicles at half the cost of owning a Toyota.

[@GamerMohammad]

Omg it’s the Hilux

[@barticus04]

What are the service intervals and costs?

[@Andrew-1974]

10,000 km's

[@stevemuscat4601]

pretty poor

[@b2plus]

$180 cap servicing price, you get loan car and they will wash your ute every time you take it for service

[@0561bluesky]

Here in New Zealand service interval is 15000 km

[@alenkaltak4344]

Black headliner (I wanna be RANGER WILDTRAK)

[@johndoe-wh6td]

Thats nice but...if its lifted and at/mt tyres id buy it, but....no.

[@BRU407]

I'm the biggest advocate for Hilux. They are near and dear to my heart. I can see what they are trying to do here creating a more capable vehicle. But they have missed. A massive flop. If they want to hit the money they need to speak to people who actually 4wd and then build something that is actually rugged. Or sell a vehicle with no front bar or side steps or tow bar or any of the trimmings for 40k and let me spend 24k of my own cash to make it a descent 4wd.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

6:21 You can hear in his voice and see in the steering wheel how effective the suspension isn't.... I have been doing a lot of looking into the Hilux SR vs 2019 Triton GLS for my next truck and the Triton is surprisingly coming out on top especially when you consider the price differences, better fuel economy, better power to weight ratio, better gearing in the new 6 speed auto, better stock suspension performance, maneuverability and tighter turning, on-road and at speed handling, on-road 4WD setting, cabin length/rear seat leg room, additional safety and tech accessories that aren't even in the top model Hilux and Ranger, better in back carrying capability and no BS about realistic tow weight. I have driven Hilux's for years but if I am honest I think it's time for a change... The Hilux has some stupid flaws given the off-road usage. Look where the rear seat grab handles are - Right at skull level. I wonder how many people will smash their noggins on those? Again the Triton uses higher handles that flip up and above head height when not held onto. In fact now I lay out in writing I think my mind is made up...

[@rockedits60]

There's a reason Hilux is mainly used for fleet vehicles throughout the country. They're unbreakable. Depreciate the least and give the owner confidence in reliability.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

@@rockedits60 I don't disagree Hilux is a good truck but they are becoming more and more overpriced and into luxury car range. While 3rd overall including fleet sales the Triton is the most popular personal use truck, is extremely capable and more affordable. The reality is most buyers now simply don't do any research on other brands - They ignorantly follow trends as si the case for most consumers. Hilux depreciate the least becasue most people simply cannot afford a new one :-) As far as being "unbreakable" goes I have seen plenty break and in all honestly don't see them as any more rugged or reliable than a Triton until and unless someone can show me actual reliability stats... Do you have figures?

[@rockedits60]

@@titaniumquarrion9838 nope you have me there to be honest. I've always just gone Hilux for work as i tow 1 tonne every day to and from work and I'm on my fourth and all I've had to do is service. Toyota's genuine parts out live any of my other friends utes parts eg brake pads, discs. I feel all car models are on the rise anyway. A base Hilux is around the 23k with a tray driveway. You'll find alot of people also would finance or use as a depreciation type tax figure for their choice of work meaning they don't care on the price.

[@hungrynapps]

Hilux overrated..they know they have a reliable name..so they got lazy with design and cocky with pricing

[@MrKaneegunns]

You're a goose. Go buy a triton Darlin. You either buy a Hilux or a LandCruiser unless you can't afford a Toyota. Triton does not compare hence the price difference

[@gullf1sk]

that hilux needs some 37s or 38s

[@hungrynapps]

bleh.. i find the cabin space in the hilux is too small. compared to the older one .. they dont care about tall customers

[@coco10060]

Toyota have done a superb job dressing these up with some heavy duty accessories but I think the Ranger is still miles ahead with more driver assist technology and an overall better looking interior/exterior. The game has changed and there is no doubt why the Ranger is the number 1 selling 4X4 in Australia. The new refreshed Ranger range will be hitting the showroom floor soon and will again set the bar. Not to mention the Raptor will be the big brother amongst the lot.

[@chasingcars]

Ranger has really come from nowhere to scare the HiLux in terms of private sales… seeing how the Raptor goes will be very interesting.

[@hungrynapps]

the only thing i see . new hilux has led n hid headlights ..

[@alberttresslevic914]

Yeh but it's still just a Ford at the end of the day

[@SoGood09]

@Coco10060 you think the ranger has a better looking interior than the hilux!! Are you kidding??? SMH

[@hungrynapps]

ranger exterior nice. the interior boring

[@alsmari222]

عندي هايلوكس دبل روعة.... لكن سرق من امام منزلي في مكة بامر من ال سعود....بل منعوني من النظر اليه ظلما وعدوانا.... ياويلهم من الله لن اسامحهم بل ادعي عليهم يوميا ..ودعوة المظلوم مستجابه

[@whyalwaysme2522]

This is an insurgent freedom fighter vehicle! For the price I might as well assault an oil field!

[@jeffstryker1454]

Needs more power

[@chasingcars]

Yes it does.

[@gasperajdnik5627]

💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@jackoutback1605]

Looks better than the Plastic Rangers or Flamin Rangers.........

[@chasingcars]

And much better than the standard SR5 I think

[@kingwillbisthebest]

You'd be kiddin surely

[@adamb1629]

They should have whacked the v8 diesel from the 70 series in this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chasingcars]

They should do that!

[@ciko_pancho8982]

Not a fan. Seems pointless. I'd be impressed if Toyota released just a single model above the SR5 which included a better protective bull bar, snorkel, rock sliders, tow bar, suspension, and for crying out loud a tuned engine with more power!

[@AnthonyTrifoglio]

I want this fucking truck so goddamn badly But I live in the US

[@chasingcars]

The Tacoma doesn't do it for you?

[@dratempest610]

Any more power for that mount of coin ? I bet not !!!just more lip stick .

[@chasingcars]

No sir... disappointing, as I say in the video. They need to give this thing a diesel V6. But the ‘lipstick’ is at least highly functional off road (watch a bit longer - you’ll see)

[@dratempest610]

Chasing Cars Yes 2 or 3 larger engine choices would be good .

[@madrx2]

Still a better buy than holdens "sportscat" Which offers no real extra offroad ability like the toyota.

[@dratempest610]

madrx2 yeah mate true , but a V6 or V8 Diesel would be nice option for Toyota or any other of the ute manufacturers, apart from vw.

[@madrx2]

Dra Tempest very true.

[@kaydavanhkeoouthai9862]

mb1

[@addiejonez]

Lol all I heard that was spiced up was the front bumper. The rest of the meal is the same. C’mon Toyota I own an SR5 and you have not done anything to tempt me to trade up to this expensive bumper.

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

How to make more money by every Australian auto division.... BLACK WHEELS BLACK BARS BLACK DOOR HANDLES BLACK ACCENTS BLACK MIRRORS BLACK DECALS BLACK GRILLS BLACK BULLBAR BLACK SIDE STEPS Fancy name

[@TheAussieFloof]

I can produce the same thing with a $10 can of black spray paint from bunnings hahaha

[@raksh9]

You don't look like Tom Baker. Where's the TARDIS?

[@chasingcars]

In the tray.

[@tejasharish6849]

First to comment

[@chasingcars]

👏🏽👏🏽

[@bosse641]

Do not understand 6 speed manual transmission in trucks. ...5 is enough as I see it. 6 speed is for cars cruising along at higher speeds. ...imo.

[@chasingcars]

Why though? 6 speeds can cruise at lower RPM, burn less diesel, and there’s sufficient torque with a turbo to accelerate decently in 6th at highway speeds

[@bosse641]

I never felt the trucks needed more than 5. ...I would never drive my trucks at high speeds. But trucks are becoming more and more car like every year. Sadly.

[@Andrew-1974]

My Hilux has 6 gears, sits on 1500rpm, a mate has a previous model, sits on 2000rpm 5speed

[@hungrynapps]

more money they charge me ..more features i want ..lol

[@neven206]

Truck have 8 or 16 speed. And max speed its 55mph.

[@timbeevornation]

Hipster reviews

[@MountainGuerrilla]

those are some tight ass jeans

[@rastienbellen5450]

Robot voice

[@toejoe5076]

Dont waste your money and dont listen to the sales people.The car is crap. I own one.No power ,constant electronic faults with 4wd system and engine sensors.Forget it if you think you will be able to tow anything over 1500 kgs.In auto form the constant gear changing will drive you insane even when locked in sports mode,and the fuel economy is poor. Nothing but electronic problems when you start driving it on dirt roads. So much for unbreakable.

[@jeantsaiaviation]

I believe you because a car test on youtube they were driving on a dirt road and the ute went into limp mode.

[@toejoe5076]

Fev Ola You should spend your own hard earned cash on one then go drive it on hundreds of kms of dirt and corrigated roads.Hook a 2 tonne trailer onto it,drive it onto heavy sand after you have sat there for 2 to 5 minuites waiting for L4 to engage then to have sensors fail and throw engine and traction control faults. Also I have rang the company who brings this car into the country and you know what,they couldn’t care less with customers problems with there unbreakable 4wd.

[@toejoe5076]

jean tsai that’s correct you are right. The list of problems is long with this model. Ours grinds into L4 and is booked in to get the actuator for 4wd replaced.Ive heard after a while they wear and go off Center then get stuck in L4. That would be great hundreds of miles from no where. The only good thing about our new hilux is that the service department where ours goes to are very good and helpful and have never denied any warranty claims.Our car only has 20000 kms on it but That’s the only good thing I can say about our hilux.

[@toejoe5076]

Pablo Rages if you buy a new model 4wd hilux best to stay in town and never drive on dirt, load it up or tow anything off road.The car is rough as guts with them stupid 17 inch rims as well. Buy a landcruiser if you don’t need a auto transmission.

[@toejoe5076]

R Diculous if I worked for the competitor why would I suggest by a landcruiser. Same company makes hilux and Landcruiser ,and no I don’t. Any way enjoy your hilux if you have one ,but don’t go out into remote places without a sat phone on your own.

[@ironrook4580]

Stopped watching video when he said 62,000.00

[@AnthonyTrifoglio]

Same. I'm an American looking to maybe buy one in the future & import it from 'Straya, but $43,660? Fuck that

[@andyg611]

My $12k D2 will go further.

[@justicewarrior9187]

The wheels are stupid small...

[@endzmeetmusic9053]

Lol this is top of the range hahaha embarrassing

[@williegitau6680]

That's a boring video y'all...you've shown us more of the presenter then the car

[@Abu7929]

Sure your pants are tight enough there champ

[@chasingcars]

Relevance to the review? Odd comment to make

[@harrystevenson9374]

Get a ranger

[@endzmeetmusic9053]

Just another slug of a motor produced by Toyota. A VW 2.0ltr has more power than they're 2.8. Drove my mates and it felt like it was a car built from 10 yrs ago. And reliability haha poor guy 4 times back to the dealership from new but I guess this is what he wanted. My review is this is top dollar for peanuts and it is clearly 5 yrs behind in the way it drives to the other utes

[@alvink2112]

Not a fan of these stupid rugged-x, I rather get an SR model and do it up myself which I have done. Heaps more to touch up after purchase to suit the offroad needs

[@jeantsaiaviation]

Still sucks.

[@EatSleepDriftTrike]

The new Hilux is piece of shit. Owned two so far, both have had countless dpf problems since new. Blowing white smoke and no completing dpf burn offs. Spent more time in the shop than driving it.

[@alsmari222]

عندي هايلوكس دبل روعة.... لكن سرق من امام منزلي في مكة بامر من ال سعود....بل منعوني من النظر اليه ظلما وعدوانا.... ياويلهم من الله لن اسامحهم بل ادعي عليهم يوميا ..ودعوة المظلوم مستجابه