Is The Toyota HiLux GR Sport 2023 Ready To Take On The Ford Ranger? | Drive.com.au
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The latest addition to the HiLux range is the 2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport - and it's off-road focused and more capable than ever. Trent Nikolic samples Toyota's new off-road dual-cab at launch, to find out whether the secret spice that's been added has made Australia's most popular vehicle even more impressive.
00:00 Toyota HiLux GR
00:43 Pricing & Specification
01:56 Interior
03:07 Off-road
04:28 On-road
09:57 Summary
#toyota #toyotahilux #hilux
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I own the 2021 SR+ 4x4 and got it for 49k. The salesman said it was the best version as it was the most customisable and most reliable version. It has same drive train as the Top of range but less buttons. It is also a better work Ute…
Great package overall, ticks most boxes. I just wish the interior didn't look cheap and 15 years out-of-date. Probably still the ute to buy given it reliability.
Please tow test this! I tow up to 3.5t regularly for work and would love to get a premium ute next, but towing performance at the high-end of the segment is often lacking
If only 2jz and manual gr hilux exists..
Philippine version has updated infotainment system and wireless charger.
Did Toyota get rid of the DPF purge button?? Am i right in saying this Toyota is now more expensive than the new 2023 Ranger? Yet, no cabin updates have been made? Whats its fuel economy like? And the rear sests? Feels like a lot has been left out on purpose?? 🤔
The only concern I have is the reduced payload
With. My current setup up my D cab Colorado canopy roof racks etc etc
On my last trip to Birdsville if took one of these away I would be overweight
I would have to make a choice either don’t pack beer or leave the mrs at home 😅
That's not a hard decision at all. Leave early in the morning, and make sure the cooler has plenty of ice!
How similar is this to the Tacoma TRD Pro or TRD Off-Road 4x4? Can this be built into a Baja prerunner?
I wonder how all the near 5,000 Ford Ranger owners are feeling about this Hilux, while their vehicles are having their vehicles fixed due to 'that' glitch..
Yep the glitch is the Ford badge😂
Hahaha keep paying that Toyota tax boys!
80k on road for a 4 cyl diesel… and a payload drop.. hahaha…
They are not worried as all new models have bugs that get iron out pretty quick.
They thinking thank god we not part of class action law suit for Toyota's deisel particle filers failures or over consumption of oil.
They thinking they don't have to wait till 2030 for all the tech features Ford Everest had.
lol, i paid 45 for sr 4x4 latest model incl gst.. estimated resale after 5 years is 35k boom... @@thomjanson9644
exactly my only issue wiht this hilux no V6 or something spicey under the hood. @@thomjanson9644
Thank You Trent !!!
Not the most encompassing review, but certainty the most informative review, of this vehicle to date !!!
Like to know GVM and GCM specs as these are important to me towing a caravan. I’m currently driving a GVM upgraded Rogue.
Toyota lists the GVM at 3050kg but doesn't provide a GCM for the GR Sport - but given this new variant has the same GVM as other dual-cab 4x4 HiLux model, expect it to list a similar 5850kg GCM though your local dealer may be able to provide more info.
A v6 variant would be nice. The 2.8 sounds underwhelming.
would be cool if they could chuck the landcruiser's V6 Diesel. not a performance engine, but still a decent stepup
Why isn't there a dedicated only ute channel ? All channels come so close😅.
Now folks that's a Toyota watch and learn nuff said Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️
Did they change the chassis width and length?
The frame is unchanged - the added width is through the axles and suspension, and the resulting changes to geometry. The GR Sport comes with KYB monotube shock absorbers, retuned front coil and rear leaf spring tuning, and no rear swaybar giving it a unique set-up compared to other HiLux models.
I've had my new GR for about 4 months and comment as follows: I bought mine in New Zealand where the spec does not include the bash plate or the tow points that come as part of the Aussie spec. I'm new to Toyota having driven Land Rovers for the past 45 years and have been really impressed with the technology, economy and simple reliability of the Hilux. It is also a very capable off-roader. Where this ute lets itself down is the internal finishes. While I accept that it is not competing with LR products, the widespread use of hard, shiny black plastic which scratches really easily is disappointing. This is after all, a working vehicle and I would have liked to have seen more durable materials. The shiny plastic around the gear shift marks so easily , it's not funny. Similarly, the hard plastic in the door cards is also prone to scratching. Toyota should really look carefully at these and use either softer or more scratch resistant materials or finishes. Overall, I give it a solid 9 out of 10.
Thanks Joshua - I saved A$20k buying an SR 4x4 Hilux auto instead (after selling my WRX) and put most of that towards the mortgage - I couldn’t see the value of spending that on a ‘wider body and GR trimmings’ - aluminium canopy/RFT setup for extra A$7k and touring happily around Australia - even the basic SR seats are very comfortable on long drives with good steering dynamics but would like rear disc brakes as standard - also would not recommend towing 3.5 tonnes with any ute unless it’s a US-built truck but they’re poorly built like Fords anyway - the other serious matter is that all these ‘show pony utes’ are going to be increasing targets of car jackers and burglars now in the cities as more folk from other countries start moving in - it’s happening now because I had to sell by Subaru WRX after a group of youths tried to car jack it in Dandenong VIC.
I love your wrist watch!... what it is?
I don't agree about the seats. I have long legs and found the last long trip I did in a Hilux SR through the outback was extremely uncomfortable.
These are different seats to the SR5
Not really competitive enough compared to the Raptor which is still in it's own league. Toyota needs to bring out the next gen Hilux already. Stop milking it.
Haha … it’s coming next year I think … I guess they are afraid of losing sales in the meantime
They will just bring it out, when ford already catch them up in sales
I want to see some jumps
Same as any other n80 hilux
Pretty much. Another underdone Toyota vehicle, that sheeple will be lining up to buy.
PERFECT POWER 1000% TOUOTA POWER !!!! THANK YOU TOUOTA FOR THE PERFECT UTE !!!!
How about a realistic no BS towing capacity capability when the car has all the fruit people want. Car is rated 3.5 ton, payload 780kg. Please do an exercise adding the typical stuff people want. For the exercise let’s say passengers at 200kg, genuine tow bar, max towball weight @ 350kg. Fuel, tough tyres difference in weight for the exercise let’s say using KM3s. Bulllbar with winch, canopy, roof rack, driving lights, light bar. Fridge, aux batteries. What’s payload is left and how it effect the towing capacity. Standard suspension, no GVM upgrade so Toyota warranties aren’t compromised. Thanks👍🏻
Those plastic flares are soooo bad. The wheels look tiny.
Yeah not as good as on the donor RAV4 😂
where is the manual variant?
The GR HiLux is auto-only in Australia.
@@Drivecomau Manual is the way to go for 4x4
Since these are lifestyle pickup, Would be nice to compare the comfort level across its non rear leaf sprung competitors
Those are work trucks with lifestyle looks and features
Is it up to the task to compare with a raptor ranger
It’s not even up to task with a V6 diesel Ranger… and wait til the F150 gets here…
Nope
Not at all.. it compares to the base model ranger XL with 2.0L biturbo would still out perform/ outclass.
What is it like compared to the Ford Ranger Raptor?
Ranger for city, hilux for bush, lc79 for outback
A little bit out of topic, nice watches you have sir
🤣
Thank God it’s a DIESEL ⛽️ love it the only thing missing is a roller cover
According to toyota lol, mate the manager at my local dealer told me straight up, save your money, get the SR5, its just as good.
What’s wrong with your microphone?
Should have put the v6 engine that the 3rd gen rav had smh
😂😂😂 anything more than a 4 cylinder in a Toyota, then it will end up on its roof😂😂😂
Toyota has such bad road holding manners!!
lol. this 2023 model is called 2024 model here in the Philippines. wtf 🤣
We all know 80K for this is insane..
credit where credit's due, not for the outcome, but for the effort. next year with the 48v thing. it took them a while to realize the tide was turning, that a "premium" ute is more than a carpeted tray. I know the door for a v6 diesel in next gen Hilux is already shut, but hopefully Toyota will improve on other aspects, specially NVH. Hilux might never have a real raptor or wildtrak fighter, but thank god they will always have reliability on their side (when comparing to Ford)
That’s why I just bought this exact ute
Reliability = hilux
Technology = ford
Long term with less worries = hilux
Bs Hilux has had its problems.
Every new car is problematic
@@tesla_models exactly except the Toyota fan boys hide pretend there bugs recalls and faults.even on there old models been out 8 years.
@@philmelb1022 yes . Couldn't agree with you more . Strongly agree with you and they try to even make cars unsafe and under equipped for the sake of reliability and that reliability is fake . In the states my friends were robbed because of these Toyota fanboys. They are having all sorts of issues with their tundras . These v6 tundras are having turbo wastegate issues before 1 year of ownership and let's not forget the class action lawsuit and dpf issues
And let's not forget the hilux failing moose test twice
The ranger is far better all rounder
@@tesla_modelsford should overtake the toyota in sales, so that it will improve
They could make it look so much better. Every other ute has a better looking front end. Toyota aren’t listening.
pretty sad that Toyota can't do better than this thing given Toyota's top rally-raid credentials
We just want the tacoma
Toyota Hilux driving performance in handling stablity cornering driffting sliding manuvering isnot agile as Ford ranger and Mitsubishi Triton but Toyota Hilux only good in torque for hill climbing slowly drive and medium driving because it's easier to overturned when very fast cornering , engine overheating and burning if speeding for long term in rally dakar championship
I look forward to seeing them with their special Dakar racing stuff lined up at the school drop off.
This is just a regular hilux with GRS bodykit! They didnt even bother change the interior. If anything this should just rival a ford ranger not the raptor
I'd like to hear why despite the changes it doesn't look like it has any rear articulation, and for this much cash why does the interior look so 1997.
is still a the 8th generation hilux...the 9th gen im not sure maybe next year
Tow something that weighs 3t and has a 300kg tow all weight up some hills!
Mitsubishi Triton is the best king number One champion in rally off-road competition championship warranty for 10 years, better technology engineering intelligent engineering, good handling stability manuvering cornering, number two is Ford raptor, number three Nissan, number four Toyota Hilux
300 Kgs less payload but still rides like a load carrying Ute, and spacer plates in the suspension and a prehistoric 4x4 system … what is the GR Hilux actually useful for? You cannot use it for work or for touring as you are already 300kgs behind all the competitors from the factory!
Missed opportunity for Toyota to build a Wildtrak X but with slightly more KW and NW … the Tacoma I-Force Max cannot come soon enough for Toyota Australia.
This isn't even a competitor the the ranger Raptor?
It's not meant to be...and the Raptor is a fashion toy. Paul Marics had diff problems....😂😂😂
Toyota will still be going when shitheap rangers are long dead
Horrible flares same cabin size engine increased in power good but to expensive for what U get 😎
hilux dont die they live until the owner dies
GR says 80k driveaway , gees. I would so rather the SR Hilux for 51k , then spend 30k on mods and customise it the way I want it.
Mate the workmate double cab is 55k drive away, SR well into the 60s
I prefer manual transmission,why don't we have one
With the normal AT tires on it,
it's an absolute abomination ! Otherwise looks brutal .
Still the dated, ugly Toyota interior. Still just looks like another 4 cylinder Hilux. Doesn't even come close to the Raptor, or even the wildtrack.
I would have brought one if it weren’t for the 12-18 month wait and the old plain style of the inside. Went the bt50 instead. Lost another customer Toyota..
There is no 12 month wait for these I got one and the wait is less than 3 months
needs a v6 for that price
Certain countries have the v6
@@Cowboy15149 I’ve seen that yeah, should be stock standard when you’re paying a price tag like that and competitors are rolling out v6s for the top of the line Ute in every brand
The most expensive GRS Sticker ever. extra power because of ECU remap... LOL! .... Leaf spring @ max load of 700Kg thats insane, go buy it fanatics :)
this will be like hot cakes rapture stay 2nd as always 2nd not bad at all
No roof rails, or tub roller shutter and the interior looks like a 2010 Corolla, at $80K that's a massive no thanks.
Toyota manufacturer come some improvement in Technology feature when it get One time rally dakar championship but Toyota only can win if Mitsubishi is not participate in rally dakar ,In rally Thailand AXCR cross country rally Toyota Fortuner , Ford raptor, Hilux landcruiser, Isuzu D-MAX, Suzuki Jimny, loose toMitsubishi Triton
Why the hell havent they released the 2 whheel drive workmate with the corolla hybrid powerplant. These show pony releases are only for the posers. Most tradies who use the vehicle exclusively for work are crying out for the fuel efficiency you get with the hybrid.
cheque book Charlie truck…☠️
Hahaha… nope… Toyota crack me up… they don’t really change all that much and add another 15k…
Get the Ranger V6… heaps better.. or the Raptor…
Ford F150 is coming soon.. wait for that if you want comfort and power… leave the 4 cyl lawn mowers for the P platers… 😂
Even today , the Toyota Hilux is the premier twin cab utility . Reliability , build quality , resale value and overall running costs , this vehicle is much better than the others . Have been a Hilux owner in the past several times and my experiece is so valuable to me .
A lot of glitz, not enough substance. It's barely a pickup in my opinion
“And It certainly doesn’t look like any old Hilux”. That quote really baffles me.
Since 2016 the design team at Toyota have simply been tacking on extras to try stay relevant. Just look at the random JBL speaker pods and head unit they retro fitted to the old interior design.
The addition of another body kit and wheel arches certainly “DOES” make this look like any old Hilux. Meanwhile other manufacturers are leaning into the modern era with fresh new interior designs and vehicles with a larger road presence.
Don’t get me wrong, I am a Hilux fan. Owning a 2021 Hilux. But I’m seriously concerned the brand is milking the R&D dollars and squeezing every cent out of an old platform. Does the Hilux become the next 79 series and this design stays the same for the next 30 years while everyone else moves ahead?
I acknowledge that Toyota do have the best build quality and reliability. It’s just disappointing they are not moving forward with design. I think the Toyota Prado design team got the memo…. Just not the Hilux team.
Find out when Toyota are releasing an all new Hilux with a New motor not the 2.8 POS
So in summary, the GR Sport is better than the regular hilux but still can't even begin to see a glimpse of the ranger or raptor in the race for the best ute.
If lack of reliability and parts availability in remote areas isn't a dealbreaker
Made in japan keep in cool place
Typical vanilla option from Toyota
I would not take this around Australia! Just not built for it.
No room in cab . Toyota is ripping the consumer of big time.
The only reason that Toyota Hilux has comparable sales with the Ford Ranger is its reliability. The looks on the exterior aren't bad but can be better,but as for the interior or a dashboard design its so boring and unattractive even the GWM P-series has a more beautiful interior design than this hilux Japanese are still lagging behind in terms of interior design I'm not sure if its stubbornness or what but its not working in their favour. look at what Chinese have done their cars looks much nicer than those of Japanese. So reliability alone isn't enough if beauty isn't there?
Other brands should overtake them in sales, so that they will be force to improve their product
Missing one pedal, crap
Toyota finally taking the piss
Jesus Christ Toyota give is a v6 with a beefy look
If only Toyota put the v6 diesel in the Hilux n the prado instead of Only GR Batch More Sales Bt Due to kaizen buddhist culture Toyota doesn’t want to sale more soon there will b single cylinder hilux
The COPY CAT of all time #RANGER #FORD
Nope those fenders look like clown machine. U better if with an isuzu for the money.
Been a Hilux owner since 2012.
Sorry, but they should have dropped a V6 diesel in it.
We are now looking at the V6 Ranger.
Lipstick on a pig doesn't win customers.
same interior, same motor.... and wtf are those tyres... the 2023 raptor shits on it in every aspect except the toyota badge.
Hilux legacy will always be playing catch up to the Ranger Raptor 😅
Ranger - FORD found on roadside Dead - rangers are know for engine blow ups at less than 2 years old
@@seanfrazer4589 Toyota also. Last two weeks visiting my friend owns a Car shop. 2 Hilux 2 innova 1 Fiesta and 1 focus is always present. Never saw a Ranger
@@dlandznaford should also catch up in sales, in order to shut toyota down
@@barbarianto8044 we're talking Hilux and Rangers not the whole TOYOTA & FORD 🤣
Toyota are awesome at putting lipstick on a pig
Hilux is still the ugly duckling of the bunch...toyota designers slap on cheap plastic flares and call it a "new" 🤣 and charge 15k more..
it wont die im sure not like the rapture
so sad to c this from toyota ! its bad !! nothing new about it and still made for hobbits ....
Everything is too old on the Hilux now. Ford Ranger worlds ahead with tech, powertrain, gearbox, actually this a 100% better vehicle than the Hilux. Toyota was caught with their pants down. Ford blew them out of the water. Blue OVAL just much better..
Crazy they still sold out ford last sale report
Toyota still blews out ford in sales, thats why, ford needs to overtake them in sales
Did Toyota get rid of the DPF purge button?? Am i right in saying this Toyota is now more expensive than the new 2023 Ranger? Yet, no cabin updates have been made? Whats its fuel economy like? And the rear sests? Feels like a lot has been left out on purpose?? 🤔
Purge button there. Not more expensive than new raptor. This hilux competes with the 2018-2021 Raptor, or new Wildtrak and Wildtrak X