I just picked up my GR and while I hear everyone complaining about the interior, let me tell you, I’ve just come from a 2017 sr5 and this thing feels COMPLETELY different, it’s a pleasure to drive

70k for a car with a nearly decade old outdated interior is just insane.

This is a great review, just honest and raw which feels different from other mainstream channels! Big props!

I really think that Toyota are really taking the Mickey out of their customers, with the price, the look, the tech and the 3.5t towing. I mean the camera is like something out of my old Commodore 64 or Atari.

Exterior design from the Flintstones age. Interior dated as well. Engine still way under powered. Where is the V6 turbo diesel ?? Price for this particular vehicle is truly Mount Everest $ high!

I don't need a laptop in my car. Good to see some paddles. I like a good backing camera night time capable when you have a canopy. Driver position and good seats, smooth gear changes. Decent lights are gold. Good suspension and brakes make a difference.

It’s about 50K worth of car. The 20k extra is for the GRSPORT badge. Such an UNDERWHELMING vehicle.

Thank U very much from Poland. Very good test. We are still waiting for this model in 2024. Test has enought, LSD test rear wheal, front wheel, speed to 100, breaking to 0 , water deep , inside close look at seats, pulpit, details. Bravo.

I would suggest that this vehicle is essentially a test mule for a lot of the stuff they are going to use on the next Hilux, clad in the current generations body with a bit of lipstick.

I love your reviews, they came across as being honest, down to earth, and without the fluffy words. With you having an engineering background, l find it quite interesting to hear your thoughts in terms of performance and handling.

Even Paul isn't excited to do a review on this bakkie. I feel you mate . Watching from Namibia 🇳🇦

Isuzu listened to your feedback they corrected almost everything you complained about especially the traction control paddle shifters automy aids , can't wait for the 2024 mega bakkie comparison with also the new triton

Are you sure this isn't the 2014 Hilux?

Another overpriced car from Toyota, oh what a feeling !!!

Seems like a missed opportunity for Car Expert given there's still no "Can it tow a Jet Ski while driving through a Maccas Drive through" test. This will look pretty flash at Pickles Auctions after the apprentice that bought it loses his job next year.

I can still dream about what a full blown GR Hilux would be like, but I'm certainly not about to hold my breath, not unless it actually happens.

Paul, this can't be compared with Raptor in terms of engine and power and more

Love watching your reviews. Unbiased and comes across as most genuine for the Aussie market as well as abroad.

Chose this GR sport over old box vw Amarok, new box not coming to the caribbean, Nissan Frontier, and Dmax was just not available. Offroad capability was a priority, and this is a tad better than the others with amenities such as keyless entry, button start, large infotainment (not available in old box amarok). The interior more to my liking than the Frontier. On road handling is very sporty, thanks to the wider track and tweaked suspension. Our version has red details on the dashboard, and on the seats for a youthful touch. It also comes with an aerodynamically enhancing spoiler and marine canvas truck cover. Getting about 9.5 l/100km on mixed driving and prudent driving.

With a 0-100 of just under 10s and a 4 cylinder diesel this is not going to compete with the raptor

Interior is dated but looks like it does what's it's made for very well. Drives well and climbs hill with ease. With that great torque range it's sure to tow a lot of weight pretty easily (just maybe not 3.5ton)

I’ve been waiting for this review for a year. People say it is out of dated but at the end of the day it is proven that things will still work in 10 years apposed to the new stuff that dies once the warranty is up.

It's dated, it has flaws, and the flares are.... But I think it would still be a great ute to own. I do agree a strong diesel and 6 speed are better than a smaller engine and 10 speed. At the end of the day it's still a work ute in disguise. And for that reason you want a bit of simplicity. It's a difficult one. The Ford is so much more advanced, but I know which one will cause less dramas and probably hold its value better.

At least they should have opted for a mudtire or a better all terrain for that price. The tires on the GR variant is found on the lower spec model, specifically the Hilux E variant.

Insane cameo from the XM.

I would buy this with no questions asked.

You think the hilux is dated? Have a look at the Triton. That thing has no modern styling whatsoever and is still similar to how the triton look inside in 2006

its a bit said that Toyota just put lip stick on the same old car but put the price up where in the new car

I don’t care about the “tech” I prefer it the way it is. When I drive my Hilux it feels very well put together. Test drive the ranger, the tech is just too much. That big screen is horrendous. 🤮

Thanks For The Great Video... Thanks CarExpert Channel 🙂🙂🙂

Drove one recently its one of the best Hiluxes ever!

Safety....absolutely ZERO mention of the 7 airbags, crash rating of the Hilux, upgraded brakes, ESP or ABS systems.

Been waiting for this review from this channel. Great job!

"Gazoo Racing is Toyota's global racing division, in which we indulge our passion for motorsport. Every vehicle with the Gazoo Racing (GR) badge has been thoroughly tested, honed and perfected through extensive testing at racetracks across the globe." That's from Toyota's website. This ute is not that, not even close. Which is fine, it's what we expected. But the badge is BS.

They need to put this tune in the Hiaces... Get some speedy deliveries.

I can't sleep now

Looks very smart, not sure about the obsession with giant screens in vehicles.

Personally i prefer the older style interiors compared to the new touchscreens and capacitive buttons because i know that 15 20 years down the line the older stuff will still be working and cheaper to fix than the bollocks that is whsts in these cars now.

Zero "GR" Hilux jumping Baja track, 🤷‍♂️ should be renamed to the "Show Pony" Hilux, which actually nails it for a fair portion of dual cab buyers. 😂

Hi Paul great work I have been watching for a while now your work it's outstanding it's inspiring me to become a car journalist my wish is to meet you one day

That silver looking rail under the front number plate looks like a towel rail.

About the 3,5T towing capacity. In my home country we are allowed to tow 3,5T with a car that weighs 3,5T (including passengers and load), you do need a special license to tow more then 750kg. I think it’s same for the rest or most of the country’s in Europe the same. Maybe they just wanted to make it easy for them and not have to adjust themself country by country?

There's really no justification for charging an extra $20k for what is essentially a standard hilux with flares and a GR badge. Toyota knows how to extract maximum dollars from their reliable reputation otherwise why would you buy one compared to other offerings on the market? If Toyota released a model with V6, updated interior and/or exterior, extra features etc it would absolutely slay the market rather than just be the number 1 work ute in the country.

It is just another 4 door 4X4 work ute. I don't understand putting a 4 door, 5 seat ute through its paces with only one person in it and no cargo whatsoever. If people are driving around 1 up with no cargo what on earth do they need this type of vehicle for? Do the test with 4 people and about 2-3 hundred kilos of cargo as see how it goes.... after all isn't that how they will be used? As for handling, they are all pretty bad on a road at anything over 75 km/h. It's a work ute which can double at some light off-roading, nothing inspiring about it from what I can see.

It's sold around 40k usd here in Malaysia... Gr version

I just don’t understand why Toyota hasn’t invested in interior and tech

Do you know the difference between the Hilux and the Ranger? If you want to go to the mountains, take the ranger. If you want to get back home, take the Hilux. I don't have to say anything more.

Very good video 👌 watching you from Madagascar 🇲🇬

I would love to see a Hilux with a big petrol engine like its US brother (Tacoma) has. As a European I'm sick of driving new generation diesel vehicles with mandatory AdBue system. It gives me too many headaches while driving off the road, remote, in foreign countries.

Why are these new utes only giving us 2 top tethers??? It’s crazy!! I’m a tradie with 3 kids, all under 5 so I need 3 top tethers. I have this in my 2018 dmax, I want to update but not one of the new generation utes offer it.

I wonder if it would sell if it wasnt a Toyota. The Hilux is a proper tractor, the game has changed a lot for Bakkies.

Everybody's whining about this truck way too much. "Oh, the interior is dated, no V6 turbo diesel, infotainment is lame, hard plastic blah blah blah...." HELLO! It's a Toyota. It's RELIABLE!! While your Ford Raptor or Ranger breaks down like they usually do, this will last even longer. Sheesh.

Its looks like a set of flares were added 🤣 and price bumped 15k

Toyota being the best seller has made them relax...I’d definitely take a raptor over this ancient 4cyl nonsense

Love the video. New to the channel. Took me a while to realize that Paul is holding a magnifying glass in the graphic. With the look on his face, I thought he was holding a microphone and belting out a tune ...

They need to build the gr hilux how the trd tacoma is built in the states

I'm surprised Australia had to wait to get this variant with wider flares. The GR Hilux has been around for a few years now but with the same body design as the SR5. Can't wait for you to review the new D'max, every complaint you had seems to have been worked on by ISUZU.

The road you are driving on is more uneven, and there's nothing much the Toyota can do 😅😅😅 Lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

what a waste of money !

Looks bloody awesome

Driven one in New Zealand, outdated interior,noticeable difference in power Fonte better.The ride is way to bumpy for day to day driving. Hence canceled my order.

Wish i could afford it.. But my pocket says no😢😢😢😢😢

What's really changed? Aliexpress stick on fenders and still H/T's/mild A/T's. Pffffft And why rated recovery points on the rear when you have the towing Hitch to slap a recovery hitch into and use for recoveries? Very dumb. Rated recovery points on the front and tow Hitch on the rear!!! Everyone always says that Toyota's traction control is best, but I'm not seeing it...

I'm so excited that Toyota is doing their part for the environment by reusing old surplus 1990s camera technology as shown at the 8:00 mark. All whilst increasing their prices to make sure we the owners reduce our "carbon" footprint. Congrats Toyota. 🖕🖕🖕

Very nice review as usual. Thank's Paul

While the exterior may impress, the interior leaves much to be desired. It's challenging to draw any comparisons, as the Raptor sets a whole new standard in its class, elevating the game to a whole new level. But Love your videos Paul. Up next the LC Prado 2024

As a rogue owner bought new in 2018, I have to point out that this "GR" variant is absolutely a pathetic attempt on a more powerful vehicle and have instead slapped a GR badge on it. Same outdated engine/drivetrain with a miled power boost and the same interior is ridiculous at this stage and given how far in the lifecycle toyota has stretched this ute going into 2024!

Have to be mad to buy one of these over a ranger

with these hilux's you'd find they are quicker to 100 lower in the revs, they hate the up top stuff.

I would never swap my old Raptor for a Toyota.

Hey Paul,have you noticed when rear differential lock switched on it disengages Atrac in both Hilux and Fortuner.Which is quite frustrating because it make rear axle lock and leave front end as open differential,as sometimes there are situations where Turning off diff lock and keeping atrac made some obstacles to tackle easier.What you think about this it.

great review paul keep up with the good work as for the ute $75,000 with out dated info system & no device charging points for the people in the backseat if they update the info system & put device charging points for the people in the backseat with few other things then i might say yeah but other wise no

They are slowly creeping up to the $100k mark just like the rest of their 4x4 range.

I test drove the GR Sport version today and after test driving the D-max, Wildtrack, Nissan Navara warrior pro x Raptor the GR Hilux craps on all of them. The warrior pro 4. For a 2.3ltr twin turbo looks tough on the outside but when you get in it, you discover very quickly that it has no balls. The rogue is only good for city commute or on a farm. The GR IS THE BEST DEISEL ON THE MARKET! This guy hasn’t got a clue. Hilux will outlive most people!.

Watching the off road part and all I can think of his how much value the GWN Cannon XSR is at 20K less than this...

At this moment nothing is ready for the RAPTOR

With the sound system being better than the ranger, are you referring to stock ranger or the b&o found in the raptops and wildtrak? Also, are you reviewing the wildtrak x at some stage?

still a 2015, just changing the badges

The first comments should be the fact that it is not 2020 ancap tested like others in this vehicle standard. Toyota profit over setting benchmark safety standards rushed Hilux in a 2019 test so they didn’t need to meet 2020 testing.

I love how all of the Hilux fanboys trashed Volkswagen for coming out with the Walkinshaw Amarok for being outdated and overpriced, now Toyota have done exactly that, created an overpriced and outdated Ute for rich tradies Before all the Hilux fanboys come at me to say “BuT tHe AmArOk Is UnReLiAbLe”, my dad’s W580 has racked up almost 50,000 km in 18 months and hasn’t had a problem. Before that, he had a 2014 Amarok (which was passed down to me) and had 236,000 km with minimal problems (I’ve since sold that car to get a commodore)

Me watching with my 50 dollars in bank account

Introducing the 2018 I mean 2024 Toyota Hilux

the radar seems quite distracting style wise. they need to do a better job blending it in.

do you change the Tyre pressure for the off road tests ?

Love your reviews mate, but you should add a tow test to your reviews especially for the dual cab utes

Why doesn't it have a front and centre diff lock like Prados?

Ranger raptor is still the one to go for

Great review thank you, Paul. Any ideas how it would handle a slide on camper 500-600kg's ?

Rumour has it you are now just crossing the 400m line 🐢

The only thing raptor marching is it surpasses power output of the mk3 raptor. That's pretty much it

Pray it dont park next to you. The wide track utes are a menace in the parking lots

I don't live in Australia, but I do live where the Hilux is available (not that watered-down Tacoma model in the USDM.) I am planning of getting one, hopefully by the end of this year.

Im sorry but I hate the badge on the front being letters and not the Toyota symbol. Just looks really off-putting

If your after a daily then the GR is the one raptor is pretty thirsty

Looks like they haven't fixed the front traction control turning off when the rear locker is in? If they have, please correct me. This is one of the few issues I had when looking at Ranger vs Hilux. It makes a dramatic difference when the going gets harder... Otherwise, the traction control on looks to still be significantly better than the Ranger...

absolute mutton done up as lamb

The reason they keep it to low range on the diff is because if you are in high range your tires are going to spin faster when in air but the problem with that is when your rear wheels do touch the ground with the tires spinning at that speed and it suddenly stops it will break the diff wich is expensive to replace so inorder to try and prevent that they only keep it in low range seeing as it wil spin slower in the air

So good but no front lock 😢

$70k for a Hilux with a wheely bin glued over each wheel.

5:18 they should have given it a red key and red interior ROR SURE