2024 Toyota HiLux review: GR Sport | Tough new 4WD dual-cab ute / pick-up targets Ford Ranger Raptor

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The 2024 Toyota HiLux GR Sport is here and ready to shake up the dual-cab ute segment in Australia, which is currently led by the second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor, with the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme also in the flagship mix.
Much like its rivals, the new HiLux GR Sport levels the dual-cab ute up with a series of upgrades. For starters, just look at it! If appearance counts for anything, it's the toughest HiLux to date. But there's more to it than just looks, as it also ushers in a more powerful version of the tried-and-true 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine.
In this expert review, CarsGuide Senior Journalist Tom White puts the HiLux GR Sport through its paces to find out just how capable its mechanical changes have made it. After all, it also takes an already successful 4WD formula and adds to it a series of helpful 4x4 features, so it should be good.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Pricing and features
02:23 Design
04:43 Practicality
06:53 Under the bonnet
07:30 Driving
12:02 Efficiency
12:26 Safety
12:48 Ownership
13:30 Verdict
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@djizzah 8 ай бұрын

raptors are great when theyre running but they are riddled with quality issues and just too risky proposition, this on the other hand whilst not as wild as the raprtor is fine more subdued cheaper and bulletproof like most toyota products

@DW-10 8 ай бұрын

It's a real shame that they didn't take the opportunity to incorporate stuff like wider body panels (not oversized flares), the AWD transfer case from the Prado to give more capability and further differentiate it in the Hilux range. Given they are obviously keeping the 2.8 in the next gen Prado, it is strange they haven't further developed it from a power/litre perspective. If they made as much torque per litre as the biturbo Ranger it would make 700Nm. 550Nm brings it in line with the 2.3 Nav and new 2.4 Triton. Only Mazda/Isuzu have a lower specific output. Not saying it needs 700Nm, but 550 is hardly ground breaking. On the subject of "digital" tech, I'd take analogue gauges over a digital display and actual buttons over a large central screen. It's a vehicle, not an ipad.

@dagamo55 8 ай бұрын

It's a ute, not a truck

@flobour191 8 ай бұрын

Hilux number one for ever!Toy!❤

@markd2895 6 ай бұрын

Great review as usual thanks Tom

@tareskisloki8579 8 ай бұрын

Sportiest yet? Did you forget there was one not long ago with upgraded brakes, Bilstein suspension and a supercharged V6 under the bonnet?

@garageblitztv3215 27 күн бұрын

And it had a decent payload too so it could actually be used … plus, its suspension didn’t have dodgy spacer plates.

@SPHHable 8 ай бұрын

I like this dude, he is funny😆. Keep up the good work👍

@TheHayabusa09 8 ай бұрын

Judging by the huge line of Ford Rangers outside of OZ dealerships all with warranty issues, Toyota have nothing to worry about.

@philmelb1022 8 ай бұрын

Hilux and Fortuner has it share of class actions , burning thru oil brakes malfunctioning and faulty deisel toxic partial filters poisoning the public.

@philmelb1022 8 ай бұрын

Fugly outdated cheap and expensive . A few badges will entice the Toyota fanboys.

@philmelb1022 8 ай бұрын

Mate all new models have bugs. Ford iron them out pretty quick. Toyota buyers have to wait till 2030 to get all features tech that ford ranger has. Then by then ranger have more

@rubytuesday1345 8 ай бұрын

Ranger recall in NZ too. I’ll stick to my Toyota.

@philmelb1022 8 ай бұрын

@@rubytuesday1345 Toyota's recalled too. Deisel particle filter faulty actually there's a class action about it. Also alot of oil use and faulty brakes. Except ranger is new model Toyota isn't. U expect recalls in a new model. U don't in an old one.

@mkarafi1 8 ай бұрын

"Cheaper than a Ranger Raptor". Well of course it is, because its not even in the same ballpark as the Raptor. Lol.

@1129DSJ 8 ай бұрын

True especially as it won’t breakdown like a Raptor 😂

@IsaacTui 7 ай бұрын

@@1129DSJ😂😂😂😂

@lueyR 2 ай бұрын

Its just a 2015 hilux with a facelift. They havnt changed much in that mamy years

@thereview-GY 8 ай бұрын

I would like to see some one make a performance chassis for the Hilux like what factory Five did for the Ford F-150

@tersy9862 8 ай бұрын

Much closer to a Wildtrak then a raptor. Comparing this to a rafter is like comparing a Camry to a Mustang

@garageblitztv3215 27 күн бұрын

The GR Hilux with 300kgs less payload than the Wildtrak doesn’t even make it useful as a work Ute or touring vehicle.

@bewade 8 ай бұрын

Talk about flogging a dead horse 🐎

@MiggyMndza 8 ай бұрын

Ranger Raptor is praised too much here because of the 3 liter V6 gas engine but Aussies never wondered what it's like if it had the 2 liter biturbo diesel instead which other markets get. Compared to that, this would definitely make more sense.

@leskiss220 6 ай бұрын

The thing is in 20 years this will still be going while the others will be in the bin.

@ss-xl1cc 8 ай бұрын

2023 gr sport hilux vs 2023 hilux rogue side by side comparison video is needed

@rubytuesday1345 8 ай бұрын

Love my GR. Toyota utes are indestructible. Ranger far to cheap and nasty and fault prone.

@Leftyintollerable 3 ай бұрын

What does the 2024 hilux rogue look like. All I see is reveiws and pictures of GR"s.

@phalang18 6 ай бұрын

i would buy a toyota Hilux for a relayability and its 4x4, and more the comes with it and i would buy it because im a person thats like going on long trips and going to the farm

@damianguerra5994 8 ай бұрын

Got the gr sport 2023, its a great car, love it!

@chrisfogarty9775 3 ай бұрын

My main use will be on the road so maybe a ford would be better but I'll buy and keep forever so I'm thinking Toyota reliability for a long term ownership

@paulmcintosh5589 8 ай бұрын

Is it 2020 ancap crash tested or still a 3 star 2019 ancap tested vehicle

@simonhenderson8633 7 ай бұрын

Resale? May have been mentioned. Could be better than other utes

@wonniefamily 8 ай бұрын

How can you compare it to a Raptor, it’s probably same price as a Ranger V6 Sport

@Paradoxical124 8 ай бұрын

And the v6 would be faster than it too!

@Engr.S-Jay29 8 ай бұрын

no MT right?

@kapilkirat4445 8 ай бұрын

perfect

@IsaacTui 7 ай бұрын

If Toyota added a 3.0L v6 and an updated interior, bigger tyres with actual wide body instead of the fake wide flares it would be than a ranger raptor honestly

@wolfgang1418 8 ай бұрын

Can it town 3.5 tonne though

@rhoelg 8 ай бұрын

nah but it can city it!

@seanfrazer4589 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@trevorluff8449 8 ай бұрын

TRUCK !

@harmansaroa8055 8 ай бұрын

So they change a lot to make it better offroad, n yet dont factory fit a good set of all terrians?

@aviram4wd262 8 ай бұрын

Toyota could have done better with AT tires,better infotainment, wider tray with USB options,more front and rear USB ports, better tuned engines,etc... Who are designing these utes????

@jackblack5246 6 ай бұрын

An extra few grand for interior?

@jasonwishart6800 8 ай бұрын

Regular oil changes make engines last longer.

@draghos3810 8 ай бұрын

Hilux GR diesel the only way to go. No petrol V6 for me

@milesdavis8665 3 ай бұрын

I know they made the hilux wider. But does that translate to the inside. The hilux is known to have a cramped back seat.

@carsguide 3 ай бұрын

The width is only do with the track, it has an identical interior to the standard HiLux range. -Tom

@milesdavis8665 3 ай бұрын

@carsguide I figured as much. I love the hilux but I need something a little more roomy. The Triton is looking pretty good

@philmelb1022 8 ай бұрын

Toyota trying hard to refresh out dated model.

@Steven15889 3 ай бұрын

People need to stop comparing this to the raptor, it’s in a different class. Compare this to the wildtrack x

@Unconskep 6 ай бұрын

More technology more trouble, Rangers have far to much tech , for a 4x4 , mud , water , sand etc…. Doesn’t mix with technology, give me a Hilux any day

@petergazarek9466 8 ай бұрын

TOYOTA ❤️👍

@johnno6334 8 ай бұрын

Them flares hahahahah

@aiztoh 8 ай бұрын

ehh, I dunno, I'd much prefer the Ford raptor, not only for comfort, but for technological features as well, in the infotainment system. alot of buttons as well that have it's own purpose. Hilux is the best for old peeps who likes more rugged feel and stiff steering.

@rubytuesday1345 8 ай бұрын

As the guy says, if you want to make a lot of noise and have a more refined drive then go for the Ranger. If you want a proper ute that can go off road, tow a boat all day and be reliable, well you’d better get a Hilux. Simple.

@garageblitztv3215 27 күн бұрын

300 Kgs less payload, what is the GR supposed to be … it’s not like it’s a more practical or useful Raptor or a direct competitor. You cannot use this vehicle as a base for a touring set up or a tradie as you are already 300 kgs out of pocket. And all the journalists say it needs weight in it to settle the ride, so something is wrong with the setup. Toyota missed a big opportunity to build a Wildtrak X but with the GR engine and slightly more power and torque to smash it out of the park.

@paula-yr7pp 4 ай бұрын

The Raptor in a few years time must have bad resell value considering they are everywhere

@paulmcintosh5589 8 ай бұрын

Mustang got media crucified when tested to 2020 tests and returned a 3 star, it was 5 star in 2019.

@the_jokr 8 ай бұрын

Needs 33's

@user-yt7zp7xr3r 2 ай бұрын

This is just a Rogue with a mild tune

@nathansharma87 8 ай бұрын

Im a Toyota man but this looks like some ebay bodykit special.

@Paradoxical124 8 ай бұрын

You can get an xlt v6 ranger which is quicker for way cheaper 😂

@raymondc9896 8 ай бұрын

Put then you're left with a Ford. That's not a good thing😂

@tonymillar5342 8 ай бұрын

Tom, Carsguide Senior Journalist ..... In Australia, this vehicle is Not a Truck ! It can be driven on a Car Learner Licence !

@davidscott820 3 ай бұрын

The thing that bugs me about all the different youtubers reviewing this car is they dont compare it to the Ranger that is at the same price point. Always comparing it to a Raptor. Raptor is way more expensive..like 25k. That Ford 10 speed auto is junk anyway and its in alot of Rangers. Who wants a huge ipad on the dash...too much distraction.

@MadDog-65 7 ай бұрын

I’m a Toyota man through and through but honestly just buy an SR. 15mm height difference and 15kw in power difference for an extra 15k. No thank you.

@tonygreen8221 8 ай бұрын

It’s a ute mate, not a truck.

@aswinr2848 8 ай бұрын

I am a big fan of toyota! But the hilux gr s is a joke!!! Its just a rouge with new suspension and a body kit! No big bump in power or a front diff lock!! Buying this would be a big waste of money!

@rossevans1774 8 ай бұрын

Some nice new updates inside and out of this crew-cab. But still the same pissy little motor blowing its guts out, and those ugly black plastic wheel arch bulges make it look cheap and nasty. It's not even a rival for the V6 Ranger XLT.

@rubytuesday1345 8 ай бұрын

You’re right. It’s waaaaay better than a Ranger.

@alphabravo3304 8 ай бұрын

For a mid size or smaller pick up “truck” that’s right bogans its not a Ute , at best it’s a light commercial vehicle which sits within a range of vehicles based on weight, Toyota hilux sport is essentially a sows ear pretending to be a silk purse. Attempting to sell it as bigger, what by a few centimetres is a con for a start, it’s still the same old SR5 with a few aesthetic changes, being flogged at a higher price. Toyota could at least mirror the Tacoma and sell that as the upgrade. Frankly car reviewers should call it out, not continue to flog what we don’t want. Keep your Thailand Tonkas in Asia thanks.

@Abdul-Amburadul 4 ай бұрын

GF jeans😂

@paulmcintosh5589 8 ай бұрын

So it’s still the 2010 cab

@jeeefthegreat7555 5 ай бұрын

NINE. YEARS. OLD.

@mikasigar 8 ай бұрын

It's a pick-up truck.

@tyzon00800 8 ай бұрын

2.8:ltr same archaic power point ,lip stick on a pig more suited to a comparison with a triton or a Nissan pro r not even close to a raptor let Alone a ranger

@gmarshall1026 7 ай бұрын

You can't compare this to a raptor it just a Hillux ldv are better than Hillux

@thebigw3377 8 ай бұрын

Bye bye Hilux big brother coming soon 🎉

@nickj1663 3 ай бұрын

Comparing this to a Raptor is absolutely laughable. This can't even stand up to a Bi-Turbo Ranger sport let alone a V6 Diesel.

@user-xi3fv2ii4v 6 ай бұрын

Im a supper big Toyota costumer and have been driving toyota all my life. But toyota is falling behind every week ....more and more. Lots of money for the same toyota.

@carloskissoondhan9641 8 ай бұрын

Boring Hoping for V6 gas or diesel Don't matter

@Ziochopchop 8 ай бұрын

It's just ugly with those flares.. With those tyres it looks like it skips legs days...always.

@dansearle7024 8 ай бұрын

It's cheaper then a Ford Ranger Raptor because it isn't a Ford Ranger Raptor. There is NO comparison between the two. Its still the boring 2.8L diesel engine with no power and the same boring interior. Comparing the two is stupid because they're not even in the same league.

@TEAM-yy9xn 2 ай бұрын

Hilux

@degreaser1263 7 ай бұрын

I love Toyota, but this just isn't good enough.

@philmelb1022 8 ай бұрын

Toyota parts bin expert while charging high prices for nothing really new. Your better off for ranger or rapture. More tech features and better looking. Plus more reliable no Diesel filter gate. Just put some pretend performance racing badging. Look at that info screen 2010 look.

@1129DSJ 8 ай бұрын

Check the Raptors in for Warranty issues, typical Ford quality 👌

@usoasouma1060 6 ай бұрын

@1129DSJ keep wasting your money on this outdated junk 😂