Gen 8 Hilux Fuel economy

[CharlieC]

Had a loan Toyota Fortuner Auto whilst my 2016 Hilux Dual cab auto was being worked on for a couple of days.
The Fortuner was brand new 420km on the clock. As soon as I put it in gear I was surprised at how lively it was, it really wanted to go. The most surprising thing though was fuel economy. Doing the exact same trip as I do for 2 days , it only used 8.1l/100km . My Hilux on the same trip (county roads) uses 11.5l/100km.My Hilux has had the auto update done also. The fortuner was a Feb 2016 build ,so not the latest updates.
Is there a batch of better engines out there. Seem to be a bunch of cars using 11-13 l/100km and another bunch only using 7-8l /100km.

[sugaris]

Had a loan Toyota Fortuner Auto whilst my 2016 Hilux Dual cab auto was being worked on for a couple of days.
The Fortuner was brand new 420km on the clock. As soon as I put it in gear I was surprised at how lively it was, it really wanted to go. The most surprising thing though was fuel economy. Doing the exact same trip as I do for 2 days , it only used 8.1l/100km . My Hilux on the same trip (county roads) uses 11.5l/100km.My Hilux has had the auto update done also. The fortuner was a Feb 2016 build ,so not the latest updates.
Is there a batch of better engines out there. Seem to be a bunch of cars using 11-13 l/100km and another bunch only using 7-8l /100km.

This would more likely be the crappy software in the Hilux reporting the figures wrong considering that most are reading 20 to 25 liters out on the fuel gauges.

[creaky]

Had a loan Toyota Fortuner Auto whilst my 2016 Hilux Dual cab auto was being worked on for a couple of days.
The Fortuner was brand new 420km on the clock. As soon as I put it in gear I was surprised at how lively it was, it really wanted to go. The most surprising thing though was fuel economy. Doing the exact same trip as I do for 2 days , it only used 8.1l/100km . My Hilux on the same trip (county roads) uses 11.5l/100km.My Hilux has had the auto update done also. The fortuner was a Feb 2016 build ,so not the latest updates.
Is there a batch of better engines out there. Seem to be a bunch of cars using 11-13 l/100km and another bunch only using 7-8l /100km.

This would more likely be the crappy software in the Hilux reporting the figures wrong considering that most are reading 20 to 25 liters out on the fuel gauges.

I think the economy readout on the hilux is spot on when you compared to the litres at fill and trip meter distance travelled. The distance to empty / gauge does not affect the economy readout in my experience

[CharlieC]

Have checked my Hilux's actual use vs readout. It is almost exact. I am would think the Fortuner would be also.

[sugaris]

Its funny you say that because I checked mine this morning... 422km's traveled worked out at 12.09lt per 100kms on a 51 liter refill.

[Bigboy1975]

My SR5 manual has done 4200 Kim's and is getting 7.7 l per 100. I do a good mix of heavy traffic, city and highway running so I couldn't be happier.

[Wim J]

I have the 2.4 diesel engine and a manual gearbox.The Hilux is a 2016 model DC with hardtop.
Average Fuel consumption is 8.42l/100km, measured over +8000km.
No trailer towing or off-roading yet. Mostly (80%) highway (120km/h) use. These figures are actual measured values, the onboard computer shows 8.5 or 8.6l/100km. So the onboard computer is quite ok.
I'm OK with these values.

[Rickoo5]

We are traveling around Tasmania with another family and they are driving a new Colorado7 at our last fuel stop the Hilux took 34L and the Colorado7 took 51L to cover the same distance. Both vehicles have 4 people and and the back loaded up. The Colorado7 is an auto and the Hilux is a manual using IMT all the time.

Love the Hilux.



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[mitchnewy]

I have a manual SR5 Dual Cab with approx 6000km and fuel economy ranges from 7.4l/100 to 8.4l/100. Averaging 7.7l/100. The higher figures are always when its been through a DPF regen cycle which occurs every 400kms. I've manually logged the figures and the onboard computer is pretty much the same.

I don't really ever use the iMT function - mainly because you have to turn it on everytime. Does this help even further with fuel economy?

[Rickoo5]

Yes just in Normal mode. I find it fine, i am never looking for more power.

[Rickoo5]

I also think the hard top helps with fuel economy

[AJH1]

I just picked my SR5 auto with canopy up on Friday. Gauge was saying average of 13.7. I have done just over 500kms without resetting it and it has dropped to 10.4. There was a lot of hills in the trip I did. Pretty happy with that, hopefully it will improve a bit more yet.

[Rickoo5]

Mine has not been reset for 20K and it is showing 8.5 .. I just drove 800Ks and it took 54L of diesel. We are travelling around Tasmania and there are no straight roads anywhere.


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[ryturn]

SR5 Auto tonneau on tub 5000kms 10.0 normal best 9.8 country mainly.

[Hutch]

My new SR5 hasn't gone over 9 yet in the first 1500k.


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[mcflux]

30,000km update.

2.8 SR DC hi-rider manual with an open tub, 8.2L/100kms long-term average, 40% country roads, 50% highways, 10% town/city. DPF often sees ~10L/100km average until it finishes - when it occurs at highway speeds.

I'll be getting a tonneau cover next week & will reset the long-term average to see if this has an impact.

[chief251251]

Toyota are working on a fix (a firm ware upgrade) for this issue and with the auto being indecisive in its gear changes should be out soon

[Hutch]

My new SR5 hasn't gone over 9 yet in the first 1500k.


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At 12000k still sitting at 8.6l/h, pretty stock only nudge bar lights and hard cover...


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[iller]

Toyota are working on a fix (a firm ware upgrade) for this issue and with the auto being indecisive in its gear changes should be out soon

The gear change is already out.

[awwricecracker]

13.8, all day every day. Loaded up with 3m roof rack, ladders, bullbar, rear bar, canopy draws, tools and 265 70 17 P3's. Hot air in the kimberleys doesnt help. My old v6 prado used to get 22/100 in the same conditions so not complaining.