The Real 2016 Hilux Thread

[Pete'90]

I got the chance to drive one today. They are really nice to drive, extremely quite and smooth when compared to my sr5. Although the power and acceleration didn't feel any different to my current hilux or the rangers I have drove.
Overall it just seems to be refined and more car like when compared to the 7th gen (150 series) hilux. It is definitely larger and higher. Oh and the sr5 finally comes with an alarm!!!
Sleeping on my trade in and change over price. Swaying toward it though.

[Talktheroo]

$47,500 drive away.
SR extra cab, white.
I compare the price to the Prado models. That's what I mean when I say it's just a ute.
You can buy a GX white GDJ150 for $55,000 drive away.
The Roo.

[bloke&tackle]

They cost what the market is willing to pay for them roo, it's the way of the world.
If the new model doesn't sell, the prices will come down accordingly.

[fourby4diesel]

Exactly!

So everyone relax for 6 months.

[awarenica]

I got the chance to drive one today. They are really nice to drive, extremely quite and smooth when compared to my sr5. Although the power and acceleration didn't feel any different to my current hilux or the rangers I have drove.
Overall it just seems to be refined and more car like when compared to the 7th gen (150 series) hilux. It is definitely larger and higher. Oh and the sr5 finally comes with an alarm!!!
Sleeping on my trade in and change over price. Swaying toward it though.

Pete
You driving with MODE : IMT , ECO , POWER ?

Tanks
Alexander

[adamkberger]

any idea on price for the red arc battery kit ?? wonder if it will fir pre 16 models ?? knowing toyota it will be a rip

Price for dual battery kit is around $800 fitted without battery. It apparently holds a 65AH battery the same size as the starter battery. I have ordered my Hilux with this kit but the batteries are a special size and are not available yet.

Toyota are now offering under and over rail tub liners. I have ordered an under rail to go with my canopy.

I saw the new steel Bullbar in the flesh the other day and I am very impressed with it. Looks much better in real life than the photos on their website.

[stevehastings]

Just come from a open night for hilux, dam they are nice. Diff lock about time lower gear ratio, a house type plug in the middle console. lot of goodies and the wife likes it

[ktm300]

65 ah is useless .

[barraboy]

I checked out the new model yesterday.
Wasn't fitted out yet so they said come back Friday and I could take it for a drive.

It was fitted with factory Bull bar,one problem I spotted with it was spot light mounting points they are way to close to the grill.
I don't think you will be able to fit a descent set of spot lights on the factory bar if anyone was thinking of get 1.

Best wait to TJM, ARB etc to see what they come up with.

[incman]

arent first gen always associated with teething issues?
better to wait for the first tweaked model

[packeteer]

Just come from a open night for hilux, dam they are nice. Diff lock about time lower gear ratio, a house type plug in the middle console. lot of goodies and the wife likes it

I've heard some nasty rumours about the "diff lock" ie. it's not a proper locker

Can anybody confirm?

[Talktheroo]

Well, I would of thought that it would be like the old electronic lockers found in the 80 series.
It's based on the E Locker made by Detroit.
You don't know really until you start pulling things a part.
The Roo.

[Richard]

I question that's probably not going to be answered for a while but ..

Was wondering with Toyota's "extensively tested in Australia" suspension is there now going to be a real need to fit an after market lift kit to the new vehicles?

[packeteer]

supposedly the front struts are exactly the same as previous models...

[180degrees]

Yea the control arms look the same, shocks and springs look a bit beefier though, the front body mount doesn't seem as big either so looks good for fitting 33's to 2inch lifts

[stevehastings]

Was told by the Toyota rep that the sr5 has 45mm more ground clearance and 30 per-cent more -stronger under body protection, the sr5 did look taller than the sr and it has a 3 pin plug in centre console like a house plug, wonder if its 240v. With over a million Au kms testing. 56k for the sr5 or they had the old sr5 for 47k

[stevehastings]

worth a look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AzXM7G1aQo

[Talktheroo]

Nothing against you, Steve.
These reviews are nothing short of ad editorials. Just fluff and goo.
Show me a review done by someone who has a grip on automotive engineering (not a journalist that has sold his or her soul), and I would be happy.
A suggestion.
If you have a good mechanic or diesel fitter that you know, ask them to come with you when you are looking at new vehicles. That sort of second opinion will be very valuable.
The new Hilux.
It is a well engineered vehicle, but is to expensive at the moment.
That's just my opinion for what it is worth.
The Roo.

[180degrees]

I agree, the new hilux is a very well engineered vehicle, people are just hard to please.

[martynvella]

any idea on price for the red arc battery kit ?? wonder if it will fir pre 16 models ?? knowing toyota it will be a rip

Price for dual battery kit is around $800 fitted without battery. It apparently holds a 65AH battery the same size as the starter battery. I have ordered my Hilux with this kit but the batteries are a special size and are not available yet.

Toyota are now offering under and over rail tub liners. I have ordered an under rail to go with my canopy.

I saw the new steel Bullbar in the flesh the other day and I am very impressed with it. Looks much better in real life than the photos on their website.

800 is a lot for a 65 ah battery, especially when you don't even get it yet, does it even exist yet?

Love to have a closer look at what could be squeezed in there, optima maybe.

One thing I have learned over the years, vehicles never get easier to modify.