What does it cost?
For This model gets air-conditioning and the full safety spec. The Extra Cab body does give the Hilux a little more practicality, although even Toyota describe the rear seats as 'occasional'
Against It's still not as practical (for passengers) as the Double Cab body, which gives the Hilux more appeal as a family car. Plus, HL2 trim will be rather too spartan for some.
What Car? says
This is a halfway house between the Single and Double Cab models, which has some merit. But, overall, we feel it falls between two stools.
What Car? readers say
4.5
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
As with any pick-up, the appeal of the Toyota Hilux is most obvious if you’re a business user. Not only might you be able to claim back the VAT when you buy one, you may also incur a lower tax liability.
Which of the various models you choose will depend on how you intend to use it, as the range includes everything from a basic Single Cab workhorse to an Extra Cab and the most car-like, the Double Cab.
The first two come in lower trims, but if you want the kind of luxuries you'd expect in a car - and smarter looks - you'll need the Double Cab, which comes in higher trim levels.
Top-spec Invincible includes sat-nav, for example, and comes with a more powerful 3.0-litre diesel engine.
For all that, though, if you don't need a workhorse, you may be better off with a conventional 4x4, so only buy a Hilux once you've done an extensive test drive.
Reader test team says:
Toyota Hilux Pick-up 3.0 Double Cab Invincible 4X4 4dr
What car just doesnt seem to like the hilux, its easilly the best pickup in the class always has always will be. Firtst thing is independant mechanics…
5
out of 5 stars
Toyota Hilux Pick-up 3.0 Double Cab Invincible 4X4 4dr
I Looked at all the vehicles in this class and quite honestly not one came near I use the invincible every day. Around town I am getting 30 mpg and…
4
out of 5 stars
Toyota Hilux Pick-up 3.0 Double Cab HL3 4X4 4dr
Owned a 57 plate double cab from new. Very Tough reliable truck, absolutley no problems for 20,000+ miles, dealer was great. However the back end is…
5
out of 5 stars
Toyota Hilux Pick-up 280 EX 4dr
i have a 2004 ex 270 d/cab 4x4 if the new model is as good as this you should buy one. i have had it 4 years serviced just once i check oil plus water…
4
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Toyota Hilux Pick-up 2.5 Double Cab HL2 4X4 4dr
This is a decent package, with a reasonable amount of practicality. However, the relative lack of equipment does mean that we would recommend going for something rather more luxurious.
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