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Overview
Variant
XLT
Variant
Workmate
Body type
Pickup
Body type
Chassis Cab
Engine size
3.5 L
Engine size
2.8 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.5 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 L/100km
Power and torque
298kW / 678Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 420Nm
1088km
1096km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
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Trailer assist
Automatic steering: yes
Tow mode: yes
Trailer assist
—
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 12
Screen size: 12 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
—
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Parking distance system
—
Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Remote HVAC control
—
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Theft alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Remote services
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 12
Speed alert: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
Smart card / smart key
—
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 3
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
Cruise control
—
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Telematics
—
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 290 g/km
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 188 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 192 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 200 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,497 cc
Engine code: 99G
Liters: 3.5 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,755 cc
Engine code: 1GD-FTV
Liters: 2.8 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 136 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 80 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 7 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.5 L/100km
Country/highway: 10 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,088 km
Combined: 8 km/L
Country/highway: 10 km/L
Urban: 6 km/L
Urban: 16.8 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.3 L/100km
Country/highway: 7.1 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,096 km
Combined: 13.7 km/L
Country/highway: 14.1 km/L
Urban: 13.2 km/L
Urban: 7.6 L/100km
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 405 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 298 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 678 Nm
Measurement standard: SAE
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,100 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 150 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 420 Nm
Measurement standard: DIN
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,400 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,400 rpm
Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 176 km/h
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic, Manual
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Low/high gear ranges: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission code: 44G
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 10
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission code: RC61F
Transmission description: Manual
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Manual
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Power steering
—
Power steering
Type: Electric
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire profile: 60
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire profile: 60
Tire width: 275 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire load index: 112
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: S
Tire width: 265 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Terrain
Tire load index: 112
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: S
Tire width: 265 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Underbody protection
Location engine: yes
Underbody protection
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Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Crew
Body type: Pickup
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: P2
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Pickup
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Chassis Cab
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: IMV
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Chassis Cab
Step
Location rear: yes
Type: Platform
Location side: yes
Step
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 24.3°
Departure angle: 25.3°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 29°
Departure angle: 26°
Cargo area dimensions
Height: 543 mm
Length: 1,705 mm
Loading floor height: 921 mm
Width between wheelhouses: 1,285 mm
Width: 1,656 mm
Cargo area dimensions
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External dimensions
Front overhang: 955 mm
Front track: 1,725 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 239 mm
Overall height: 1,995 mm
Overall length: 5,884 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,123.4442 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,430 mm
Overall width: 2,030 mm
Rear overhang: 1,235 mm
Rear track: 1,736 mm
Wheelbase: 3,694 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,600 mm
Front overhang: 990 mm
Front track: 1,530 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 224 mm
Overall height: 1,880 mm
Overall length: 5,380 mm
Overall width: 1,855 mm
Rear overhang: 1,305 mm
Rear track: 1,550 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 13,520 mm
Wheelbase: 3,085 mm
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Chrome
Location rear: yes
Color: Chrome
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Black
Cargo doors
Location rear: yes
Operation: Tailgate
Width: 1,531 mm
Cargo doors
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Front Fog Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear side windows
Location driver: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Location passenger: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Rear side windows
—
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Fixed
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,565 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 4,500 kg
Gross train weight: 7,365 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,315 kg
Payload allowance: 853 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,462 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,882 kg
Tare weight: 2,367.5 kg
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,480 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,900 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 5,800 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,950 kg
Payload allowance: 1,260 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,690 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,700 kg
Tare weight: 1,630.5 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 7
Speakers
Number of: 2
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Cargo area
—
Load area side covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On doors: Alloy Look
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Interior Trim
—
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 2 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 10 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes trailer coverage: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Knee airbags
—
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Autonomous drive
—
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 84
ANCAP child occupant score: 89
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 82
ANCAP safety assist score: 82
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: SR5 dual cab RHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Rear seats
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Manual
Power locks
Includes trunk/hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 10,000 km
Period (mths): 6 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Roadside assistance
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
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Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM extension
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Powertrain - OEM extension
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24
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