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    2003 Toyota HiLux

    New from

    $18,990 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Toyota HiLux

    Last updated Dec 03, 2025

    The new Toyota HiLux is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $18,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Workmate variant and topping out at $47,650 for the SR5.

    There are 3 variants of the HiLux available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (108kW/235Nm), 3L diesel indirect injection (71kW/200Nm), 3.4L multi-point injection (124kW/291Nm) and 3L turbo diesel indirect injection (85kW/315Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2003 HiLux is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    41.45 - 91.37 kW/t
    41.04 kW/t
    95 kW/t
    Price
    $18,990 - $47,650
    $18,990
    $50,950
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 10 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,730 kg
    2,440 kg
    3,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    36 - 37°
    36°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    34 - 35°
    34°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 - 225 mm
    190 mm
    225 mm
    Payload Capacity
    969 - 1,548 kg
    969 kg
    1,548 kg

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    2003 Toyota HiLux Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$26,080
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$26,250
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$26,630
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$28,130
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$28,300
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$28,680
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$20,570
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$20,670
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$21,050
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$28,180
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$28,350
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$28,830
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$26,130
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$26,300
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$26,780
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD$30,990
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD$31,140
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD$31,620
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$34,990
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$35,290
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$35,670
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$34,790
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$35,090
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$35,470
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$37,990
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$38,190
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$38,570
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$37,300
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$37,780
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$29,950
    3.4L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$30,250
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$31,650
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$31,950
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$19,550
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$19,650
    2.7L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$19,950
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$21,600
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$21,700
    2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, RWD$22,000
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, RWD$25,150
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, RWD$25,300
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, RWD$25,600
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$36,985
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$37,190
    3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$37,490
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$36,840
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$37,140
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$37,520
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$37,040
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$37,340
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$37,720
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$37,990
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$38,440
    3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4$38,890
    3.4L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4$34,990
    *excl. on-roads

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    2003 Toyota HiLux Specs

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    Workmate

    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Metal
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.37
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1395
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1605
      • Overall Length (mm): 4785
      • Overall Width (mm): 1700
      • Rear Track (mm): 1410
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2850
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 69
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 970
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2138
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2730
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1548
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1182
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1760
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Base

    Adds to Workmate:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Extended
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Bumpers
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Material: Metal
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.37
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 15.9
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1450
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 73
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1855
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 57.1
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1450
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 40.6
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1030
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1610
      • Overall Length (mm): 5030
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3085
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 405
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 15.9
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1352
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1378
    Removes from Workmate:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.37
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1605
      • Overall Length (mm): 4785
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2850
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1548
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1182

    SR5

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Chrome
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.11
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 37
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1465
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 53.3
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1355
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 57.7
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1465
      • Departure Angle: 35
      • Front Track (mm): 1485
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1810
      • Overall Length (mm): 4915
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Track (mm): 1470
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2860
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 169
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 124
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 291
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
    • Storage
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1170
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2579
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1034
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1696
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1560
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Cab Type: Extended
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.37
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1450
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 73
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1855
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 57.1
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1450
      • Front Track (mm): 1395
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1610
      • Overall Length (mm): 5030
      • Overall Width (mm): 1700
      • Rear Track (mm): 1410
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3085
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 69
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 108
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 970
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2138
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1352
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1378
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1760
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2003 Toyota HiLux Dimensions

    1610mm
    1700mm
    5030mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Toyota HiLux Fuel Economy

    2003 Toyota HiLux Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Toyota HiLux?

    The Toyota HiLux offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Toyota HiLux FAQs

    The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the Workmate that starts from $18,990.

    The most expensive Toyota HiLux is the SR5 that starts from $47,650.

    The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Workmate, Base and SR5.

    The largest Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which measures 1790mm wide, 4915mm in length and sits 1810mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which has 124kW of power from its 3.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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    The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which weighs 2730 kg (kerb weight).

    The Toyota HiLux may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.