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2012 Toyota HiLux
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 $53,490 for the SR5.
There are 3 variants of the HiLux available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2012.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (126kW/343Nm), 4.0L multi-point injection (175kW/343Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (116kW/240Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 HiLux is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$18,990 - $53,490†
Transmission
4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
Cab Chassis or Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
$18,990 - $53,490†
Transmission
4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
Cab Chassis or Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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2012 Toyota HiLux
Available Variants
The Toyota HiLux comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Workmate and the most expensive being SR5.
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Power to Weight
64.78 - 114.01 kW/t
42 kW/t
114.01 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 - 13.1 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
580 - 938 km
580 km
1,096 km
Price
$18,990 - $53,490
$18,990
$67,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 10 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,710 - 2,835 kg
2,710 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,250 - 2,500 kg
1,800 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
212 - 227 mm
135 mm
314 mm
Payload Capacity
835 - 1,375 kg
726 kg
1,648 kg
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Dimensions
4,980 mm
1,760 mm
1,680 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,980 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,760 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,375 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the Workmate that starts from $18,990.
See all Toyota HiLux PricingThe most expensive Toyota HiLux is the SR5 that starts from $53,490.
See all Toyota HiLux PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Workmate, SR and SR5.
See all Toyota HiLux towing capacityThe largest Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which measures 1835mm wide, 5260mm in length and sits 1860mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which has 175kW of power from its 4.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Toyota HiLux is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the Workmate which weighs 2835 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota HiLux may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.
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