Toyota HILUX AT 4*4 Detailed Review - The Legendary TOYOTA SUV
Toyota HILUX AT 4*4 Detailed Review - The Legendary TOYOTA SUV
Timestamps
0:00 - Legacy
2:07 - Exterior Quality
3:33 - Engine and Insulation
4:14 - Wheels and Suspension
5:00 - Panel gaps and paint
6:04 - The Deck
7:02 - Interiors and features
10:35 - Rear seat and space
12:17 - Drive impressions
16:32 - Final verdict
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Toyota Hilux Pros
• Macho styling \u0026 incredible street presence. Turns heads wherever it goes
• Tough build. Toyota body-on-frame UVs are known to have very long lives
• Proven and powerful 2.8L diesel engine with user-selectable driving modes
• Impressive offroad capability and proper 4x4 system with low range transfer case, limited slip differential, electronic differential lock, hill assist control (up/down) and tyre angle monitor. Water wading depth = 700 mm
• Excellent cargo capacity makes it a talented work truck
• Loaded with features like auto LED headlamps, heat rejection glass, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, 220V AC socket, etc.
• Top-notch safety kit includes 7 airbags, ESP, TC, hill assist, ISOFIX \u0026 3-point seatbelts for all. 5 star ASEAN NCAP rating
• Toyota’s excellent after-sales quality, fuss-free ownership experiences, low service costs \u0026 up to 5 years of extended warranty coverage
Toyota Hilux Cons
• Sheer length (longer than even the Fortuner), heavy steering \u0026 large turning radius make it cumbersome in the city
• Bumpy ride quality, especially at the rear (due to leaf springs)
• Expensive! Its closest rival - Isuzu V-Cross - is substantially cheaper
• Cost-cutting in a couple of areas; some interior plastics, ICE audio quality, camera display…
• Uncomfortable rear seats with limited rear legroom
• The same money can buy you a proper 7-seater SUV
• Missing features such as TPMS, 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, rain-sensing wipers, seat lumbar adjustment, paddle shifters like the Fortuner etc.
• No petrol engine (Fortuner offers one) for customers from Delhi-NCR, or those with low running
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2.506 -> You
5.847 -> you
8.952 -> you
38.855 -> Friends, I want to mention before doing a walkaround of this
42.521 -> vehicle
42.855 -> that I'm feeling very lucky that I'm standing in front of Toyota
47.592 -> Hilux, the 8th generation of this vehicle
50.355 -> and I have to say that it's a proud moment for me
52.855 -> because it's a very normal thing to review ordinary vehicles
55.855 -> they are daily drivers, they will come and go, no one will even
59.105 -> know
59.355 -> but these vehicles have a history
62.355 -> and when you own a vehicle like this in India, you must feel
66.069 -> proud
66.355 -> I want to share some facts with you that I have gathered about
69.605 -> Hilux
69.855 -> Toyota has sold this vehicle for around 2 crores
73.855 -> apart from that, Toyota claims that they use diamond-like carbon
78.021 -> material in the piston rings of the engine
81.355 -> so that the engine is invincible and indestructible
84.855 -> which we associate with Toyota vehicles
100.077 -> In 180 countries, this car is being sold
103.677 -> Toyota has brought this vehicle to India as a CKD
106.677 -> which is completely knocked down
107.877 -> which means that the parts are assembled in India
111.077 -> and the price is around 31 to 38 lakhs
114.277 -> which I believe is value for money
116.277 -> I will tell you why it is so
127.128 -> So, viewers, there are already a lot of videos of the Hilux,
130.973 -> so what I'll try to cover, like I'll say as a customer, I see
135.459 -> this as a massive SUV, so first of all, look at its length, it
139.945 -> is 5.3 meters in length, everything you feel and touch, it feels
143.79 -> indestructible, it feels like, I'll say tank, literally feels
146.674 -> like a tank, you will get a lot of heavy cladding, if I talk
151.16 -> about the front, so Toyota has tried to design it very smartly,
155.005 -> the name Hilux means high luxury,
156.928 -> so this vehicle also reflects that, look at the chrome, I'll
160.868 -> say it is in your face, but it still feels good, because I liked
165.883 -> the chrome design, the front, it looks very distinct from Innova,
169.823 -> High Cross and Fortuner, it has its own identity of a Hilux,
174.122 -> and a lot of aggressive elements have been given, if you look
178.42 -> at these housings, which looks really good,
180.928 -> the headlamps, you will get projector LEDs, whose performance
184.013 -> is very good, these are commercial level projector lamps, so
187.442 -> that's really good, apart from that, its approach angle is very
191.214 -> good, so that when you do off-roading, you don't have to face
195.328 -> any problem, rest all the under protection, double wishbone suspension,
198.756 -> I can see, under protection is obvious in such a massive SUV,
202.871 -> which is made for hardcore off-roading,
215.3 -> open the hood.
218.152 -> It's very heavy. But I believe struts should have been provided.
221.592 -> And the engine bay is massive.
223.912 -> You can see the 2.8 litre diesel engine.
225.912 -> The empty spaces are not much.
228.392 -> And the insulation is on the firewall,
230.712 -> a foam kind of material is applied.
232.712 -> And on the sides too,
234.072 -> a lot of foaming has been done.
236.072 -> So no complaints whatsoever.
238.072 -> And you get insulation here as well.
240.072 -> Some kind of insulation here.
242.072 -> So because of this, the 2.8 litre grunt
244.072 -> doesn't make a sound at all.
245.672 -> So full marks to Toyota in this department.
253.454 -> In the front, you get ventilated disc brakes from Bridgestone
256.454 -> You get dualer high-terrain tyres
259.454 -> The alloy size is 18 inches, 60R, 265
263.454 -> And you get six lug nuts
266.454 -> You get double wishbone suspension, which is built to last
269.454 -> So, if you do off-roading or drive in the city, there is no problem
274.121 -> whatsoever
274.454 -> If I talk about the panel gaps, the size it has
277.454 -> According to that, the panel gaps are quite tight
279.454 -> They are around 6-7mm, and they are kind of even also
283.454 -> If I look at the front area from the bonnet
286.454 -> There is a lot of gel up here
288.454 -> So, no complaints in the fit and finish department in this Toyota
291.942 -> Hilux
299.067 -> And going forward, if I talk about its paint,
302.367 -> the orange peel is also very much controlled,
305.867 -> so it shows in the vehicle.
307.367 -> And if I talk about the running board,
309.367 -> it is extremely robust
311.367 -> and it is really helpful also because the vehicle's height is
314.329 -> quite high
314.867 -> and it is must to have a running board in a vehicle like this.
317.667 -> The weight of the doors is slightly on the heavier side as compared
322.434 -> to Fortuner.
323.167 -> Or if you see the insulation,
325.167 -> there are no complaints, not even a single bit,
327.767 -> where I can say that fit and finish is incorrect
330.167 -> or you'll say that there are no such signs of cost-cutting whatsoever.
335.602 -> At the back, you get a fuel lid, leaf spring suspension
340.162 -> And this frame, which is made on a ladder frame
345.042 -> This is a proper, built-to-last, hardcore SUV
348.802 -> So, it's like 15 years, you forget what you have bought
364.441 -> If you see this high-quality bumper, which also has this step,
368.921 -> if you want to take out your light items,
372.521 -> there is no need to open the door, you can just take it out like
376.121 -> this.
376.361 -> The material is of high-quality fibre.
379.961 -> You can see the sensors.
381.401 -> I can see the spare wheel, which is not in the alloys, it is
385.134 -> a normal steel wheel.
386.201 -> And you can see the leaf spring suspension.
389.321 -> And the differential lock is placed in the centre.
393.001 -> And you will get a mounting tail lamp.
395.801 -> There is a handle here.
396.841 -> And this is an accessory, they have covered the car,
399.641 -> but otherwise you won't get it like this.
401.881 -> This is a paid accessory.
403.401 -> And this deck I was talking about,
405.401 -> you get a high-quality deck,
407.401 -> which you can abuse as much as you want.
409.401 -> And the company claims that it has a payload of around 500 kgs.
414.041 -> These struts have been given.
418.289 -> So, practicality, full marks coming inside.
421.849 -> If I talk about the front door, you'll find the request sensors
426.132 -> here.
426.489 -> And this is the official Toyota accessory.
428.489 -> But overall, I want to stress that the fit and finish is excellent.
434.827 -> And here I can see that all the materials are insulated
438.827 -> Some soft materials are provided here, good swing
442.827 -> All the power windows are one touch up, one touch down
446.827 -> And all the buttons are backlit
448.827 -> You get six speakers, so good on the Toyota's part
452.827 -> It's not like if it's an off-roading vehicle, you have to adjust
457.112 -> with four
457.827 -> You get portal holders here as well
460.827 -> If I talk about the seating position, you get electrical adjustable
464.493 -> seats
464.827 -> You get a dead pedal on one side, the spacing between the accelerator
468.65 -> and brake is perfect
469.827 -> Engine start-stop, AC vents, they feel quite good
472.827 -> The scrap handle is a must in such a big SUV
475.827 -> Stitching will remind you of Fortuner
477.827 -> Here are the cruise control controls
480.827 -> In the centre, you get a very high quality small LCD screen
484.827 -> The vehicle is in Eco mode, you can drive it in Eco and Power
489.493 -> modes
489.827 -> Dual zone climate AC, you get H2, H4
494.827 -> 70% power in the rear tyres and 30% in the front tyres
498.827 -> In H4, you get a 4x4 vehicle with a 40-60 ratio
503.827 -> And in L4, you get a 50-50 ratio
508.827 -> H4 basically means 4x4
510.827 -> I have talked about the AC, bone chilling
513.827 -> I have only driven it for a short while, but I can feel the cooling
516.827 -> You get a USB port, which should be C-type
519.827 -> You get two 12V chargers
523.827 -> And in this storage space, you get a 100W charger
527.827 -> Which means you can charge your laptop while travelling
531.827 -> I liked the fact that you can turn off the passenger airbag
534.827 -> Buttons are very tactile, very high quality to feel
537.827 -> And this is the differential lock button
539.827 -> When you turn it on, the rear wheels rotate at the same speed
544.827 -> So that if your vehicle gets stuck somewhere, it helps in removing
548.519 -> it
548.827 -> This is a cool glovebox, because I can see a small vent in it
551.827 -> This glovebox is regular in width
554.827 -> You will get the first aid kit in the new vehicle
557.827 -> And this 8-inch screen looks a little old-fashioned to me
561.827 -> Since it is an international vehicle, I don't want to complain
564.577 -> much
564.827 -> It has Android and iPhone connectivity
567.827 -> So no complaints, no major complaints
569.827 -> You won't get a vanity mirror here
572.827 -> And it doesn't stretch
574.827 -> There is no folding here, it is static
577.827 -> I can see the lamps here and there
580.827 -> So it is really good that the passengers are taken care of
584.827 -> You will get auto-dimming in the IRVM
587.827 -> And you will get a vanity mirror here, which is good
591.827 -> And all the handles that I can see are not auto-folding
595.827 -> Since it is a hardcore SUV, they omit these things
601.827 -> You will get adjustable seatbelts, you can adjust the height
605.827 -> If I talk about the seats, if you look at the stitching
609.827 -> If you look at the cushioning on the firmer side
612.827 -> The fit and finish of the seats is absolutely wrinkle-free
616.827 -> So it really justifies the price tag
621.143 -> Handbrake placement is also perfect. Leather materials look good.
624.883 -> Now let's go back and see.
635.842 -> So first of all, I would say that this running board is quite
639.333 -> helpful
639.602 -> because if I am 5.7m tall, it is a must for me.
642.962 -> And another good thing is that you can fold both the seats.
646.722 -> So not only will you get extra space, but you can recline these
650.037 -> seats as well
650.802 -> and enjoy the ride.
652.802 -> If I talk about the foot area, this hump is not so high that
657.682 -> the middle passenger will have a problem.
659.682 -> The good thing is, you get 7 airbags.
662.002 -> There are AC vents at the back.
664.322 -> So there is no issue with the comfort at the back.
668.322 -> Even if I am wearing a turban, the headroom is also fine.
672.322 -> But let's assume that the Fortuner definitely has a two-notch
676.685 -> edge.
677.122 -> The seats have been scooped in a little and there are pockets
681.183 -> here.
681.522 -> There is a hook here, which has a payload capacity of 4kg.
686.082 -> And a good thing is that there is a glass area at the back.
689.122 -> So it feels really airy like this.
691.122 -> There are some hooks at the back for the practicality.
694.322 -> There is a grab handle here.
696.322 -> And the space is good.
698.322 -> If I tell you honestly, 4 passengers can easily fit in here.
702.082 -> The seats have been designed according to bucket seats.
706.482 -> So if a child sits in the middle, it will be good.
709.682 -> But otherwise, I have no issues with the space being scooped
713.348 -> in.
713.682 -> If you are 6 feet tall, then your knees can reach up to here.
717.042 -> And according to me, the thigh support is okay.
720.242 -> If you are 6 feet tall, then this space may seem a little less.
724.642 -> But it's a fine bargain considering the practicality, off-roading
727.965 -> capabilities of the bike.
734.797 -> I'll drive it in tight spaces first, then we'll go to the highway
739.429 -> and we'll check it on the bad roads also.
742.637 -> Definitely feels like a very big car, I have to say. Width is
747.837 -> 1855mm.
748.237 -> The height height is insane.
750.237 -> Literally, the commanding position, compared to a Scorpio or
754.491 -> a Q7,
755.437 -> I feel it's much higher than that, the way I'm sitting.
758.317 -> Toyota Hilux is fully justifying its hardcore SUV tag.
764.877 -> And, the 2.8-litre diesel has zero clatter inside.
770.157 -> There is zero vibration on the steering.
772.157 -> Insulation is so good that, at low RPMs, the engine's sound doesn't
776.657 -> creep inside at all.
784.915 -> The turning radius is 6.4m, which will be a task if you drive
790.323 -> a normal hatchback or a mid-size SUV
793.235 -> But if you already drive a big SUV, then you can manage
797.235 -> The steering weight, I'll say, the feedback is quite good
801.235 -> When I was driving inside the town, the steering feedback was
806.442 -> light
806.915 -> But as soon as you pick up speed, the steering weights up really
811.372 -> nicely
811.715 -> If you try to make a hard corner, the body roll is non-existent
815.715 -> This is a 3,000 kg car, and if you want to drive it in the city
819.715 -> Since you get a double wishbone suspension in the front
823.715 -> They have tried to create a balance so that you get comfort
827.715 -> But still, if it has leaf spring suspension at the rear and double
832.915 -> wishbone suspension
833.715 -> And as a hardcore SUV, I'll say that if you're driving it daily
838.59 -> in the city
839.715 -> That won't be an issue
841.715 -> This question was asked the most yesterday
843.715 -> So I hope you'll get the answer
846.948 -> The 6-speed torque converter shares it with the Fortuner
851.428 -> But I have to say that I don't feel much difference in gear shifting
858.388 -> And the brakes, even in tighter spaces, are very responsive
865.428 -> They perform the way you want it to be
870.522 -> commanding position, road presence, this car is a personification
874.908 -> of that.
875.882 -> Literally everybody is getting a side while driving this car.
879.242 -> And the practicality, the size of the ORVMs is so big that you
884.626 -> won't have any problem
886.282 -> to trace the vehicles, which is again a very good safety feature
889.779 -> I'll say.
890.362 -> 7 airbags, 7 is very special because to protect the abdomen area,
894.654 -> you get the pavicle airbags
896.442 -> and curtain airbags.
897.962 -> And when the 7th airbag comes, it means that the driver's knee
901.442 -> area is also protected
902.602 -> because you also get a knee airbag.
904.602 -> Apart from that, the safety kit, all the traction control, EBD,
909.552 -> hill hold, hill descent control,
911.802 -> you will get all these features.
913.802 -> And since this car is CKD, you will also get the edge of quality
918.702 -> from Toyota.
919.402 -> Although I am in eco mode, I'll try to push the car, stability
923.042 -> is too good.
924.623 -> When I tested the Endeavour, I told you that it wobbles a bit
927.917 -> at high speeds, but that is not the case with Hilux.
930.703 -> Talking about the steering here is very important because when
933.583 -> I drove it on the highway, I focused on the driving, I didn't
937.327 -> talk much.
937.903 -> I'll say the weight is literally so perfect that variable flow
941.372 -> technology has been used in this,
943.263 -> in which if you are at low speeds, your steering becomes light
947.103 -> so that you can easily maneuver such a heavy vehicle.
950.303 -> And as you go on the highway, the more speed it is, the more
954.534 -> weight steering will get.
955.743 -> So this variable flow technology works on this steering, which
959.61 -> is excellent.
960.383 -> And because of the double wishbone suspension, you don't feel
963.698 -> much inside the bumps.
965.023 -> And I would like to thank these seats, they are so well bolstered,
969.337 -> so that if you do off-roading for a long journey, you will be
973.651 -> comfortable.
977.273 -> First thing you need to do is replace this after getting this
980.966 -> car.
981.273 -> Under 60 lakhs, there is no car in the passenger segment that
984.702 -> can match
985.273 -> ruggedness of Toyota Hilux.
987.273 -> High luxury.
989.457 -> So friends, you saw the walkaround, you saw the drive review
992.137 -> You must have felt that I didn't talk much about the negatives
994.697 -> The reason for that is that when the vehicle is so accomplished
997.937 -> there is no point nitpicking
999.577 -> The audience in India is a very niche audience
1002.257 -> This is for those who want to travel a lot, do a lot of adventures
1006.977 -> They see it as a luxury plus lifestyle vehicle
1010.177 -> So I hope you found this walkaround helpful
1013.097 -> If you have any questions, you can ask me in the comments below
1016.017 -> And after this I will also put a Q&A video
1018.217 -> So I will try to cover all the questions that you have asked
1021.417 -> when I put a community post
1023.417 -> Again, I will say that
1025.417 -> an off-roading vehicle can't be better than this at 31-37
1030.657 -> The factors are Toyota's reliability
1032.657 -> 500Nm torque engine
1034.657 -> And the features that it provides including differential lock,
1038.811 -> safety features, 7 airbags
1040.657 -> So the list is so long that I can talk about it all day
1043.657 -> But I am sure that already there are so many things
1045.897 -> So many videos that have covered these points
1047.897 -> Thank you so much for watching this video
1049.897 -> Keep supporting, keep loving, thanks
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