Toyota’s HiLux has had a passionate legion of fans for a long time – but it has also attracted a fair few naysayers through the years.
The brand’s ongoing woes with DPF (diesel particulate filter) strife have only emboldened those negative voices, but those same woes don't seem to have impacted the sales volume of any of its wagon and ute stable all that much. Meanwhile, Toyota has trucked along nicely, seemingly doing, as always, only the bare minimum to keep its customers, if not happy, at least coming back for more.
Toyota has now introduced more driver-assist tech into the HiLux, an upgraded engine with power and torque increases, an increase in towing capacity, as well as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and even a styling tweak.
But prices have increased as well – the SR5-based Rugged X, which I’m testing here, is now automatic only and its starting price has risen $5500.
Will the updates further cement the HiLux’s standing as a high achiever in the ute market sales stakes?
The Rugged X is the top-spec HiLux. It has an MSRP (manufacturer suggested retail price) of $69,990, plus on-road costs. As mentioned earlier, that’s $5500 more than the previous-gen Rugged X. And you can’t now opt for a manual variant because there are none on offer.
The dual-cab Rugged X has the line-up’s 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (150kW/500Nm) and six-speed automatic transmission. Braked towing capacity is now 3500kg, 300kg more than before.
It has a part-time four-wheel drive system and a rear diff lock.
As per the 2021 range, it has the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assist tech including high-speed active cruise control, pre-collision safety system with pedestrian detection (AEB), lane departure alert and road sign assist.
What differentiates the Rugged X from the rest of the ’Lux pack is the fact it comes equipped with a stack of extras aimed at making this HiLux even more ready for an off-road adventure than its stablemates. I’m talking about gear that the buyer would otherwise have to seek out in the aftermarket realm. Just think of this ute as an SR5 that Toyota has thrown the ‘off-road-readiness’ book at – so it’s more practical than poseur.
Standard Rugged X features include a hoopless steel bullbar, substantial Toyota-branded bash plate, front lighting bar, snorkel, heavy-duty front springs, steel side steps with built-in rock-sliders (rock rails), 17-inch black alloy wheels and a heavy-duty steel rear bumper with a step-up.
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