I just picked up my GR and while I hear everyone complaining about the interior, let me tell you, I’ve just come from a 2017 sr5 and this thing feels COMPLETELY different, it’s a pleasure to drive

@Emman_Pichong

7 күн бұрын

hows to stock suspension? is it better now or do you an aftermarket suspension is better?

This is a great review, just honest and raw which feels different from other mainstream channels! Big props!

I love your reviews, they came across as being honest, down to earth, and without the fluffy words. With you having an engineering background, l find it quite interesting to hear your thoughts in terms of performance and handling.

Thank U very much from Poland. Very good test. We are still waiting for this model in 2024. Test has enought, LSD test rear wheal, front wheel, speed to 100, breaking to 0 , water deep , inside close look at seats, pulpit, details. Bravo.

I really think that Toyota are really taking the Mickey out of their customers, with the price, the look, the tech and the 3.5t towing. I mean the camera is like something out of my old Commodore 64 or Atari.

Been waiting for this review from this channel. Great job!

Love watching your reviews. Unbiased and comes across as most genuine for the Aussie market as well as abroad.

I don't need a laptop in my car. Good to see some paddles. I like a good backing camera night time capable when you have a canopy. Driver position and good seats, smooth gear changes. Decent lights are gold. Good suspension and brakes make a difference.

I would suggest that this vehicle is essentially a test mule for a lot of the stuff they are going to use on the next Hilux, clad in the current generations body with a bit of lipstick.

@alipaguia6498

7 ай бұрын

Only way that Toyota can compete with the Ranger Raptor EcoBoost head-to-head is if they install the 3.5 TT petrol V6 from the LC300 and nibble some off-road tech from that model and stuff like the new Tacoma TRD Pro. Add to the fact that a GR Hilux needs a coil spring conversion as well, which can only be achieved through the usage of TNGA-F platform. There is no way they can do both of those on the old IMV platform. However, if Ford only offers the watered-down Ranger Raptor with the 2.0 bi-turbo diesel and no Fox Live Valve and front locker in certain markets like mine, this Hilux GR-S is a close competitor.

@ENG.Kelvin

2 ай бұрын

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Even Paul isn't excited to do a review on this bakkie. I feel you mate . Watching from Namibia 🇳🇦

Very nice review as usual. Thank's Paul

Chose this GR sport over old box vw Amarok, new box not coming to the caribbean, Nissan Frontier, and Dmax was just not available. Offroad capability was a priority, and this is a tad better than the others with amenities such as keyless entry, button start, large infotainment (not available in old box amarok). The interior more to my liking than the Frontier. On road handling is very sporty, thanks to the wider track and tweaked suspension. Our version has red details on the dashboard, and on the seats for a youthful touch. It also comes with an aerodynamically enhancing spoiler and marine canvas truck cover. Getting about 9.5 l/100km on mixed driving and prudent driving.

Isuzu listened to your feedback they corrected almost everything you complained about especially the traction control paddle shifters automy aids , can't wait for the 2024 mega bakkie comparison with also the new triton

Exterior design from the Flintstones age. Interior dated as well. Engine still way under powered. Where is the V6 turbo diesel ?? Price for this particular vehicle is truly Mount Everest $ high!

@simmo6035

7 ай бұрын

And the line up to buy will be out the front door and down the street

@motorpolitan8884

7 ай бұрын

V6 is never happening because their V6 exceeds the 3250cc tax bracket in Thailand.

@paintcoach101

7 ай бұрын

May I add? Your average Fred will have to lose weight if he is towing a 3.5 T caravan and at the same time use his feet to get this thing going. Poor Barney at best is going to have to push. Thanks Toyota for thinking of us here in Australia.

Hi Paul great work I have been watching for a while now your work it's outstanding it's inspiring me to become a car journalist my wish is to meet you one day

Are you sure this isn't the 2014 Hilux?

@arcsolomon6360

7 ай бұрын

its a 2024 hilux

@sweatymexican3753

7 ай бұрын

Looks like a 2013

@Maxtube88

7 ай бұрын

​@@arcsolomon6360 yeah that's the joke. If you google 2015 hilux sr5 it looks the same as the 2024 one inside.

@arcsolomon6360

7 ай бұрын

@@Maxtube88 yeah it really needs a total makeover

@Ian-qg2vi

7 ай бұрын

Lol😂

Very good video 👌 watching you from Madagascar 🇲🇬

At least they should have opted for a mudtire or a better all terrain for that price. The tires on the GR variant is found on the lower spec model, specifically the Hilux E variant.

It’s about 50K worth of car. The 20k extra is for the GRSPORT badge. Such an UNDERWHELMING vehicle.

@mikeykeyes

7 ай бұрын

$20K is a Toyota tax that Australians will pay very happily because a lot of the buyers will be tradies and trade businesses who hide their real income and rather pay the Toyota tax than to support hospitals, education, roads and the like - which should be paid for by the mid to lower income earners and enjoyed by everyone LOL

@dmoorf

7 ай бұрын

50k is being generous, that's like 30k worth of car, that's pathetic on toyota's part

@MJSE-of7gs

7 ай бұрын

Why grumble about the price? Nobody is forced to buy it. I agree it is an underwhelming vehicle but I don't see the point in grumbling about the price.

@dmoorf

7 ай бұрын

@@MJSE-of7gs because if no-one says anything, the big companies just continue to extort the public, doesn't matter what platform opinions are said, and not all opinions will matter to the companies, but if enough speak up, things change

@MJSE-of7gs

7 ай бұрын

@@dmoorf Opinions mean ZERO/Nothing/Zilch!!!! to car companies. Only actions of NOT buying something will get the attention of manufacturers. I doubt Toyota will take much notice of a few pencil nose types on KZread especially with the sales numbers for HiLux doing great. YMMV.

70k for a car with a nearly decade old outdated interior is just insane.

@c.d.c9425

7 ай бұрын

Toyota sheeple will buy any outdated shitbox with lacklustre performance, a plasticky nasty interior and technology from the 1990s so long as it has a toyota badge on it "bUt mUh rELiAbiLiTY"

@watnw2411

7 ай бұрын

Good value for money

@nabillarif

7 ай бұрын

and probably a year waiting list!

@lukewarm2075

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it needs an update soon

@rhoelg

7 ай бұрын

you can go raptor any day and lost half your money after just few years lol

Love the video. New to the channel. Took me a while to realize that Paul is holding a magnifying glass in the graphic. With the look on his face, I thought he was holding a microphone and belting out a tune ...

I can still dream about what a full blown GR Hilux would be like, but I'm certainly not about to hold my breath, not unless it actually happens.

Very good review.. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Looks bloody awesome

great review paul keep up with the good work as for the ute $75,000 with out dated info system & no device charging points for the people in the backseat if they update the info system & put device charging points for the people in the backseat with few other things then i might say yeah but other wise no

I truly wish it was offered with a manual transmission.

@simbayihamaundu3552

7 ай бұрын

Me too. I do not fancy an automatic

Seems like a missed opportunity for Car Expert given there's still no "Can it tow a Jet Ski while driving through a Maccas Drive through" test. This will look pretty flash at Pickles Auctions after the apprentice that bought it loses his job next year.

@shanea9613

7 ай бұрын

Lol. Good value comment. Very accurate.

Great review thank you, Paul. Any ideas how it would handle a slide on camper 500-600kg's ?

Interior is dated but looks like it does what's it's made for very well. Drives well and climbs hill with ease. With that great torque range it's sure to tow a lot of weight pretty easily (just maybe not 3.5ton)

@liamlees5899

7 ай бұрын

It’s good but not for 70k

@antoniomachado6420

6 ай бұрын

The excessive amount is for the time you wont visit a shop. @@liamlees5899

Love your reviews mate, but you should add a tow test to your reviews especially for the dual cab utes

Looks like they haven't fixed the front traction control turning off when the rear locker is in? If they have, please correct me. This is one of the few issues I had when looking at Ranger vs Hilux. It makes a dramatic difference when the going gets harder... Otherwise, the traction control on looks to still be significantly better than the Ranger...

do you change the Tyre pressure for the off road tests ?

Insane cameo from the XM.

@mtbman5407

7 ай бұрын

Carwow matt should be next😂😅

It's dated, it has flaws, and the flares are.... But I think it would still be a great ute to own. I do agree a strong diesel and 6 speed are better than a smaller engine and 10 speed. At the end of the day it's still a work ute in disguise. And for that reason you want a bit of simplicity. It's a difficult one. The Ford is so much more advanced, but I know which one will cause less dramas and probably hold its value better.

@cooljool1

7 ай бұрын

hold its value better is meaningless if you're not thinking of selling it and most people aren't. Ford doesn't have that much dramas as people make it to be

@yasinmoradi758

7 ай бұрын

100% spot on. The infotainment and the look of the interior is not great, But it will drive great, give you minimal issues and last you a life time. Typical Toyota.

Paul, this can't be compared with Raptor in terms of engine and power and more

@johnfarr3604

7 ай бұрын

It can tow more

@lelouchabrilvelda1794

7 ай бұрын

How about reliable, durability, war machine. TOYOTA NUMBER 1.

@samy4288

7 ай бұрын

@@lelouchabrilvelda1794 nah mate if Toyota #1 they wouldn't be in and out federal courts for the last 10 years.

@nickycrea6075

6 ай бұрын

@@lelouchabrilvelda1794 the ford turbo petrol v6 isn't bullet proof but it pretty reliable. the 2.0 bi turbo is a problem, and the previous generation transmission. having said that putting a powerful petrol V6 turbo in a work Ute (with a high centre of gravity) is Moronic.

I'm surprised Australia had to wait to get this variant with wider flares. The GR Hilux has been around for a few years now but with the same body design as the SR5. Can't wait for you to review the new D'max, every complaint you had seems to have been worked on by ISUZU.

@sindilethompson8484

7 ай бұрын

You must know that Isuzu toyota is the one who design it and have share like Suzuki madza and subaru

Hey Paul,have you noticed when rear differential lock switched on it disengages Atrac in both Hilux and Fortuner.Which is quite frustrating because it make rear axle lock and leave front end as open differential,as sometimes there are situations where Turning off diff lock and keeping atrac made some obstacles to tackle easier.What you think about this it.

@unclesmate

7 ай бұрын

Either use traction control or get new diff locks . their thinking with this was a bit rubbish

@lexuslfa4739

7 ай бұрын

i thought it was foolish of them to do that. The front wheels need also to have some sort of "locking " mechanism and they can only achieve that by use of A-trac

It's sold around 40k usd here in Malaysia... Gr version

I’ve been waiting for this review for a year. People say it is out of dated but at the end of the day it is proven that things will still work in 10 years apposed to the new stuff that dies once the warranty is up.

@nudenut1916

7 ай бұрын

With warranties getting up to nearly 10 years even in the chinese vehicles, you wont have long to keep trotting this overused, oldman trope for very much longer. Of course you could change it from 10 to 15 or 20 maybe.

Drove one recently its one of the best Hiluxes ever!

With the sound system being better than the ranger, are you referring to stock ranger or the b&o found in the raptops and wildtrak? Also, are you reviewing the wildtrak x at some stage?

@CarExpertAus

7 ай бұрын

The B&O Play system. Will try and get our hands on one at some point.

@sm-r8997

7 ай бұрын

@CarExpertAus thanks guys! I spoke with Chris at car expert who found me one that was actually available this year. Very helpful

While the exterior may impress, the interior leaves much to be desired. It's challenging to draw any comparisons, as the Raptor sets a whole new standard in its class, elevating the game to a whole new level. But Love your videos Paul. Up next the LC Prado 2024

About the 3,5T towing capacity. In my home country we are allowed to tow 3,5T with a car that weighs 3,5T (including passengers and load), you do need a special license to tow more then 750kg. I think it’s same for the rest or most of the country’s in Europe the same. Maybe they just wanted to make it easy for them and not have to adjust themself country by country?

Thank you. So the Ford Raptor has the same towing capacity as this model?

With a 0-100 of just under 10s and a 4 cylinder diesel this is not going to compete with the raptor

@markhansford5930

7 ай бұрын

I don't think it's designed to, and it is quite a bit cheaper too.

@nickycrea6075

6 ай бұрын

The raptor is borderline useless, designed for off road racing (dirt tracks and potholes) and not off-road adventures, It is a Ute but the fuel economy is half of a diesel. Try towing something and you will be stopping at EVERY petrol station on the way. If you think you can put that power down on the road... You're delusional and WILL roll over at the first corner you take at speed. The cops have rolled their rangers and those are not even raptors. point: 0-100 means nothing except when your pulling out into traffic but normal people wait for a gap.

Personally i prefer the older style interiors compared to the new touchscreens and capacitive buttons because i know that 15 20 years down the line the older stuff will still be working and cheaper to fix than the bollocks that is whsts in these cars now.

Do they make it in a extra cap , so you can really carry stuff

i cant wait until you detail review on the wildtrak X

I would buy this with no questions asked.

@itsme-vw5yo

6 ай бұрын

Let me guess reliability? 😂😂 You guys are really blind that's why you can't trust the other brands. Well nothing we can do about that I guess 😅

@thecreatordiesalone8703

5 ай бұрын

@@itsme-vw5yo they last very long , first year when this gen released no issues at all

@tobychizz1290

4 ай бұрын

​​@@thecreatordiesalone8703 not quite, they had a lot of DPF issues when the 2.8l came out, prado aswell.

@thecreatordiesalone8703

4 ай бұрын

@@tobychizz1290 speak for yourself we just picked the demo almost 6 months ago

What is the name of the app he uses to map the times?

So is this now the same power output as the new LC79 series?

Zero "GR" Hilux jumping Baja track, 🤷‍♂️ should be renamed to the "Show Pony" Hilux, which actually nails it for a fair portion of dual cab buyers. 😂

I would love to see a Hilux with a big petrol engine like its US brother (Tacoma) has. As a European I'm sick of driving new generation diesel vehicles with mandatory AdBue system. It gives me too many headaches while driving off the road, remote, in foreign countries.

They need to put this tune in the Hiaces... Get some speedy deliveries.

@CULTAGE

7 ай бұрын

they need to put the 2jz in the hiace

@unclesmate

7 ай бұрын

@@CULTAGE shut up 😂

@tony_rd1941

7 ай бұрын

​@@CULTAGE na om606 better

Looks very smart, not sure about the obsession with giant screens in vehicles.

@angusburston9980

7 ай бұрын

Exactly, it's built to be reliable, and last. Personally i'd rather control most interior controls through buttons and knob, then through one screen. And also know I have less electronics controlling the interior then the Ranger.

@tagandbruce

7 ай бұрын

@@angusburston9980 I am thinking the same, prefer buttons for controls. Use apple car play for everything else, and the screen seems big enough for that.

Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽interesting. But would you switch your raptor for it?

The reason they keep it to low range on the diff is because if you are in high range your tires are going to spin faster when in air but the problem with that is when your rear wheels do touch the ground with the tires spinning at that speed and it suddenly stops it will break the diff wich is expensive to replace so inorder to try and prevent that they only keep it in low range seeing as it wil spin slower in the air

@lexuslfa4739

7 ай бұрын

when you lock the diff no tire will be spinning

I don't live in Australia, but I do live where the Hilux is available (not that watered-down Tacoma model in the USDM.) I am planning of getting one, hopefully by the end of this year.

G’day Paul Just wondering whether there’s a reason that you always avoid mentioning the new awesome Amarok in your comparisons???

Should I buy the 2023 ranger wildtrak or the 2024 HiLux GR Sport?

When are you doing the F150 lariat long base ?

Can you do a review compare the gr to wild track ? Thank you

My concern is I am 6 foot 1 Inch or 185 CM. Is it fit for me in the driver s Sit?

Will we get this in South Africa?🙏🙏

i really love this it looks beautiful 💖💖 i prefer this over the regular variant a lot

Does the engine have something different, or is it just a better repro?

I don’t care about the “tech” I prefer it the way it is. When I drive my Hilux it feels very well put together. Test drive the ranger, the tech is just too much. That big screen is horrendous. 🤮

Hey Paul do a detailed review of the 2024 Toyota Land cruiser 70-series 2.8 4 cylinder.please!

When can we see a review / test of the new Prado plz?

They need to build the gr hilux how the trd tacoma is built in the states

Hope they will get a spring suspension like the raptor ASAP

Pls. do the 4x4 comparison test, Triton, Ranger, D-max, Navara and Hilux GR...

@markymark8472

7 ай бұрын

They already have 🤦🏼‍♂️

Why are these new utes only giving us 2 top tethers??? It’s crazy!! I’m a tradie with 3 kids, all under 5 so I need 3 top tethers. I have this in my 2018 dmax, I want to update but not one of the new generation utes offer it.

@CarExpertAus

7 ай бұрын

Good question!

@nickycrea6075

6 ай бұрын

their not designed to be family cars.

@adamroberts9159

6 ай бұрын

@@nickycrea6075 all the previous models catered for it. Of course they are family cars they advertise them as family cars. “Take the kids and the boat and go camping” it’s in all their marketing, and dmax as well.

The road you are driving on is more uneven, and there's nothing much the Toyota can do 😅😅😅 Lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

I still felt that price punch while seated.

Is there a manual version?

What counts is the performance

Nice Review as always Paul. Why does it have manual shifting on the gear stick and paddle shifters? What happens if you change both manually opposite ways at the same time? Would it upshift or downshift? Seems like they didn't really need to add paddle shifters.

@iLiveOnFijiTime

5 ай бұрын

Stick overides the paddles.

I wonder if it would sell if it wasnt a Toyota. The Hilux is a proper tractor, the game has changed a lot for Bakkies.

@unclesmate

7 ай бұрын

if you want tractor theres always the mahindras 😂

So good but no front lock 😢

On the 3.5 tonne, doesn’t the minimum kerb weight include the driver at the ADR spec 67.5kg? Because you can’t really go anywhere without a driver? So in that case you’re only allowing for the difference between your weight and the ADR weight (30ish kg in my case…) I agree it’s dumb to advertise a 3.5t capacity on it, just not quite as dumb. On the other side, I test drove one of these yesterday. Pretty cool, but desperately in need of a non-ADR tune. It’s pretty laggy on the throttle. Also found the 2 cigarette plugs but only one USB-A plug pretty dumb. No USB-C, no power in the rear… not a great start.

Crazy no all wheel drive for hard surfaces. Prado and pajero had AWD since the 90's

the radar seems quite distracting style wise. they need to do a better job blending it in.

"Gazoo Racing is Toyota's global racing division, in which we indulge our passion for motorsport. Every vehicle with the Gazoo Racing (GR) badge has been thoroughly tested, honed and perfected through extensive testing at racetracks across the globe." That's from Toyota's website. This ute is not that, not even close. Which is fine, it's what we expected. But the badge is BS.

@unclesmate

7 ай бұрын

It has been thoroughly tested . The information they have gathered from GR Sport will help with development of the next gen hilux

La verdad el hilux sorprende, un motor más pequeño y de menor cilindrada y la diferencia entre el v6 diésel no es abismal, podríamos pensar que la diferencia en rendimiento sería mayor sin embargo no fue así. Adicional la caja automática de 10 velocidades de la ranger vs la de 6 de hilux. Al final muy poca gente o nadie compra un carro solo porque es 3 segundos más rápido que el otro. Hay detalles más importantes dependiendo del segmento del mercado. Aunque ya es hora que Toyota saque la nueva generación de hilux para mantenerse en la misma línea que los competidores.

Can't wait for the new facelifted dmax with recalibrated traction control rough terrain mode

@johnp6640

7 ай бұрын

Hopefully a v6

It’s over $100k in South Africa so don’t complain

I test drove the GR Sport version today and after test driving the D-max, Wildtrack, Nissan Navara warrior pro x Raptor the GR Hilux craps on all of them. The warrior pro 4. For a 2.3ltr twin turbo looks tough on the outside but when you get in it, you discover very quickly that it has no balls. The rogue is only good for city commute or on a farm. The GR IS THE BEST DEISEL ON THE MARKET! This guy hasn’t got a clue. Hilux will outlive most people!.

I'm so excited that Toyota is doing their part for the environment by reusing old surplus 1990s camera technology as shown at the 8:00 mark. All whilst increasing their prices to make sure we the owners reduce our "carbon" footprint. Congrats Toyota. 🖕🖕🖕

Another overpriced car from Toyota, oh what a feeling !!!

@BiggieBalls72

7 ай бұрын

Don’t you mean ‘Oh what a stealing’. It’s what the Toyota execs say every time someone buys one of these tricked up dinosaurs.

@Luke-rt9gy

7 ай бұрын

if you cant afford one buy an izuzu or triton, just don't whinge while your car rattles to bits within 12 months lol they are "overpriced" because they are highly desired. if that's too much for you to afford drive something cheaper. don't expect the same quality though

@oggyoggy1299

7 ай бұрын

Tell me about it. I paid $88 d/away for the ancient Prado. Picked it up a month ago. It’s brilliant.

@BiggieBalls72

7 ай бұрын

@@oggyoggy1299and yr mates laugh at you behind yr back. $88k for a washed up Prado 😂

@BiggieBalls72

7 ай бұрын

@@Luke-rt9gyBloke I drive a 23 Rogue. The GR is a gimmick. I’ll happily trade the Yota on Ford and be happy but I don’t want no more kids. Red seat belts are for try hards and Geelong supporters.

I can't sleep now

That silver looking rail under the front number plate looks like a towel rail.

The first comments should be the fact that it is not 2020 ancap tested like others in this vehicle standard. Toyota profit over setting benchmark safety standards rushed Hilux in a 2019 test so they didn’t need to meet 2020 testing.

Where’s the “aerodynamic” rollbar from other markets ?

damn i hope it comes with a neck brace

Pray it dont park next to you. The wide track utes are a menace in the parking lots

Hmmm 130km/h Where can you drive that speed in Sydney?

Its funny how the first ad i see was a nissan ad

Hey Paul, how is the raptors diff doing😂😂😂😂

Safety....absolutely ZERO mention of the 7 airbags, crash rating of the Hilux, upgraded brakes, ESP or ABS systems.