Thank you so much for making this video. You really show how much fun an entry level vehicle can be in this hobby. Totally excited to keep shopping :)

It is great to see a comprehensive and technical offroad analysis of a stock car from a competent offroad driver. Also great to see how much your channel has grown of the years. Keep up the great content Ronny!

Ronny best show you have done yet. I did the same with my np d23 when i bought it , water crossings came after the snorkel. Love it keep it up.

one of the most realistic testing of a standard truck, stressing the review is based on the day’s testing. thanks.

Most satisfying vid on the channel by far.

Hilux: screams Ronny: scraping, but only for a short time Hilux: continues singing the song of a metal shredder

@holden_fella

3 жыл бұрын

tthis is funny because it is so accurate XD

@Nokkynokky76

3 жыл бұрын

Its cringeworthy

@michaelmalone9323

3 жыл бұрын

😆

When I bought my Hulix, one of the first things I was gonna do was replace the tyres. 4 years later, I'm still driving on the Michelin Latitude road tyres it came with. Greasy hills, muddy bog holes, rocky slopes - I haven't found anything yet where the tyres have stopped me progressing forward. They're about worn out - now definitely time to upgrade.

@modestyblaise08

3 жыл бұрын

Hulix

@lindsaybrown7357

3 жыл бұрын

@@modestyblaise08 Yes, check out Ronny's captions. He certainly let the cat out of the bag about Toyota's all electric Hulix.

Great watching this series with the Lux, covered various aspects well and looking forward to this story unfolding

Thanks Ronny! A really capable vehicle.

Love the way Hilux was spelt wrong at the start: "Hulix" 😀😀

@modestyblaise08

3 жыл бұрын

Start and every time

@lennonfuller8445

3 жыл бұрын

hulix haha who licks what haha

@AhmedHaji72

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@elenitathomas3023

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Those leafs in the rear flex surprisingly well!! great vid cheers Ronny

@mattmartin6997

3 жыл бұрын

@Jbog07 Yeah oath!! impressive what they can get out of em these days aye

Thank you Ronny looking to get one Hilux this april once in the UK cheers mate watching with anticipation Paul :-)

Have one of the first Gd-6 Hilux 2016 and she"s a beast with no issues thus far! big fan Ronny. First issue was the side steps on mine and 30mm lift on the front

Great vid. Love your attitude

Love your videos bro, so proud you from WA :)

I can't believe how well those highway terrain tyres went. Awesome video Ronny hanging out for the next one in the dunes.

@rudyb8528

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Grace I had Continental Cross Contact HTs on my pickup. Very impressed. Only replaced it because it can’t safely compete with ATs on rocky sections

@bradmurray3093

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say tyre pressure had more to do with it in this test as apposed to tyre terrain type. As he said, if it was wet it’s a totally different story. Would be good to see a comparison on a wet track with h/t at 15psi and m/t at say 30psi. Same tyre size etc

The best way to kick off a Sunday

Nice one Ronny!

just came back from a trip in my 2020 triton, I must admit the 18 in tires (HT) didn't do a bad job either, happy to see you are enjoying your new digital 4x4 Ronny, brands aside so user friendly I'm just getting used to the safety stuff sensor warning buzzers flashing dash warning take a bit to get used to and my first auto 4x4 never buying another manual. good road test vids mate

New series: “unmodified” testing stock vehicles on that course

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

I like that idea

@BadlyDubbed

3 жыл бұрын

I like that idea too. The common path to heavy camper doesn't gel with the direction I'd like to take a dual cab: have the touring gear Bolt on/bolt off as needed and still be able to use the tray for a tip run.

@otis3500

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ronny_Dahl first one I'd like to see is a stock Colorado

@ycs1466

3 жыл бұрын

Stock but new AT or MT tyre would be wise..

@barrynoble2326

3 жыл бұрын

What tyre's are you gonna go for? Well what size mainly for me? I've got one and want to put 285/70/17s on but I've heard conflicting reports on whether they will fit or not

Ronny, apart from sand, forget about the diff locker. Let the traction control system do its work and the vehicle will go a lot further. I learnt this from experience.

Awesome vid!!. Would love to see new tires and rock sliders. It would be great if Ronny can check the new Dmax.

You're my hero Ronny

It’s great to see such an honest take on this Hilux with real tests. Many other channels blatantly bash the Hilux for the sole purpose of upselling other brands. Great video👍🏼

Nice one Ronny and smart choice for a Hilux - I just bought a low-rech 2010 Hilux based on a lot of research and advice including my moderate budget for a retiree - there’s something iconic about a Toyota that all the other brands wish they had. Isuzu are ankle biting now but I’m sticking to my dependable and capable strong Hilux. Lift kit, 3mm bash plates and rear. diff locker next before the Alum jacked rear cab and wheels/tyres. John in SA

Looking forward for the dunes video with this tires.. thanks mate! Cheers from Mexico

Totally agree, if its got a rear locker, uses it.

New sunnies! Look good man, glad the ice dealing days are behind you

Awesome video. glad i ve kept mine stock until i know what i want

Nice video love your in put and advice nice damn truck too.

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

Can't wait till they let us have a diesel Hilux in the US. Really like all the informative videos. Keep up the good work Ronnie

Canning stock route would be my dream episode with this truck!

Great clip Ronny hope the Toyota service department doesn’t subscribe to your channel 😂😂 keeping it real 👍

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I think that might be a bit too late

@renearrieta5204

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ronny_Dahl Hi Ronny, nice video! I have a question, PSI related, when deflating the tires and considering the tray was empty, would it have been better to have more PSI in the front since it is heavier? I'm thinking it may protect the vehicle a little bit more by raising the front a little. Any thoughts? Cheers!

Nice test of the stock hilux I've had the down hill assist on low range 1st gear going down steep decents at Mount Arden Argadells (Quorn) barely had to touch the brakes. It worked really well. Was quite impressed. I did have it on going down the Ridgetop track at Bendleby Ranges and from memory it was too fast and even with my foot hard on the brake I was still slipping/sliding down although that decent is full of holes and shaley rock, however I may have had it in 2nd gear low (I just can't remember now), first gear low with down hill assist does work though. (2017 SR5) My hilux didn't come with side steps had to have them added as an extra but mine are metal thank goodness, plastic would be a waste of $$$

Great video Ronny! Loving the new truck!! It’s amazing what just a rear locker will do! Just took my XJ out for the first time today after installing front and rear lockers. Was definitely a challenging trail and really didn’t need to use the front locker at all. Always love when your new videos come out! ❤️🐞

Almost makes ya wanna get a Hilux 😂😂 another good video mate 🤘🏾

Please another test video - Also it would be fantastic to get input on mud tires vs A/Ts and whether lift/tire size increase is really needed or not. Great videos. Very helpful.Thx!!!

Legendary

ronny, i would not have missed an opportunity to get one of those old school retro looking land cruisers that you guys still get in australia. we havent been able to get a groovy vintage style land cruiser since the 80s

I am cringing watching the hilux bottoming out. I couldn't do that to a brand new ute. Very informative video. Ronny keep up the great work

@h3runs

3 жыл бұрын

It's oddly satisfying when it's someone else's ute 🤷‍♂️🤣

@MR-dv6ms

3 жыл бұрын

when you get them for free its easy to do that

@rustynumbat

3 жыл бұрын

@@MR-dv6ms This one was paid for though.

@MR-dv6ms

3 жыл бұрын

@@rustynumbat are we sure?

@Ronny Dahl just regarding the clearance. Toyota are most likely quoting running clearance to get 270mm plus. Genuine ground clearance will be about 220mm (under the lowest point) just like the rest of the ute market. A bit of a marketing trick by Toyota.

I just took my completely standard gen 2 pajero on very low tread road tires out on Saturday, went as well as everyone else who had a little more lift and muddies, it's surprising what a standard vehicle will do without any of the "essential" modifications in the right conditions

i took my collie into some silty mud the other day with road tyres on sunk it to the door 3 times over once in once out and then once again on the exit. I attempted a snatch backwards didn't work so winched turned around to then cut a fallen tree to avoid my ruts still got stuck even with my tyres at 8 PSI to give me every chance. 18 inch rims with road tyres have suprised me going from muds but as soon as it gets wet the muds go on.

Try the course without the locker engaged. The traction control is better than you think. I reckon you will be surprised. I have been really impressed with my Fortuner. With locker engaged, TC is off. Lifting the front wheel with open front diff and no TC risks shattering a CV on grounding, whereas the TC controls wheel spin pretty well. Give it a go...

Hey Ronny. Thought you were going to recommend some mods as part of each review. That’s a key reason I am watching. Keen to get a hilux when the prices settle down. Love your work. Cheers

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the mods will cone but I had to test it as is first and the next one was on the sand followed by a short trip. After that the mods will start to happen and I’ll have good reasons for it

Thank you for the video it did help me with what i am looking at to buy. Water crossings and fire tracks are common in what i do. I am not a full offroader but i do get down to rivers and down some messy trails. I currently drive a santa fe and what i need is something that will be in between that and 4wd full time offroader. So far i have taken away that will need to upgraded to AT tyres and bigger rims and water protection in the engine bay area which i suspect maybe for both upgrades anywhere from $1500 to $3000 on top of dealer price.

@notmcsecretary5898

2 жыл бұрын

Fortuner sounds like would fit the bill for you.

Shows you how capable these modern machines are out of the box! Whether it’s a Ranger, Triton or Hilux!

Great video, very impressive for a stock 4WD

When your way home is my way home Ronny hahah

Hey Ronny I got my hilux today. But it’s doin well

Its no Gladiator, but I love it! Your off-roading expertise has been very helpful for me over here in the US. Keep it up, man. 🤙

@ilikelampshades6

2 жыл бұрын

Gladiator? Too long, cheap plasticy insides, terrible economy, unreliable and no dealer networks

The highway terrains can be very capable when used carefully off-road. There limits in mud are obvious but I've always said it can be a case of muddies allowing you to get much further into trouble. The real serious limit of the H/Ts are the sidewall, especially on broken limestone tracks very common on the WA coast. The very common AT 2s stock on lots of new Fourbie's slice open very easily...the sidewall is incredibly thin. DAMHIK.

Cant wait to get to get my fortuner with the same stuff!

Great little test for the new Lux, I pick up my SR5 next Monday, heading straight in to upgrade the HT Tyres with AT's I was thinking of upping them to 265/65/18 25mm taller, what are your thoughts Ronny? ps. keeeping the original rims at this stage.

You mentioned a front locker. What have you got in mind. From what I understand there aren't many options for an ifs vehicle. I'd also be concerned whether a front locker would put a lot of stress on ifs cvs and axles.

Question: The traction control is working for the front tires when the rear diff locker is working? Awesome video. Awesome capabilities for a stock truck.

@landrover1155

3 жыл бұрын

No the rear locker disables the ETC front and rear. Cheers

Hi Ronny, I have just bought a brand new 2022 sr5, just wondering if there is a breaking in period.

Bud love the hilux I have a d4d and can't bring myself to part with it 450 000kms. Jyst wanted your opinion on the new triton

still you could try without rea locker just using traction control as i think it got traction control, with that its brakes every wheel separately so thats would be interesting to see as well.

Hi Ronny, ive been hearing that the lux a super quick and responsive great traction control system..could you please do a off road video same obstacles as this one test low range with traction control off and one with the traction control ON...do not use the diff lock:) cuz when you run the diff lock it switches off the traction in the front wheels...please!!! Great video!

Do you have any plans to test the new 2021 D’Max (Stock) in the future?

Hilux actually performed pretty well, helps having the extras from factory 👍

Awesome cars

That big ol' grill on the front. That thig is pretty impressive out of the box.

Im not a mechanic and I dont know alot about hill control but Im assuming the car brakes each wheel individually? If thats the case if the rear diff is locked then it cant brake the rear wheels individually meaning it wouldnt work, maybe thats why is doesnt work with the rear locker engaged? Great vid, I always look forwards to watching them sunday morning.

@rudyb8528

3 жыл бұрын

The Hill Descent Control along with Rear Diff lock works fine on the Ford Ranger though.

@victor503025746

3 жыл бұрын

Rudy B Ranger’s traction control system still works on the front wheels when the rear locker is engaged, as opposed to most other utes where no traction control is available when rear axle is locked

@rudyb8528

3 жыл бұрын

@@victor503025746 Correct, and it works very well indeed. Been very useful on hills.

@tosgem

3 жыл бұрын

Ford Ranger is better in every way. Hilux is very over rated. Ranger will also be more reliable due to ford overbiilding it tough and also it does everything easy and no need to flog the vehicle

@adam03957

3 жыл бұрын

tosgem we reliably kill rangers at 300,000km up in the mines, and they cross the annual value to repair threshold about half that

Ditch the chrome! Other than that an excellent video on driver skill in a stock vehicle. I off-road a daily driver and can’t bash it up nor can I modify it heavily. Cheers!

Push it to its limit, before spending a cent. Find the weakness then make a calculated decision if its worth forking out. Thanks Ronny I new we were on the right track. Our new ute is very capable on hiway tyres. But unfortunately it came without a rear diff locker. Any suggestions on where to start look.

hi mate, great review.. How's the ride of this Hilux unmodified ???

I would be afraid to take a new Hillux stock out like that. Good stuff.

@krump7429

3 жыл бұрын

Why.... its a 4wd not a mall crawler. Taking a stock 4wd out on the tracks is the best fun you can have. Way more challenging than a heavily modified 4x4.

@modestyblaise08

3 жыл бұрын

Well he actually took a hulix out so he's fine

Front lockers, 285/70r17 tires, new wheels, a 2 inch lift and skid plates.

@holden_fella

3 жыл бұрын

do they make aussie locker for toyota diffs now? i'd love to watch if he went with that

@Lilp002

3 жыл бұрын

Ill add skid plates to that

@Lilp002

3 жыл бұрын

Holden Caulfield yes harrop lockers 👌

In America, we call them the “oh shit handles”.

@gaz8410

3 жыл бұрын

The correct name in Oz is "Jesus bars."

@harryballzack

3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure they are most every where he just tries to keep it PG. 😂

@fizzol12345

3 жыл бұрын

I call them the “fm handles” ( fuck me handles) in England

I have been following your testing on the Hilux. But I'm still in doubt. I own a old mazda bt50 my 2008. In 2021 i would change it but i don't know between Hilux or ranger. Did you go straight for the hilux or did you consider other pick up. Ciao Marco

Ronny, do you have ATRAC system on your new Hilux? If you do, than can you please tell us what it can and what it cannot do.

How would you compare traction control vs diff lock?

It would be nice if you can do a review on the active traction control using low range without difflock

Is the 279 ground clearance from diff to ground or ground to undercarriage?

What’s biggest size tyres you can fit on those ???

I love how capable a stock 4WD can be. They're way more capable if you're driving one owned by someone else 😉

11:15 dunno about your proclivities, but my rallying days taught me to place a big rubber mat under the engine bay, to stop the splashes. Just a part of preparation.

Hey Ronny, put the traction control to the test in the flex test again. It’s so good you don’t need the locker a lot of the time. Just put some Yokohama G003’s on mine, they’re so good and quite, you should have a serious look at them.

@emilrozkoszny3935

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, auto plus tc will go 98% of the places a front and rear locked 4wd will go, its just a fact that the modern tcs are just that good

Awesome vid ronny, would you put rock sliders or a lift kit first?

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

Sliders before lift

I found on the previous model, engaging the diff lock disengaged the traction control. Often I was better off leaving the diff lock off as the traction control worked really well. Have you done a comparison of the traction control verses the rear diff lock?

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to looking into that

what's the stock ground clearance on one of these?

i wouldnt really mess with a good thing it seemed to perform really well!!! But we know it needs atleast 40-50mm lift and some 33`s . At`s are mud tires, but it seems like a good tourer platform so i d go with a good set of AT`s , cheers from Canada !!

Would be great to see a modified Hilux do a trip with yours relatively stock.

Where abouts in Perth hills is this??

Great review! I would use a Raptor for this

The locker on my 2WD van is the same as a 4x4 with no lockers. We both have 2 wheels spinning, just mine are both pushing .

Time to get the bucket and sponge out!

Hey Ronnie how much lift do you reckon you'll put under it??

Interestingly most capable as-is imho Ronny Dahl. Well behaved in again mho all aspects. What a great example of the difference that rear diff-lock makes!. Oh I have a new name for your new beasty; "TESI" :)

Hi Ronny, you will be putting 33s on this, or? 285/70 R17?

Hey Ronny, you mentioned rocksliders last video. I’d definitely be putting them on ASAP. I got some Uneek rocksliders for my N70. Little bit pricey, but they look just mint.

@Ronny_Dahl

3 жыл бұрын

Yep needs to happen

@krump7429

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to "an average" person wanting rock sliders. Ive been waiting 8 weeks for mine, and been told it could be another month. Everyone in australia seems to have tapped into their super all at once 😂😂 fkn covid.

Got some new sunnies to go with the new hilux?

Good test Ronny . Those sidesteps are doing a job of protecting the doors so if they are damaged who cares when your getting rock sliders anyway . Sand driving will be interesting with road tyres as in my experience they mostly just sink and you bottom out on the chassis no matter what pressures your at . Yes diff lockers are the go to keep going when 2 or more wheels are lifted . When you have a stock 4WD you have to be very picky as to what terrain your going to tackle :-)

@jarrod1687

3 жыл бұрын

Highway tyres are awesome in sand

@TheSkskitey

3 жыл бұрын

@@jarrod1687 Reasonably hard sand yeah but not in soft sand as i found out many times :-)

Ronnie, can you do a similar test with stock Everest.......??? Please mate ....

As you may know the Hilux is a lot like the Tacoma we have here in the US, but the Tacoma has crawl control and multi terrain select with locker in rear, that gives it really great off road ability. but when you said "robotic"sounds, yes the Tacoma sounds the same! i only wish we could get it with a diesel engine. I have the V6 gas but it has loads of power. ohh and i hate the drivers seat! its too narrow!

Should get some Phatbars rock sliders and bash plates, my dad has them on his N80 and they go through a lot.

Doesn't that rig come with traction control? Why not give it a full shakedown without the locker since we know lockers work great on any vehicle off-road anyway. Also, as a build idea, since you already have a hardcore 4x4 why not focus this one as a straight-up comfortable tourer? Alloy bars for weight (although probably get steel rock sliders), underbody protection is a must, may or may not get a winch, a snorkel is a must. Paint and glass protection (clear bras or clear wraps) would be a good idea. This vehicle is FRESH. Just employ a back-to-basics off-road driving habit: low-risk line-picking, etc. Keep the stock alloys (or not, for aesthetic reasons) but with beefier and slightly fatter rubber (not hybrid tyres though, just proper all-terrains). An engine tune would be nice, oversized trans cooler is a good thing to have once you start loading it up. Mild suspension setup, minimal lift... just a proper 70/30 (on/off road) build. Sort out diff and trans breathers and you're cleanly set-up. Believe it or not, setups like these work almost perfect in a lot of real-world conditions. Sure, you can't abuse 'em like 79s or Patrols, but I highly doubt anyone should be flogging IFS vehicles off-road anyway. Remember: they designed rigs like these for a nice compromise between on-road and off-road use, why not amplify that philosophy? Not to mention, this way you still get to give a separate purpose for your 70-series. I wouldn't want this to end up a 'hardcore' 4x4 on 33"+ tyres that doesn't really compare driveline & suspension-wise with the solid-axle monsters. You end up with an 'almost-there-but-not-really' build where you wonder why you didn't just stick with a solid-axle vehicle in the first place. Not to mention ruining the rather 'sporty' on-road behaviour that the new Hiluxes seem to have. A simple slim light bar up front (Baja S8 20" combo-optics perhaps?), a few 'area lights' on a roof rack plus reverse lights and you're done with the lighting side of things. A nice 4.1 stereo setup, as well. The electronics & accessories side of things is up to whatever you need, though. I'd probably stick the battery charger setup or whatever right up against the back window (I'm assuming that it's gonna get covered up by a rear canopy, anyway), this way it's clean and straightforward and easily accessible. A simple canopy with slide-out drawers would be nice. Seems like a shame to just lose the nice bed. That's all, pretty much. I've been dreaming of a setup like this but don't have the bills. This is a nice alternative to reality.

Hahahaha Hulix. That was funny at the start