The Toyota Hilux is a formidable workhorse that has carried Kenya’s light commercial industry for decades. It is popular for its versatility, great reliability, and excellent off-road capability. This pick-up can withstand Kenya’s harshest conditions and it’s common to find older versions still on the road after years of abuse and thousands of miles. The Toyota Hilux competes with the Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT, Nissan Hardbody, Mitsubishi L200, and Volkswagen Amarok.
Toyota Hilux Engine and Transmission Options
The Toyota Hilux comes with four powerful engine options; 2.4L 2GD-FTV diesel engine, 2.8L 1GD-FTV, 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol engine, and 4.0L 1GR-FE petrol engine. These powertrains are mated to either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Toyota Hilux Interior
The Toyota Hilux boasts a spacious interior that can comfortably seat up to five people depending on the configuration( Single Cabin, Double Cabin). Front row seats are well-cushioned and there is plenty of legroom and headroom. In the second row seats have an upright and fixed back that can be strenuous when driving at long distances. The cabin has been updated in recent years and there are well-designed controls that are simple and easy to read. The 8.0-inch touchscreen and infotainment system are of good quality and has shortcut keys on either side of the screen for easy navigation between menus.
Exterior
The Toyota Hilux features a modern and aggressive exterior design that it has maintained for years. Its front fascia has a dominant grille, slimline LED headlights, and a deeper bumper housing that gives the Hilux a fierce-looking face.
Reliability
The Toyota Hilux is one of the most reliable vehicles built by Toyota. With proper maintenance, the Hilux can last hundreds of thousands of miles. It is used Toyota’s body-on-frame design that can handle rough terrain and heavy use. However, some owners have reported problems with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), Injector and pump failure, suspension wear, and Engine Failure.
Alternatives you can buy in Kenya: Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max. Mazda BT, Nissan Hardbody, Mitsubishi L200, and Volkswagen Amarok.
Toyota Hilux Price in Kenya
At dealer.co.ke you can buy the Toyota Hilux for as low as Ksh 4 million for 2017 models. 2024 models retail from Ksh 9.7 Million.
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