New Hilux
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The ranger still beats it hands down for torque and kilowatt. More goodies too. Hard to say that mouthful as a Toyota man all my life
$61k drive away for an auto diesel SR5, that's on Toyota website so real world will be different. I will be interested to watch the dual cab war. I think some of them are way overpriced, aussie dollar not helping but I think a decent competitor from Toyota will help bring the others back to earth. By the way I am not a Toyota man, the last model was sales leader and it was old, imagine what this will do. I will stick with my trusty BT50 for work and RG Colorado.
Some prices here
https://www.mr4x4.com.au/new-2016-toyota-hilux-pricing-and-specs/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2016+Toyota+Hilux+Pricing+&+Specs+Revealed&utm_campaign=Newsletter+#119
We are waiting to see what the 7 seater version the Fortuner sells for supposed to be out in a couple of weeks. 2800 will legally tow the Starcraft and we know Toyota under rate compared to others..
Yes drive away price be interesting. Between Fortuner, Everest, Colorado7 and Mux if I do a lease upgrade. Mux is the cheapest although 64 litre fuel tank
https://www.mr4x4.com.au/new-2016-toyota-hilux-pricing-and-specs/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2016+Toyota+Hilux+Pricing+&+Specs+Revealed&utm_campaign=Newsletter+#119
We are waiting to see what the 7 seater version the Fortuner sells for supposed to be out in a couple of weeks. 2800 will legally tow the Starcraft and we know Toyota under rate compared to others..
Yes drive away price be interesting. Between Fortuner, Everest, Colorado7 and Mux if I do a lease upgrade. Mux is the cheapest although 64 litre fuel tank
That's exactly the same as we are looking at @davemc. Would love a Prado but don't think can stretch the $$$ that far. Waiting waiting on checking out the new Fortuna! It is a pain that all of the ute/wagon equivalents have such a small tank as it really does not take into consideration the distances we have to travel between towns in Australia!Some prices here
https://www.mr4x4.com.au/new-2016-toyota-hilux-pricing-and-specs/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2016+Toyota+Hilux+Pricing+&+Specs+Revealed&utm_campaign=Newsletter+#119
We are waiting to see what the 7 seater version the Fortuner sells for supposed to be out in a couple of weeks. 2800 will legally tow the Starcraft and we know Toyota under rate compared to others..
Yes drive away price be interesting. Between Fortuner, Everest, Colorado7 and Mux if I do a lease upgrade. Mux is the cheapest although 64 litre fuel tank
BJ.
if your getting 8's on highway then 80 liters around 1000ks. 64 is still 800. Its towing that cuts that in half
And when doing the country towns we will Be towing so want a decent range.if your getting 8's on highway then 80 liters around 1000ks. 64 is still 800. Its towing that cuts that in half
BJ.
We get 350ish with the Petrol Disco.. And most most fuel joints not easy to get into petrol pumps with van.
Had to stretch the hose around the back of the Disco to fill it on the way home and it just reached, as only pump we could get out of not backing into the main road
I test drove the new SR5 with the leather seat upgrade today. $64500 drive away price.
Very impressed with the new gearbox. Is was very smooth. Power was good too, but I have not driven the old 3L so I cant really compare.
Now the new Prado (with the same motor and gearbox) is 66k drive away. So Im considering that too. And yes still interested in looking at the Fortuner in 2 weeks. Am told the top of the range will be around 67k drive away.
To all the any Prado owners out there. What aer your thoughts on your tug? How does it perform with a couple ton hitched on?
Do you think the Prado would tow better then the hilux? (By better I mean stable, or safe, or something like that)
Im keen on a ute, as I think It would be easier to chuck all the stuff like bikes and camping gear in the back. but my wife is not so keen on the ute, and would prefer the "comfort" of the wagon.
Fortuner drops the rear leaf's for independant. So it may feel nicer around town, but would affect its towing??
So Id love to hear everyones pro's and cons.
Cheers
Very impressed with the new gearbox. Is was very smooth. Power was good too, but I have not driven the old 3L so I cant really compare.
Now the new Prado (with the same motor and gearbox) is 66k drive away. So Im considering that too. And yes still interested in looking at the Fortuner in 2 weeks. Am told the top of the range will be around 67k drive away.
To all the any Prado owners out there. What aer your thoughts on your tug? How does it perform with a couple ton hitched on?
Do you think the Prado would tow better then the hilux? (By better I mean stable, or safe, or something like that)
Im keen on a ute, as I think It would be easier to chuck all the stuff like bikes and camping gear in the back. but my wife is not so keen on the ute, and would prefer the "comfort" of the wagon.
Fortuner drops the rear leaf's for independant. So it may feel nicer around town, but would affect its towing??
So Id love to hear everyones pro's and cons.
Cheers
have a look if prado has more power than hilux im told they tweek them so they go pretty good I drove back from Adelaide without stoping for fuel 740 ks got home half last tank 1756-2 outback great car only changed to cruiser cause of weight issues with that size van once you load it easily goes over 2.5 tonne and heavy on the ball but in saying that haven't done enough testing with cruiser to see if im really happy with it can I suggest a EGT gauge in what eva car you get cause im sure all prado owners don't know how hard there pushing them going up hill but they do go well I would have no dramas selling cruiser going back to my prado and keeping van very light I will never sell it its just such a good car prado 5 stars 07 VX diesel 130 thousand on the clock they can bury me in it
We have a 2012 Prado 150 TD manual and tow a 16.49.3 OB with no trouble. I did put a set of airbags in the rear and it made a big difference in handling with the van on.
Have also owned a 2010 Hilux dual cab SR5 but never towed the Expanda with it, but did tow some heavy trailers. It handled it, but the Prado does it easier and in much more comfort.
I do miss the convenience of the ute, but the wagon is great for the dogs.
Hope that helps somewhat even though we're not comparing apples with apples!
Cheers
Paul
depends on what you have to tow. We want to take the new Fortuner for a test drive when it comes.
2800 Auto 3000 Manual. Prado only 2500 cannot tow our van Hilux is 3500 now isn't it
We need 6 seats so cannot get the ute
2800 Auto 3000 Manual. Prado only 2500 cannot tow our van
Hilux is 3500 now isn't itWe need 6 seats so cannot get the ute
My new work Hilux SR5 dual cab is in Brisbane waiting to be mine spec'd, can't wait!!! Keep telling the boss that I will have a brake controller installed as soon as I get it... He thinks I'm joking.....lol
Not sure if I could trust it to tow the fully loaded Basestation/JetSki combo.....
Not sure if I could trust it to tow the fully loaded Basestation/JetSki combo.....