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By Jonathan Crouch
For over half a century, Toyota's Hilux pick-up has powered people to this planet's most remote locations, tackling every type of terrain and overcoming almost every kind of obstacle. This much improved take on the eighth generation version has been significantly updated with a classier cabin and the option of a gutsier 2.8-litre engine. But don't worry: it's as tough as ever.
4dr Pick-up (2.4D, 2.8D) [Active, Icon, Invincible, Invincible X, GR Sport]
Think of a pick-up and it's quite likely that you'll be picturing a Toyota Hilux. This model has, after all, been a dominant presence in the global pick-up market for around half a century. This eighth generation version was launched in 2015, but five years on got a hugely significant upgrade to create the vehicle we're going to look at here. Job one for the second facelift applied to this 'AN123/130'-series design was to offer a more powerful engine option; without introducing efficiency downsides that'd make the sale of such a variant unviable. The four cylinder 2.8-litre engine that here became optional for Hilux customers claimed to be able to deliver on this brief. Driving dynamics were improved too. And changes were also made to make the Hilux even more unstoppable off road. And it can still in this form take a tonne of payload and tow up to 3.5-tonnes. This was, in other words, even more of a proper Hilux than ever. A top GR Sport version arrived in 2024. And the same year Toyota introduced a 48V mild hybrid version of the 2.8 diesel engine, which by now had been standardised. This improved MK8 Hilux sold until the new MK9 version arrived in late-2025.
The Hilux looks quite a bit more aggressive in this updated MK8 form. Some pick-ups look a little silly when they're all fashioned up, but we think that this one assumes just the right balance of style and solidity, especially in Double Cab guise, a body style that of course far out-sold the alternative 'Single Cab' and 'Extra Cab' variants. At a glance, you know this pick-up's going to be tough and capable, but at the same time, you wouldn't hesitate to park it among the Crossovers outside the gym. Inside, as with all the toughest pick-ups, you perch up high, bearing down on ordinary road users with authority. Nothing really changed about the fundamental design of this cabin, but the Japanese brand took the opportunity to upgrade the 'Toyota Touch 2' central infotainment screen, which became eight rather than seven inches in size and came as standard providing above entry-level trim. This display also got faster software and screen response and at last incorporated 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. Otherwise, things were much as before. There's dual-tone leather upholstery on the top-spec model, but even there, hard-wearing plastics on the dashboard and the door cards remind you that this is very much a working vehicle, though Toyota tried to lift things with silvered touches and piano black plastic. The rear seat retained its useful 60:40-split tip-up function so that valuable things like tools can be kept away from prying eyes. Annoyingly though, base-spec' Active' models do without this feature. As for actually sitting in the back, well no Double Cab pick-up offers rear-seated passengers a really luxurious travelling experience, but this one meets the admittedly mediocre class standard in this regard. The cargo bay remained one of the wider ones in the segment, with maximum deck width measuring 1,645mm. That's significantly more width than you'd get in, say, a Nissan Navara or a Mitsubishi L200 from this period, so it'll be easily enough for even the widest Euro pallets. This Hilux also provides 480mm of loading deck height and 1,525mm of loading deck length, a figure that rises to 1,810mm if you go for the 'Extra Cab' - or as much as 2,315mm if you go for the 'Single Cab' body style. As for the weight you can carry, well in 'Active' guise, the Double Cab can take a payload of up to 1,030kgs. Ok, so that's around 125kgs less than you'd get in that Nissan Navara but it'll still be ample for most owners. The 'Extra Cab' payload is 1,000kg while for the 'Single Cab', it's 1,030kg. While we're talking about pick-up load beds, how many times have you seen them disfigured by dents and dinks? Here, to try and minimise that, at the original launch of this MK8 model, the deck was strengthened to reduce deformation, the floor ribs were re-designed and sill cross-members were added to the floor panel. Four tie-down points are provided, two on each of the sidewalls.
For a typical '21-plate 2.4D version of this updated MK8 Hilux, you're looking at values in the £14,500-£23,500 bracket, depending on trim and mileage, rising to the £21,500-£29,500 bracket for a later '24-plate version. For a typical '21-plate 2.8D version of this updated MK8 Hilux, you're looking at values in the £18,500-£29,000 bracket, depending on trim and mileage, rising to the £27,000-£40,000 bracket for a later '24-plate version. All quoted values are sourced through industry experts cap hpi. <a href="https://hpivaluations.com/">Click here for a free valuation.</a>
This is a vehicle that might well have been seriously used off road, so check underneath for signs of damage. Also, make sure any thick mud has been washed off the chassis; otherwise it will trap moisture that'll cause corrosion. Check that the spare tyre security lock is still fitted on it, otherwise, you're asking for opportunist theft. Check all the exterior panel for damage or poor quality repairs. This is, after all, a 5.3m long vehicle and some models were supplied without all round parking sensors. Because of the high sidewalls of the tyres, the alloy wheels should remain undamaged from kerb scrapes, but jagged rocks encountered while driving off road may have cut into the rubber. These cuts might look insignificant, but they increase the risk of a blow out at high speed. If the Hilux you're looking at has only been used on shorter trips, there may be an issue with its Diesel Particulate Filter blocking up. There is a specific button you can press to regenerate the DPF to help prevent this, but taking prolonged drives at faster speeds is a better option. Using it injects extra fuel into the exhaust stream to increase the temperature in the filter, burning off the trapped soot. But that further worsens the rather mediocre fuel consumption you'll get from the 80-litre fuel tank. As for other issues, well the factory-installed automatic transmission oil cooler lacks the cooling efficiency required under sustained strain. So if the vehicle is regularly driven at its maximum 3.5-tonne towing capacity or heavily loaded on steep terrains, the transmission fluid can rapidly overheat. The factory air filter housing can sometimes fail to form a perfect airtight seal around the filter element. So fine dust bypassing the filter enters the intake. Over time, this abrasive dust damages the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and scores the turbocharger compressor wheels. The factory air filter housing can sometimes fail to form a perfect airtight seal around the filter element. As a result, fine dust bypassing the filter enters the intake. Over time, this abrasive dust damages the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and scores the turbocharger compressor wheels. A noticeable rattling noise lasting several seconds can occur immediately after a cold engine start. It is caused by the lower hydraulic chain tensioner failing to maintain adequate chain tension before oil pressure builds. While it rarely causes a catastrophic engine failure right away, the slack can result in premature wear on the chain, crankshaft sprocket, and camshaft gears if left unaddressed over tens of thousands of miles. Many owners have had this component replaced under warranty. Finally, check the interior for child and luggage damage and make sure that the upholstery and the carpets aren't stained. Make sure that all the screens and media connectivity systems work as they should. And of course insist on a fully stamped up service history.
(approx based on a 2021 Hilux 2.8D excl. VAT) Expect to pay around £18 for an oil filter. A new Diesel Particulate Filter will set you back £1,113 for an aftermarket Euro 6 unit. A rear bumper is around £181; a rear light lens around £150. A brake disc set varies between about £59 to £104, depending on brand - but it's closer to £225 if you want genuine Toyota parts. Brake pads vary in the £18-£40 bracket - but it's closer to £70-£108 if you want genuine Toyota parts.
Many of today's pick-up customers want an LCV like this for daily tarmac use: some even now want it to function as their only means of transport. As a result, Toyota knew that in this updated form this MK8 model Hilux had to become more car-like in its feel on tarmac, yet manage that without compromising the previous model's core values of tough, go-anywhere capability. The redesigned suspension is still leaf-sprung, so it can't match the ride quality of Nissan's rival coil-spring Navara from this era. A whole package of damping changes though, delivered a big improvement and previous buyers will note the smoother way that this pick-up handles secondary route tarmac undulations, something aided by a clever 'Pitch and Bounce Control' system that automatically adjusts engine torque to suit the road surface. Sharper, more accurate steering helps too, plus the surprising levels of engine refinement make highway trips less of a chore. Ah yes, engines. You'll need to know about them because with this updated MK8 model, there was a choice, Toyota adding to the range a bigger 2.8-litre D-4D diesel unit, which offers up to 500Nm of torque and around a third more power than the continuing 148bhp 2.4-litre diesel unit. There's no efficiency downside in choosing the 2.8D powertrain either, this engine capable of up to 33.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 224g/km of CO2. Those figures didn't improve much when a 48V mild hybrid version of the 2.8D unit was introduced as an option in 2024. Both 2.4D and 2.8D powerplants could be had with the choice of either a 6-speed manual gearbox or the 6-speed 'Super ECT' auto transmission, the response of which was improved. As for off road prowess, well that became better than ever with this updated MK8 model thanks to the addition of an automatic electronic control system which replicated the effect of a mechanical limited-slip differential to give better traction and acceleration on low-grip surfaces. Plus the idling speed was lowered, accelerator response was re-tuned and a new tyre angle dash monitor was added to help you better keep track of where the front wheels are pointed. As before, there's a part-time 4WD system that operates in rear-driven two-wheel drive on tarmac, but you can shift on the move into the 'H4' high range 4WD setting at speeds of up to 31mph, should conditions worsen or you be about to turn onto a muddy track. For really boggy off road work, you're going to want to further consider the possibility of switching into 'L4' low range, again something that's possible on the move, but in this updated MK8 model at much lower speeds of up to 5mph. The Hilux is designed to tackle the toughest off-road conditions, Double Cab models capable of a 29-degree approach angle, 26-degree departure angle and 310mm ground clearance. It's also capable of wading to a depth of 700mm. And it can tow up to 3.5-tonnes. All good to know.
Are there any real issues here? A few. Other rivals are certainly a touch more efficient, the frugality of this model's 2.4-litre and 2.8-litre diesel engines being rather masked by this Hilux's prodigious weight. And on the subject of engines, the arrival of a 2.8-litre engine option as part of this facelift played a particularly important role in widening this Toyota's appeal. It's difficult to understand why this powerplant wasn't offered from launch; it's the engine you'd really want in this pick-up. As a result, this remains one of our preferred options in the pick-up segment from this era - and we're not alone. From Alaska to the Sahara to the Australian Outback, this is the vehicle of choice for people who need to get the job done. Drive one and you'll see why.
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By Jonathan Crouch
For over half a century, Toyota's Hilux pick-up has powered people to this planet's most remote locations, tackling every type of terrain and overcoming almost every kind of obstacle. This much improved take on the eighth generation version has been significantly updated with a classier cabin and the option of a gutsier 2.8-litre engine. But don't worry: it's as tough as ever.
4dr Pick-up (2.4D, 2.8D) [Active, Icon, Invincible, Invincible X, GR Sport]
Think of a pick-up and it's quite likely that you'll be picturing a Toyota Hilux. This model has, after all, been a dominant presence in the global pick-up market for around half a century. This eighth generation version was launched in 2015, but five years on got a hugely significant upgrade to create the vehicle we're going to look at here. Job one for the second facelift applied to this 'AN123/130'-series design was to offer a more powerful engine option; without introducing efficiency downsides that'd make the sale of such a variant unviable. The four cylinder 2.8-litre engine that here became optional for Hilux customers claimed to be able to deliver on this brief. Driving dynamics were improved too. And changes were also made to make the Hilux even more unstoppable off road. And it can still in this form take a tonne of payload and tow up to 3.5-tonnes. This was, in other words, even more of a proper Hilux than ever. A top GR Sport version arrived in 2024. And the same year Toyota introduced a 48V mild hybrid version of the 2.8 diesel engine, which by now had been standardised. This improved MK8 Hilux sold until the new MK9 version arrived in late-2025.
The Hilux looks quite a bit more aggressive in this updated MK8 form. Some pick-ups look a little silly when they're all fashioned up, but we think that this one assumes just the right balance of style and solidity, especially in Double Cab guise, a body style that of course far out-sold the alternative 'Single Cab' and 'Extra Cab' variants. At a glance, you know this pick-up's going to be tough and capable, but at the same time, you wouldn't hesitate to park it among the Crossovers outside the gym. Inside, as with all the toughest pick-ups, you perch up high, bearing down on ordinary road users with authority. Nothing really changed about the fundamental design of this cabin, but the Japanese brand took the opportunity to upgrade the 'Toyota Touch 2' central infotainment screen, which became eight rather than seven inches in size and came as standard providing above entry-level trim. This display also got faster software and screen response and at last incorporated 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. Otherwise, things were much as before. There's dual-tone leather upholstery on the top-spec model, but even there, hard-wearing plastics on the dashboard and the door cards remind you that this is very much a working vehicle, though Toyota tried to lift things with silvered touches and piano black plastic. The rear seat retained its useful 60:40-split tip-up function so that valuable things like tools can be kept away from prying eyes. Annoyingly though, base-spec' Active' models do without this feature. As for actually sitting in the back, well no Double Cab pick-up offers rear-seated passengers a really luxurious travelling experience, but this one meets the admittedly mediocre class standard in this regard. The cargo bay remained one of the wider ones in the segment, with maximum deck width measuring 1,645mm. That's significantly more width than you'd get in, say, a Nissan Navara or a Mitsubishi L200 from this period, so it'll be easily enough for even the widest Euro pallets. This Hilux also provides 480mm of loading deck height and 1,525mm of loading deck length, a figure that rises to 1,810mm if you go for the 'Extra Cab' - or as much as 2,315mm if you go for the 'Single Cab' body style. As for the weight you can carry, well in 'Active' guise, the Double Cab can take a payload of up to 1,030kgs. Ok, so that's around 125kgs less than you'd get in that Nissan Navara but it'll still be ample for most owners. The 'Extra Cab' payload is 1,000kg while for the 'Single Cab', it's 1,030kg. While we're talking about pick-up load beds, how many times have you seen them disfigured by dents and dinks? Here, to try and minimise that, at the original launch of this MK8 model, the deck was strengthened to reduce deformation, the floor ribs were re-designed and sill cross-members were added to the floor panel. Four tie-down points are provided, two on each of the sidewalls.
For a typical '21-plate 2.4D version of this updated MK8 Hilux, you're looking at values in the £14,500-£23,500 bracket, depending on trim and mileage, rising to the £21,500-£29,500 bracket for a later '24-plate version. For a typical '21-plate 2.8D version of this updated MK8 Hilux, you're looking at values in the £18,500-£29,000 bracket, depending on trim and mileage, rising to the £27,000-£40,000 bracket for a later '24-plate version. All quoted values are sourced through industry experts cap hpi. <a href="https://hpivaluations.com/">Click here for a free valuation.</a>
This is a vehicle that might well have been seriously used off road, so check underneath for signs of damage. Also, make sure any thick mud has been washed off the chassis; otherwise it will trap moisture that'll cause corrosion. Check that the spare tyre security lock is still fitted on it, otherwise, you're asking for opportunist theft. Check all the exterior panel for damage or poor quality repairs. This is, after all, a 5.3m long vehicle and some models were supplied without all round parking sensors. Because of the high sidewalls of the tyres, the alloy wheels should remain undamaged from kerb scrapes, but jagged rocks encountered while driving off road may have cut into the rubber. These cuts might look insignificant, but they increase the risk of a blow out at high speed. If the Hilux you're looking at has only been used on shorter trips, there may be an issue with its Diesel Particulate Filter blocking up. There is a specific button you can press to regenerate the DPF to help prevent this, but taking prolonged drives at faster speeds is a better option. Using it injects extra fuel into the exhaust stream to increase the temperature in the filter, burning off the trapped soot. But that further worsens the rather mediocre fuel consumption you'll get from the 80-litre fuel tank. As for other issues, well the factory-installed automatic transmission oil cooler lacks the cooling efficiency required under sustained strain. So if the vehicle is regularly driven at its maximum 3.5-tonne towing capacity or heavily loaded on steep terrains, the transmission fluid can rapidly overheat. The factory air filter housing can sometimes fail to form a perfect airtight seal around the filter element. So fine dust bypassing the filter enters the intake. Over time, this abrasive dust damages the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and scores the turbocharger compressor wheels. The factory air filter housing can sometimes fail to form a perfect airtight seal around the filter element. As a result, fine dust bypassing the filter enters the intake. Over time, this abrasive dust damages the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and scores the turbocharger compressor wheels. A noticeable rattling noise lasting several seconds can occur immediately after a cold engine start. It is caused by the lower hydraulic chain tensioner failing to maintain adequate chain tension before oil pressure builds. While it rarely causes a catastrophic engine failure right away, the slack can result in premature wear on the chain, crankshaft sprocket, and camshaft gears if left unaddressed over tens of thousands of miles. Many owners have had this component replaced under warranty. Finally, check the interior for child and luggage damage and make sure that the upholstery and the carpets aren't stained. Make sure that all the screens and media connectivity systems work as they should. And of course insist on a fully stamped up service history.
(approx based on a 2021 Hilux 2.8D excl. VAT) Expect to pay around £18 for an oil filter. A new Diesel Particulate Filter will set you back £1,113 for an aftermarket Euro 6 unit. A rear bumper is around £181; a rear light lens around £150. A brake disc set varies between about £59 to £104, depending on brand - but it's closer to £225 if you want genuine Toyota parts. Brake pads vary in the £18-£40 bracket - but it's closer to £70-£108 if you want genuine Toyota parts.
Many of today's pick-up customers want an LCV like this for daily tarmac use: some even now want it to function as their only means of transport. As a result, Toyota knew that in this updated form this MK8 model Hilux had to become more car-like in its feel on tarmac, yet manage that without compromising the previous model's core values of tough, go-anywhere capability. The redesigned suspension is still leaf-sprung, so it can't match the ride quality of Nissan's rival coil-spring Navara from this era. A whole package of damping changes though, delivered a big improvement and previous buyers will note the smoother way that this pick-up handles secondary route tarmac undulations, something aided by a clever 'Pitch and Bounce Control' system that automatically adjusts engine torque to suit the road surface. Sharper, more accurate steering helps too, plus the surprising levels of engine refinement make highway trips less of a chore. Ah yes, engines. You'll need to know about them because with this updated MK8 model, there was a choice, Toyota adding to the range a bigger 2.8-litre D-4D diesel unit, which offers up to 500Nm of torque and around a third more power than the continuing 148bhp 2.4-litre diesel unit. There's no efficiency downside in choosing the 2.8D powertrain either, this engine capable of up to 33.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 224g/km of CO2. Those figures didn't improve much when a 48V mild hybrid version of the 2.8D unit was introduced as an option in 2024. Both 2.4D and 2.8D powerplants could be had with the choice of either a 6-speed manual gearbox or the 6-speed 'Super ECT' auto transmission, the response of which was improved. As for off road prowess, well that became better than ever with this updated MK8 model thanks to the addition of an automatic electronic control system which replicated the effect of a mechanical limited-slip differential to give better traction and acceleration on low-grip surfaces. Plus the idling speed was lowered, accelerator response was re-tuned and a new tyre angle dash monitor was added to help you better keep track of where the front wheels are pointed. As before, there's a part-time 4WD system that operates in rear-driven two-wheel drive on tarmac, but you can shift on the move into the 'H4' high range 4WD setting at speeds of up to 31mph, should conditions worsen or you be about to turn onto a muddy track. For really boggy off road work, you're going to want to further consider the possibility of switching into 'L4' low range, again something that's possible on the move, but in this updated MK8 model at much lower speeds of up to 5mph. The Hilux is designed to tackle the toughest off-road conditions, Double Cab models capable of a 29-degree approach angle, 26-degree departure angle and 310mm ground clearance. It's also capable of wading to a depth of 700mm. And it can tow up to 3.5-tonnes. All good to know.
Are there any real issues here? A few. Other rivals are certainly a touch more efficient, the frugality of this model's 2.4-litre and 2.8-litre diesel engines being rather masked by this Hilux's prodigious weight. And on the subject of engines, the arrival of a 2.8-litre engine option as part of this facelift played a particularly important role in widening this Toyota's appeal. It's difficult to understand why this powerplant wasn't offered from launch; it's the engine you'd really want in this pick-up. As a result, this remains one of our preferred options in the pick-up segment from this era - and we're not alone. From Alaska to the Sahara to the Australian Outback, this is the vehicle of choice for people who need to get the job done. Drive one and you'll see why.
