Best Selling Car of 2018 - Toyota Hilux SR5


Ask any Aussie and everyone out there knows that the Toyota Hilux is the best selling car in Australia, trending since the past 20 years. It’s a premium 4WD car to buy if you are looking for some great engineering, extreme terrain abilities, automatic gear shifts and power pack performance to drive with. Get more advice on 4WDs by top car servicing center North Brisbane. 

 


Pro Tip: Not looking for a 4 X 4 right now? You can also choose to buy the 4 X 2 Hi-Rider dual cab pick up Toyota Hilux SR5 instead with diesel at a much better deal. Or, if you are looking for an hardcore halo alternative, then you can also opt for the Toyota Hilux Rugged. 

All Toyota Hilux SR5 Models run on a 2.8 L 4 -cylinder turbocharged engine (diesel driven) that comes with either 6 speed Manual or Automatic Transmission System. It has a horse power of 130Kw @3400 rpm. 

This dual cab utility car with 5 seater model has a fuel efficiency of 7.6 L per 100 km and comes power packed with some excellent safety features. The light utility commercial vehicle also comes with an exciting Power Mode which adjusts the throttle sensitivity to settle in both city and country roads. 

The interiors are well-designed and truly matches the class of its competitors. The contoured seats, the backlit analogue gauges, leather wrapped steering wheel and stylised decors make every journey comfortable with the Toyota Hilux SR5. 

Some standard features of the Toyota Hilux SR5

18 inch Alloy Wheels, 12V Power Outlet, manual Adjustable Front Seats, Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Steering Wheels, Alarm system/ Anti-Theft Security feature, Alloy Sports Bar, Automatic Air Conditioner with Climate Control, Bluetooth Connectivity, Centre Courtesy or Dome lights, Roof Mounted Bee-Sting type Antenna and more. 

Safety Features

Air bag knee driver, Anti-lock braking, Brake Assist, Daytime running LED headlights, Dual Front Airbag package, Dusk Sensing headlights, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, reversing Camera, Side Airbags, Seat Belts with load limiters, pre-tensioners and reminder for all settings. 

Pros of Toyota Hilux SR 5

·       Tough  and manly build in the very huge model range.
·       Excellent torque distribution in the 4 wheel drive high range mode, with 50 : 50 ratio of front : rear axle torque distribution.

  •  Great head room and leg room space
  • Visibility is par excellence in rear, front as well as the sides, despite of its huge size.
  •   Great off-road capacity.
  •  Firm dampers helps easing out imperfections on the road whilst driving on the rugged terrains.

Cons of Toyota Hilux SR 5

·       Old technology, no major improvements in the tech specs since the past few years. Though it comes with a voice-control function, its working may turn too sloppy sometimes. Navigating between menus within the infotainment system may get slow as well.
·       Heavy steering will requires you to put extra efforts in working the wheels.
·       High car servicing costs. After the three year warranty period, you will require car servicing to be done every 6 months and that may cost you a basic of $1440. 

Car Advice Review Rating for Toyota Hilux SR5 – 7.6/10

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