More comfortable rear suspension; Now has trailer-sway control ESC; Improved service intervals; Still a ‘proper’ tough ute with truck heritage
Space cab doesn’t get revised leaf set-up; Still no Apple CarPlay/Android Auto; No locking rear diff or telescopic steering column; Lacks modern active safety tech
Drives like a crossover SUV around town; Ride, handling and engine refinement; Cabin layout and infotainment; Still looks suitably macho, which matters
Expensive, though discounts are gettable; No telescopic steering column adjustment; Downmarket cabin plastic trim; Active safety aids cost extra
Much improved, quicker steering; A little more confident in laden and unladen on-road abilities; One of the best riding 4x4 ute packages for family comfort
Still not terribly settled with decent payload in the tub; Hard yakka capabilities still questionable when compared with key rivals; Slim pickings in terms of specification updates
Cabin is comfortable and well executed; Once rolling, the engine has plenty of punch; Feels insulated, solid and well put together
Misses out on Mazda's excellent MZD infotainment; Fuel usage a little higher than the segment leaders; Turbo lag at city speeds can get annoying
TRD bits certainly add some flair to the HiLux flagship; Good engine refinement; Smart transmission; Decent space in the cabin; Better settled when loaded up; Great LED headlights
Still lacks latest safety kit that Ranger has; No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; Missing some interior touches from TRD; Heavy steering at low speeds; Harsh ride
