Review: Toyota Mk.7-I Hilux cab chassis (2005-08) Overview Released in April 2005, the Toyota Mark 7 Series I (Mk.7-I) Hilux cab chassis was available in single cab, extended single cab (Extra) and dual cab bodies. Manufactured in Thailand, the Toyota Mk.7-I Hilux was available with 2.7-litre petrol, 4.0-litre petrol and 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. As per […]
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Review: Toyota Mk.6 Hilux cab chassis (1997-05)
Review: Toyota Mk.6-I Hilux cab chassis (1997-01) Overview Released in October 1997, the Toyota Mark 6 Series I (Mk.6-I) Hilux cab chassis was available in single cab and extended cab (Extra) bodies. Manufactured in Thailand, the Toyota Mk.6 Hilux was available with 2.0- and 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engines or 3.0-litre diesel and turbo-diesel engines. The […]
Review: Toyota Mk.6 Hilux utility (1997-05)
Review: Toyota Mk.6-I Hilux utility (1997-01) Overview Released in October 1997, the Toyota Mark 6 Series I (Mk.6-I) Hilux utility was available in single cab, extended cab (‘Xtra’) and dual cab bodies. Manufactured in Thailand, the Toyota Mk.6 Hilux was available with 2.0- and 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engines or 3.0-litre diesel and turbo-diesel engines. The […]
Review: Toyota Mk.6 HiAce Commuter (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2019, the Toyota Mk.6 HiAce Commuter was a twelve seat bus. Manufactured in Kariya, Aichi, the rear-wheel drive Toyota Mk.6 HiAce Commuter was powered by 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engines that were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. Please note that the Toyota Mk.6 HiAce Van has been reviewed separately. Body and […]
Review: Toyota Mk.6 HiAce van (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2019, the Toyota Mk.6 HiAce van was available in long wheelbase (LWB), Crew (five seat) and super long wheelbase (SLWB) variants. Manufactured in Kariya, Aichi, the rear-wheel drive Toyota Mk.6 HiAce was powered by 2.8-litre turbo-diesel or 3.5-litre petrol engines that were mated to six-speed transmissions. The full range […]
Review: Toyota Mk.5 HiAce Commuter (2005-19)
Review: Toyota Mk.5-I HiAce Commuter (2005-10) Overview Released in March 2005, the Toyota Mk.5 Series I (Mk.5-I) HiAce Commuter was a fourteen (14) seat bus with lap-sash seatbelts for all seating positions. The Toyota HiAce Commuter was initially available with either an intercooled 2.5-litre turbo-diesel or 2.7-litre petrol engine, both mated to a four-speed automatic […]
Review: Toyota Mk.5 HiAce van (2005-19)
Review: Toyota Mk.5-I HiAce van (2005-10) Overview Released in March 2005, the Toyota Mk.5 Series I (Mk.5-I) HiAce van was available in long and super long wheelbase bodies (LWB and SLWB, respectively). The Toyota HiAce was initially available with either a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel or 2.7-litre petrol engine, both mated to a four-speed automatic or five-speed […]
Review: Toyota AN160 Fortuner (2015-on)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2015, the Toyota AN160 Fortuner was a seven-seat SUV with a part-time four-wheel drive system. Manufactured in Samut Prakan, Thailand, the AN160 Fortuner was powered by Toyota’s 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel engine which was mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the […]
Review: Toyota H33 Granvia (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2019, the Toyota H33 Granvia was a people mover with six or eight seats. Manufactured in Samut Prakan, Thailand, the rear-wheel drive Toyota H33 Granvia was powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the Granvia range consisted of standard and VX […]
Review: Toyota E210 Corolla Hybrid Sedan (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2019, the Toyota E210 Corolla Hybrid Sedan was a small, front-wheel drive vehicle. The Toyota E210 Corolla Hybrid Sedan was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). As per the table below, the E210 Corolla Hybrid Sedan range consisted of […]