D4D Toyota HiLux common problems and solutions
As much as we’d love to believe that it is, the old D4D HiLux certainly isn’t unbreakable or without problems. Thankfully, we’re here with a heads-up on what can go wrong and how to fix it
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2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue heads Down Under
The brand new Toyota HiLux is set to launch Down Under between October to December.
TOYOTA TO CHARGE FOR BASIC FEATURES
In more news that seems to tread the fine line between insanity and… well… insanity, Toyota have possibly made one of the most audacious business decisions we’ve seen out of any auto manufacturer. Where most major brands are adding features…
Toyota HiLux and Fortuner recall over faulty brake system
Toyota has issued a recall for some of its HiLux and Fortuner models over a faulty brake system, relating to the brake booster failing. The recall, which affects nearly 24,000 vehicles within the HiLux and Fortuner ranges, relates to safety…
HiLux Mako! Toyota’s Ranger Raptor rival?
Toyota New Zealand has just choppered in (via a military Black Hawk helicopter, no less) its answer to the Ford Ranger Raptor, called the HiLux Mako! Surfacing on Toyota New Zealand’s social media (via its Facebook Story) this afternoon, is…
Unsealed 4X4 Vault: Blown N70 HiLux
In this weeks edition of ‘From the Vault’, we bring you a rather mental blown 1GR-FE-powered N70 HiLux, because horsepower is life! Not wanting to go near a diesel-powered D4D HiLux, simply because of the early issues with the injectors…
Toyota extends DPF warranty to 10 years/unlimited km!
Toyota has now released a CSE (Customer Service Experience) bulletin which gives a retrospective 10-year warranty on the DPF of certain HiLux, Fortuner and Prado models. With the class action lawsuit against Toyota for its DPF issues surging ahead, Toyota…
Cool Runnings… We took a trip to Iceland to play with the Arctic Trucks!
We take a trip to Iceland and drive the most capable Arctic Trucks on the planet. It was not a bad day at work… Arctic Trucks: Words and images by Tobey Bostock You’ve probably seen them around; made famous years…
2021 HiLux spied at Aussie port in the metal!
A brand new 2021 HiLux has been spied at an Australian port ready for dealer delivery! This is one of the first images to surface of an Australian 2021 HiLux… spied in the metal. Some of the new HiLuxes are…
Unsealed 4X4 Vault: Built from a wheelchair – Custom HiLux
This custom HiLux was built from a wheelchair… and it’s mint, discovers David Vayro. Something has to be said for those out there who don’t give up; the kind of people who get stuff done without the excuses. Meet Shaun…
Unsealed 4X4 Vault: SAS HiLux Tourer
This HiLux is bringing SAS back, with one of our awesome customs from the vault. Words and images by Harry Temple Thankfully, not many of us have been through the heartache of losing a rig. It’s something that Rayden wouldn’t…
Unsealed 4X4 Vault: Custom HiLux with the works!
When you want to build up a custom HiLux and you’re one of those blokes who can’t leave anything alone, chances are you’re going to have a list of mods four-pages long. That’s exactly what Jeremy has done, building this…
ISSUE 060 – Project Rusty revealed! Massive ute comparison, saved by a drone and more!
Welcome to Unsealed 4X4 Issue 60! Three years in the making from ex-mines to incredible, we have finally revealed Project Rusty in all of its off-road glory! We have the final update on our long-term HiLux Rugged X and plenty of…
HILUX 2 – SUSPENSION LIFT INSTALL
Should you install a lift kit at home, or leave it to the professionals? We find out after fitting an Outback Armour suspension kit into Ev’s HiLux We all know that a good aftermarket suspension lift kit is money well…
ISSUE 059 – LSA LandCruiser, Jimny, Chilli Crab and travels galore
Welcome to Unsealed 4X4 Issue 59! Start the issue with an amazing LSA converted LandCruiser, take a trip with a Y62 Patrol to the middle of nowhere and back, cook up some campfire style Singapore Chilli Crab and learn how to…
