Toyota Hilux Leasing

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Why Would You Want One?

You know what you’re getting with Toyota’s Hilux: a pick-up that’ll take whatever you can throw at it. This smarter, more sophisticated eighth generation version is now equipped to do that with a bit more style, an extra dose of hi-tech and a more refined roadgoing demeanour. But don’t worry: it’s as tough as ever. Toyota Hilux finance deals can be tempting too.

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Before considering the various Toyota Hilux lease deals on offer, you’ll need to make your choice of bodyshape. There’s a choice of Double Cab, Single Cab and Extra Cab bodystyles. The load bay in all cases is class-leadingly wide, with maximum deck width having been increased from 1,544mm in the previous model to 1,645mm in this one. That’s significantly more width than you’d get in, say, a Nissan NP300 Navara or a Mitsubishi L200, 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’ bodystyle. As for the weight you can carry, well in base trim ‘Active’ guise, the Double Cab can take a payload of up to 1,055kgs.

The sole engine on offer is a 2.4-litre D-4D diesel. With 400Nm of torque, pulling power is improved over the old 2.5 and 3.0-litre diesel units, plus there's enhanced efficiency too. Both manual and auto transmissions have been extensively revised to improve durability and low-speed driving performance, with quieter, smoother gear changes.

The Bottom Line

You can see why pick-up sales continue to rise. They’re practical, quite tax efficient and more car-like than ever before. Too car-like perhaps? If you’re worried on that score, then this Hilux will suit you perfectly. The eighth generation changes have made it a slightly more practical day-to-day tarmac tool, but never far below the surface is the rugged toughness that has taken this vehicle to the furthest and most inhospitable parts of the Globe.