[jimmyjagga]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

After going back and forth, I am finally getting this picked. Discounts are around 9 Lac here, with no accessories in the North. Maybe dealers have done their quotas, so they are not too worried. Toyota also seems to have some customers, such as the Army and Punjab Police.
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Hi,

How about an update for us on your Hilux impressions/ mods (if any) so far…

Regards,

[corneliu]

Originally Posted by himalayandrives

Earlier you posted that you got underbody kit from Bluegarage.in.

May I know the feedback as I am also considering to go for the same.

It's a very solid product, very much like the ARB design so can't go too wrong with it. The 3mm thick mild steel has taken some very hard knocks while rock crawling & it and it's held up well. Not even dented.

My only gripe is that it is a 3 piece kit & does not come with transfer case protection. If you don't mind looking at a slightly pricier option, I'd recommend looking at Swastikfabs underbody protection. It's a 4 piece kit and comes with a huge bash plate under the transfer case which looks really solid.

[Ash006]

Mahindra is getting ready to launch Puck-Up version of Scorpio N - with getting Scorpio X name patented.

Most likely Under 20Lac with features loaded as much as Hilux/Isuzu ‘Daala’ can carry.

It will surely be tempting for people bit tight on budget but in love with idea of owning a truck.

I wonder when are they planning to launch

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...e-model-430739

[NowNew7]

Originally Posted by himalayandrives

The beast costed me on road (UP32 Registration) for Rs 30.80 Lakh (Got a discount of Rs 12.6 Lakh).

Which variant was this for? I'm interested specifically in High AT and UP32 makes much more sense than KA01 for me even before getting into the possible discounts!

[himalayandrives]

Originally Posted by NowNew7

Which variant was this for? I'm interested specifically in High AT and UP32 makes much more sense than KA01 for me even before getting into the possible discounts!

It was for High AT variant only.

[Ash006]

Hello everyone, need fellow BHPians recommendations and suggestions

Finally going to be proud owner of Hilux AT in two days time. It's a dream vehicle for which i had to stretch my budget and compromise on practicality of use. Safari and XUV700 fitted my requirement and budget, but i don't remember myself ever stopping on road to have a better view.

Before i take delivery i want to be sure about following:-

A. I have taken out team BHP PDI checklist, any other aspect i should be careful about?

B. For insurance I have got very good quote from TATA AIG, dealer won't be able to match it. But how much hassle will it be at the time of claim if i have taken insurance from outside?

C. I am from NCR, for saving on registration cost and longevity of 15yrs registration, i am getting Himachal registration. What are the negatives i may encounter other than cops bothering for outside state number? BH number very expensive for Hilux.

D. Following accessories i should get from dealer or outside? Suggestions are welcome
1. Dash Cam
2. Good mats
3. Scuff plate
4. Over Fenders
5. Side moulding

E. Not sure about PPF. I like to take care of my vehicles, other people washing can leave minor scratches and it bothers me. PPF is very expensive and i do understand that with that money i can get a re-paint. On the Pro side - i feel after PPF anyone can wash my vehicle, it would be shining more than non-PPF version, I'll get chrome delete simultaneously, easy to clean dirt with dry cloth also. So i seek other members viewpoint on the same and recommendations with brand and cost pls

F. To make my buy more practical in long term, i would have to go for canopy, sliding window and a blower. But i plan to wait sometime, as available options are limited and seem to be overpriced. But for the time being i need to put my luggage under lock, i understand that tri fold is cheapest option - can someone point me to a dealer in NCR with expected price and second hand tri fold?

G. Any other accessories i should consider? I don't intend to do deliberate off roading, but still i was considering Michelin or Geolander AT - i don't want ride quality or mileage to be compromised on highways.

[rakesh_r]

Originally Posted by Ash006

D. Following accessories i should get from dealer or outside? Suggestions are welcome
1. Dash Cam
2. Good mats
3. Scuff plate
4. Over Fenders
5. Side moulding

E. Not sure about PPF....

F. To make my buy more practical in long term....

G. Any other accessories i should consider? I don't intend to do deliberate off roading, but still i was considering Michelin or Geolander AT - i don't want ride quality or mileage to be compromised on highways.

For Over fenders, side moulding and scuff plates, would suggest stick to Toyota, not only are they of good quality, but the fit and finish would be way better than aftermarket. On the PPF, its a debatable topic. I think PPF on a white car is no-no as the film starts getting yellowish over the period of time. For the accessories, you can try Bimbra and Azad. For the dash cam, i think Toyota too sells one.
Didn't see bed liner in your list, hope you are planning to go for it.
For the tyres, the 2.8 will gobble up heavy tyres like a champ. You can also try Radar Renegade RT+, have them on my Gurkha.

Congratulations btw

[HighOnSpeed]

Originally Posted by Ash006

Hello everyone, need fellow BHPians recommendations and suggestions.

First of all, congratulations on your purchase! The Hilux is not easy to live with but is definitely an outstanding vehicle. If you appreciate the utility of it, you're gonna love it.

Now coming to your queries.
A. The checklist should cover all the aspects related to the inspection.
B. There won't be any hassle. But make sure they have cashless claim settlement with any of the ASS in your city and you're golden.
C. Driving a car that is registered outside the state will obviously come with some hindrances. That is a calculated risk that you should take.
D. This is very personal. But I take it that you are interested in only the accessories mentioned. I wouldn't get the accessories directly from the dealer unless you require something OEM. Personally, I just got the overfender and the wheelhouse claddings from the dealer. The rest were sourced from other vendors.
E. I feel PPF and ceramic coatings are overrated. I know a bodyshop who does a brilliant job of taking care of any damage. Works out cheaper for me. I get all my cars a proper wax treatment every 3 months and that's about it. But if you are going for PPF, I heard that Garware is a good, cost-effective solution.
F. There are plenty of vendors who can install a trifold+lock. You can try Azad 4x4 or Bimbra. But why waste so much money if you desire to get a canopy anyway? You can strike a deal with the FY end approaching.
G. Get the G015. They are brilliant if your major use case is on the road. You wont take much of a hit on the FE as well.
Other accessories to consider- A screen protector for the infotainment display, side visors, and a fender mirror(if you go offroading on your own or need time to get used to the dimensions of the truck).

[Ash006]

Originally Posted by rakesh_r

For Over fenders, side moulding and scuff plates, would suggest stick to Toyota, not only are they of good quality, but the fit and finish would be way better than aftermarket. On the PPF, it’s a debatable topic.

Thanks a lot for valuable inputs. I would most likely stick to Toyota for these accessories. PPF also I’llskip. 🙏

[Ash006]

Originally Posted by HighOnSpeed

First of all, congratulations on your purchase! The Hilux is not easy to live with but is definitely an outstanding vehicle. If you appreciate the utility of it, you're gonna love it.
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Thanks a lot 🙏

Accessories I have mentioned are the ones I want to get installed immediately. I’ll add side visor and screen guard to that list.

After hearing your views I am convinced I don’t want PPF, I’ll add door visor and screen guard.

About tyres - mostly I’ll drive on highways hence I don’t want to lose highway comfort. Will geolanders be better than stock on highways or they are all rounder? (I somewhere know the answer but still )

About Canopy - yes you are right, but I want to drive without it for sometime. I’ll go to Bimbra and check what options I have.

[HighOnSpeed]

Originally Posted by Ash006

About tyres - mostly I’ll drive on highways hence I don’t want to lose highway comfort. Will geolanders be better than stock on highways or they are all rounder? (I somewhere know the answer but still )

Because of the design of the tyres(compound+thick sidewalls), you cannot expect it to be more comfortable than the stock Duelers. There will be some slight road noise at high speeds, but nothing obnoxious. Apart from that, you won't even notice much of a difference in performance and comfort on the road compared to the stock Duelers. The G015s are a Jack of all trades, master of none. Happy to recommend it.

[Mr.Perera]

Hi all, I had enquired regarding the Hilux with my dealer in Trivandrum and I was informed that the base standard version can now only be bought as a commercial vehicle and has to be registered with yellow plates. Is that true ?

[PrideRed]

Originally Posted by Mr.Perera

Hi all, I had enquired regarding the Hilux with my dealer in Trivandrum and I was informed that the base standard version can now only be bought as a commercial vehicle and has to be registered with yellow plates. Is that true ?

In KA they were allowing white plates for standard variant, though the speed is limited to 85KMPH(on Speedo). From what I know even high variants are not allowed for white board in KL, though I don't know if something has changed. I haven't seen many white plate Hilux with KL registration.

[PrideRed]

7000KM with Hilux Standard variant



Its 5 months since I bought the Hilux and car has clocked about 7000 KMs. I had a 9 Yr old Thar DI which did a about 40K KMs and I was looking for replacement. The new Thar is such a big and nice upgrade and since launch always loved the Thar. New Everest white Thar looks great too. I had test driven Thar multiple times since launch and the diesel engine with AT box drive, felt like this car is from space age compared to my vintage Thar DI. That said new Thar has zero utility, is more of lifestyle vehicle than utility. My use case for Thar DI was utility and zero long drives. The longest I had driven Thar was about 150KM in one go. So despite being much superior, I knew the new Thar is not the one for me and not going to serve my purpose. I was still considering attaching a trolley but that's cumbersome and not easy to drive either. I was delaying the purchase and Thar DI, despite breakdowns was serving the purpose. Lack of creature comforts though, was making life miserable especially during peak summer.

Size aside I always believed pickup trucks were best suited for farm use and personally big fan of pickup trucks. Ford F150 Raptor is one of my dream car. While I liked DMAX, the prices had shot up and was costing close to 30L for 4x4 pvt registration. Their after sales network is poor and investing 30L on brand that doesnot have a solid future plan, did not inspire confidence. The next two options were extreme, with Hilux at 40L and Bolero camper at 12L. The latter had one major flaw, 4x4 variant doesnot come with creature comforts and the Gold variant doesnot get 4x4, now thats a bummer. While I was ok with lower spec engine, 4x4, AC, Power steering and basic creature comforts/safety were non negotiable. Sizewise camper was perfect with close to 1T rated payload. On the other hand 40L for a work truck did not make much sense. That said Hilux was probably the best I could get.

Come mid 2023 I had visited Toyota factory and senior executive mentioned about discounts on Hilux offered by dealers. While I wasn't sure of discount and wasn't keen on spending 40L, by September came across the Standard variant which has most creature comforts safety and at a price which I felt is reasonable for a farm/utility truck. Standard variant came with just two color options and white looked better than Grey. I was still thinking if to pay additional 10L and get the High AT but having Fortuner means, both cars end up having same engine gearbox combo. And after test drive it was apparent that I cannot use Hilux for cross country drives with family and Fortuner will have to do this. With all these calculations, ended up buying the Hilux Standard variant. Major fly in ointment for Hilux was speed was capped at 80KM/Hr despite having a 200BHP 2.8L engine. I was ok with compromise keeping my use case in mind and other cars in garage.

My initial impressions about Hilux can be found here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post5637767 (2021 Toyota Fortuner 4x4 AT | Ownership Review)

Good stuff

- Terrific engine with nice gearbox.
- Utility with good payload.
- Lot of creature comforts for a truck.
- Full suite of safety kit.
- Looks amazing with good road presence and character.
- Solid 4x4 gear, can take you the distance.

Bad stuff

- Expensive before discounts.
- Speed limit despite white board.
- Poor rear seats and poor ride quality.
- Size can get cumbersome for most.
- Being a CKD, guess some parts may not be as easily available.



Observations after 7K

- The utility offered is unmatched. Makes me feel why I dint go for a pickup earlier. You get to sit in comfort of closed AC cabin while carrying luggage.

- with 800KG-1T payload, the truck marches forward like there is nothing in the back, especially when you select 4H or 4L. The engine is a gem and one of the underrated engines.

- A-TRAC is super helpful during monsoon, did not have to use diff lock in most cases. Gets activated quickly even with slightest slip and you can sometimes see A-TRAC blinking even on tarmac when you are hard on A-Pedal.

- Massive size and low seller = attention magnet. For a common man this is unknown model especially in tiny town.

- Decent fuel efficiency. Being a manual, I get around 12-13KMPL on highway and about 10-12KMPL on rural roads/off road.

- Power mode brings out the beast alive. Compared to Fortuner there is massive difference between Eco and Power mode in Hilux. The push back feeling when you floor the accelerator is surreal.

-May be BS6, but i found low end torque average. Especially in Eco mode, needs a gear change unlike say my Jimny or Thar DI. That said this is resolved now will update some other day .

- While Toyota gave lot of features/safety kit for what is a commercial variant, with price reduction they removed few bits like cruise control, IMT and hill descent control. Not a deal breaker but would have been nice to have.

- The front seats are comfortable, and standard variant gets fabric seats which is of good quality. For armrest I would have preferred hard plastic/rexine as fabric insets gets soiled easily.

-Rear seats are bad. First of all is bumpy as expected and is very upright. Legroom isn't great either. Unless you are young energetic person, rear seats aren't good.

- Stiffer suspension means the truck actually handles decent. But come rough road/bumps, I cannot blaze through like I do in Fortuner. I have to use brakes in Hilux and cannot fly like the Fortuner. That said on smooth road I like the stiffness offered by Hilux.

- The standard variant gets quad beam halogen headlights plus LED fog lamps. Decent setup and found it good during rains as well. Does get Auto headlamps which a welcome move.

- Except for the hatch handles, there is no chrome anywhere, all black looks great with white color. The front black grille looks nice and give Hilux a butch presence.

- The gear shifts are superb! You can shift from 3rd to 4th even with your pinky finger, its that light and shifts with a click which is very nice. The clutch is bit on heavier side but nothing to complain about.

- The steering is on heavier side but on the move is actually pretty nice. The new VFC steering is not as heavy as earlier hydraulics and offers good feedback.

-Massive size and heavier steering means parking can get painful. The car doesnot fit most of parking slots and cumbersome in city. Front parking sensors are helpful .

- Ride gets better with load. Add 200KG stuff in back, there is significant improvement in ride. Yet cannot be compared to a passenger vehicle.

- Switching to 4H is seamless like in the Fortuner. Much easier than the likes of Thar/Jimny. 4 wheel drive engages pretty quickly and you can move between 2H and 4H on the move.

- Interior is basic yet feels durable and well put. Lacks finesse and I believe the theme goes well with purpose of the truck.

- Larger DPF tank helps. Compared to Fortuner, one in Hilux might actually last 10K KMs for a full tank. Will need a refill at around 7K mark. The Hilux gets nice display indicating current level of AdBlue, which the Fortuner misses.

Toyota towing a Honda powercart



Dumping is easy, bediner is a must



Quite menacing when you get to see in a ORVM



David vs Goliath

[AKTransAM]

Originally Posted by PrideRed

7000KM with Hilux Standard variant
Major fly in ointment for Hilux was speed was capped at 80KM/Hr despite having a 200BHP 2.8L engine. I was ok with compromise keeping my use case in mind and other cars in garage.

PrideRed, I'm curious-why is the engine capped at 80km/hr?