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The Toyota HiLux is, by some odd twists of fate, one of Australia’s best-selling vehicles, despite the fact that it’s far from the perfect family vehicle.
Built tough to endure mine sites and construction jobs, the HiLux’s most popular variant is the 4x4 dual-cab ute.
Formerly residing firmly at the top of the heap, the four-door, five-seat HiLux is kept honest by the likes of the Ford Ranger, while upstarts like the Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max now nip at its heels.
The eighth generation HiLux launched in 2015 with new engines and technology, and the 2020 facelift addresses key areas like ride, handling and power output, where its rivals have been, one by one, stealing the march on the former king of the hill.
We put 750km on a new SR5+ in two days over a variety of terrain, even adding a heavy load to the tray for a brief test. How does the 2020 Toyota HiLux stack
