THE INSIDE TAKE
TOYOTA HILUX SR5
Inside, the HiLux cabin presents a neat and relatively fresh-looking workstation. Clearly designated areas for controls improve functionality while the front seats, which Toyota calls high-grade bucket items, fare okay for comfort and support.
Legroom up front is a touch smaller than rivals. Meanwhile, outward visibility is on par with the class average – except smaller rear windows penalise your over-shoulder view on the left side.
The SR5 comes with single-zone climate control, power windows with an auto function on the driver’s side, keyless entry and start, side steps, heated side mirrors and auto LED headlights but misses out on auto wipers.
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) awarded the HiLux with a five-star crash safety rating in 2019. Equipped with seven airbags, it sports active safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) but forgoes blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert.
Meanwhile, out back, occupants must deal with hard and flat seats. These can be hoisted up against the backrests for extra load space and split 60/40. Legroom is on the shorter side compared to rivals. Cup holders in
