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36 Selwyn Times Wednesday January 27 2021 Toyota Hilux a ute for all the team DURING THE summer months my weekends start quite busy. You see, I’m the coach of a team of young cricketers, and watching the 11 and 12-year-olds playing sport and enjoying themselves is something I’m very passionate about. It’s not always easy for the parents to be transporting their children to the games, and I’m often picking up or dropping off as circumstances dictate. Just recently I had three boys to pick up – and all of their kit, along with my gear bag. Thankfully, I was driving a double-cab Toyota Hilux pick-up, the rear deck area was well utilised and with four-up inside we were all comfortable, there’s as much space in a doublecab ute as there is any modern mainstream car. There’s a new Hilux in dealers’ showrooms now and it has had a fairly hefty makeover for 2021, notably more power under the bonnet, better economy, and a heap of cosmetic changes that continue to give the ute buyer more of a traditional driving experience. The latest to come my way was the range-topping SR5 Cruiser. Hilux buyers of the past will relate to the high-grade interior of the SR5; the Cruiser adds even more spec, it is high on fitment. Major items to note are keyless entry and ignition, satellite navigation (8in touch screen), full leather trim with heated front seats, electrically adjustable front seats and superb JBL audio. There’s also a lot of cosmetic detail in the Cruiser variant, there are piano black trim details, charcoal and matte black exterior trim items and, of course, Cruiser graphics. That’s a package that will lure those who like their utes to stand out in a crowd, it’s not overly invasive visually but it will draw attention, the test car was painted black as well, and it showed real presence. A lot of the latter goes to down to the big wheels, at 18in they are an inch in diameter bigger than its SR5 stablemate, and that also has grip advantages. All SR5 models are four-wheeldrive capable, in-cabin switch gear gives you a multitude of options if or when you do leave a sealed surface. During my testing time I left the highway just for a short burst alongside the Waimakariri River, there’s a nice track that runs parallel for several kilometres, but caution and awareness are the key ingredients for many motorcyclists fulfil their recreational needs on those tracks. Off-road, the Hilux’s mechanical elements provide surety in the loose, and it is RUGGED: The Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser can handle a payload of around 940kg. TOYOTA HILUX SR5 CRUISER: Working and recreational role. competent and capable when elevation is presented. Just like the multitude of pickups in this part of the market, the Hilux gets a leaf spring-located live rear axle. While this may seem primitive it is by far the best suspension for a load-bearing model. It works pretty well, there is a major articulation on uneven ground and that gives the best possible chance of keeping wheel contact to the ground. At city speeds the big Dunlop Grandtrek tyres (265/60) soak up the bumps and ruts, and there are still plenty of those in Christchurch, there is a little jiggle over the worst of it but, by and large, the suspension is supple and absorbent and that’s a combination hard to get right in a model that is also destined for a working role. On that subject, the payload capacity of the SR5 cruiser is 940kg, and like all Hilux models will haul up to 3500kg on the towbar. Taking care of the load is Toyota’s uprated four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, power is now up to 150kW from 130kW and, more importantly, torque has been boosted to 500Nm from 420Nm, increases of 15 per cent and 11 per cent respectively and, what’s more, the torque pattern has been broadened providing much greater mid-range response and • Price – Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser, $58,490 • Dimensions – Length, 5325mm; width, 1900mm; height, 1815mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheel-drive, 2755cc, 150kW, 500Nm, six-speed automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 10.5sec • Fuel usage – 7.9l/100km pulling power. Driving through a sixspeed automatic transmission, the engine feels willing and comfortable, it doesn’t throb unnecessarily, and even when hauling to the red line it is well boosted without turbo lag. Not only has Toyota got the engine to work with a broader power spread, it is also far more fuel efficient, by 11 per cent to exact. The 2755cc unit is now rated with a combined cycle average of 7.9l/100km compared to 9l/100km of the previous model. By my calculations, over time that would lead to considerable savings if you are a user who spends much time on a daily basis behind the wheel. When I took the Cruiser back to the dealership the fuel usage readout was sitting at 8.9l/100km, which wasn’t that far distant to Toyota’s claims, and was good given that I spent a lot of distance travelling and commuting at city speeds. On the highway you can expect a 7l/100km instantaneous reading with the engine loping over casually at just 1800rpm. At highway speed the Hilux cruises gently and isn’t a handful when the long straights run out. On 18in wheels there is considerable steering feel, and that’s a hard thing to get right when there’s a host of rugged mechanical elements sitting underneath. Composure in a corner is acceptable and stability at the rear end is enhanced due to a comprehensive traction control system. Toyota has never sat back and let sales take care of themselves. As a company it is constantly refining and further developing product. The Hilux is a classic example of that, and while it gets the benefits of further specification enhancements, it has also had the mechanical upgrades that will keep it as one of the Kiwi favourites in the pickup market. With 17 models to choose from there’s a truck for all requirements, the SR5 Cruiser tempting the discerning buyer, one who likes just a little bit more in a ute without going to hyper, although I’m sure with Toyota’s extensive aftermarket option packages that could be arranged.
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