Operating

Well put-together with the heftiest bonnet we can ever recall coming across, the Hilux is covered by a five-year/100,000-mile warranty; comprehensive, but not quite as generous as what is on offer with one or two rivals. Isuzu’s D-Max comes with a five-year/125,000-mile package while Ssangyong’s Musso comes with a praiseworthy seven-year/150,000-mile guarantee.

The Hilux’s paintwork is covered for three years, and a 12-year anti-corrosion and perforation warranty is provided too.

Organised by the AA, roadside rescue and recovery is offered for just 12 months, which seems a little short. Service intervals are set at 10,000 miles, or annually. While that may seem a little on the short side from a mileage viewpoint too, regular workshop visits make sense if you frequently use Hilux off-road. Your truck may have sustained damage without you realising it.

Toyota quotes a 36.2mpg official combined fuel consumption figure. At 33mpg we averaged rather less, but we were probably making more use of Power Mode than we should have. A full-size spare wheel is fitted and you will find the jack and tools underneath the back seats.

Toyota Hilux Invincible X Double Cab automatic 4x4

Price (ex VAT)      £30,136
Price range (ex VAT)     £20,828-£45,916
Gross payload     1,055kg
Load length      1,525mm
Load width (min/max)    1,105/1,645mm
Load bay height      480mm
Loading height      914mm
Gross vehicle weight     3,210kg
Braked trailer towing weight      3,500kg
Residual value     31.1%*
Cost per mile     56.3p
Engine size/power     2393cc, 148hp @ 3,400rpm
Torque      400Nm @ 1,600-2,000rpm
Gearbox     6spd auto
Fuel economy      36.2mpg (combined)
Fuel tank     80 litres
CO2      189g/km
Warranty     5yrs/100,000mls
Service intervals     1yr/10,000 miles
Insurance group      42
Price as tested    £30,623

* after 4yrs/80,000mls; Source: KwikCarcost