Living With The New Hilux (2026 Toyota Hilux SR5 Long-term Review)

The Toyota Hilux isn’t supposed to be fancy, cutting edge or particularly comfortable, but is that still ok in 2026? Off-road specialist Evan Spence has been living with the 2026 Hilux SR5 Manual for three months and has driven over 12,000km in that period to find out. In this real-world, long-term review, Chasing Cars reveals what it’s like to live with a Hilux everyday, discussing whether it’s still up to the task against bigger, more powerful rivals like the Ford Ranger and new kids on the block such as the Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6. Turns out, there’s a lot to like about the new Hilux. It’s a real grower, being dependable and always up to the hardest tasks — but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement… Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - story time 1:27 - daily driving 3:16 - off-roading 5:15 - running costs 6:14 - like #1 7:01 - dislike #1 7:23 - like #2 7:58 - dislike #2 8:21 - like #3 8:44 - dislike #3 9:15 - like #4 9:58 - dislike #4 11:03 - like #5 11:31 - dislike #5 12:21 - honest verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!

Added 28 Aug 2026