I plan to buy 4x4 pickup and shortlisted to below few options:

1. Triton 2.5 auto
2. Hilux 2.5 auto
3. Hilux 3.0 auto

I plan to keep the pickup for at least 8-10 years.

Please share your experience on:

1. Maintenance (minor and major service interval & cost, spare part cost).
2. Durability.
3. Fuel Consumption.

And I wonder Hilux 2.5 auto vs Hilux 3.0, is it worth the 10k difference between these two pickup in long term (maintenance, engine durability, fuel consumption & etc).

Appreciate if anyone share their view and experience.

Thanks.

My choice always be Triton 3.2... price diff not much.. just RM10k & with that diff Monthly Installment also not much diff as well. Can be couple of buck..

For Hilux... stay away that I can say coz latest D4 engine not tough as old engine... SC only can take out speed limit cut after the Hilux age 3 years.. Why after 3 yrs coz got a few D4 engine blow after took out speed limit cut before...

This post has been edited by Oldskolboyz: Aug 19 2011, 04:23 PM

4 Months back, I'm in the same dilema like TS. Tested 3.0 and 2.5 Hilux, and Triton 2.5. Ends up buy Triton 2.5. Reasons:

1. Hilux 2.5 turbo lag noticeable, poor power and poor NVH.
2. Both Hilux are same, bumpy.
3. Triton more powerful and back seat more comfortable.
4. My uncle owned Hilux 2.5 since year 06, lacks of AT cooler for Automatic, not robust enough.
5. My company project car is Hilux, turned turtle early of the month. Not to say Triton is safe to corner fast, but it is much stable when corner. Test drive then you know what I means. Maybe due to lower gravity for Triton.

So far my dad quite satisfy with his triton. FC around 650km per tank full city drive. If you drive in site and bad road condition, Hilux might suitable for you. If you mainly drive in town, then I suggest you go for Triton.

i agree with this
the new hilux is not as good as the old hilux
and very underpower
but for your triton suggestion...i suggest 2.5 is enough
because 3.2L might be alot difference but torque and HP only increase abit only
yet 3.2L need to pay alot more roadtax
i recommend getting the 2.5L and add a box that boost the power
but if u have money...go for navara..that thing is dam fast

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Aug 20 2011, 08:49 PM

How about Nissan Navara?

nissan navara is a monster...damn fast
but the price of the car is no affordable for some ppl
but i prefer it...cuz it's only 2.5L but u get 3.XL performance but u only pay 2.5L roadtax

It depends on your location. But, toyota will always be a toyota. It's pretty reliable with the so call safe engine tuning > lower hp.
Take hilux 3.0 if u hv no problem with the road tax.

Isuzu D-max FTW...

400Nm of torque. 5 speed automatic and 6 speed manual available.

break down faster. Higher fc. Higher maintenance. Higher power. Uncomfortable rear seat. Worth it?

Yes.

depends la...if you're always carrying 3-4 passenger thn not worthed
but if 1 or maybe 2 thn worthed
but how high is the maintenance?

dont limit yourself to outdated facelifts lor... now it is either vw amarok or new ford ranger

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Amarok

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranger_(T6)

is the amarok available in malaysia?

not yet, dont know whether ever it will be

have u owned one ?

Highest among all. 12k alone for maintenance from new car to 100,000km like oil change, filters, etc.
It is a truck for power addicts.

Ranger is coming either end of this year, or early 2012. Damn alot of good features !!!

haha...i saw alot of navara here in sabah
hmm...overall for value for money...triton is still the best since they give u 5 years free service
that saves u alot of money...u just take there, sit thn drive home only...nothing comes out from wallet
but if navara also offer 5 years free service...would it be worthed?

I'm from Sarawak, so road tax should not an issue for either 2.5 or 3.0. And in east Msia Triton only offer 2 years free service with 3 years warranty. Whereby Hilux (new facelift on Oct 2011) no free service with 3 years warranty.

Thanks.

hilux never offer free service be4...they thought they top brand
toyota models never ever offer free service be4
and service is very expensive
try see la...some offer 5 year free service...or maybe it's promo...other member can answer on this

for long term usage, nothing beat the hilux 3.0.
the hilux 2.5 variant is under power.
btw, why choose auto? aren't east malaysia's road is tailored for manual gearbox?
i drove a navarra auto the other day and even with the short burst of power dumped at 2k rpm, overtaking on a cross country road is not as composed as those with manual gearbox.

agree with u about the service part........

I'm using the pickup mainly for city drive to replace my 8 years old manual Waja.

east malaysia also better off with auto
east malaysia also jam like west also...so better with auto
weekend drive manual thn ok...everyday drive thn will cry

Still valid? I visited Mitsubishi showroom few days ago to check out their RA version. And i was told they are offering free first 3 service including oil, filter and labour. Not sure if still providing 5 yrs free labour.

The RA version kinda nice man... Especially the leather seats. But 2.5 only...

not sure..need to visit showroom to know
maybe is promo
and i saw the RA on website....3 years warranty..2 years free service
and no..it's not 5 years free labour...it's real 5 years free service....everything included
this is what is told by my dad's fren
1 time saw him at SC also go home without paying

For real????

But Triton service interval is 10,000km if i am not mistaken.

For the 2 year free maintenance is for raya promo.. Or 40,000km...
1 month or 1,000km
6 month or 10,000km
12 month or 20,000km
18 month or 30,000km
24 month or 40,000km

This post has been edited by Itsuki_Kun: Aug 23 2011, 12:25 PM

Anyone know how much the 2 years maintenance for Triton 2.5 auto worth?

Anyone can share the maintenance cost for each interval (1k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k and so on) for Triton 2.5 auto?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by rjongks: Aug 23 2011, 12:33 PM

ive own both for spesific purpose

1. Hilux 2.5
-daily routine as a work horse since 3 years ago n clocked 300k km now
-carry almost 700-800 kg of stuff most of the time
-maintenance always carried out timely
PROB
-none. absoblodylutely nothing major of a prob.

2.Triton 2.5
-loving the look so only using it as family transport or city use
-only clocked 89k now also 3 years
-maintenance done timely
PROB
1. Major tranny/gear prob which cause it stuck on 1 gear some of the time
luckily still within warranty , if not it cost rm1600
2.back leaf spring start to make sound after 60k km

This post has been edited by Revamperz: Aug 23 2011, 12:36 PM

Urm... I'm still new in Mitsu sale advisor.. For what I know is from 1,000km ~30,000km is change EO and filter.. 40,000km change EO,OF,LSD oil,brake fluid,transmission oil,fuel filter,air cleaner,coolant and totally FREE labour charge.. This package worth about RM 2500..

Agreed.... at least I can testify for KK.

I'll just add that Hilux 3.0 has great low-end torque .....

Anyone care to share the fuel consumption for Hilux 2.5 and 3.0?

Should I go for 3.0? Does it worth the 10k difference?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by rjongks: Aug 24 2011, 08:55 PM

just curious, why is the D-Max not being considered?

3 year 300k??
WOW...you sure are heavy driver
how far did u drive per day actually
hilux is a very good car...the only downside is it's underpower
it's the most underpower of all if u check the spec...even d-max 2.5 have more torque then hilux

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Added on August 24, 2011, 9:28 pmgo for 3.0
more power
but roadtax will hurt abit

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Added on August 24, 2011, 9:29 pmmany ppl say it's underpower
but FC is excellent

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Aug 24 2011, 09:29 PM

hows the auto tranny performance for those pickup?

Was just wondering, if the Hilux (both 2.5 and 3.0) is underpowered would a Unichipping or tuning the engine using AEM parts increase it to be on par with the rest of the 4X4?

This is assuming the warranty period is already over or the person removes the AEM tuning kit during servicing.

2.5 is underpowered, 3.0 is not.

Unichip can make 2.5 and 3.0 fast.

But a normal chipped truck can smoke the 2.5 very easily. Unless you are willing to spent a lum sum on upgrading the Hilux lah... Quite alot of stuff not compatible with Hilux. Plus they are little sensitive to play with the sensors.

Get the 3.0 if roadtax is not a issue for you.

Hilux has the looks and good for people who want tall ride with macho looking. (IMO)

Actually the 'tallness' of the car is dependent on the location of the drive
I'm looking for a tall car due to the proness of flood in the roads that I drive. Plus I frequently take the vehicle ferry. The height of the ramp is dependent on the sea tide. So if I get a normal car, there is chance that during high tide the car might scrap the ramp

So generally speaking the new Hilux 3.0 is better powered than its 2.5 predecessors? What about the consumption? I heard that the 3.0 is quite a heavy diesel drinker?

Hilux-Looks tough,underpower,bumpy ride,uncomfortable stiff rear passenger seat,reasonable consumption.
Navara-Toughest and meanest looks among other trucks,goes really fast,high consumption,reasonable comfort but still bumpy,uncomfortable stiff rear passenger seat
Triton-Aerodynamic look,has that aggressive styling from the honeycomb grill,2.5 diesel fast enough for a pickup truck,comfortable ride for driver and passenger(good suspension),feels like driving sedan,reasonable consumption and also good braking system.
Isuzu DMAx-Tough styling,worse uncomfortable ride especially rear passenger going through every bumper makes them hop.braking sux,consumption the best.
Chevrolet Colorado?-impressive toughness looks to take over the navara but no details about this truck yet.

if i were u i would rather wait for chev colorado or just get 2.5 triton
talk about lasting for 8-9 years?no one here can give a definite answer.all brands are reliable but depends on how the owner maintains their car

This post has been edited by Darkcity212: Nov 29 2011, 12:29 AM

Chev colorado = Isuzu Dmax. Everything are the same except for the looks and interior.

DMAX brakes is very good bro. Have you tried one? True about the uncomfortable at the rear, but then most of the truck are also like that. Tough suspension too bro. And also state of art engine with don't use timing belt anymore. No fuel hand pump too.

Regarding the looks, very subjective since it's all down to personal preference.

why umw dun wan bring in the vnt 2.5 hilux oh? so wasted since so many people want more power on the 2.5.

bro i tried the dmax.i stepped hard for it to brake but the triton brake response is really good compared to dmax.and how can u said all the trucks feel the same as dmax?compare triton and dmax,way way difference in terms or comfort and rear passanger comfort.the dmax suspension sux.

and how did u know about chev colorado like isuzu dmax?any links to this claims?

Bro, have you been to Thai and look at the Colorado yet? Only the difference is outlook and interior. Engine bay, transmission, and 90% of the other parts are all the same. Both 2.5 and 3.0 are the same, 4JJ1 and 4JH1.

What i meant is all truck equipped with leaf spring won't give you sedan car like comfortn. If it does, why would people still upgrading their suspension? Yes, Triton is more "comfort" than the DMAX for sure.
At least it is much more reliable than the 3-ton.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_D-Max

Only the 2012 new Colorado which recently launched on this month has upgraded the overall and looks. But then the looks are still 80% similar to the new 2012 Isuzu DMAX. And in case you wonder why they are sharing almost 90% of the platform, GM has sold some of their share to Isuzu hence the reason.

http://paultan.org/2011/11/12/chevrolet-co...rom-chiang-rai/

How we wish Naza can bring in the 2.8 diesel Duramax. 180hp with 480nm of torque. yummilicious !!!



This post has been edited by victor87: Nov 30 2011, 10:33 PM

I'm having this problem now. Choosing between Hilux, Triton and Colorado.

What is the fuel consumption comparison between Hilux2.5, 3.0, Triton, D-Max? Can go range around RM0.15/KM for city drive?

I'm buying a Hilux because love the styling, and also 1 of many favorite vehicle approved by top gear.
Expect to get mine as soon the loan approved, maybe within nx month (InsyaAllah)..

congratulation to 1st Hilux Revo owner here
Enjoy ur 6 speed trainny then

U cannot wait until early next year meh? New 1 will be available with new engine leh