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Toyota HiLux Rugged X 2018 review: snapshot
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The Rugged X is based on the SR5 model, and is priced at $61,690 for the manual and $63,690 for the auto.
The most hardcore version of the additions to the 2018 Toyota HiLux model range is the 2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X.
What we like
- Seriously tough
- Looks more expensive than it is
- Factory-backed fit and finish
What we don't
- No extra power
- Lowered payload
- Behind the best for safety
What we like
- Seriously tough
- Looks more expensive than it is
- Factory-backed fit and finish
What we don't
- No extra power
- Lowered payload
- Behind the best for safety
The most hardcore version of the additions to the 2018 Toyota HiLux model range is the 2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X.
The Rugged X is based on the SR5 model, and is priced at $61,690 for the manual and $63,690 for the auto.
Being based on the high-spec SR5 it has features like smart key and push-button start, dual-zone climate control AC, plus LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. And gone is the chrome sports bar of the SR5, in favour of a black one.
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Inside, the Rugged X has new black perforated leather-accented seats with seat heating and electric adjustment up front, plus metallic black ornamentation, a black roof headliner, front and rear carpet floor mats, a new instrument cluster design with white illumination and orange needles.
You can tell a Rugged X from the outside by its 17-inch alloys (identical to Rugged), heavy-duty steel front bar and bash plate, revised grille design, LED light bar and spread beam driving lights, front and rear recovery points, heavy-duty steel rear bar with integrated step, side rock rails, snorkel, towball and tongue (with seven-pin flat trailer wiring harness).
It also has black wheel-arch and body side mouldings, a black sports bar with multiple tie-down points, a tub liner with tailgate protection, gloss black exterior mirror caps and door handles, matte black tail lamp surrounds, a black tailgate handle and dark grey badges and Rugged X decals.
The Rugged model is available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. It runs a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with 130kW of power and 450Nm in the automatic transmission, while the manual is rated at 130kW/420Nm.
Pricing guides
$35,990
Based on 1169 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$14,999
Highest Price
$61,990
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workmate | 2.7L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $22,770 – 28,160 | 2018 Toyota HiLux 2018 Workmate Pricing and Specs |
| Workmate (4x4) | 2.4L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | $38,940 – 45,760 | 2018 Toyota HiLux 2018 Workmate (4x4) Pricing and Specs |
| Workmate HI-Rider | 2.4L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | $31,570 – 38,060 | 2018 Toyota HiLux 2018 Workmate HI-Rider Pricing and Specs |
| SR (4X4) | 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | $42,020 – 49,390 | 2018 Toyota HiLux 2018 SR (4X4) Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$14,999
Lowest price, based on 1158 car listings in the last 6 months
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