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Toyota HiLux 1989
The 1989 Toyota HiLux carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Toyota HiLux is also known as the Toyota Pickup (US) in markets outside Australia.
Toyota HiLux 1989 News
Toyota HiLux 1989 Price and Specs
Pricing guides

Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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(4X4) | Ute | 2.8L Diesel 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,960 | $5,830 | |
(4X4) | Ute | 2.4L ULP 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,410 | $5,390 | |
(base) | Ute | 2.4L Diesel 4 SP AUTO | $2,860 | $4,510 | |
(base) | Ute | 2.4L Diesel 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 |
Toyota HiLux 1989 Towing capacity
The Toyota HiLux has maximum towing capacity of 1500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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base | Ute | 1.8L,ULP,4 SP MAN | 1500kg | |
base | Ute | 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1500kg | |
base | Ute | 2.4L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1500kg | |
base | Ute | 2.4L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 1500kg |
Toyota HiLux 1989 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota HiLux 1989 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Toyota HiLux: 1989: Can I replace the motor with Holden V6 motor?
The Castlemaine Rod Shop in the Victorian town of Castlemaine used to make a kit that adapted the Holden V6 to the Toyota gearbox for just such a conversion, but have stopped supplying it because of the difficulty in covering all possible bases with the one kit. However, they say that installing a Holden V6 with its gearbox is a relatively simple job.
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Toyota HiLux 1989 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1989 Toyota HiLux are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1690mm x 1805mm and can vary on the basis of model.


Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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base | Ute | 1555x1650x4470 mm | 190 mm | |
base | Ute | 1555x1650x4725 mm | 190 mm | |
DX | Ute | 1555x1690x5160 mm | 195 mm | |
base | Ute | 1590x1690x4725 mm | 190 mm |
Toyota HiLux 1989 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1989 Toyota HiLux will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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base | Ute | — | 8x185 inches | — | 8x185 inches | |
DX | Ute | 195SR14 | — | 195SR14 | — | |
SR5 | Ute | 195SR14 | — | 195SR14 | — | |
(4X4) | Ute | — | 6x205 inches | — | 6x205 inches |
Toyota HiLux 1989 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1989 Toyota HiLux is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota HiLux is available with the following fuel types: ULP and Diesel.
Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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(4X4) | Ute | 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
(4X4) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
base | Ute | 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN | — | |
base | Ute | 2.4L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | — |