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Toyota HiLux 1987
The 1987 Toyota HiLux carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1400 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 1987 Towing capacity
The Toyota HiLux’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 1400kg. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Ute | 1.8L,ULP,4 SP MAN | 1400kg | |
| base | Ute | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
| SR5 | Ute | 2.0L,Leaded,5 SP MAN | 0kg | |
| base | Ute | 2.0L,Leaded,5 SP MAN | 0kg | |
Toyota HiLux 1987 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.4L Diesel 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,600 | $5,830 | |
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.2L Leaded 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,500 | $5,720 | |
| (base) | Ute | 2.4L Diesel 4 SP AUTO | $2,600 | $4,400 | |
| (base) | Ute | 2.4L Diesel 5 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
Toyota HiLux 1987 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota HiLux here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Which 4x4 Dual Cab ute should I buy?
The very fact that you’re looking at two vehicles that fit into your budget but have travelled such vastly different distances should tell you all you need to know about the Nissan. Frankly, the Navara D22 and D40 don’t age well. In fact, many owners have found out the hard way that a Navara just can’t match the Toyota HiLux of this vintage for longevity and the ability to cop punishment over time.
I’m certainly not saying that the HiLux was perfect, but compared with the Navara’s litany of faults and problems that covered everything from rattling timing chains to coolant leaks and odd design elements such as the bottom of the radiator being lower than the lowest part of the chassis cross-member (not good for off-road work) the Toyota was much better. Granted the Navara you’re considering has very low mileage, so it should be okay for a while…just about till you hand it over to your son to break.
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Will Toyota make a 3.3 litre diesel V6 engine in the Fortuner?
As far as we know, the V6 turbo-diesel widely tipped to power the next LandCruiser (the 300 Series) is still just a maybe for the HiLux range. And even if it did make it into the HiLux, it would almost certainly be restricted to a sporty GR badged version as Toyota leverages its Dakar rally experience into a marketing role. With that in mind, the V6 would be an unlikely starter for the Fortuner which is aimed much more closely at families and, for whom, seating capacity and running costs are far more important than the ability to get to 100km/h in a hurry.
Even then, there’s plenty of historical evidence to suggest that a V6 turbo-diesel HiLux will remain just an idea (a nice one, though). Toyota has never really taken the opportunity to share engines between its HiLux and full sized (ie: Not the Prado) LandCruiser ranges. With a couple of notable exceptions (all of them petrol-powered) the HiLux has remained a four-cylinder vehicle throughout its life. And when Toyota did build a (petrol) supercharged V6 HiLux tagged the TRD back in 2008, it was a sales flop.
In any case, a hot-rod Fortuner is probably not on the cards despite the HiLux and Fortuner sharing a lot of engineering and componentry.
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When is the 2021 Toyota HiLux SR5+ being released?
The facelifted HiLux is in showrooms now, Jay, including the SR5+ model. The good news is that the suspension has been refined to improve ride and the engine has been given a once-over with a larger turbocharger to boost power to 150kW. Toyota also claims it has addressed the diesel particulate filter problems that were an issue for owners of the previous version. Prices start at around $60,000 and up for the model you’re interested in. The good news is that the Extra-Cab layout is available in SR5 trim and while it doesn’t offer the full interior space of a dual-cab, the two small occasional seats in the rear do bump its seating capacity to four.
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What is the fuel consumption for a 1999 Toyota Hilux?
An accurate comparison with contemporary competitors to the HiLux is very hard to find as these cars were built at a time when light commercial vehicles weren’t being officially tested for fuel economy as they are today. Suffice to say that fuel economy won’t be as good as a more modern vehicle with more modern engine technology and management electronics.
About the closest I can get you is a 2003 HiLux dual-cab with the 2.7-litre engine which has an official combined economy figure of 11.1 litres per 100km. But while there’s a handful of years between your car and the one I’ve just quoted, the comparison is actually relatively meaningful as the HiLux in either case is essentially the same vehicle with the same basic engine.
The thing to remember with all these official figures is that they really only stand up as a direct comparison to other vehicles of a similar type when tested against the same criteria. In the real world, you’ll really battle to get anything like the claimed fuel economy number and I’d expect a HiLux like the one you have to use at least 11 litres per 100km on the highway and closer to 14 litres or even more around the suburbs.
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Toyota HiLux 1987 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1987 Toyota HiLux are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1690mm x 1815mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Ute | 1565x1620x4455 mm | 190 mm | |
| base | Ute | 1555x1620x4730 mm | 190 mm | |
| base | Ute | 1575x1620x4730 mm | 195 mm | |
| SR5 | Ute | 1575x1620x4675 mm | 190 mm | |
Toyota HiLux 1987 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1987 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 | |
| base | Ute | 185R14-8PR | — | 185R14-8PR | — | |
| base | Ute | — | 14x185 inches | — | 14x185 inches | |
| SR5 | Ute | 185R14-8PR | — | 185R14-8PR | — | |
Toyota HiLux Reviews
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Toyota HiLux 1987 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1987 Toyota HiLux is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota HiLux is available with the following fuel types: Leaded, Diesel and ULP.
| Toyota HiLux Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.2L,Leaded,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.4L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
| SR5 (4X4) | Ute | 2.4L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
| base | Ute | 1.8L,ULP,4 SP MAN | — | |
| base | Ute | 2.4L,Diesel,4 SP AUTO | — | |
| base | Ute | 2.4L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | — | |
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