Can you tow a caravan with a HiLux?
All but the HiLux can tow between 2800-3000kg, with the Ford, Holden, Isuzu and Mazda also able to carry a payload exceeding 600kg at the same time.
Are Toyota HiLux good for towing?
In better news for HiLux lovers who want to tow, the 2021 Toyota HiLux scores a 150kW/500Nm 2.8L turbo-diesel engine and more towing capacity for the auto. Importantly for RV Daily readers, towing capacity has also been increased on automatic variants while there have been suspension upgrades across the range.
What is the best ute for towing a caravan?
Best five utes for towing
- Holden Colorado.
- Ford Ranger.
- Toyota HiLux.
- Mazda BT-50.
- Ram 1500.
- Holden Colorado 2017.
- Ford Ranger 2017.
- Mazda BT-50 2017.
What weight can a HiLux tow?
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| 2020 TOYOTA HILUX | SPECS | BRAKED CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|
| SR5 (4X4) | 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | 3200kg |
| SR5 (4X4) | 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN | 3500kg |
| SR5 Hi-Rider | 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | 2800kg |
| SR5+ (4X4) | 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | 3200kg |
What is the best vehicle for towing a caravan in Australia?
The seven-seat MU-X is one of Australia’s best vehicles for towing caravans.
Is a Triton good for towing a caravan?
The Triton can tow up to 3,100kg, which is more than enough for most camper trailers and well within the reach of the majority of caravans, too. Interestingly, because a reasonably generous gross combination mass, even towing at it’s maximum weight, it can still carry over 700kg of people and gear.
Are Nissan navaras good for towing caravans?
Both have a 3500kg towing rating, so will tow most caravans with ease, but you also need to be aware of the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and Gross Combination Mass (GCM) and make sure you don’t exceed them when loaded.
Is a Mitsubishi Triton good for towing a caravan?
What is the best 4×4 for towing a caravan?
Best vehicles for towing a caravan
- Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GXL.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland TDV6.
- Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series GXL.
- Ford Everest Trend AWD and RWD.
- Isuzu MU-X LS-T.
- Land Rover Discovery TD6 HSE.
- Toyota Prado GXL.
What are the best cars for towing a caravan?
- Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb has long been a regular in the top three of the Caravan Club Tow Car Awards, making it an obvious choice of tow car.
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate.
- Volvo XC60.
- Land Rover Discovery Sport.
- Audi Q7.
- Ford S-MAX.
- Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
- Kia Sorento.
What’s the towing capacity of a Toyota Hilux?
For this tow test, we ended up with a Hilux dual-cab, 4×4 cab-chassis with 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, six-speed manual transmission and mid-spec SR trim. For those wanting to tow something substantial, it’s a pretty good choice as one of seven HiLux variants with the maximum 3500kg braked towing capacity – up from 2500kg on the old model.
Is the Toyota Hilux SR5 + a good towing vehicle?
The Toyota HiLux SR5+ was more nervous when towing with a little sway, and a little brittle in its ride, but scored the next-best hill-climbing speed of 77km/h. The previous Isuzu D-MAX was a rock-solid towing platform so we were a little surprised that the new model felt more prone to sway than the others.
Which is the best stick shift Toyota Hilux?
In fact, the Hilux’s stick shift is one of the best we’ve tried in a ute, with its clever ‘rev-matching’ feature encouraging smooth, clean shifts, along with a light and progressive clutch pedal. We also appreciated the hill hold function, which takes strain off the clutch when taking off on inclines.
When did the new Toyota Hilux come out?
In the case of the latest Toyota HiLux, released in late-2015, buyers are now bamboozled by 31 different variants, which encompass four different engines, five different towing limits and 14 different payload capacities, by our count.