I have the 2018 model and actually prefer its looks, both interior and exterior; I think it looks smart and sleek. The volume button is not that much of an issue, in my opinion, since you can access it from the steering wheel; but I think the placement of some other functions could have been better. For instance, pressing the DAC (Downhill Assist Control) while being jostled about on bumpy terrain is not always easy; many a time have I “missed” and, inadvertently, turned the TRC off, which happens to be right next to it. Likewise, the ECO and PWR mode buttons should have been placed on the stick shirt itself, which would have made accessing them more intuitive. And, finally, the 4H-4L switch should have been what it used to be: a plain and simple shift lever. Again, it would have made shifting into four-wheel drive infinitely more intuitive. Though I would have preferred a shorter second gear - like my older Toyota - overall, shifting is quite smooth with the new six-speed transmission. As for power, let’s face it: Who would buy a Land Cruiser if the Hilux had a 4.5l engine? To be sure, not everyone wants a pickup truck; but, truth be told, a lot of people would settle for a Hilux Double Cab instead of dishing out roughly twice as much to buy a Land Cruiser! Toyota has a marketing strategy aimed at maximizing profitability just like everybody else -but that’s okay; because it’s a profit well-deserved: They offer us the best quality vehicles on the market with the best resale value included! And, by the way, I think you did a fine job presenting the Dakar edition, and can’t understand why all the complaining...
Well, in thailand. That new face is available for both normal and limited edition models already. Except the base models, heh. I wish you all have like what we have here. The front looks gorgeous in person, too!
Truth is, drum brakes are an advantage in certain situations, and they’ve come a long way from what they used to be. Since the handbrake is integrated in the drum, it does a better job of holding the vehicle with its load on an incline. Furthermore, rear discs tend to need more maintenance than drum brakes and run a higher risk of damage, especially in off-roading: small rocks can get lodged between the disc and backplate.
@werner golombick u fucking idiot. drum brakes are more ware resistant and hand brakes or the wire brakes work best with drumb brakes and u can go years and years without even changing anything about the drum brakes
Isn't it interesting that Americans will expect everyone to call this vehicle truck, Aussies - UTE and all go cold when we in South Africa call it a bakkie is a problem. And double cabs, both Mighty Hilux & mediocre Ranger are build right here in South Africa. And this complain about the volume knob is just a way to find a complain, because nothing is said about the button on the steering.Like they complain about the remote touch on Lexus, but I use it every day and all their claims are made after one or week of use. Journalist, one day they must build their own perfect car and see how far they can go...Hilux LEAD.....even a 5 year boy knows what's a real bakkie
Thanks Juliet nice review had my Hilux 12 months and love it, but as you say a volume knob instead of the touch screen which is nearly useless when driving would be great :-)
u fucking idiot u say it has less power as if they have major differences the ranger tow capacity is 3.5 tons jus like the hilux and thats both of them at their highest specs the hilux has a 1 ton payload and the ranger has a 900kg payload! fokof its not like you'd even use it off road or for real bush work!
Dakar Edition was made for the ultra stubborn #RangerDanger drivers. Previously they weren’t happy with a standard Hilux to tow their Wildtrack #RangerDanger out ... they were looking for something a little more appealing to tow them out😂😂😂😂.
Did our own test and review for the Swazi Observer Motoring section and we were pleased. Satnav is complex and automatic trans a bit sluggish but an overall executive bakkie.
Juliet is getting better each time. She's doing just fine. She just needs to not be afraid to offend anyone and if she wants to say the satnav in this overpriced posers bakkie is kak then say its kak and should be better
ok already it looks right up there... maybe just a more aggressive tire and a bit of a lift as the Ford Wildtrack sits higher i think and you got the perfect buckie they are very capable as is..dammit the no volume knob just grids my gears!!
@@ryderwilson643 two of the best names EVER! LOL...... you wanna know somesoing else? I was going to call my second son Spencer haha (so he would be Spencer Spencer.) Instead we called him Ben too 😆
I like the new front grill. Looks better. Would be nice to see a power and suspension upgrade. Maybe the next gen Hilux. So Juliet will you still be reviewing on your own UA-cam channel? Cheers.
How many units will it be limited with? I wanna rearrange my finances and if I'm late I will console my self by looking for it at various auction houses.
Appreciate a thorough comparison review of the flagship bakkies.. Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Volkswagen V6 Ultimate, Holden Colorado Z71 Extreme and etc !
Hmm this video could have been 30 seconds long. New grill, decals and minor interior changes...
I have the 2018 model and actually prefer its looks, both interior and exterior; I think it looks smart and sleek. The volume button is not that much of an issue, in my opinion, since you can access it from the steering wheel; but I think the placement of some other functions could have been better. For instance, pressing the DAC (Downhill Assist Control) while being jostled about on bumpy terrain is not always easy; many a time have I “missed” and, inadvertently, turned the TRC off, which happens to be right next to it. Likewise, the ECO and PWR mode buttons should have been placed on the stick shirt itself, which would have made accessing them more intuitive. And, finally, the 4H-4L switch should have been what it used to be: a plain and simple shift lever. Again, it would have made shifting into four-wheel drive infinitely more intuitive. Though I would have preferred a shorter second gear - like my older Toyota - overall, shifting is quite smooth with the new six-speed transmission. As for power, let’s face it: Who would buy a Land Cruiser if the Hilux had a 4.5l engine? To be sure, not everyone wants a pickup truck; but, truth be told, a lot of people would settle for a Hilux Double Cab instead of dishing out roughly twice as much to buy a Land Cruiser! Toyota has a marketing strategy aimed at maximizing profitability just like everybody else -but that’s okay; because it’s a profit well-deserved: They offer us the best quality vehicles on the market with the best resale value included! And, by the way, I think you did a fine job presenting the Dakar edition, and can’t understand why all the complaining...
They should have done a slight power and suspension upgrades
I like her review. She’s getting better with every review.
That is how the standard Hilux front end should look, instead of that ugly standard overbite front end.
Well, in thailand. That new face is available for both normal and limited edition models already. Except the base models, heh. I wish you all have like what we have here. The front looks gorgeous in person, too!
Nice
Nice review! I see some people do struggle with change.
Awesome review, we'll done & keep it up👍. I like the Hilux Dakar edition.
There'll probably be a Limited Dakar Limited version.
Limited version of the limited version.
No "Physical volume knob" is a problem? its 2018 who need that hahaha
in 2018, it still has drum brakes in the rear... my bicycle has disc brakes all round...really sad
Whats the problem? It is still the best
Truth is, drum brakes are an advantage in certain situations, and they’ve come a long way from what they used to be. Since the handbrake is integrated in the drum, it does a better job of holding the vehicle with its load on an incline. Furthermore, rear discs tend to need more maintenance than drum brakes and run a higher risk of damage, especially in off-roading: small rocks can get lodged between the disc and backplate.
Werner Golombick its good for offroad...
@werner golombick u fucking idiot. drum brakes are more ware resistant and hand brakes or the wire brakes work best with drumb brakes and u can go years and years without even changing anything about the drum brakes
Isn't it interesting that Americans will expect everyone to call this vehicle truck, Aussies - UTE and all go cold when we in South Africa call it a bakkie is a problem. And double cabs, both Mighty Hilux & mediocre Ranger are build right here in South Africa. And this complain about the volume knob is just a way to find a complain, because nothing is said about the button on the steering.Like they complain about the remote touch on Lexus, but I use it every day and all their claims are made after one or week of use. Journalist, one day they must build their own perfect car and see how far they can go...Hilux LEAD.....even a 5 year boy knows what's a real bakkie
Thanks Juliet nice review had my Hilux 12 months and love it, but as you say a volume knob instead of the touch screen which is nearly useless when driving would be great :-)
Ciro come on man
first off does it have more power.....nope sorry pos buy a ford ranger
I like the ranger but hilux its obviously better. If you want power buy an X6
Your ranger will get broken into 🙈
u fucking idiot u say it has less power as if they have major differences
the ranger tow capacity is 3.5 tons jus like the hilux and thats both of them at their highest specs
the hilux has a 1 ton payload and the ranger has a 900kg payload! fokof its not like you'd even use it off road or for real bush work!
Thanks for the great review.
The best
I like the fact that she's actually driving around in one while making the review. How much does this cost in SA ZAR?
Dakar Edition was made for the ultra stubborn #RangerDanger drivers. Previously they weren’t happy with a standard Hilux to tow their Wildtrack #RangerDanger out ... they were looking for something a little more appealing to tow them out😂😂😂😂.
WHERE IS CIRO? And please do a review on the new vw touareg when it comes out. THANKS!!!
Did our own test and review for the Swazi Observer Motoring section and we were pleased. Satnav is complex and automatic trans a bit sluggish but an overall executive bakkie.
use '+ and -' volume control on the steering wheel, first world problems
Ciro should have done the review.He is the best!!!
i wanted to say that too.
Ciro is great but Juliet is good too.
Prefer Ciro's sense of humour. Juliet is better to look at, but can we have Ciro back pls.
Juliet is getting better each time. She's doing just fine. She just needs to not be afraid to offend anyone and if she wants to say the satnav in this overpriced posers bakkie is kak then say its kak and should be better
Shhhhh🤫, keep quite. She's very aesthetic to a male eye ball.
My father is happy with his new Dakar!
Great review Juliet.
ok already it looks right up there... maybe just a more aggressive tire and a bit of a lift as the Ford Wildtrack sits higher i think and you got the perfect buckie they are very capable as is..dammit the no volume knob just grids my gears!!
..... bakkie ...
In our country it's called toyota hilux conquest
Wish someone would do a limited edition duel cab with some performance upgrades. Sick of seeing facelifts and sticker upgrades
bro wtf my brothers name is ben and my name is spencer. HHAHAH WHAT A COINCIDENCE!
they acutally offer a high speced/option v6 petrol 4.0 litre engine in some high specked hiluxes
@@ryderwilson643 two of the best names EVER! LOL...... you wanna know somesoing else? I was going to call my second son Spencer haha (so he would be Spencer Spencer.) Instead we called him Ben too 😆
@@benspencer2746 nice one man!
the clip is to short, maybe technical , driving both on and off. please
You speak so beautifully 😍
When you drive a "Dakar" Hilux but Toyota has never won the Dakar. #justsaying
Marnus Grobler my point exactly, always laugh when I see a Dakar. version, take money from the blind😂
Atleast it looks better and is better than n ford😂😂
Haha Johan van der Walt
Dohan Van Der Walt , jy het kak smaak. sal seker sê n run-x is mooier as nn ferrari 😂
Jc Strydom haha nee wat maar dit is tonne goedkoper as n ferarri😂
Thought she said "grandpa grey" 😆
Does buky stand for toyota?? Not sure
No engine or suspension upgrades
I like the new front grill. Looks better. Would be nice to see a power and suspension upgrade. Maybe the next gen Hilux. So Juliet will you still be reviewing on your own UA-cam channel? Cheers.
Putting Dakar on a trucks name just for sales...It better be a Ford Raptor Baja Killer.
How many units will it be limited with? I wanna rearrange my finances and if I'm late I will console my self by looking for it at various auction houses.
My first target for the year 2022
Ok, If Toyota installed black grill, became special limited addition, good attempt, but no.
I wish you can make a video about ford ranger raptor vs toyota hilux 2019!
Hijackers will beg to differ with that "you", that you just threw in there without thinking about them.
Wait, did I hear her say this goes for 70.000R?
So you didn’t ask Toyota what color the car you got is? Really!
SA's best selling bakkie is the Ranger not Hilux
Who’s this...?? Where is C
Should have chose the white to show details.... 😑
Ciro should do all reviews period
Is Dakar version lifted comparing to normal one?
I like Toyota Hilux
Please review ford ranger wildtrak 2018
as if it’s v6 or v8 lol
Ok
Great 4x4 video👍👍👍
Appreciate a thorough comparison review of the flagship bakkies.. Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Volkswagen V6 Ultimate, Holden Colorado Z71 Extreme and etc !
The color is graphite grey
It's a pick up come on
Wo!... Satnav....I see the British touch coming in😂
apparently the latest model comes with air-conditioning and an airbag
I'm from the US....What is a bucky?
It is spelled "bakkie". It is South African slang for pick up truck. A South African without a bakkie is like a Texas preacher without a gun...
not everyone in SA
What the hells a buckee " it's a ute isn't it 😂
Bakkie? It's a other word for truck in SA 😂😂🤷🏼♀️
Dakar ..is a khasi tribe
like tacoma's
You call this type of car a "bakkie"?? haha very funny
GeneralTan .Yes ...this is South Africa and everyone calls it Bakkie
Al Faatih no offense but it sounds so funny. Like as if it is just a toy
Lol...maybe because u not used to calling it that.
Buckie lol
Beast😍😍
Nice car
stop saying bucky. wtf are you on about
pvtmatchsticks because it's a bakkie in this part of the world and will always be called that a BAKKIE
Bakkie ** It's a other word for TRUCK in SA
I like her
I've never liked Toyota never will, not a bad Bakkie tbh but Ford is for life 🤞🏻🤷🏼♀️
😂😂😂😂 Hilux is the best tho everyone knows it
Where is...
Ciro?
Sam Kiio didn’t wanna be that guy to just say it but yeah
สวยมากๆ
How do you spell bucky?
rudedogii .Bakkie
Bakkie?
rudedogii .Yes bakkie...
Where did you find her ffs😂
Why use the word "bakkie" and not "pickup truck"? I don't even speak English as a first language.
Becaus it is an South African Chanell and that is their word for a "Pickup truk"?
michael-james caroline stupid question, this is SA boet
Cause in SA we have bakkies not pick ups
ozies calls it utes
Because even if English was your first language, bakke is not
Ford ranger looks much better
ranger raptor!
Yahs 👌🏼👌🏼
No
If its got the words dakar it better as hell be able to jump dunes aaaand thay just put a sticker on it
ranger raptor is gonna eat this for lunch...
Lima Charlie 🤣🤣
Raptor price is 2 times of this
😂😂😂😂👌🏼
I like you ma'am. You're beautiful
the steering is in the wrong side
my father has this car 😨
Love your reviews Juliet
Stop saying bucky!!!
This is a South African review so it is a BaKKie ....
Looks suspiciously like the front of the Ford Ranger............hmmmmmmm
Injector provlems , DPF problems , dust ingress problems , drive shaft problems , and not a fix in sight ! Lemon motors toyota .
Get lost whoever you are! Where is Ciro?
Rude.
That's unnecessary. Why are you being like this 😑
Your mom must have thrown your manners out when you were a kid. Rude git
Boring... they should have used a man instead.. not just acting..!!