HYBRID DUAL CAB UTES COMING TO AUSTRALIA - Shauno's honest opinion on 48V Mild Hybrid Toyota HiLux 

I was working for Toyota in vehicle testing when we were testing the prototype versions of this vehicle back in 2018 and 2019. We tested them all over Australia in every terrain possible, often with a non mild hybrid hilux as a baseline. There was some teething problems to be expected, but the mild hybrid excelled. I was starting to think we weren’t going to see it in Australia

I've had my 48V Rogue for a few months now and you barely notice the hybrid setup at all. Most new Toyotas come with start/stop tech so if you're used to it already, you won't notice a thing. The only thing missing is brake hold. The Kluger has it and it's great at the lights. Otherwise the Rogue is a great trade between work and play.

Auto sparky/diesel fitter here Worked on heaps of equipment with similar technology Bought a 2024 sr5 48v not long ago and love it

I’d absolutely have one. I’d like to see the take the tech further than the mild application. It’s not new tech at all and diesel pairs perfectly with electric. There are a bunch of different variant applications

Already have one! Love it! I figure it’s in the new Prado platform and a brand like Toyota/ Prado wouldn’t do it if they hadn’t done the homework. Also no intention of doing deep water or mud.

I think it’s a good innovation. It should reduce turbo lag will save fuel. Accessories using the battery will be a useful tool.

2 am in america, if youre watching this youre geekin

I'm happy in my 1993 fuel guzzling 80 series😂

I wonder how expensive and hard replacing that 48V generator is when you drown it in a bog hole....

The roque is the pick, such a good platform, bullet proof reliability great driving dynamics and sooo comfy!

As an American we don't get the Hilux :( but i did get a new landcruiser(landcruiser pardo for y'all) hybrid and the only company i trust to build a hybrid is Toyota because they have been doing it for 20 years.. I am not sold on EV's but i think hybrids are a logical step. i just wish we gotten a diesel hybrid version.

Can the hybrid Hilux go under water ? Like you always do ?

I've got the 48v rouge. Not sure on the SR5 models but you can turn off the 48v side of things and just keep it running as a normal ICE vehicle.

I am a fan of the tech as long as it is done right. The idea comes from railway locomotives and those go for millions of miles and have been a fan of those for a while as well. The tech was bulky and heavy up until now and with the advances in super conductors I think it is a matter of time that we see something epic. I typically wait for Mercedes since they usually figure out how to engineer the pieces for longevity.

Basically, a bigger battery and a bigger alternator/motor that give or take power. I arrived a sceptic but this sounds promising actually 🤔

Your the perfect driver to test out the 4x4 capabilitys

For the cost of these newer vehicles it's really starting to make more sense to leave them at home for daily driver use and have a specific vehicle built for off road use. That way you can have a basic, trail repair friendly off-roader, and keep the high tech high cost parts ride safe and dry. If you live remote and depend on your vehicle daily no matter what comes your way then these new hybrids are probably not for you...at least not without a lot of rework and relocation of expensive parts like that 48v dc converter.

Mint looking rig by TJM, another great review, would love to see a comparison between 4 cylinder 79 series and a v8 79 series plus a 4 cylinder 79 series and a hilux

damn.. I thought if anyone of all the reviewers of the 48V upgrades, 4WD 24-7 would have got stuck into the drive modes off road and maybe even put it head to head with another Hilux to find any tangible differences. Maybe next time.. 🙏

Looks awesome Shaun and even better cuts down the fuel bill which is even better. And as you was saying it’s still a Hilux you can not go wrong with that

Ayyyyyy!! 😎 Howzit Shauno!! 💪🏽 You guys should come across the ditch to New Zealand for some serious 4X4 action .. it’ll be a blast🍻

If it's like the Honda's, high voltage battery overheats this shuts off the DC dc charging and your start battery goes flat 😢 Not a fan of mild hybrid. Complicated for little gain.

Yeah nah less electrical the better plain and simple

Great review mate! I love my new 48v Hilux.

I should be picking up my brand new Hilux this week but it's NOT a 48 volt version. The announcement of the 48v is what got me to Toyota to order the Hilux that I did so I could get one before they all go "mildly hybrid". I don't want issues with that stuff in the middle of the Simpson.

Awesome video as always Shauno.

If they were going to go hybrid I don’t see why they didn’t opt for a petrol engine. Even a v6 petrol option

I'm surprised that jocko is not commentating on this hilux he loves his hilux 😂

In Western Canada and I Luv a 3am 4x4 post thanks Shauno and team. All the best guys

The hybrid system is water proofed but its the future. As much as i love my mechanical manual diesels we will see these explode all over the place. The mpg increase is crazy

that start stop is bloody annoying and often turns itself back on when the car is restarted. you save next to no fuel but i bet the cost of replacing the started motor and belt will offset anything saved anyway... these emmission rules are getting ridiculous.

I just want to tell you and your mates thank you and you guys are awesome. I love your channel and wish I was there. Stuck in America. Not a bad place to be. Bidumb is gone 😂😂. I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you guys do. Keep it up👍👍😎 I own a 21 TRD PRO but I’ll take that beast any day you guys get all the good stuff down under. You probably know we get the Tacoma 4 cyl turbo and hybrid system. To much electronics to get wet and I don’t think it would hold up to your guys of standards. I’ll keep my old reliable Pro Thank you Shauno love both of your trucks there just amazing Sooty I hope I didn’t butcher the spelling up all the love what a machine 😢😢❤

As a hilux owner myself having all that extra to save wee bit of fuel........totally not worth. If want to save fuel buy a honda fit.

I've just upgraded from a 1985 LN65 Hilux to a 2006 KUN D-4D. I don't think I will ever own one. Mine is the last of the high low stick shift models . The younger folk may appreciate it though. Cheers 👍🐕🤠

48 volt accessories will be great especially a winch! lets see what the future brings!

The Tundra hibreds over here are super reliable.

Give me a mechanical fuel pump, points, a distributor and carby all day. 😊

If someone could make it work with a 48v auxiliary system, would be a game changer.

I think the new land cruiser here in North america comes in a hybrid option as well

I think if you want basic, get a 70 series. The small fuel savings and small ride improvements make huge gains over time. I would be interested to know how many Kms you get from a tank in this ute

Start stop how much fuel is saved?

Where is this track?

Im used to a tuesday thursday schedule a show dropping on a wednesday is confusing when im dont have beer cold ready for a show.!!

its a $590 premium, and as shauno said its basically a battery setup for the fridge and etc electric motors are some of the simplest technology out there, and batteries dont just combust because they touch water

actually a full hybrid makes sense for a tourer .. assuming you can charge the drive battery via your solar

Yeah nahh no good, just more complicated crap to go wrong. Good luck finding mechanics in the middle of nowhere that can work on these.

if the 48v terminals are exposed you could charge something like a Ecoflow Delta Max with the solar charging cable (the Ecoflow will simply think a batch of solar panels is connected and charge quite quickly!)

If it's reliable, AND they allow you to tap into the 12 volt or if they install a household power inverter, that could be an awesome addition.

Great for powering accessories for tradies or touring and re-genning down hills to save your brakes. But for the second owner - a complete basket case

I’ve got a 21 model Rugged X even more less electrical then a Rogue and GR sport. Purposely got it to stay as much away from electrical!

Really great review mate, Ive got 1 coming in January, I was in 2 minds to order another normal one as a backup plan but after seeing your review I’m confident👍

We need diesel hybrids like this in Canada

They need to give you one for a cape trip or Kimberley’s adventure if they can pass one of them adventures I’d buy one

I would definitely own one. It’s been a while since I owned one. Not afraid of the tech and electrickery either. I would just carry a model appropriate OBD2 Scanner like I do with my Land Rover. Lol

Will the generator be better than the alternator in the mud and water?

It's a Toyota, obviously engineered as good or better than anything else out there, so should be reliable as an overgrown stop start system. They probably had to go in this direction due to legislation, so be happy it's still here in this form

Happy to have one but bring back the swing forward back seat rest. It's a PITR to get to my second battery.

Where abouts in glass house is this

I agree get some more kms on it before ya jump in as it's early days on this tech but we know this is what going to happen in the future like it or not so hang onto the old school tech as long as possible

Has Jocko bought one yet?

Seems alright so far

If they go like the hybrid rav4 with more options towards 4wding. I think i would buy one then. I drove a hybrid rav4 and i reckon it was an absolute beast, are the axles in the front any bigger ?

This "mild hybrid" sounds exactly like my 2019 Jeep Rubicon JLU with the eTorque (Mild Hybrid). It has the 48 volt lithium battery and it shuts off when you come to a top. Although I bought a Tazer JL chip and permanently disabled that function because I hate it. Personally, I think it's adding complexity where it isn't needed.

Very nice hilex

You guys promised us something about the 1million subscribers & we haven't heard anything yet about it...........unless it jumped me

Whether we're scared or not, sooner than later, we'll have fewer and fewer choices!

Nah give me my double cab LN106 any day

I think i will be keeping my 2024 Y62(6months old) for a long time.

When that vehicle gets in a proper crash and the electrical system is torn to pieces, can we get a guarantee from Toyota that the cars body or chassis won’t be live with 48 volts?

how much load capacity is given over to the electrics

Ranger Hybrid is coming soon as well...I'm really hyped for it :)

Did they make it with a electric handbrake the standard ebrake on all the previous ones are horrible

I would want to know how much fuel was saved by going with this vehicle over a 'standard 2.8'. Overall, I agree with Shaun that I'd like to see a few more kilometres/years on them before I purchase one...

Could be a step forward to clean 4x4❤

Here in the U.S. EVs and hybrids are being pushed down our throats, but I’m happy with my 2007 FJ cruiser that is stupid reliable and simple

I would gladly own a hybrid to drive around town. I just wouldn't trust it when the closest town is 2 days away. It's just too difficult to change parts when you're not in your shop.

More tech to fk up and cost you an arm and a leg… fuel savings my ass…

What bullbar is that???

The rear bar also by TJM?

Are all new hiluxs going to be hybrid or can you still get diesel ones

Ok, but how about the things that actually matter, what fuel consumption does it actually get. Does it get the 10% better that Toyota mentions, and what is that actually? Is it on par with other brands that overall get better with their non hybrids, or is it still behind, or does it actually beat it now. Liters/100km. Its the number 1 reason someone would consider changing to a hybrid/electric.

Pb battery? so that under seat unit will dye in a few years? doesn't look cheap

What is the cost to implement this technology, financial and environmental? What are the actual benefits/savings? Seems like an expensive bandaid to get that green tick!

Price= 100k WTF

To be honest I'd like to see shauno after about 6 cans and we redo this review again....😂😂😂 not only do they close tracks they give us shit that doesn't compare

My question is, can it be deactivated or shut down remotely ? Got some trust issues.

Well that’s off roading into the outback done. Great way to tame Australia and keep you in your suburbs, create 4x4s you don’t trust 100Ks from a highly trained electrics mechanic.

When I hear “reduces emissions” I hear, “introducing shīt”… “Look mate, my Hilux is like an army Swiss knife now, I have 365 different options and gadgets for any scenario.” “Yeh mate, but now you have 365 ways it can break down on you.”

Lithium fires are a thing , hope the Australian bush knows this .

How about towing capacity please

How does ronny get the jump?

Giving me Golf cart technology.. 😅 I'm unsure how to feel 😂

Wont the 2025 hilux get the V6 from the landcruiser to compete with the Ranger?

yeahhhhhhhhh

I'm in as I have a deposit down on the new Prado, whenever that lunches in mid 2024. Hang on it is mid 2024 WTF

Even though the battery is likely waterproof rated they could have installed it behind the seat higher up on the rear bulkhead rather than under the seat. Not only would it have given further peace of mind in a flooded cab situation, but also aided in natural cooling. Is it Lithium-ion or LiFePo4?

Toyota earned a gfys from me when the last hybrid I was asked to tow would not go into neutral and there was zero manual way to do it.

Edison motors needs to build an offroad camper

Need a review of Toyota Fortuner

So what happens when you get water in the cab with those HEAVY, Expensive and Hazardous batteries under the back seat?