Eighth generation
2018 Toyota HiLux towing capacity
Max towing, 20183,500 kg
The 2018 Toyota HiLux tows up to 3,500 kg (Rugged X and Rugged Double-Cab Pick-Up 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel 6-speed manual 4x4, per Toyota’s HILUX RUGGED X, ROGUE, RUGGED SPECIFICATIONS).
Six more configurations are rated the same.
The lowest rating is 2,500 kg, for the WorkMate Single-Cab Cab-Chassis 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol 6-speed automatic 4x2.
HILUX RUGGED X, ROGUE, RUGGED SPECIFICATIONS ("2018 Toyota HiLux Range Expansion" press kit, 17 Apr 2018)- Configurations
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- Payload
- ≈1,240 kg
01 / Ratings
Every 2018 HiLux configuration
2018 Toyota HiLux
| Configuration | Max towing source 1 kg | Max payload source 1 kg | GVWR source 2 kg | Unbraked source 2 kg | Axle source 2 ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel | ||||||
| SRSingle-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,500 | ≈1,205 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRSingle-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 | ≈1,205 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRExtra-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,500 | ≈1,160 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRExtra-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 | ≈1,155 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRExtra-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic | 2,800 | ≈1,090 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SR5Extra-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 | ≈1,005 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,500 | ≈1,045 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 | ≈1,045 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,500 | ≈920 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed manualwith SR option pack (17-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation; "SR+") | 3,500 | ≈930 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 | ≈920 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed automaticwith SR option pack (17-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation; "SR+") | 3,200 | ≈930 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SRDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual | 2,800 | ≈1,000 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SR · SR5Double-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic | 2,800 | ≈1,000 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SR5Double-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,500 | ≈925 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| SR5Double-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 | ≈925 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| Rogue · Rugged X · RuggedDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,200 source 2 | not in our data | ≈3,000 | 750 | 3.909 | Check load → |
| Rugged X · RuggedDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,500 source 2 | not in our data | ≈3,000 | 750 | 3.583 | Check load → |
| 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol | ||||||
| WorkMateSingle-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic | 2,500 | ≈1,210 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateSingle-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x2 · 5-speed manual | 2,500 | ≈1,225 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic | 2,500 | ≈1,025 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 · 5-speed manual | 2,500 | ≈1,035 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | ||||||
| WorkMateSingle-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x2 · 5-speed manual | 2,500 | ≈1,240 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateSingle-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,200 | ≈1,225 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateExtra-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,000 | ≈1,110 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Cab-Chassis · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,000 | ≈1,085 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 · 5-speed manual | 2,500 | ≈1,020 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed manual | 3,200 | ≈955 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic | 3,000 | ≈955 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
| WorkMateDouble-Cab · Pick-Up · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic | 2,500 | ≈1,020 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 3,500 kg
Rugged X and Rugged Double-Cab Pick-Up 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel 6-speed manual 4x4; six more configurations are rated the same.
Build
4x4 instead of 4x2 Hi-Rider
+400 to +700 kg
Same configuration otherwise · 4 pairs in the table
Best rating by engine
- 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel3,500 kg
- 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel3,200 kg
- 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol2,500 kg
The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.
03 / By year
HiLux towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2018 HiLux configuration tows the most?
The Rugged X and Rugged Double-Cab Pick-Up 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel 6-speed manual 4x4, at 3,500 kg; six more configurations are rated the same.
Has the Toyota HiLux’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 3,500 kg; 2024, 3,500 kg; 2023, 3,500 kg; 2022, 3,500 kg; 2021, 3,500 kg; 2020, 3,500 kg; 2019, 3,500 kg; 2018, 3,500 kg; 2016–2017, 3,500 kg; 2015, 3,500 kg.
Does four-wheel drive change the 2018 HiLux’s towing capacity?
Yes: 4x4 instead of 4x2 Hi-Rider is rated +400 to +700 kg on otherwise identical configurations (4 pairs in Toyota’s table).
Does the engine change the 2018 HiLux’s towing capacity?
Yes. Best rating by engine: 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel, 3,500 kg; 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel, 3,200 kg; 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol, 2,500 kg.
Which 2018 HiLux configuration tows the least?
The WorkMate Single-Cab Cab-Chassis 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol 6-speed automatic 4x2, at 2,500 kg; six more configurations are rated the same.
What is the GVWR of the 2018 Toyota HiLux?
≈3,000 kg for the Rogue, Rugged X and Rugged Double-Cab Pick-Up 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo diesel 6-speed automatic 4x4, as Toyota prints it. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with its people, cargo and the trailer’s tongue weight aboard.