Pickup Truck · 2025
Toyota Hilux 2025 Philippines
₱891,000 — ₱2,460,000
65
Expressway Score
14
km/L highway
7
Airbags
Class 1
Toll Class
Expressway Score
65/100GOOD
Score Breakdown
Overview
The 2025 Toyota Hilux is the best-selling pickup truck in the Philippines and one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road. Built on the IMV platform shared with the Toyota Fortuner, the Hilux is available in configurations ranging from a basic work truck (J MT at ₱891,000) to a fully loaded lifestyle pickup (GR-S 4x4 at ₱2,460,000). The Toyota Hilux price Philippines range makes it competitive with the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Strada, and Nissan Navara. Two diesel engines are offered: a 2.4L producing 148 hp and 400 Nm, and a 2.8L on the GR-S generating 201 hp and 500 Nm — making it the most powerful pickup in its class. Toyota Safety Sense comes standard on the GR-S and G variants, providing pre-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure alert. The Hilux's legendary durability is backed by Toyota's 70+ Philippine dealer network, ensuring parts availability and service access anywhere in the country.
Expressway Driving Review
The Toyota Hilux performs well on Philippine expressways, particularly the GR-S and G variants equipped with Toyota Safety Sense. The 2.4L diesel engine's 400 Nm of torque provides confident overtaking ability, while the 2.8L GR-S with 500 Nm makes highway driving effortless even when towing or carrying a full bed load. Adaptive cruise control on the GR-S significantly reduces fatigue on long NLEX-SCTEX-TPLEX drives, automatically adjusting speed to maintain distance from traffic. Highway fuel efficiency averages 12-14 km/L at 80-100 km/h — diesel fuel costs roughly ₱4.10/km, comparable to the Fortuner. The main expressway drawback is NVH: the pickup body profile generates noticeably more wind noise than a closed SUV, especially above 100 km/h, and the leaf-spring rear suspension transmits road imperfections more harshly than coil-spring alternatives. The 277mm ground clearance is the highest among the top 5 expressway vehicles, handling any toll plaza surface or expressway construction zone without concern. As a Class 1 vehicle (unladen, without trailer), toll costs are standard — Balintawak to Dau on NLEX is ₱411. Compared to the Ford Ranger Wildtrak, the Hilux GR-S offers more power (500 vs 405 Nm) and Toyota Safety Sense, while the Ranger counters with a more refined 10-speed automatic and better NVH insulation.
Driver Assistance Features
Toyota Hilux 2025 Price & Variants
| Variant | Price | Transmission | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 J MT | ₱891,000 | MT | diesel |
| 2.4 E AT | ₱1,285,000 | AT | diesel |
| 2.4 G AT | ₱1,491,000 | AT | diesel |
| 2.8 GR-S 4x4 | ₱2,460,000 | AT | diesel |
Specifications
Engine & Performance
- Displacement
- 2,393 cc
- Power
- 148 hp @ 3,400 rpm
- Torque
- 400 Nm @ 1,600-2,000 rpm
- Transmission
- 6MT / 6AT
- Fuel Type
- diesel
Dimensions
- Length × Width × Height
- 5325 × 1855 × 1815 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3085 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 277 mm
- Kerb Weight
- 1,990 kg
Fuel Efficiency
14
km/L Highway
9
km/L City
Pros & Cons for Expressway Driving
Pros
- ✓Toyota Safety Sense on GR-S and G variants (adaptive cruise, AEB, lane departure)
- ✓277mm ground clearance — highest in the pickup segment
- ✓Legendary Toyota reliability — engines regularly exceed 300,000 km
- ✓Versatile pickup bed for cargo, equipment, and weekend adventures
- ✓Strong resale value — retains 75-80% after 3 years
- ✓2.8L GR-S produces 500 Nm — most powerful in class
- ✓70+ Toyota dealers ensure parts and service availability nationwide
Cons
- ✗Pickup body profile creates significant wind noise above 100 km/h
- ✗No enclosed trunk — cargo exposed to weather without tonneau cover or canopy
- ✗Leaf-spring rear suspension delivers harsher ride than SUV counterparts
- ✗GR-S at ₱2.46M required for full Toyota Safety Sense features
- ✗Bed-empty ride is bouncy and uncomfortable on long expressway drives
- ✗Wider turning radius than sedans makes U-turns at toll plazas challenging