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Toyota Hilux
The benchmark pickup choice for commercial enterprise layouts across Kenya, offering 3.5-tonne towing and 1-tonne payload capacity.
Highest ratedBest value
Ford Ranger WildtrakToyota Hilux
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,200,000
KSh 5,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
4x4s
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Manual
Doors
4
42
Most popular trim
Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4x4
Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Double Cab / 2.4 GD-6 / Revo Rocco / GR-Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 976 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,109 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,089 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,867 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,669 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
5,363 mm
5,325 mm
Width
1,918 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,848 mm
1,815 mm
Wheelbase
3,220 mm
3,085 mm
Ground clearance
230 mm
286 mm
Boot space
1,200 L (Cargo Bed Capacity)
1,000+ kg load bed payload
Kerb weight
2,245 kg
2,050 kg
Seats
5
2 or 5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Inline-4 / 3.2L Duratorq 5-Cylinder Diesel
2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel / 2.4L 2GD-FTV Turbo Diesel
Power
213 hp (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 200 hp (3.2L 5-Cyl)
201 hp (2.8L) / 148 hp (2.4L)
Torque
500 Nm (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 470 Nm (3.2L 5-Cyl)
500 Nm (2.8L Facelift) / 400 Nm (2.4L)
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range & Rear Diff Lock
Part-Time 4WD with Rear Differential Lock & Auto LSD
0–100 km/h
9.0 sec (2.0T) / 10.6 sec (3.2L)
10.0 sec (2.8L) / 12.8 sec (2.4L)
Top speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.8 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 10.5 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
12.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (2.4L Diesel)
City
10.5 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 8.5 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
10.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 11.5 km/L (2.4L Diesel)
Highway
14.2 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 12.0 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
14.5 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 16.2 km/L (2.4L Diesel)
Tank size
80 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
207 g/km
212 g/km (2.8L)
At a glance
Model
Ford Ranger Wildtrak (T6 / Next-Gen P703)
Toyota Hilux (AN120 / AN130 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Double Cab Pickup
Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup Truck
Seating capacity
5 seats
2 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel
Clean Diesel Turbo, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,996 cc (2.0L) / 3,198 cc (3.2L)
2,393 cc (2.4L GD-6) / 2,755 cc (2.8L GD-6) / 2,693 cc (2.7L Petrol)
Transmission
10-speed SelectShift / 6-speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD with Terrain Management System
Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Part-Time 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
Ground clearance
230 mm
286 mm
Source market
UK / Thailand / South Africa (RHD)
Thailand / South Africa / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine (1,996 cc) qualifies for standard 25% KRA excise duty rate.
- Outstanding 500 Nm pulling power: Sequential twin-turbochargers deliver massive low-end torque for heavy towing and off-road climbing.
- Premium executive cabin: Wildtrak signature orange contrast stitching, leather dashboard wrap, and 8 to 12-inch SYNC touchscreen.
- High 230 mm ground clearance: Easily negotiates deep mud, rocky upcountry murram tracks, and river crossings (800 mm wading depth).
- Indestructible commercial benchmark: Highest resale retention and universal spare parts availability across East Africa.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.4L GD-6: Qualifies for KRA's lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- Extreme 286 mm ground clearance: Easily wades 700 mm deep water and tackles severe muddy upcountry tracks.
- 3,500 kg braked towing capacity: Excellent towing capability for heavy commercial trailers and equipment.
What’s not so good
- 10-speed transmission hunting: Gearbox can occasionally hesitate between 3rd and 5th gear during low-speed urban crawling.
- AdBlue system sensitivity: Requires clean AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
- Wide turning circle: 12.7-meter turning radius requires planning when maneuvering in tight Nairobi parking basements.
- Unladen leaf spring rear ride stiffness: Firm rear bounce when driving without cargo payload in the bed.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Heavy import duty investment compared to older utility pickups.