Car Buyer's Guide

Toyota Hilux vs Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Vellfire

Verdict

The Hilux is about 49% cheaper, while the Hilux is 7% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM226,300✓RM448,000
Body typePickupMPV
SegmentTruck/4X4Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160✓RM835
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing
Capacity—2,494 cc
Horsepower—180 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque—235 Nm at 4,100 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—90 mm × 98 mm
Compression Ratio—9.8
Number of Motors2—
Motor Horsepower193 hp—
Motor Torque473 Nm—
Battery Capacity59.2 kWh—
EV Range257 km—
Charging Rate (AC)10 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)125 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission Name—7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic
Gears—7
Transmission Manufacturer—Toyota
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
Rated Economy—9.1 L/100 km
Top Speed—170 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,320 mm5,005 mm
Width1,855 mm1,850 mm
Height1,845 mm1,950 mm
Wheelbase3,085 mm3,000 mm
Weight2,455 kg2,105 kg
Fuel Tank—60 litres
Doors45
Seats57
Boot Space—510 litres
Front Tyre265/65R17225/55R19
Rear Tyre265/65R17225/55R19
Spare TyreFull-size 17" AlloySpace Saver
Factory TyresBridgestone Dueler A/TDunlop SP Sport Maxx 060
Chassis
AssemblyThailand (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionDe Dion Rear AxleDouble Wishbone
Front Wheels17" Aero Alloy19" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Aero Alloy19" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable for two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Pre-collision BrakingYes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front Seats8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger SeatPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated
Rear Seats60:40 Tip-up basePower Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Sunroof—Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row
Sun Shade—Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades
Audio12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Sound System14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction
Tiptronic—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment—✓
Boot Operation—Powered boot with soft close function
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, With 360 Degree CameraYes, With 360 Degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation—✓
Power Door—Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited✓
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery—

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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