What's it all about? While 4x4 dual-cab utes account for a hefty slice of the total Australian automotive market these days, for hauling a decent load on a daily basis it's hard to go past the humble single-cab/chassis – models like Toyota's HiLux Workmate
While the top-tier dual-cabs are duking it out, attempting to outdo each other with an ever-longer list of creature comforts and off-road-centric bling, the HiLux Workmate range is focused firmly on commercial practicalities – it's a tool of trade, and as such it's all about shifting a load from A to B, as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible
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With variants spanning different body styles (cab/chassis or pickup), cabs (single-cab/extra-cab/dual-cab), engines (2
7-litre petrol/2.4-litre diesel) and transmissions (five-speed manual/six-speed automatic), our test vehicle is one of 12 models in the HiLux Workmate range, out of a total line-up of 32 HiLux variants
A single-cab with factory alloy drop-side tray, the 4x2 HiLux Workmate on test is powered by the 2
4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, good for a claimed 110kW and 343Nm, with the urge delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission
How much does it cost? The Toyota HiLux Workmate 4x2 cab/chassis is priced from $24,990 (plus on-roads), or $25,490 (plus on-roads) as tested in this Nebula Blue paint (add $550)
The pricing includes the factory drop-side alloy tray, which measures 2550mm long by 1780mm wide and 250mm deep
As such this model is a step up from the absolute entry-level HiLux Workmate – that title goes to the petrol/manual version of the model on test [Ed: which seemingly are never available for appraisal], which kicks off the HiLux family from $20,990 plus on-roads
From there add $2000 for the auto or $4000 for the diesel manual, before moving up to the dearer 4x4 and extra-cab/dual-cab models
After a week of running around town both loaded and empty, we achieved an average fuel figure of 10
0L/100km – perhaps a scintillating figure but not bad by any stretch either, given the largely urban running and the two loaded runs to the tip
Toyota offers the HiLux with a three-year/10,000km factory warranty. Service intervals are pegged at every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, and Toyota offers capped-price servicing for diesel HiLux models of $240 per service for up to the first six services during the first three years or 60,000km, whichever comes first
Why should/shouldn't I buy it? The motivation behind purchasing a cab/chassis HiLux Workmate model like this is fairly clear – you need to shift a decent load with a minimum of fuss
Presumably weather protection and theft concerns won't figure too highly, otherwise a van like Toyota's HiAce might better fit the bill
Of course, being a 4x2 variant, the prospective purchasers of this particular HiLux Workmate will be conducting business largely on sealed roads, or at the very least in the occasional off-road setting where traction levels are still relatively high – constructions sites and farms, at least when the sun is shining… Don't buy a HiLux Workmate like this if you're simply after a cheap runabout and don't intend to carry much weight
With a claimed maximum payload of 1240kg, it's fitted with basic leaf-spring suspension and a live axle at the rear, so the ride is rock hard when the tray is empty
We loaded the tray up for a couple of runs to the local landfill site with at least 500kg of junk – mainly old timber and chunks of concrete – and the ride was transformed
It'll never match the comfort levels of a passenger car, of course, but when carrying out its role as intended it soaks up the weight and the bumps nicely
Who does it appeal to? This Toyota HiLux Workmate 4x2 cab/chassis is aimed squarely at business owners, from small independents all the way up to major fleets
From tradies to couriers to countless others, there are myriad applications to which this robust ute is suited
While safety features are of course a major benefit for all drivers, many fleet buyers will find the HiLux's five-star ANCAP safety rating attractive
Beyond staples like antilock brakes and stability control, this HiLux Workmate cab/chassis features front and side airbags for both driver and passenger, plus hill start assist, seat-belt reminder, brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution
One aspect where this vehicle could be improved would be the inclusion of a reversing camera as standard
Vision is generally excellent in this ute but the tray is quite high – we measured a tray height of 930mm – and that can make reversing into tighter parking spots a bit of a challenge, in terms of seeing where the HiLux's towbar is relative to any vehicle already parked behind it
Where does it fit? Toyota's HiLux Workmate 4x2 cab/chassis lies at the entry-level end of the broader HiLux range
As noted, our test vehicle's 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine places it a step up from its 2
7-litre petrol-engined sibling – a $4000 step up – with the diesel having a distinct edge in terms of torque (343Nm at 1400-2800rpm versus 245Nm at 4000rpm for the petrol model)
It's also worth noting that as far as the 4x2 cab/chassis and pickup segment is concerned, Toyota's HiLux dominated 2018, ending the year with market share of 34
8 per cent (FCAI VFACTS data). Toyota sold a total of 13,125 examples of the 4x2 HiLux last year, outselling its nearest competitor – Isuzu UTE's D-MAX – by nearly three to one
The 4x2 D-MAX accounted for 5324 new registrations last year, for a market share of 14
1 per cent. That's no mean feat on the HiLux's part, in a crowded segment that sees the Toyota facing off against numerous other well-established rivals, including Ford's Ranger, Mazda's BT-50, Nissan's Navara, Mitsubishi's Triton, Holden's Colorado and Volkswagen's Amarok, along with more recent entrants like the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, LDV T60 and Great Wall Steed
So, what do we think? There's really very little to criticise here – the Toyota HiLux Workmate 4x2 cab/chassis is built to do a job, and it does that job very, very well
We love the grunty, low-revving nature of the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel, which delivers useable twist from as low as 1000rpm, and the smooth-shifting, light action of the five-speed manual
The biggest surprise of all, however, is just how refined this knockabout light commercial really is
It's quieter inside the cab than we expected and it's smoother too, with vibration nicely suppressed
The cab interior is the usual expanse of hard, dark plastics you'd expect in this category but the fit and finish of the various panels is very good, and the clip-in rubber mats and tough vinyl flooring will make light work of keeping things clean
Despite the commercial focus, the HiLux Workmate isn't completely devoid of niceties, either
The air-conditioning works well, there are A-pillar grab handles to aid ingress/egress and the ergonomics just work, while the steering wheel (adjustable for tilt but not reach) has integrated audio controls and a dedicated cruise control stalk
The multimedia touchscreen adds an unexpected touch of class and there's Bluetooth streaming and voice commands
The instrumentation is basic but highly legible and you also get power windows and switchable traction control
There's a 12-volt power socket plus USB port and 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom of the centre stack, just over a tray that's perfect for holding a mobile phone
We like the large oddment tray next to the park brake and the sizeable nature of the glove box, and there are two cup holders at the rear of the centre console and bottle holders in the door pockets, to keep lattes and iced coffees within an easy reach
Externally, the large plastic-clad bumper appears well suited to the scuffs and scrapes a work hack like this will invariably encounter, while the factory alloy tray is sturdy and spacious
There are grooves to help prevent loads sliding around and the tray's drop-side hinges appear sturdy
Securing a load is made easy by the multiple lashing rails beneath the tray and the anchor points within it
An integrated rear step wouldn't hurt to aid climbing up onto the tray, when required – at 930mm off the deck it's quite a jump up should you need to get up there for loading/unloading… Summing up For the quality build, excellent load-lugging ability, commendable safety tech and pragmatic choice of features on offer, the Toyota HiLux Workmate 4x2 cab/chassis is one robust, capable and nicely priced package; it's easy to see why it's as popular as it is in this market niche
How much does the 2019 Toyota HiLux Workmate 4x2 cab/chassis cost? Price: from $24,990 (plus on-roads); $25,540 (plus on-roads, as tested) Engine: 2
4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel Output: 110kW/343Nm Transmission: Five-speed manual Fuel: 7
7L/100km (ADR Combined); 10.0L/100km (as tested) CO2: 203g/km (ADR Combined) Safety Rating: Five-star ANCAP (2015)Related reading: VFACTS May: have utes peaked? 4WD dual-cab ute 2017 comparison review Advertising watchdog takes down 'dangerous' ute ads Why 2018 was the year of the ute again
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