2025 Toyota Hilux Rogue 48V
Ute/Utility
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Toyota Hilux Rogue 48V is the top-spec variant in the Hilux lineup, featuring a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to improve efficiency and refinement. It is aimed at dual-cab ute buyers who want serious off-road capability combined with comfort for daily driving. Potential buyers would choose it for its durable Hilux heritage, advanced hybrid technology, higher-spec interior, and comprehensive safety features. Ideal for weekend adventurers, caravanners, or small-business users needing payload and towing with modern amenities.
Highlights
- 48V mild-hybrid (V-Active) system for efficiency and smoother operation
- Five-star ANCAP safety rating (under the 2019 protocols) with multiple airbags and robust occupant protection
- Dual Cab / Crew Cab body style with four doors and seating for five, suited to families and work crews
- Exterior and interior upgrades over base models, including premium touches in the Rogue grade
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Exceptional off-road capability and rugged durability under real-world use.
- •Strong towing and payload practicality for work ute duties.
- •Improved fuel economy with the 48V mild-hybrid system versus older non-48V variants.
- •Long-standing Toyota reliability pedigree, particularly for diesel drivetrains (in the Hilux lineage).
- •Solid overall value in the ute segment for fleets and workers who need dependable capability.
!Complaints
- •Infotainment system: small, laggy, and low-resolution; lacks wireless CarPlay/Android Auto; usability is a frequent gripe.
- •Occasional reports of transmission behavior anomalies in some auto variants (anecdotal, not broadly confirmed).
- •Display brightness and viewing angles suboptimal in daylight.
- •Some owners note that the overall interior feel and tech polish don’t match some newer competitors, despite strong mechanical reliability.
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Toyota Hilux Rogue 48V has moderate-to-high running costs with fuel efficiency at 7.8 L/100km, insurance averaging around $1800/year, registration $950/year, servicing $600/year, and depreciation $7800/year. Costs are variable based on location and usage, but capped servicing offers some predictability.
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Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Toyota HiLux Rogue 48V combines very robust core mechanicals with a noticeable technology/infotainment quality gap. Engine reliability is expected to be high given Toyota’s diesel lineage and the 48V mild-hybrid approach for efficiency. Transmission reliability is also strong in the lineage, though there are occasional anecdotal reports of gear behavior in specific cases. The most persistent reliability concern is user experience and perceived quality of the infotainment/tech, which impacts the perceived reliability of the vehicle even if there are few mechanical failures. Recalls have occurred in the model family (notably in 2021 for fire-risk issues affecting Hilux Rogues and other campaigns), underscoring the importance of VIN-specific recall checks. Overall, a durable, work-focused pickup with strong real-world reliability potential, tempered by infotainment/tech usability concerns.
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Brand Reliability
Toyota
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 162
Rank
#3 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
Ute/Utility
Doors
4
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
7.35 L/100km
Range (Approx)
1089 km
Tank Capacity
80 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Diesel
Displacement
2.8L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Turbo
Power
150 kW
Torque
460 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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