Toyota Hilux

[Farmerwully]

Anyone driving a Hilux with an auto box? If so how do you like it?

 

[nick...]

I got one,in fact on the second.very relaxing to drive and I’d never go back to manual.often it can’t make up its mind to stay in fifth or go into sixth but apart from that it’s fine.regalarly pull 3.5 tons and get 28/32mpg.seen 44 on a run.current truck is 18 reg
Nick...

 

[Farmerwully]

I got one,in fact on the second.very relaxing to drive and I’d never go back to manual.often it can’t make up its mind to stay in fifth or go into sixth but apart from that it’s fine.regalarly pull 3.5 tons and get 28/32mpg.seen 44 on a run.current truck is 18 reg
Nick...

Sounds good thanks Nick

 

[Guy]

Just got a 19 plate invincible X auto 3.5t
Great truck , tows like a dream

 

[Danllan]

I got one,in fact on the second.very relaxing to drive and I’d never go back to manual.often it can’t make up its mind to stay in fifth or go into sixth but apart from that it’s fine.regalarly pull 3.5 tons and get 28/32mpg.seen 44 on a run.current truck is 18 reg
Nick...

That must be an Invincible then, right, or have the other models been upped?

Anyone put a recent Ifor canopy on the back? I had one on an Invincible ten years ago and it never fitted well, I'm about to get a new Hilux and am wondering if the Ifor canopies are better now - because the trailers aren't...

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Anyone driving a Hilux with an auto box? If so how do you like it?

Yes
Last of the Mk7 3 litre Hilux with 5speed autobox, bought new in 2016

Really like it, although no towing

Comfy, powerful and goes well

Gearbox works well

Mpg is really good and it has averaged 32.9 mpg (measured & calculated) over the last 16500 miles

NO Bloody Ad Blue either !!!

 

[Guy]

I’m not happy 19 plate invincible X Auto , towing 2.2t all in 12.9 MPG
Bloody ridiculous

 

[Beowulf]

I’m not happy 19 plate invincible X Auto , towing 2.2t all in 12.9 MPG
Bloody ridiculous

Steady on, you only got the thing a week or so ago.

Give it a chance to loosen up a bit.

 

[Guy]

Steady on, you only got the thing a week or so ago.

Give it a chance to loosen up a bit.

Iv done 1700 miles ...

 

[nick...]

That must be an Invincible then, right, or have the other models been upped?

Anyone put a recent Ifor canopy on the back? I had one on an Invincible ten years ago and it never fitted well, I'm about to get a new Hilux and am wondering if the Ifor canopies are better now - because the trailers aren't...

Yes it’s an invincible x
Nick...

 

[nick...]

I’m not happy 19 plate invincible X Auto , towing 2.2t all in 12.9 MPG
Bloody ridiculous

My first invincible x I had 7mpg for first tank full and slowly went up to 17.i complained and was told to give it time but they took it in wiped ecu and reloaded it and now on 28/30 pulling 3.5 tons.seen 44 on a run.
Nick...

 

[Johnnyboxer]

My first invincible x I had 7mpg for first tank full and slowly went up to 17.i complained and was told to give it time but they took it in wiped ecu and reloaded it and now on 28/30 pulling 3.5 tons.seen 44 on a run.
Nick...

You had a faulty sensor though which thought the air temp was the Artic at -50c, didn't you ?

 

[Jamesabedford]

I got one,in fact on the second.very relaxing to drive and I’d never go back to manual.often it can’t make up its mind to stay in fifth or go into sixth but apart from that it’s fine.regalarly pull 3.5 tons and get 28/32mpg.seen 44 on a run.current truck is 18 reg
Nick...

I’ve got the Auto series 5 l200 and get an average of 26 mpg not towing...

 

[nick...]

You had a faulty sensor though which thought the air temp was the Artic at -50c, didn't you ?

You have a good memory.yes that’s correct.was dumping too much fuel into engine.current one is fine though
Nick...

 

[Danllan]

I’m not happy 19 plate invincible X Auto , towing 2.2t all in 12.9 MPG
Bloody ridiculous

Bl**dy hell! I was considering an auto this time... I know they're thirsty but that's ridiculous, really? This isn't just a one-off going up one of your Cotswold mountains is it?

 

[Barleycorn]

Yes
Last of the Mk7 3 litre Hilux with 5speed autobox, bought new in 2016

Really like it, although no towing

Comfy, powerful and goes well

Gearbox works well

Mpg is really good and it has averaged 32.9 mpg (measured & calculated) over the last 16500 miles

NO Bloody Ad Blue either !!!

I have a 14 plate one and am lucky to get 25! How do you drive yours? I must admit I creep about rather than drive it like I stole it. Perhaps this is the trouble. Used to have a Transit van that gave better MPG if you thrashed it rather than go steady?

 

[Guy]

I have a 14 plate one and am lucky to get 25! How do you drive yours? I must admit I creep about rather than drive it like I stole it. Perhaps this is the trouble. Used to have a Transit van that gave better MPG if you thrashed it rather than go steady?

Cruising now on a roads , empty ifor 146 at 55 Mph can’t be right....

 

[simonk88]

ECO Mode does help. Iv done 27k on an 18 plate, averaging 27mpg

 

[Johnnyboxer]

I have a 14 plate one and am lucky to get 25! How do you drive yours? I must admit I creep about rather than drive it like I stole it. Perhaps this is the trouble. Used to have a Transit van that gave better MPG if you thrashed it rather than go steady?

Dunno
It just always does 31-35 mpg
Lots of long runs without a tow bar might be the answer

 

[Barleycorn]

Dunno
It just always does 31-35 mpg
Lots of long runs without a tow bar might be the answer

Probably it, mine's seldom more than a few miles from the farm.