2015 Toyota HiLux Double Cab 2.8L 6AT 4WD (177 HP)

Vehicle Overview

While the Single Cab and the Extra Cab versions of the eighth generation of the Hilux were created for specific activities, the Double Cab was the one that stole the show and the customers’ wallets.

Toyota introduced the Hilux nameplate in 1968, and over the years, it became a respected nameplate in the industry, especially outside the U.S. Over the years, this Japanese pickup gained a reputation for its reliability and sturdiness. But it was never considered a family-oriented vehicle. It was suitable for a team of workers to go with their gear on top of a mountain or through harsh terrain. Still, its bland design, cheap-looking and rugged materials, and lack of amenities were not something a family would enjoy. As a result, along with the introduction of the seventh generation of the Hilux, the automaker started considering adding more SUV-inspired elements for the 2008 and 2011 facelifts. However, the most significant change occurred for the eighth generation of this nameplate, and the 2015 Toyota Hilux Double Cab became an alternative for a family vehicle.

The 2015 Toyota Hilux Double Cab was the star of the family and showed a front fascia resembling an SUV. Its wide headlights with wedged shapes and swept-back lines looked more dynamic and slightly aggressive. Furthermore, the automaker added daytime running lights with 12 LEDs, offering the car a distinctive look. The main grille sported two horizontal slats and the carmaker’s chromed badge. Lower, on the bumper, the car manufacturer added a trapezoidal-shaped air intake flanked by a pair of scoops with available fog lamps.

From its profile, the 2015 Toyota Hilux Double Cab had more balanced proportions compared to its siblings. Its flared wheel arches and the full-size four-door cabin looked like they belonged to an SUV. Only the bed behind it reminded customers that it was a utility vehicle. In addition, the body-colored door mirrors with integrated turn signals and the available side steps transformed the pickup into a car that looked ready for any adventures with a family of five on board. At the back, the tailgate sported the third brake lamp at its upper side, flanked by a set of tall and triangular taillights.

Toyota tried to create a car-like interior for the 2015 Toyota Hilux Double Cab. The dashboard had curved lines and was available with a touchscreen display on the center stack for the infotainment system. At the same time, the instrument cluster was compact and featured two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer that flanked a 4.6-inch TFT display for the onboard computer. The front seats were high-mounted and flanked a center console that housed the gear stick (or the gear selector) and a few storage places. Next to it, on the center stack, Toyota installed a turning knob for the two-speed transfer box that switched from the rear to the 4×4 system and then to the low-range gear. In the back, the wide split-folding (40/60) bench seat concealed a storage compartment underneath it.

Under the skin, the 2015 Toyota Hilux Double Cab had an utterly new chassis that boasted 120 more welding points than its predecessor. The redesigned suspensions on both axles allowed for longer travel and smoother rides. Toyota also introduced two new engines: a 2.4-liter and a 2.8-liter unit, both turbodiesel. Standard transmission across the range was a six-speed manual, while a six-speed automatic was available for specific versions. In addition, the SR and the SR+ grades could be equipped with a locking rear differential.