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Whatever you're hauling and wherever you're headed, this is where Hilux owners swap stories, pick up tips and keep their trucks earning their keep.
50 YEARS
Happy anniversary, old mate.
One helluva journey so far.
2026 marks 50 years since the Hilux arrived in New Zealand.
For half a century, Hilux has been getting Kiwis to work, across paddocks, over mountain ranges, and home again. Known for being tough, reliable and built to get the job done, the Hilux has earned the trust of New Zealanders since 1976, creating an unbreakable bond with generations of Kiwi drivers.
Hilux Four-Wheel Driveways
Join Marc Ellis as he explores some of New Zealand's most incredible driveways in the new-gen Hilux.
The Scenic Route One
Marc Ellis meets Dan, the owner of Quartz Hill Station in Canterbury, to take the new-gen Hilux across 3,000 hectares of scenic farmland.
The A-Frame One
In Awakino, Marc meets Hamish, who takes us on a tour of his 10,000-acre farm and learns that the new Hilux is just as tough as his old one.
The Next One
More Driveways episodes are coming soon. Watch this space – and our YouTube channel, where we’ll be releasing new episodes as soon as they’re available.
Hilux owner stories
Barry Crump helped make Hilux a Kiwi icon
When Northland beekeeper Jim Crump wanted another Hilux, he flew to Blenheim with a mate, a bag of tools and a healthy amount of confidence….
A Taupō volunteer rescuer and his Hilux
A Taupō volunteer rescuer has spent more than two decades helping New Zealanders through some of the country’s toughest conditions, using the same Toyota Hilux for every callout...
The Hilux that refuses to retire
When Doug decided it was time to sell his Hilux, he was 92 years old. The ute he was replacing was a 1984 Toyota Hilux SR5 he had owned for most of his life...
Why one Auckland family refuses to let go of 'Poppa's truck'
When Bain Murdoch bought his father-in-law's 1992 Toyota Hilux, it wasn't because he needed another ute...
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