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Toyota Ute Buyer's Guide: Find the right ute for the job
Whether you want a beauty, a beast, or a bit of both, we've got the ute for you. For mixing business and adventure, the Hilux may just be your perfect model. Or if you want pure utility, the classic Land Cruiser 70 is your ideal workmate.
Hilux: The versatile all-rounder
Hilux is built-in Kiwi toughness with modern design and elevated comfort. Ready to tackle work, weekend, and every adventure in between.
Land Cruiser 70: Built to handle the toughest jobs
Unapologetically rugged and world-famous for durability, stamina and reliability, Land Cruisers can handle the day-in, day-out pressures of being on-farm, off-road and on-site.
Everyday efficiency or off-road capability? 2WD vs 4WD
2WD Utes
If your driving keeps you mainly on sealed roads, a 2WD could be all you need. More affordable and lighter than a 4WD, it's nimble while still offering solid towing capability. The Hilux 2WD Double Cab delivers a maximum braked towing capacity of 2900kg, making it a practical choice for work and everyday driving. Handy, right?
4WD Utes
For those who live off the beaten path, a 4WD is your best mate. These dual-purpose vehicles handle rough terrain and heavy towing with ease. Both Hilux 4WD Double Cab and Land Cruiser 70, with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3500kg, are built to take your crew, gear, and trailer wherever the job or the adventure takes you.
Cab configurations – the long and short of it
Single Cab
Two doors for two people and more tray space. Choose single cab for lugging large loads, work tools, or gear.
Extra Cab
Need the option to squeeze in an extra passenger, pet, or bags? Extra cab gives you room to grow.
Double Cab
Seats five with ease, making it the ideal choice when passenger space is priority, while still offering practical load-carrying capability.
Workhorse or all-rounder? Flat deck vs Wellside
Flat Deck Utes: The choice of tradies and farmers.
Built tough for work, play, and everything in between. Flat decks feature removable sides for easy loading and come with either Single, Extra or Double Cab options. Toyota’s flat decks are a Kiwi staple, offering practicality, durability, and strength.
Wellside Utes: Practical meets polished.
Wellside utes are NZ’s most popular ute type, blending the functionality of a ute with the look of an SUV. Featuring a factory-installed tray with fixed sides, these utes offer a perfect balance of work and style.
What will your ute be powered by?
Diesel
The Hilux and Land Cruiser 70 models are powered by proven 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engines to deliver the torque, towing capacity and dependability you need to tackle demanding workdays and weekends. Whether you're hauling gear, towing a trailer or heading somewhere well off the beaten track, a Toyota diesel ute can get it done.
Mild Hybrid
Available on selected Hilux models, the Mild Hybrid system delivers smoother performance, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced driveability, without compromising the towing capacity, durability, and capability Hilux is known for.
Battery Electric
Available on Hilux, the Hilux BEV brings all-electric driving to New Zealand's favourite ute, combining lower operating costs and reduced emissions with the capability and toughness to get the job done. It is built for commercial or government fleets looking to electrify without compromising the practicality and toughness expected of a Hilux.
Toyota Genuine Accessories: Tailor your ute to the job
Built for work, adventure, and everything in between, Hilux and Land Cruiser 70 can be tailored to suit your needs with Toyota Genuine Accessories. From trays and canopies to bull bars and towing equipment, every accessory is designed and tested specifically for your Toyota, ensuring the perfect fit, seamless integration, and confidence to tackle any job.
Are you buying New or Used?
If you’re buying New or Toyota Certified, you won’t have to worry about buying a warranty – it comes with the ute.
Buying a new ute
The new Hilux and Land Cruiser 70 models come with up to 5 years or 150,000km warranty coverage (whichever comes first) from the date of registration.*
*T&Cs, km limits and servicing criteria apply.[Toyota Driveaway Price Terms and Conditions]
Buying a used ute
We’ll make sure your used Toyota ute meets our high standards for safety and reliability, at a price that works for you.
Toyota Certified utes are backed by a 1 year/ 15,000km warranty (whichever comes first) and 1 year of 24/7 Roadside Assistance.
Benefits of Buying From Toyota
When you buy a Toyota ute from our one of our Toyota Stores, you're getting more than just the vehicle. Here's what comes with it.
Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense is a clever package of active safety systems designed to keep you and your passengers protected in all types of traffic. Around town and at lower speeds, Toyota Safety Sense can help prevent collisions. While on the open road and at higher speeds, it aims to reduce the severity of any impact with leading safety technology.
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Toyota Driveaway Price
Every new Toyota comes with a value package to help you get the best value for up to the first five years of ownership. This includes up to 5 years capped price servicing coverage, 5 years warranty, 5 years roadside assistance and 5 years WoF coverage. We’ll even include all on-road costs. How’s that for value?
T&Cs, km limits and servicing criteria apply.[Toyota Driveaway Price Terms and Conditions]
Finance and Leasing
Toyota Financial Services gives you flexible ways to get into your next ute – from fixed and variable rate loans, to leasing options for individuals and businesses. Our financial experts can help you find options in your budget.
