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1989 Toyota Hilux SurfReview
Brendan writes:
My Surf — Ok, the poor old Surf gets a bit of a panning for being a bit of an unreliable truck. That said, id much rather push my Surf than drive a Range Rover or Jeep. First things first build quality and apperance and the good news is that its all typical Toyota, very solid, robust and dependable. Every switch and lever works as it should, first time and everytime. Apperance, well its basicly halfway between a Prado and a Hilux. Performance isn't exactly blistering on road. Its fairly slow (its a diesel after all), has lots of body roll (only because I took the sway bars out to make it better offroad), the steering is vague and slow to respond and isn't very quick at stopping. Offroad however things are different. The steering is vague to it doesn't rip your arms off when crawling over rocks, the rolly body and suspension allows for lots of axle travel so it can keep all its wheels on the ground and deliver all its turbo diesel grunt at ridiculous angles. Overall, lots of fun too be had when you want it. Ok, finaly to ownership. With current fuel prices, diesel is really expensive. It costs me $96 to fill up its 55L tank and lasts around 490 to 500kms. Maintenance isn't really a problem as I work for Toyota, just time consuming. Pros: Toyota Toughness, Quality and Reliability Cons: Fuel econemy, insurance companys don't like them much ![]() Looking for a Used Hilux Surf in your area?CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal. |
Reviews From Other Years
1996 Toyota Hilux Surf Reviews
Excellent Ride By Ben
So this is a nice suv. the interior was great had a kickass sound sytem that I installed. Such a smooth ride compared to most other vehicle I have owned. Good commuter to and fro work and other weeken... Read More
1995 Toyota Hilux Surf Reviews
The Best 4x4 In The World By Graeme
goes like a bomb and goes any were, handles well awsome looks, and sooooooooo well built made to last flys thru mot every year with no problems, this year, 3 year old car infront of me for mot failed,... Read More
Dont Like The Ifs, Rather A Live Axle Up Front, Cant Fault It Otherwise By Asa
Its bigger than your car! Selectable 4wd, power windows, air con, pas,sun roof, 5 seats and a big boot. big chunky mud tyres, 6 roof mounted spotlights and a huge ally bumper, great for ripping crap o... Read More
1994 Toyota Hilux Surf Reviews
Lairy, Good Looking, Powerful Truck By Cassi
3L V6 has plenty of grunt, solid build, looks like a proper truck not a chelsea tractor. Fun to drive, pisses the neighbours off, goes anywhere, uber reliable. ready for camping in the summer :) SSRX... Read More
Its A True Off Roader By Isaac
Acceleration good for a diesel car like this one, braking not so effective compared to smaller cars, handling is not so good either, Appearance not so good on the inside but outside is ok, fuel consum... Read More
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf Reviews
Beast And A Half By Hemed
ok, perfomance is really good, great torque. Handling is good aswel, very soft .. really good in off-roading. it has everythng a nice 4x4 shud have. 3.0l petrol engine, not fuel economic for sure but ... Read More
Eve's Surf By Eve
I love my car as it's virtually indestructable (see Top Gear show). It's got blacked out windows, chrome wing mirrors and bumpers. It's metallic black and has a 2.4 Turbo Diesel engine... Read More
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Other Years
- 1996 Toyota Hilux Surf 1 review, 1 photo
- 1995 Toyota Hilux Surf 5 reviews, 5 photos
- 1994 Toyota Hilux Surf 5 reviews, 4 photos
- 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 2 reviews, 3 photos
- 1992 Toyota Hilux Surf 1 review, 1 photo