Comparison: Ground clearance Toyota Hilux vs. competitors 2025
Oh, the Toyota Hilux. It's a bit like the crusty loaf of the automotive world - rugged on the outside, satisfyingly utilitarian on the inside, and tough enough to handle just about anything you throw at it. But we're not here to talk about how it makes you feel like the king of the wilderness or the urban jungle. No, my friends, today we dive into the dirt-loving, rock-hopping, and sometimes pothole-defying aspect of the Hilux - its ground clearance. Now, for those of you who thought ground clearance was just a number, prepare to have your minds gently elevated to new heights.
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Toyota Hilux - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?
Over the years, the Hilux has evolved, much like my own waistline, albeit in a more rugged and appealing manner. Initially, Toyota kept the ground clearance data in (presumably) a Fort Knox-like vault, with the early generations from '97 to 2008 being as mysterious as the dark side of the moon. Then, in 2008, the curtain was lifted, revealing a ground clearance of a not-too-shabby 203 mm. But hold onto your hats, because in 2016, Toyota decided to give the Hilux a pair of metaphorical stilts, boosting it to an impressive 277 mm. However, in a twist that not even M. Night Shyamalan saw coming, the 2020 facelift saw it stride a step back to 227mm, possibly in a nod to urban practicality or perhaps just to mess with us.The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (RZN) from 1997 and last generation (Hilux AN1P (1. Facelift)) from 2020 is 22.7cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Hilux is 227 mm.
The ground clearance compared to other Toyota models
Now, if the Hilux were to line up with its Toyota siblings, it'd probably stand tall, not quite the giant among men but definitely not the kid picked last in dodgeball. With numbers like 227 mm, it would effortlessly hurdle over the Toyota GR Supra, GR Yaris, and even make the Toyota RAV4 look down at its shoes in embarrassment. But when it comes to the big boys like the Toyota Land Cruiser waving its 205 mm ground clearance badge, the Hilux cunningly nods, respecting the hierarchy, knowing full well it's playing in the upper echelons of ground clearance nobility within the Toyota realm.Toyota Hilux vs other current cars by Toyota
(Ground clearance)
1. GR Supra
115 mm
2. GR Yaris
124 mm
3. GR86
130 mm
4. Yaris
135 mm
5. Corolla
135 mm
6. Corolla Touring Sports
135 mm
7. Prius Plug-In
137 mm
8. Mirai
150 mm
9. Proace {VAN}
150 mm
10. Proace Verso
150 mm
11. C-HR
154 mm
13. Proace City Verso
160 mm
14. RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
180 mm
15. bZ4X
180 mm
17. Proace City {VAN}
182 mm
18. RAV4
195 mm
19. Highlander
202 mm
20. Land Cruiser
205 mm
22. Hilux
227 mm
How does the ground clearance of the Toyota Hilux compare to it's nearest competitors?
But let's not get too comfortable on our high clearance throne and take a peek over the castle walls at the serfs and knights beyond. When you throw the Hilux in the ring with beasts like the Volvo XC60 boasting an audacious 230 mm, you realize this is not a battle of inches but of versatility. Then there's the Isuzu D-Max, striding in with a lofty 255 mm, making our Hilux look like it's wearing ballet flats at a construction site. However, not all is lost, for when the Ford Edge with its 152 mm ground clearance saunters by, the Hilux can't help but give a smug, knowing grin, reassured in its dominion over a considerable slice of the vehicular landscape.Toyota Hilux vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)
1. Isuzu D-Max 2007
255 mm
3. Nissan NP300 2008
230 mm
4. Toyota Hilux 2020
227 mm
6. Renault Alaskan 2017
223 mm
7. Mazda BT-50 2007
207 mm
8. Fiat Fullback 2016
205 mm
9. Mazda B-Serie 1999
205 mm
10. Jaguar E-Pace 2018
204 mm
11. Maxus T90 EV 2023
187 mm
12. Ford Edge 2016
152 mm
