Toyota GR86 vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
VS
Toyota Hilux Double Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT Diesel Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR86 vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab: the short answer

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.

Hilux Double Cab starts ZAR 270,700 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Hilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Hilux Double Cab
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Hilux Double Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Hilux Double Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Hilux Double Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Hilux Double Cab13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm Hilux Double Cab312 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR86

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Hilux Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Hilux Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 Hilux Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Not Available Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard
Around View Monitor Not Available Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Standard
Auto Lights Standard -
Auto Wipers Standard Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Standard
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Standard
Cruise Control Standard All-speed adaptive
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Not Available
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Standard
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Standard
Parking Distance Sensors Rear -
Parking Sensor Rear -
Parking Sensors Rear Front and rear
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Standard
Rear View Camera Standard -
Reverse Camera Standard Standard
Reverse Camera Type Standard -
Reversing Camera Standard -
Surround View Camera Not Available Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Standard
Auto Highbeam Not Available Standard
Park Assist Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Standard
Spec GR86 Hilux Double Cab
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Part-time selectable
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Standard
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Standard
4WD Selector Not Applicable Electronic rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles Standard Not Available
Axle Layout RWD 4WD
Differential Lock Not Applicable Rear
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD Part-Time 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive Front-engine, 4WD
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Available
Number of Gears 4 6
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Floor-mounted automatic selector
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Torque-converter automatic
LSD Available Torsen LSD Standard
Low Range Not Applicable Standard
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable 2.566:1
Paddle Shifters Standard Not Available
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Standard
Transfer Case Not Applicable Two-speed transfer case
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 6
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 3.909:1
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque converter lock-up
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Standard

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 and Hilux Double Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: GR86 67 vs Hilux Double Cab 74.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Hilux Double Cab 55.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Hilux Double Cab 99.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Hilux Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Hilux Double Cab not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Hilux Double Cab leads by 20 points

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 83% source coverage
81
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 74
Efficiency 55
Safety 99
Practicality 90
Leads by 20 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Double Cab +7 Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +10 Safety Hilux Double Cab +3 Practicality Hilux Double Cab +44

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 90/100

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR86 vs Hilux Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.