Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab vs iCAUR V23

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 Hilux Xtra Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 842,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

Hilux Xtra Cab and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Hilux Xtra Cab starts ZAR 13,600 cheaper Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300 · V23 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Xtra Cab V23
Maximum Power Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm V23100 kW
Maximum Torque Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm V23180 Nm
Engine Size Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm V23190 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 Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 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

iCAUR V23

2WD

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

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)

Specification evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

V23

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Xtra Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

V23

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Xtra Cab V23
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026 -
Facelift Launched Since 2026 -
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification -
Body Style Pickup SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Published
Segment Bakkie Electric SUV
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle Passenger vehicle
Spec Hilux Xtra Cab V23
Length 5320 mm 4220 mm
Width 1855 mm 1915 mm
Height 1860 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 312 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 1336.7 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2900 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 820 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg -
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 990 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Xtra Cab and V23 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: Hilux Xtra Cab 74 vs V23 42.

Efficiency index: Hilux Xtra Cab 52 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Xtra Cab 98 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: Hilux Xtra Cab 81 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Xtra Cab not separately scored vs V23 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 Xtra Cab leads by 7 points

Hilux Xtra Cab and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

82% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 74
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 81
Leads by 7 points
71
#2

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 42
Performance 42
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +32 Efficiency V23 +47 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +5 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +21

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 81/100

V23

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 71 pts for V23

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Xtra Cab leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Hilux Xtra Cab vs V23 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.