The Toyota Hilux has received a five-star ANCAP rating, after introducing key safety upgrades to its Hilux ute.
The model was awarded five stars when first rated by ANCAP in 2015, and a fresh round of independent tests for the Hilux has resulted in an upgraded five-star 2019 rating.
“This is certainly an important move for Toyota customers, the segment, and more broadly, the market,” ANCAP chief executive James Goodwin says.
“While already a five-star vehicle, it is encouraging Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is the first to put forward a vehicle with improved safety specification to undergo re-testing against current, more stringent ANCAP criteria in order to update its rating datestamp.”
New safety technology additions include autonomous emergency braking (AEB) capable of detecting and reacting to other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, active lane keep assist (LKA) and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS).
“The standard inclusion of these advanced driver assistance systems across the Hilux range is a welcome move and one which will make this model even more appealing to private and fleet buyers with many fleets insisting on five-star rated vehicles with a ‘TESTED’ datestamp of no older than three years,” Goodwin adds.
The Hilux achieved 96% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 88% for pedestrian protection and 78% for its safety assist features.
Goodwin says utes are the most popular choice among Australian and New Zealand consumers.
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