Used Toyota Hilux for sale in Europe

About the Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck that has been sold in Europe for several decades. It is built for work, towing and rough ground. It comes as a single cab, extra cab or double cab, usually with four-wheel drive and a separate ladder frame. Buyers include tradespeople, farmers and private owners who want a hard-wearing leisure vehicle.

Diesel engines dominate used listings. Cars from the mid-2000s mostly use 2.5 and 3.0 litre D-4D units, while cars from 2015 mainly use 2.4 and 2.8 litre diesels. Gearboxes are manual or automatic. Petrol versions exist but are less common in listings, so check the engine badge and registration papers of each car.

The newest generation, sold from 2025, adds mild-hybrid diesel and battery-electric versions alongside conventional diesel. A small number of these appear in our listings. Equipment and powertrains differ between markets, so check the spec sheet of each car rather than assuming it matches another country's version.

Generations

• Fifth generation (1988-1997) — A compact and mechanically simple pickup, and the oldest type you are likely to see in our listings.
• Sixth generation (1997-2005) — A more comfortable cabin than before, with common-rail D-4D diesels arriving later in its run.
• Seventh generation (2005-2015) — A larger truck offered with 2.5 and 3.0 litre D-4D diesels and updated during its production run.
• Eighth generation (2015-2025) — Introduced with 2.4 litre diesel power, later joined by a 2.8 litre diesel, and updated several times.
• Ninth generation (2025-present) — Built on a newer platform, with mild-hybrid diesel and battery-electric versions added to the range.

Typical prices

Asking prices for the Hilux in our listings rise steadily with model year. The median across all years is €37,800. A 2015 car has a median of €18,800, a 2021 car €38,000 and a 2025 car €61,400. Older examples are spread widely by condition, cab type, equipment and mileage. Listings for model year 2026 sit close to those for 2025. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Toyota Hilux

Inspect the truck from the frame upwards, ideally on a lift and with a cold engine. Ask for service records, because many Hilux models have been used hard for work.

• Frame and underbody corrosion

  Look along the ladder frame, crossmembers, spring mounts, brake lines and the rear axle area for rust or flaking paint. Older cars and those used on salted roads need the closest look. Repairs that look recent deserve questions.

• Signs of heavy work use

  Check the load bed, tailgate, towbar and rear leaf springs for dents, cracks, sagging or welding. Ask about towing and payload history. A tidy cab can hide a hard working life, so compare wear on pedals, seat and steering wheel with the mileage.

• Test the 4x4 system · Four-wheel-drive versions

  Engage high and low range on a safe surface, both ways, and listen for grinding, clunks or delay. Check for fluid leaks at the transfer case and axles. Drivetrain wear is easy to miss on tarmac alone.

• Diesel particulate filter history · 2.4 and 2.8 diesel (2015 onwards)

  Particulate filter clogging is widely discussed on diesels used mainly for short trips. Ask how the truck was driven, check for warning lights, and look for any filter-related service or software work in the history.

• Injectors, turbo and smoke · 2.5 and 3.0 D-4D diesel (2005-2015)

  Start the engine from cold and watch for rough running, heavy smoke or a slow start. Check for oil or coolant leaks and ask when the fuel filter and injectors were last serviced. Missing service records are a warning sign.

• Gearbox behaviour and servicing · Automatic gearbox

  Drive through all gears when cold and warm. Shifts should be smooth, without flare, jerks or slipping. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has been changed, particularly on trucks that have towed regularly.

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