The famed pickup truck from the Japanese auto giant is among the most successful products worldwide
The 2025 Toyota Hilux recently underwent an extensive crash test at the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). Hilux has been a global success for Toyota for decades now. It has grabbed tons of accolades and popularity across a diverse range of international markets. Countries where pickup trucks are an integral part of lifestyle naturally tend to love products like the Hilux. Hence, Australia is one such market. The Hilux posts impressive sales on monthly charts Down Under. For now, let us take a look at the details of this case.
2025 Toyota Hilux Scores 5 Stars at ANCAP
The 2025 Toyota Hilux secured a full 5-star safety rating at the ANCAP. This includes 33.96 points out of 40 (84%) in Adult Occupant Protection, 44 out of 49 points (89%) in Child Occupant Protection, 52.16 points out of 63 (82%) in Vulnerable Road User Protection and 14.83 points out of 18 (82%) in Safety Assist. These were enough to lend the pickup truck a full 5-star rating. Under the Adult Occupant Protection section, the following tests were conducted:
- Frontal Offset (MPDB)
- Oblique Pole
- Rescue & Extraction
- Full Width Frontal
- Whiplash Protection
- Side Impact
- Far Side Impact
Similarly, under the Child Occupant Protection category, these tests were performed:
- Dynamic Test (Front)
- Restraint Installation
- Dynamic Test (Side)
- On-Board Safety Features
Then we have the Vulnerable Road User Protection, which includes:
- Head Protection (Adult, Child, Cyclist)
- Knee and Tibia Protection
- AEB Cyclist
- Pelvis Protection
- AEB Pedestrian (Forward)
- AEB Motorcycle
- Femur Protection
- AEB Pedestrian (Backover)
- LSS Motorcycle
Finally, the Safety Assist part incorporates:
- Seat Belt Reminders
- AEB / AES (Car-to-Car)
- Lane Support Systems
- Driver Monitoring
- AEB / AES (Junction and Crossing)
- Speed Assistance Systems
- AEB / AES (Head-on)
This shows just how extensive and stringent the ANCAP test is. As a result, scoring a full 5-star rating is indicative of just how well the pickup truck has been engineered.
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