Comparison: Turning circle Toyota Hilux vs. competitors 2024

Picture this: you're behind the wheel of the trusty Toyota Hilux, ready to conquer anything from urban jungles to outback escapades. But before you go gallivanting off into the sunset, let's talk about a feature that's as crucial as it is often overlooked – the turning circle. It's the diameter that your vehicle requires to swing a full U-turn, and in the case of the Hilux, let's just say it's more prima ballerina than bumbling bulldozer.

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Toyota Hilux - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Now, let's traipse through the sands of time to see how the Hilux's agility has evolved. Early records seem to have been devoured by the annals of history – with the Hilux RZN generation from 1997 to 2016 mysteriously missing data. However, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the known figures begin with the 2008 facelift of the N25 generation at a rather ample 12.60 meters. It then grew slightly more rotund to 13.00 meters in the subsequent facelift. But behold, the AN1P model, including its 2020 facelift, spun back to a neat 12.60 meters, as if to say, 'I have not yet begun to pirouette.'

Toyota Hilux generations

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Toyota Hilux generations
Generation yearTurning circle
Hilux, Model year 1997 (RZN)0.00 m
Hilux, Model year 2001 (RZN (1. Facelift))0.00 m
Hilux, Model year 2005 (N25)0.00 m
Hilux, Model year 2008 (N25 (1. Facelift))12.60 m
Hilux, Model year 2011 (N25 (2. Facelift))13.00 m
Hilux, Model year 2016 (AN1P)12.60 m
Hilux, Model year 2020 (Hilux AN1P (1. Facelift))12.60 m
1. Hilux, Model year 1997 (RZN) 0.00 m
2. Hilux, Model year 2001 (RZN (1. Facelift)) 0.00 m
3. Hilux, Model year 2005 (N25) 0.00 m
4. Hilux, Model year 2008 (N25 (1. Facelift)) 12.60 m
5. Hilux, Model year 2011 (N25 (2. Facelift)) 13.00 m
6. Hilux, Model year 2016 (AN1P) 12.60 m
7. Hilux, Model year 2020 (Hilux AN1P (1. Facelift)) 12.60 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (RZN) from 1997 and last generation (Hilux AN1P (1. Facelift)) from 2020 is 12.6 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Hilux is 12.60 m.

The turning circle compared to other Toyota models

Stacked against its Toyota siblings, the Hilux doesn't exactly pirouette in its living room with the finesse of, say, the Aygo X at 9.40 meters – that one's practically wearing ballet slippers. Naturally, city slickers like the Toyota Yaris and the Corolla carve circles smaller than the Hilux, ranging from 10.20 to 10.40 meters. The Hilux, for all its rugged charm, is no street-weaving pixie, with a turning diameter matching the more substantial Toyota Land Cruiser and the executive shuttle, the Mirai, both at a comparable 12.60 meters.

Toyota Hilux vs other current cars by Toyota

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Turning circle: Hilux vs. other models by Toyota
Variant nameTurning circle
Aygo X 9.40 m
Aygo 10.00 m
Corolla 10.20 m
Corolla Touring Sports 10.40 m
Land Cruiser 10.40 m
Yaris 10.40 m
GR Yaris 10.60 m
GR86 10.80 m
Proace City Verso 10.80 m
Proace City {VAN} 10.80 m
Proace City Electric {VAN} 10.80 m
RAV4 11.00 m
GR Supra 11.00 m
Prius Plug-In 11.20 m
bZ4X 11.40 m
Proace City Electric Verso 11.50 m
C-HR 11.60 m
RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid 11.80 m
Highlander 12.40 m
Proace Verso 12.40 m
Proace {VAN} 12.40 m
Hilux 12.60 m
Mirai 12.60 m
1. Aygo X 9.40 m
2. Aygo 10.00 m
3. Corolla 10.20 m
4. Corolla Touring Sports 10.40 m
5. Land Cruiser 10.40 m
6. Yaris 10.40 m
7. GR Yaris 10.60 m
8. GR86 10.80 m
9. Proace City Verso 10.80 m
10. Proace City {VAN} 10.80 m
11. Proace City Electric {VAN} 10.80 m
12. RAV4 11.00 m
13. GR Supra 11.00 m
14. Prius Plug-In 11.20 m
15. bZ4X 11.40 m
16. Proace City Electric Verso 11.50 m
17. C-HR 11.60 m
18. RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid 11.80 m
19. Highlander 12.40 m
20. Proace Verso 12.40 m
21. Proace {VAN} 12.40 m
22. Hilux 12.60 m
23. Mirai 12.60 m

How does the turning circle of the Toyota Hilux compare to it's nearest competitors?

The Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse spins a broader circle at 13.40 meters, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee, all American beef and bravado, can about-face at 11.10 meters. For those interested in lighter vehicles, the Aixam Emotion and Microcar M.Go are gymnasts in comparison, twirling at around 8.00 to 8.30 meters. But let’s be honest, these urban chariots would likely get stage fright if confronted with the rugged terrains the Hilux shrugs off before breakfast.

Toyota Hilux vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Toyota Hilux vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Skoda Scala 201910.20 m
Fiat Tipo 201610.90 m
Fiat Fullback 201611.80 m
Opel Zafira Life 201911.80 m
Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 202211.80 m
Ford Edge 201611.90 m
Jaguar E-Pace 201811.90 m
Nissan NV300 201612.40 m
Fiat Talento 201612.40 m
Isuzu D-Max 200712.40 m
Toyota Hilux 202012.60 m
Nissan NP300 200812.80 m
Citroen Spacetourer 201612.90 m
Peugeot Traveller 201612.90 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Amarok 201013.00 m
Renault Alaskan 201713.20 m
Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 201713.40 m
Mazda B-Serie 199913.50 m
Mazda BT-50 200713.60 m
1. Skoda Scala 2019 10.20 m
2. Fiat Tipo 2016 10.90 m
3. Fiat Fullback 2016 11.80 m
4. Opel Zafira Life 2019 11.80 m
5. Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 2022 11.80 m
6. Ford Edge 2016 11.90 m
7. Jaguar E-Pace 2018 11.90 m
8. Nissan NV300 2016 12.40 m
9. Fiat Talento 2016 12.40 m
10. Isuzu D-Max 2007 12.40 m
11. Toyota Hilux 2020 12.60 m
12. Nissan NP300 2008 12.80 m
13. Citroen Spacetourer 2016 12.90 m
14. Peugeot Traveller 2016 12.90 m
15. VW Nutzfahrzeuge Amarok 2010 13.00 m
16. Renault Alaskan 2017 13.20 m
17. Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 2017 13.40 m
18. Mazda B-Serie 1999 13.50 m
19. Mazda BT-50 2007 13.60 m

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