2015 2.5D-4D 4x4 SRX

[Cabmaster]

Hello everyone,

New to the forum and first post.

Always wanted to drive a Toyota Hilux and as of last week I am now the proud owner of a brand new 2015 2.5D-4D 4x4 SRX.

I have limited 4x4 experience and knowledge of 4x4's in general.

However, I would like to know what people think of this vehicle and what it's 4x4 capabilities are compared to other Hilux models ?

[Mossienel]

Welkom

[WayneSchalk]

Welcome Brett.

the drive train is the same as the 3.0 D4D, its just that you have the 2.5D4D. I have the base model 2.5 SRX 4x2 and love it.

Congratulations on your buy!

[Cabmaster]

Thanks.

What about it's 4x4 off road capabilities such as on beaches and dunes etc.

[ChrisF]

Brett BAIE WELKOM.


My 2,5 now has 60 000km on the clock.


Done a fair bit of trails with it ! It IS capable :) :)


Speak to our resident trainer - THYSdJ - thys@teamoffroad.co.za


WORTH it to do a course to better understand your vehicle.

DO take your wife along. The game changes when they KNOW what the vehicle can do, and a whole new world opens up for traveling :)

[Cabmaster]

Great. that's good to know.
I was thinking about getting the 3.0L, but that was quite a bit more on price.

As a first time 4x4'er I think I made the right choice and will upgrade to a 3L when my 2.5 has done the mileage.

[Haboob]

Welcome Brett,
Post da Pitchas...
That is a great vehicle.

[FIRSTGEER]

Howzit and welcome Brett.I also am driving a 2,5 srx 4x4 which has done about 225 000km and is still running strong.I understand that the latest 2,5 has a lot more kw than the older ones.I know this applies to the fortuner so I am assuming that the srx should be the same.Enjoy the vehicle.

[Cabmaster]

Ja, I was quite surprised with the extras on the SRX (electric windows, central locking, aircon, touch controls on the steering wheel and modern looking dash board).
I used to drive an Isuzu KB250 and my SRX has way more power than that.

I don't need to go faster than 130-140km/h on the main rd.

Will the SRX handle the Atlantis sand dunes?

[Huismoeles]

Will the SRX handle the Atlantis sand dunes?

Welkom

En die antwoord op jou vraag

Kom ons gaan kyk
(Se net waneer)

[Cabmaster]

Cool. Will take you up on that offer some time soon.

[ChrisF]

Cool. Will take you up on that offer some time soon.

Brett DO speak to Thys.


He has an excellent course outside Brackenfell. Then this gets followed up with a day at Atlantis :)



BEST way to learn :)

[Cabmaster]

Cool, thanks for the advise.

I will definitely give him a call.

[wazungu]

Welcome Brett and congrats,
Agree with all that's been said, the bottom line is the capability of your vehicle largely depends on the skill of the driver. Go learn the skills and enjoy!!

[Tenk]

Welcome Brett, congrats on your hilux! Atlantis got some big dunes, however there are plenty more dunes, turns and sections that u will make mincemeat of. Just deflate to about 0.7 and voet in die hoek.

[Huismoeles]

Brett
Hiers n paar manne as hul praat kan mens maar luister

Soos Chris se praat met oomThys
Ek het self been van sy kursise gedoen (hy mag maar)

[4x4BEES]

Welkom boet, hoop jy geniet dit hier.

Ek speel ook (bietjie) saam met die ouens waneer hulle gaan duine ry
en ek het n ou 2.4 diesel in my SFA.

Ek kan nou die groot duine klim soos hulle nie maar ek het net soveel
pret soos hulle.

[Cabmaster]

Thanks for the replies. Its sound like its going to be a lot of fun.

[Mr_B]

Welcome Brett and congrats on the new Hilux! I've been looking at a 2.5 SRX as well, but I'm finding it extremely difficult to part ways with the V6.

Most importantly... when playing offroad... if you don't get stuck you aren't trying hard enough!

[Mars]

Oh no Brett you have made a serious mistake.

Once you've bought a Hilux you will be stuck with it for ever. They don't break and just keep on going.

Enjoy it and like the other guys said. Go for 4x4 training. It gives you a much better understanding, not only of the capabilities of your lux but also the drivetrain etc. which simply means it will last even longer!

[Cabmaster]

Yes, I think now that I finally own a Hilux there will be no looking back.
I'm busy signing up for my first 4x4 training course with Thys.
Going this month and really looking forward to it.

[4x4BEES]

On Saturday there is a 4x4 fun day at Wegelegen 4x4 track on Botelary rd close to the palms.
A couple of us are going to be there an compete as well.
If you can, make a turn by us

[Rattlesnake]

Kevin, waar presies is dit?

[Cabmaster]

Cool, maybe we will see you there.

[4x4BEES]

Kevin, waar presies is dit?

The Palms Pub and Grill is op Bottelary weg op die linkerkant, rigting
Stellenbosch van Kruis pad af in Brackenfell. Welgelegen plaas is so +-1,5 - 2km
verby dit op regterkant.

Daar is nie meer plek vir mense wat wil inskryf nie, maar daar is vermaak vir die
kinders en plekke om te "spectate"

[Tenk]

Kevin is dit Bastion se 4x4 dag?

[4x4BEES]

Ja dit is ja.
4xLux (Franscois gaan deel neem) en as Hoppy nie te besig is nie, het hy
gese hy gaan ook daar wees.