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Welcome to the 2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 fitted with the 4.0-litre V6 petrol. Although the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is the most popular, we thought we’d try out the petrol for its performance benefits.

Without adding any extras, the SV6 comes with all the essentials that you would expect in a 2012 model car. The Holden iQ 6.5-inch LCD colour screen in the dash is the standout among which ...