Good: Better fuel economy than the previous version, easy to drive, very dependable.

Bad: Not the most modern or stylish van you can buy, dated interior.

Good: Hiace replacement gets twin sliding side doors, well equipped as standard including Bluetooth, very refined and comfortable on the motorway, good driving position.

Bad: Based on the Citroen Dispatch and has same fiddly stereo and some below par interior plastics.

Good: Easy to drive and cheap to run, will carry up to three Euro pallets and tow 2.5 tonnes, backed by Toyota's five-year warranty.

Bad: No high-roof option, sliding doors feel cheap, entry-level models don't get air con or alarm as standard.

Good: Clever use of space, well kitted-out and lively engines, sleeps four adults in genuine comfort, compact enough to use day-to-day.

Bad: More expensive than other badged versions, a lot of road and engine noise.

Good: Available as a tipper or box van, much improved 3.0 D-4D engine from 2007.

Bad: Feels dated to drive.

Good: Tight turning circle for a pick-up, good quality and strong cabin build, double Cab has seating for three in the back.

Bad: Engines are strong but often need to be worked hard, firm ride especially when running light, Interior trim of new models don’t wear as well as earlier Hilux models.

Good: Large and useable load bay, great off-road, wide choice of body styles, 3.5 tonne towing capacity.

Bad: Not as good on the road as some of its rivals, average fuel economy, top spec models are expensive.

Good: Cheap to run, capable of carrying up to nine, lots of interior space, backed by Toyota's five year warranty.

Bad: Boot space is limited when all of the seats are in place, some of the engines lack refinement, Ford