Toyota Dyna 150 3.0
Toyota Dyna 150 3.0 (M) Review

Oneshift Editorial Team
29 Oct 2015

Exterior
Well, if you’ve ever wanted to find out more about one of the most invisible heroes on our roads, welcome to our review of a Toyota Dyna. When we were given an opportunity to review one, we simply couldn’t say no. For starters, lorries are perhaps one of the most utilitarian vehicles on the roads – they’re made to serve their utilitarian purposes and getting the job done, and serve none of our hedonic needs. They ply our streets all day and night, they’re everywhere, but we hardly ever pay attention and notice them.

Let’s start with a little history lesson. The Toyota Dyna has been around as early as the mid 1950s, when some Toyota models were sold under the Toyopet nameplate, and was called the Toyopet Route Truck. The mid-sized lorry was renamed Toyota Dyna in 1959, and the name has stuck since.

Six generations later, the Dyna is how we know it today. Initially launched in 2000, the Dyna shares many components with the Hino Dutra, a company that Toyota has a majority stake in. Over the years, the Dyna has been updated to keep up with the times – a Euro IV compliant engine was fitted in 2006.

The Dyna’s appearance has pretty much remained unchanged since its initial launch in 2000, other than a mild facelift in 2007 that saw a change in the move incorporating the Toyota emblem into the grille.

The Interior
Climb into the cabin of the Dyna, and well, the first thing one will realise is the tall driving position and the expansive view from the windscreen. You sit inches from the upright windscreen, and while the driver’s seat slides back and forth, the adjustments are really minute.

The bench seats provide no lateral support, instead your seatbelt and the grab handles on the door are the best tools to keep yourself in your seat while taking a corner quickly.

The interior is admittedly sparse, there’s an air conditioning, a simple radio and two low-end speakers, and that’s really about all the toys you have. But they’re all very well built. The dash is made of hardy plastics that will stand the test of time, and abuse, very well.

On the roads
The 3-litre turbodiesel unit is Euro IV compliant, and produces 142bhp and 300Nm of torque – you’ll need all that torque when the truck’s fully laden. What the interior lacks in terms of toys, is made up for by the view out from the windscreen and experience on being on the seat.

The steering wheel is pretty much upright and almost perpendicular to your body, pretty much like in a bus. The rear-wheel driven truck steers predictively and there’s feedback from the wheel, surprisingly.

While you may not be driving fast, you feel like you’re going quickly, the 5 speed manual gearbox has a long throw, but it’s responsive and the excellent torque form the engine provides great pull from the get go. With the engine vibrating and spinning hard under your seat combined with the feel that you’re going quickly, it’s a rather interesting sensation.

Conclusion
The Toyota Dyna is not to be judged in this review, but rather to provide an insight to the driving experience of a truck. Businesses will likely judge the truck based on its loading capacity, reliability, and running costs, which the Dyna delivers extremely well. This explains their ubiquity on our roads, and the reliance of so many businesses upon these earnest and industrious workhorses.

Car review sponsored by: Autolink Holdings

Car Loan Calculator - Toyota Dyna 150 3.0

Shortlist

Latest Price:

N.A

Down Payment:

This car is eligible for minimum 40% down payment

Interest Rate (%):

Loan Period (years):

Sell Fast With Ease - SwiftQuote

With SwiftQuote, you get:
Best value for your car A peace of mind when selling Fast sale from start to end

HIGHEST PRICE FOR YOUR CAR

Best offer with no obligations.
Start Now!

Vehicle Number*

Name*

Mobile Number*

I agree to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal data by Carousell and/or such other third party (as may be necessary) and to be contacted (via email, phone call and/or text message) for any purposes in connection with the application of and transaction of the vehicle, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and Carousell's Privacy Policy.

Angie is responsive and pleasant to work with.
Razip Hashral - 14 minutes ago

Thank you for your service! You have been helpful, reliable and efficient; definitely highly recommended to those who want to sell their car. Best Regards Shirley
Shirley - 3 days ago

Hit my target price, saved my hassle of going down to dealers to quote, everything was very smooth, transaction got done real quick. Thumbs up for the job done!

WANG YEE CHONG - 4 days ago

It's an easy and well guided process where the meeting, paperwork and transaction is handled well by the friendly dealer and the Swiftquote team.

LI HUABO - 5 days ago

Very happy with the prompt and hassle free service by Swiftquote! Most importantly my car was sold at a satisfactory price:) Everything was settled and car was handed over within a few days, amazing!!
BOO SEOW FANG - 5 days ago

Dealer was very patient and went thru step by step on how to transfer the car. Fuss free and pleasant transaction!
Serena Koh - 1 week ago

Quick and easy to submit my vehicle details, I received a very good quote from the dealer.

Alexander Lau - 1 week ago

Excellent service provided by Justin. I'm served by an honest dealer. Will definitely recommend SwiftQuote to my friends!

Dragon Gail Anne - 1 week ago

Fast response received from dealer. Was scheduled with an experienced scrap dealer. All arrangement was finalised with no hiccups.
Daphne - 1 week ago

Toyota Dyna 150 3.0 Gallery

View all 10 pictures

PI Car Feature

Hi-Riding Hybrid Comfort - Toyota C-HR Hybrid 1.8

18,967

16 Mar 2017

Posted in PI Car Features

PI Car Feature

Happy FREEDom - Honda Freed 1.5 Hybrid

34,443

28 Dec 2016

Posted in PI Car Features

PI Car Feature

Highly Esteemed - Toyota Estima Aeras Premium Moonroof 2.4

12,146

21 Dec 2016

Posted in PI Car Features

PI Car Feature

In the Captain's Seat... The Captain Sees - The Toyota Voxy

24,016

23 Aug 2016

Posted in PI Car Features

PI Car Feature

Honda Hybrid Vezel 1.5 Z and RS Review

47,716

13 Jun 2016

Posted in PI Car Features

PI Car Feature

Honda Civic Type R Review

8,591

9 Dec 2015

Posted in PI Car Features

Related Used Cars

Toyota Toyota Camry 2.0A

$31,800

Toyota Sienta 1.5 X Limited (New 5-yr COE)

$36,888

Toyota Corolla Axio 1.5 X (New 5-yr COE)

$33,888

Toyota Sienta 1.5 X Limited (New 5-yr COE)

$30,888

Toyota Estima 2.4 Aeras G

$86,666

Toyota Toyota Alphard 2.5A S

$153,800

More Used Cars in Singapore