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The 2026 Toyota HiLux formally goes on sale on December 9, 2025 with an expanded lineup introducing a refreshed exterior, new cabin design and now just one diesel powertrain.
It’s presently the best-selling Toyota and was the top-selling automobile throughout all manufacturers in October 2025 in a intently fought battle with arch-rival Ford Ranger, whose newest era arrived in 2022.
The expanded lineup sees the return of the top-end Rogue and Rugged X fashions, although a GR Sport model (or higher) to tackle the Ford Ranger Raptor has not been confirmed simply but.
The brand new HiLux makes use of the identical ladder-frame chassis as earlier than – not the newer TNGA-F platform used on LandCruiser Prado and LandCruiser 300 Collection – giving it related dimensions to its predecessor.
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Full particulars corresponding to payload, tow ranking, gasoline economic system and off-road numbers corresponding to floor clearance, strategy and departure angles are but to be introduced.
With the surface designed by Toyota Design Australia, the newly styled entrance and rear sandwich the identical doorways and cabin as earlier than, with the nostril operating thinner LED headlights, new grille and sharper traces.
Down again, there are new tail-lights in addition to a brand new built-in step behind the rear wheel on pickup variants. Different beauty adjustments embrace recent colors and wheel patterns.
The inside has been utterly redesigned, too, with new tech and redesigned seats.
The usual engine is the carryover 2.8-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder which partly justifies the upper entry worth, given the earlier 2.4-litre petrol engine and a pair of.7-litre diesel have each been dropped.
A guide transmission stays obtainable in some mannequin grades, making it certainly one of a diminishing variety of utes supplied in Australia with three pedals.
The bottom WorkMate has gained extra commonplace security gear, together with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, in addition to LED headlights, whereas all HiLuxes have been upgraded to a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite tv for pc navigation and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pricing
Toyota Australia has solely introduced pricing for the diesel HiLux to date throughout 5 mannequin grades in cab/chassis and dual-cab ute physique kinds, kicking off with the WorkMate earlier than the SR, SR5, Rogue and – returning after being dropped in 2022 – the Rugged X.
The 2026 HiLux begins at $33,990 earlier than on-road prices for the WorkMate 4×2 guide – up from its earlier $27,730 earlier than on-roads begin for the earlier petrol 2.7-litre model.
The most cost effective diesel beforehand was the two.4-litre, which began at $32,790 earlier than on-road prices in its most cost-effective WorkMate Hello-Rider guise.
On the prime finish, the Rogue dual-cab and Rugged X are each $71,990 earlier than on-roads – a meagre enhance of $460 for the Rogue, and fewer than the earlier GR Sport’s $74,310 earlier than on-roads worth.
A GR Sport to rival the hero Ford Ranger Raptor hasn’t been introduced, nonetheless given GR was one of many 5 core manufacturers inside the Toyota group introduced in October 2025 – with Daihatsu (not bought right here), Century, Lexus and the Toyota model itself – it’s a close to certainty to affix the lineup.
| 2026 Toyota HiLux 4×2 | Value (earlier than on-road prices) |
|---|---|
| WorkMate 2.8 6MT single-cab/chassis | $33,990 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT single-cab/chassis | $35,990 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT double-cab pickup | $47,990 (new) |
| SR 2.8 6AT dual-cab pickup | $52,990 (+$4100) |
| 2026 Toyota HiLux 4×4 | Value (earlier than on-road prices) |
|---|---|
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT single-cab/chassis | $45,990 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT double-cab/chassis | $52,490 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT double-cab pickup | $53,990 (new) |
| SR 2.8 6AT further cab-chassis | $54,990 (+$4295) |
| SR 2.8 6MT double-cab/chassis | $54,990 (+$4035) |
| SR 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab/chassis | $57,990 (+$3860) |
| SR 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $59,490 (+$4300) |
| SR5 2.8 MT double-cab pickup | $63,990 (+$3320) |
| SR5 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab/chassis | $64,490 (+$3910) |
| SR5 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $65,990 (+$2730) |
| Rogue 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $71,990 (+$460) |
| Rugged X 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $71,990 (new) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
All diesel-powered 2026 HiLux mannequin grades will run a carryover 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder – with an unchanged 150kW/500Nm for computerized and 130kW/420Nm for guide variations – with a alternative of 4×2 or 4×4.
WorkMate, SR and SR5 mannequin grades additionally supply the six-speed guide, whereas SR mannequin grades and above with the automated transmission include 48-volt mild-hybrid expertise as commonplace.
Gasoline effectivity, payload and towing capacities haven’t but been printed for the brand new era.
The two.7-litre petrol and a pair of.4-litre turbo-diesel engines have been dropped, making the two.8-litre the one powertrain supplied at launch, with electrical (EV) and hydrogen fuel-cell electrical car (FCEV) variations confirmed for Australia.
The HiLux EV is deliberate for an area arrival between January and March 2026, with the FCEV – which makes use of hydrogen, just like the Toyota Mirai sedan – is scheduled to reach someday in 2028.
Gasoline economic system figures for the earlier HiLux vary are as follows:
- 2.8TD guide: 7.1-8.0 litres per 100km
- 2.8TD auto: 7.5-8.1 litres per 100km
These figures range primarily based on physique fashion and are but to be confirmed for 2026.
| Specs | 2026 Toyota HiLux diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel four-cylinder |
| Engine outputs | 130kW/420Nm (guide) 150kW/500Nm (auto) |
| Transmission | 6-speed guide or 6-speed computerized |
| Drive sort | Rear- or four-wheel drive |
| Weight | TBC |
| Gasoline economic system (claimed) | TBC |
| Gasoline tank capability | TBC |
| Gasoline requirement | Diesel |
| CO₂ emissions | TBC |
| Braked towing capability | TBC |
Dimensions
Toyota hasn’t confirmed full particulars, together with dimensions, however given the 2026 HiLux carries over the identical platform, even all the way down to its doorways and roof, there’s little change anticipated general.
The outgoing HiLux sat on a 3085mm wheelbase (the space between the entrance and rear axles), with further cab and dual-cab pickups measuring 5320mm lengthy and cab-chassis variations’ size depending on tray fitment.
The cab-chassis fashions sat 1800mm broad, whereas dual-cab pickups have been 1855mm broad – other than the Rogue, Rugged X and GR Sport which have been 2020mm broad.
The highest three ‘broad observe’ fashions additionally added to the usual 216mm floor clearance to sit down at 265mm.
The 2026 Rogue and Rugged X now seem to make use of the identical observe width as the opposite, lower-spec HiLux fashions, the place beforehand it was 140mm wider.
The additional cab physique fashion is now supplied solely on the SR trim, after having beforehand been supplied on the WorkMate and SR5.
Braked towing capability was 2800kg for 4×2 diesels, and 3500kg for all 4×4 fashions and is anticipated to be related for the 2026 model.
Servicing and Guarantee
The Toyota HiLux is roofed by Toyota’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee which covers any Toyota-produced half, panel and accent.
Engine and driveline guarantee might be prolonged by one other two years supplied the car is serviced in keeping with schedule, and the automobile is backed by seven years of emergency help.
Earlier HiLux service pricing was capped between $245 and $290 per go to for the primary six visits, protecting three years or 60,000km.
Upkeep remains to be required each six months or 10,000km, which is notably shorter than the standard 12 month/15,000km intervals supplied by most rivals.
Security
The 2026 Toyota HiLux has not been examined by ANCAP, however the earlier era had achieved a five-star ANCAP ranking.
The Toyota HiLux WorkMate comes commonplace with the next security options:
- Blind-spot monitoring (NEW)
- Reversing digicam (NEW)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (NEW)
- Parking sensors (NEW)
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pre-collision security system
- Adaptive cruise management
- Lane hint help (lane centring)
- Lane departure alert
- Velocity signal recognition
- Computerized collision notification (through related companies)
- SOS emergency name
The SR and above add:
- Encompass-view digicam
- Tyre strain monitoring system
- Downhill help management (4×4 fashions solely)
Customary Gear
Full particulars are but to be introduced, however Toyota Australia has launched key gear particulars for the 2026 HiLux.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux WorkMate comes commonplace with the next options:
- 17-inch metal wheels
- LED headlights
- Electrical mirrors
- Cloth upholstery
- Guide-adjust steering column
- Guide parking brake
- 12.3-inch centre touchscreen
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB digital radio
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 2 x USB-C ports
- 1 x 12V accent port (single cab)
- 2 x 12V accent port (double cab)
- Two-speaker sound system (single cab)
- 4-speaker sound system (double cab)
- Toyota Related Providers with 12-month subscription
The SR provides (or replaces):
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Silver-painted entrance bumper
- LED entrance fog lights
- Locking rear tailgate
- Aspect steps
- Black door handles, facet mirrors, bonnet inserts
- Keyless entry
- Push-button engine begin
- ‘Excessive grade’ material upholstery
- Leather-based-accented shift-knob
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear air vents
- Wi-fi smartphone charging
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Locking rear differential (4×4 solely)
- Multi-Terrain choose (4×4 solely)
The SR5 provides:
- Excessive-grade LED headlights
- Consolation-oriented leaf-spring rear suspension tune
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Bigger entrance brake discs (sizes TBA)
- Energy-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- Privateness glass
- Sports activities bar
- Built-in tow-bar
- LED tail-lights
- LED rear fog gentle
- Built-in tow bar
- Twin-zone computerized local weather management
- Cooled glove field
- Electro-chromatic rear-vision mirror
- All-weather flooring mats
- Digital park brake
The Rogue provides:
- Matte black 18-inch alloy wheels
- Distinctive entrance bumper design
- Rogue tailgate badging
- Marine-grade carpet bedliner
- Electrical tray curler cowl
- Deck rail with two sliding factors
- Distinctive sports activities bar
- 12V socket in-tray
- Central locking tailgate
- Mineral-coloured upholstery
- Towing bundle together with tow-ball, tongue, trailer wiring harness and digital brake controller
The Rugged X provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Hoopless bull bar
- Entrance and rear restoration factors
- LED gentle bar
- Rugged decal bundle
- Sports activities bar
Colors and Choices
The 2026 Toyota HiLux is obtainable in Glacier White – the one color not attracting an extra $675 ‘Premium’ paint cost – with Beautiful Silver, Eclipse Black and new-for-2026 Ash Slate supplied throughout all variants.
HiLux SR5 and above additionally supply Frosted White, Feverish Pink and one other new color, Sunglow.
Black inside trim is commonplace on all fashions, other than the ‘Mineral’ upholstery on Rogue and Rugged X.
On the SR5 and above, a $2500 optionally available premium inside pack provides black leather-based upholstery, an eight-way energy adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar assist and a nine-speaker JBL audio system.
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