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The cavalcade of Toyota HiLux spy pictures and leaks continues, with the next-generation ute spied once more forward of an anticipated reveal later this yr and an area launch possible in early 2026.
In these pictures from Instagram account autonetmagz, we are able to see a single-cab pickup testing in Thailand the place the HiLux is constructed.
Whereas this physique type isn’t at the moment supplied within the Australian market – the one single-cab configuration is a cab/chassis – we are able to as soon as once more see the HiLux has a brand new front-end, together with revised rear styling, at both finish of what seems to be a carryover physique.
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That means tub dimensions gained’t change. The present HiLux gained’t match a typical Euro or Aussie pallet between its wheel-arches, not like the Ford Ranger which has overtaken it within the native gross sales race.
What seem like patent sketches of the HiLux had been not too long ago shared by the cars_secrets Instagram account, giving us one other take a look at the outside and our first take a look at the inside, which can convey far better change.
Inside, there’s a brand new dashboard and centre console, in addition to what could possibly be a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and an digital parking brake.
Thai publication Headlight Journal and Instagram account kurdistan_automotive_blog have additionally not too long ago shared pictures of camouflaged prototypes spied testing.
Mixed with the patent drawings, we have now a extra full picture of what the brand new HiLux will appear like.
The doorways and roof have been carried over, however there’s a brand new front-end design with slim, angular headlights and what appears like a wider grille, whereas down again there are bigger tail-lights that wrap round additional onto the HiLux’s flanks.
The carryover physique signifies a carryover chassis. So, as an alternative of transferring to the newer TNGA-F ladder-frame underpinnings utilized by the new-generation Tacoma ute within the US, in addition to the bigger Tundra pickup and the LandCruiser and Prado SUVs offered right here, the ‘new’ HiLux is anticipated to stay based mostly on the 2004-vintage IMV platform.
The following HiLux can also be anticipated to stay with present powertrains, as an alternative of the newer models utilized by the Tacoma. The North American ute is obtainable with a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine delivering as much as 207kW and 430Nm, in addition to a hybrid model producing 243kW and 630Nm.
By comparability, native variations of the present HiLux can be found with 2.4- and a couple of.8-litre turbo-diesel engines, the latter providing a 48V mild-hybrid system in some variants.
Outputs prime out at 150kW and 500Nm with the V-Energetic mild-hybrid system, and 165kW and 550Nm within the flagship GR Sport.
Whether or not the diesel engines shall be upgraded to satisfy Euro 6 emissions rules – and subsequently doubtlessly require AdBlue – just isn’t but clear.
The only real petrol providing within the outgoing HiLux is a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre four-cylinder. The 235kW/376Nm 4.0-litre V6 offered within the Center East is now not accessible Down Below.
Most rivals don’t supply a petroleum engine anymore, so it’s unclear if this 2.7-litre will stick round.
Whereas a plug-in hybrid powertrain has been mooted, it’s unlikely Toyota will add a six-cylinder choice – reminiscent of the three.3-litre V6 turbo-diesel in its LandCruiser 300 Sequence – to the HiLux to tackle V6 diesel variations of the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok.
Whether or not the semi-redesign shall be sufficient to vault the HiLux again to the highest of the Australian gross sales charts is unclear.
Whereas the HiLux continues to dominate in 4×2 ute gross sales, the Ranger’s benefit in 4×4 gross sales allowed it to push previous the Toyota for the primary time in 2023.
That noticed the Ranger change into Australia’s best-selling new car, a title it held onto in 2024 and which it might hold in 2025.
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