Paul Maric
2026 Toyota HiLux review: Prototype drive
Has Toyota done enough with the new HiLux to keep it competitive? We had a brief drive of a pre-production version to find out.
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2025 Toyota HiLux
The 2025 Toyota Hilux remains largely unchanged, given the update to Australia's second-best-selling ute in 2024, which brought new V-Active technology on select double-cab 4x4 variants, refreshed exterior styling, and additional specifications.
While it' s not exactly what we would call a hybrid, this technology provides electric assistance to the 150kW/500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine on select 4x4 automatic double-cab models.
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Pictured: 2025 Toyota HiLux Base
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Dimensions
5,265 mm
1,800 mm
1,750 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,265 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,205 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Damion Smy
Upcoming Toyota HiLux EV and FCEV not just designed to meet emissions regulations
Tightening local emissions laws aren't the reason a pair of electric HiLux models have been announced for Australia, Toyota has said, but it still wants a change to the regulations.
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Damion Smy
2026 Toyota HiLux price and specs
The new-generation Toyota HiLux has an expanded lineup but starts at $6000 more than its predecessor but still undercuts the base Ford Ranger.
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Damion Smy
2026 Toyota HiLux revealed as "the most Australian HiLux ever”
The new HiLux has been unveiled with diesel and EV power and Australian-led design as it looks to topple the Ford Ranger as the ute king.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the Workmate that starts from $26,475.
See all Toyota HiLux PricingThe most expensive Toyota HiLux is the Gr Sport that starts from $74,310.
See all Toyota HiLux PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Workmate, SR, SR5, Rogue and Gr Sport.
See all Toyota HiLux towing capacityThe largest Toyota HiLux is the Gr Sport which measures 2020mm wide, 5320mm in length and sits 1880mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the Gr Sport which has 165kW of power from its 2.8L Turbo engine.
The Toyota HiLux is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota HiLux may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.
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