Ben Zachariah
CarExpert's top five ute reviews of 2025
Utes are the second most popular new-vehicle type behind SUVs, and we tested plenty of new ones in 2025 – these were the best-read reviews.
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All Toyota HiLux News
William Stopford
Toyota HiLux, Hyundai Palisade, Mitsubishi ASX, and new Denza, GAC models receive safety ratings
Toyota's top-selling HiLux is among several models to receive a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP.
8 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Toyota HiLux Hybrid being considered, but some variants ruled out
Toyota has prioritised hybrids over electric cars in the past, but in the case of the HiLux, it's the other way around.
8 Months Ago
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.
9 Months Ago
CarExpert
Want to make your old Toyota HiLux look like the new one? This could be for you
Don't want to stump up for a new Toyota HiLux, but can't bear to be seen at the job site in your old one? A Thai entrepreneur may have the answer...
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
New Toyota HiLux GR Sport coming to take on Ford Ranger Raptor
Toyota hasn't announced the range-topping HiLux GR Sport yet, but a senior executive suggests there is still a future for a tougher ute.
9 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Toyota HiLux EV to offer 240km range, 1.6t towing
More details of the new HiLux BEV have been revealed – including battery, torque, and targeted range – courtesy of Toyota Europe.
9 Months Ago
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.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota HiLux EV and ‘game-changing’ hydrogen ute confirmed for Australia
The popular Toyota HiLux is losing its petrol engine but keeping diesel power while gaining both electric and hydrogen fuel-cell versions.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota HiLux PHEV coming, but not anytime soon
While the new-gen HiLux will bring diesel, electric and fuel-cell tech, Toyota Australia said there’s no plans for a plug-in hybrid anytime soon.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
New-generation Toyota HiLux won’t be a best-seller, says Toyota
Australia has passed ‘Peak Ute', says Toyota, with buyers beginning to shift away from dual-cabs utes into SUVs instead.
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Toyota HiLux leaked, electric ute shown
Ahead of its imminent official reveal, leaked images of the new-generation Toyota HiLux ute have appeared online.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Toyota HiLux teased, reveal date set
The long-awaited next-generation Toyota HiLux will be officially revealed in a matter of days, with the company teasing its revised exterior.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota LandCruiser FJ baby off-roader's Australian launch held back by HiLux engine
A powertrain shared with the Toyota HiLux ute has seen the ‘baby’ FJ LandCruiser scratched from a start in Australia.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Toyota HiLux Champ: Back-to-basics ute lands in Australia, but there's a catch
Toyota's simple and rugged HiLux Champ ute has been spied in Australia, but this doesn't presage a local launch.
10 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Toyota HiLux interior leaked
Hold onto your hats – you’re looking at the dashboard of the new Toyota HiLux, which is now just over a month away from its debut.
10 Months Ago
