New 2026 Toyota HiLux caught! EVERYTHING we know so far

[@nathansharma87]

Toyota knows that for the Australian market, they can show up late, do even less than the bare minimum, jack the prices up significantly and still sell out of order books.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Because Australians.

[@SydneyEV]

because Australians are manly manly outdoors men that need a lux to show how manly their camping accessories are in the local shopping centre and school pickup!

[@jimjellychristoff350]

Nahh. Not just australia. Even in SEA. Its much worse.

[@cyclemoto8744]

I think yota will lose more and more customers due to their behaviour. Baby boomers may be their biggest and dwindling customer base

[@120downunder]

So all the Toyota fan boys can now choke at the fact that they are being built in Thailand, and it’s the same old platform 😂 what a joke Toyota hilux

[@PLAYER2035]

Classic Toyota. New front and rear bars on an ancient design and call it a day

[@Lav-v9c]

Why is it a surprise? What does a new platform does to you if it is not reliable? Do you even care whats underneath as long as it is tough and reliable?

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Classic 'every car maker in the last 50 years' facelift

[@calvinbrillus6507]

@@Lav-v9c toyota used to be tough and reliable, but thats no longer the case

[@kareembaba7498]

But it still sells like hotcake.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

Probably still running the shitbox 4 cylinder 2.8 diesel too...

[@djjames6576]

Toyota may as well put the ashtray back in to reflect its progress since the 1980s

[@mitchelljack1590]

Vape holder

[@Reotha]

😂😂😂 damn id almost forgotten that some cars used to have that.

[@bassman4623]

Ash tray is a perfect bin. Need it back

[@spiggot01]

Just like my 21 landcruiser

[@qbi4614]

What else can I buy? I'm looking to replace my ranger and the new ones are ugly as sin and 20k more expensive, and rather keep my ranger than by a Triton or Datsun

[@jamessegers5834]

Disappointing

[@interceptor7905]

Dissapointing and gutless like the rest of the line up

[@wax333]

Resale value going in the poo lol

[@tomekwolny5606]

The rest of the Toyota lineup is as disappointing. New Prado is a huge let down.

[@malacoda4417]

Highly

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

And why do you care? Are you a shareholder?

[@TVR161]

New headlights, upgraded the interior touch screen to 6 inch in size, now has adblue and cost gone up by 10-15k. Probably won't be too far from the truth.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

You just described the last 50 years of the car industry.

[@lamborghini0610]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt Really? Ford came out with new engines when they last updated the ranger? Toyota are known to the absolute bare minimum yet people still buy them.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@lamborghini0610 I hear what your saying but go back and reread TVR161's original comment, then read my comment, then have a cuppa tea, have a rethink, delete your comment and start again Matt.

[@HolyGrail98]

@@lamborghini0610The first gen T6 came out in 2011 until 2022, so 11 years. The new ranger is basically the same T6 platform, only revised since it’s called T6.2. The V6 came out in 2016 and only started being used in the Raptor in 2021. So where’s this “new” you’re talking about? Only thing new is the design ofc. Current gen Hilux came out in 2015, thus this yr the platform is 10 yrs old. If previous trends were to be followed, like the previous gen where they were on sale from 2004-2015, Toyota would likely introduce an all new generation next year. Don’t be such a hater/ass kisser to a brand, it’s literally the car industry since like forever. Push the model as long as possible to maximize profits and minimize cost.

[@450tank]

​@@lamborghini0610Toyota's seem to have a better resale value.

[@hellothere4342]

I get a feeling that green digital clock will still make a return.

[@Hillzy_Eighty7]

Ive got a blue one in the Fortuner

[@hellothere4342]

@Hillzy_Eighty7 just noticed the work 2021 Hilux's clock is actually blue as well. Guess that's the new clock standard that Toyota will use for the next 20 years.

[@strussdo]

😂😂

[@joelcarterramadge183]

Green is much better than blue. That would actually be a welcome upgrade!

[@ChrisDied]

@@hellothere4342 i hate that clock... should go back to the 80's where it belongs

[@nicklennox]

Toyota made a triton.

[@danny2xx7]

Oh my lord I was thinking the same thing

[@stormvalestarabs]

I was absolutely thinking the same thing ! So disappointing!

[@oldmatelinc]

Yep I'd say the same😮😂

[@kajak012]

you read my mind that is what i thought on first look

[@factsoflife1968]

What do u mean by that??

[@jam2theongie836]

cant wait for toyota to re-release the exact same car they have been making for years but with a huge price increase for no reason. yet another toyota L

[@AzzaBro59]

And these body on platform cars are the most profitable one.

[@bulthaosen1169]

Is it an L when people buy them up? It's the fault of the people.

[@mattsabell5415]

Hilux owners will love this, no one else will though. 😂

[@AzzaBro59]

I dont. Own a 2019 rugged x with a gr sport on the way but didn't think I'd buy it cus a new one around the corner.... the fuck is this.

[@markc7829]

Hilux owner here and I don't love it, or any of their new 4wds 😞 I was waiting for the new model after rumors of a V6 Hilux but I think I'll just wait for the Ranger super duty now 😬

[@mattsabell5415]

@ it’s disappointing Toyota didn’t chuck a V6 in it. Full disclosure, I drive a Ranger but was interested to see how the next gen Hilux compares, turns out it was just a facelift …again.

[@Ccristoff]

If it aint broke dont fix it, i applaud Toyota, dont care for these other new trucks which are trash

[@survival_shorts246]

@@Ccristoff💯

[@Youtubetangent]

Geez, I was expecting to be underwhelmed, but this is next level. So it’s basically a mild update of an already 10 year old body, with the same drivetrain, and I guess 6 month service intervals? Astounding. Ranger it is then!

[@MaCcAM40a3]

I went from an N80 to a next gen ranger. They honestly aren’t even comparable, the ranger is leaps and bounds the better vehicle

[@Shocksink]

Most toyota buyers don’t really care about design nor technology, they just want a reliable car with decent resell value

[@warrenjoubert4027]

Agree. For me personally, I don't want issues in my life, and would happily trade off gadgets and technology for outdated old technology that just does what it is supposed to. I don't even upgrade my smartphones until they die say every 5th year cause I can't stand the hassle.

[@fred3527]

@@warrenjoubert4027 I agree, but Toyota is milking the fact with their high prices.

[@perpelle]

@@fred3527 Does that matter if the resale in good? I "lost" 8-9k aud when I got an offer to trade my -21 hilux with 145 000 km on the clock. That's incredibly good outside of covid. It doesn't matter if the vehicle costs 40k or 100k of TCO is good. The only downside is interest which in many countries is deductible for companies anyway.

[@fred3527]

@perpelle You make a good point. I think it may start to change though. I'm glad your experience with Toyota has been so good. I feel that they are trading on their reputation of old. My two experiences with Toyota weren't that great. Engine issue with one and electronics with another. In the same way that the Japanese manufacturers started to eat the European manufacturers lunch in the '70's, I think the Chinese manufacturers have started eating the Japanese manufacturers' lunch. That BYD Shark is aptly named as a shark is an eating machine.

[@perpelle]

@@fred3527 I will never touch a Chinese brand no matter how cheap it is but that's just me. Last week I read a long term review of a MG vs some other brands and in pure TCO a Mercedes was cheaper to own because of how incredibly horrible the resale was on the MG.

[@ing8404]

Give it: -A 6 cylinder -Higher definition reverse/360 camera -Better trans cooling -Better suspension and brakes I don't mind paying 15-25k extra for a better hilux.

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

Tarcoma?

[@ghostofdre]

Tacoma won't happen and would cost even more than the Hilux. A V6 diesel, like the one in the Cruiser, won't happen because of NVES.

[@saff226]

Keep the 2.8l. Put a generator on the back and jam some 300kw 2 speed solid E axles under in on hydropneumatic suspension.

[@selmersoprano]

you'll get none of these but higher price tag. That's it.

[@MaCcAM40a3]

Just buy a ranger

[@vitocorleone3724]

Toyota did the same thing before the current tundra was released. It was a “test mule”. Old cab on the new chassis with obscured front and rear quarter panels. It could also be just a refresh.

[@chats5957]

Yes, look at the under-body 'protection' at 2:03 and you can see that they've attached the panel on with just 2 bolts, and it's sitting outside of the bumper. They're just added that to stop us seeing what's under the front. There is no way that toyota will keep the same platform.

[@450tank]

A Hilux and a Triton fell in love. Now we have the TRITOTA.

[@MH-gq3xk]

Still have a OG TRD v6 supercharged Hilux and I’m very disappointed that they haven’t had anything to replace it other then going to a ford raptor

[@craigsampson3386]

Yeah i think if Toyota were ever going to do it then it would've been in their GR model Hilux, but sadly never happened.

[@hanirahman13]

Toyota decides to Keep the Old Design/Tech - you are disappointed that it has no changes Toyota brings New Changes , people cry Old was better 🥴

[@NicholasRourke]

Yeah, sweet new changes like a 48v system, adblue and a 10 grand price increase.

[@MaCcAM40a3]

The old design and tech was already disappointing. TGNA platform seems good. 1GD is a shit box motor. 6 speed is also trash. It’s really not hard to see what the Australia market wants. Refined ride, 6 cylinder, better box, and solid tow capacity. Toyota isn’t going to do this though

[@myretiredlife96]

Love my Hilux but it is positively antiquated and years overdue for a full refresh.

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

In Mitsubishi's defence, Triton GSR is $20,000 cheaper than Ranger Wildtrak thanks in part to those drum brakes.

[@alexjohnson3696]

But it’s fashionable to bash Tritons. Makes them feel like they’re part of the group

[@edwardaw1]

Paul looks like you had a good xmas

[@TheCitizn]

😂😅 True

[@dayforit1750]

Legit 🥵

[@patrickflaherty3253]

😂🤣😂

[@DrainCleaningAUSTRALIA]

The 2.8 diesel again 😂

[@trentg1396]

Bruce Bruce Bruce ! Fancy spotting you here mate 👍🏻

[@xolanimtimkulu4309]

...if it ain't broke don't fix it

[@survival_shorts246]

@@xolanimtimkulu4309the 1GD engine is great to modify especially here in SEA, the platform is great

[@slinca]

Ty for explaining a platform. I’d always wondered but never knew who to ask.

[@hsmedsvik]

What a relief, this means I might as well just keep my 2014 Hilux

[@TheAefril]

I know what you mean, mine is a 2007 model turbo diese, ex mining hire car, 500kms and it is still bullet proof. I am disappointed with the model choices available today.

[@glennpitman6161]

Same, my 2012 pre dpf is at 350,000kms and I have no plans to upgrade it.

[@hsmedsvik]

Encouraging to hear, my 2014 only has 165k on the clock, so it’s just been driven in 😉

[@Mickey_vee]

At least Toyota knows that if a platform is working there’s no need to change it completely just for wow factor, you don’t buy a Toyota to be ahead of the pack you buy it because you know it works and you don’t care what anyone else is doing/thinking. If it’s as good as the current generation of hilux then I’d be happy with it. Does the job which in the long run makes customers happier the longer they own it.

[@CC-tk9xw]

Do you even have a truck? Just because it works they dont need to update the flaws of a 10 year old truck? Do you even hear yourself?

[@davewain363]

Or....new platform Hilux was due 2025 but sales dropped (thanks Ford) so Toyota had a shit load of old platforms to move so do a few minor updates, move the old rolling stock and scam those waiting for the real new PraLux.

[@Mickey_vee]

@@CC-tk9xw yes I have I hilux. I’ve been happy with it because I know what to expect, it’s not full of features but it does the job well. I didn’t buy a 4x4 and expect it to perform like a race car or have the features of a Bentley. And yes I hear myself.

[@denisrios2329]

Jajajajajajajajajajjajaajaja you're funny !!!!

[@gregoryjones8990]

If that’s what Toyota think of their loyal customers then see ya later. Nobody likes to be taken for granted!

[@josh3221ify]

Atleast this model is 11 years old, which is still new for a toyota. They still selling a 50 year old car at a premium

[@brownhairydog6472]

Not sure why they don't just use RHD version of the Tacoma. Seems like same truck

[@dallasfrost1996]

Exactly, if Toyota streamlined their mid-size trucks globally it'd be much simpler for them.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

​@@dallasfrost1996Bit of a big problem there. They wouldn't fit on Asian roads and it would also mean you'd need a heavy vehicle license to operate a mid size pickup.

[@Burnyzassoff]

Would buy a Tacoma in a heart beat trd pro of course lol.

[@a9503128]

So new bumper, grill and headlights. That’ll be $100k please

[@MDman-vh5zz]

Great 😊news!! I was rolling my eyes for $70,000 plus TNGA-F based Hilux …. I was going to trade in my ( Architect ) RAV4 for the new Hilux … Now once it’s confirmed 👍 I will sell my RAV4 and get old 2016 Hilux for $30,000 put the reminder of the money into my next developer project 😘

[@aroundmeph1145]

Smart move since this is just the same 2016 hilux

[@hielkeklooster241]

If Toyota continues with this trend, it will eventually self-destruct, as competitors innovate and release far more appealing vehicles.

[@matbailey8]

Hilux is still the number 1 light ute around the world.

[@deeptobanerjee24]

​@@matbailey8it's quickly being replaced by ranger wherever the sell the ranger

[@Kashchey1]

@@deeptobanerjee24 cope

[@deeptobanerjee24]

@@Kashchey1 cope with what? I don't have either. I have a Fortuner (1Gr-Fe); and an Everest 2.3 Ecoboost?

[@whatwoulddarrendo1325]

It's already happening on a large scale. I definitely wouldn't buy a hilux newer than 2004.

[@unknownd7409]

On the bright side, there are rumors that Toyota may include a 2.0 turbo option for the Hilux/Fortuner. I'm guessing it would be the recently introduced G20E engine, which would be very competitive against the 2.3 Ecoboost Ranger and Amarok.

[@ajtransporttowing6409]

Ive owned my SR5 Hilux since new in 2011 and i love it!. Im going to hold on to it for as long as poss, as i don't trust any of the new vehicle's.

[@tomdicker6222]

Me too! 310,000kms ,,,still going strong!One of the best looking of the hilux utes as well IMHO

[@jackmartin2360]

I always thought the older ones that still had that big bonnet scoop looked way better!

[@cnvdh3514]

All they had to do was rebadge the Tacoma as the Hilux

[@dallasfrost1996]

& put Toyota's 3.3L V6 diesel into it.

[@ankitbisht2617]

You absolutely right I was expecting the same .. this is a big let down. I own 2 hilux’s and was looking forward to 2025

[@perpelle]

Tacoma is a leisure vehicle with less payload and less towing.

[@nassernathan]

The Tacoma is not designed in Japan. It’s designed in America with American designers Japanese designers. Do not care how the car looks like so they will push out poorly designed vehicles.

[@takudzwanasheiamtk2883]

That simple. At this pace we will not recover from the humiliation we got from the ranger

[@sefisredtv8991]

Good. I wont be envious as much. Love my ranger xl. 🙂

[@markhansford5930]

I don't have a problem with NVES - other countries have had it for years so hardly a surprise Australia is finally catching up. Car makers just need to lift their game.

[@andyg9991]

Name one country that has an equivalent scheme to the NVES, I'll wait. There are none. NVES is nothing more than a government scheme to reduce "emissions" of CO2. It has ZERO other emissions that it aims to reduce. Nothing about NOx, nothing about particulate matter, nothing about anything other than CO2. It is nothing like Euro 6 when it comes to emissions. The government says that it gives the consumer more choice, except it doesn't. There are exactly ZERO hybrids currently available anywhere in the world that meet the ultimate goals of CO2 emissions. They only vehicles that meet the goals are BEV's. Nothing with an ICE comes even close which means they will all cost more in the long run. Sales of EV's have peaked and are declining. The public has spoken on what type of vehicles they prefer. The NVES is nothing more than a scheme by the government to force consumers into BEV's so the government can reach their stated CO2 reduction commitments

[@netsiteing]

I get Toyota’s „don’t fix if not broken” but they sure broke (or didn’t deliver) on Prado so let see which way Hilux goes

[@ablokecalledbeer]

What's wrong with the new Prado?

[@lamborghini0610]

@@ablokecalledbeer The cargo area is a joke, not to mention the engine.

[@sealoftheliving4998]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@lamborghini0610

[@djjames6576]

​@ablokecalledbeer Quite a bit it seems.

[@tallboy49]

@@ablokecalledbeer Everything seeing that it is just the previous model with a useless heavy battery to lug around and has less room in the back and it costs 10 grand more.

[@mannyvalenti475]

If it’s the same platform than what are they testing? Maybe a full hybrid diesel! I doubt it

[@mathysdupreez602]

If this isn’t s it, it’s a facelift, not the new Hilux. Unless it’s perhaps a test mule for what will go into new Hilux…

[@aroundmeph1145]

Wow thats the same old hilux. I was expecting it to be TNGA platform same as the tacoma.

[@RogerM88]

The Hilux staying exactly the same is actually great news! Especially for people that rely on truck to actually work. Here in Europe the Ranger comes with a 2L engine with a wet belt, and the Isuzu with a 1.9L engine. Not a surprise this new Hilux dominates the pick-up market around here.

[@MakhanSinghSydneyWala]

The new Ranger Super Duty is going to kill the LC70 series and the Hilux as well. Long live the Ranger - Australian ingenuity and design at its best!

[@Piecenotwar]

Correct 👍

[@cnvdh3514]

People will stay buy the Hilux. Brand loyalty outweighs the need for innovation.

[@shaneclk9854]

And last how long?

[@CM303898]

The saddest bit about it is that if Ford had’ve transitioned to producing Ranger’s locally from 2012, they could have still been manufacturing vehicles here in Australia today. In May 2013 Ford announced that they would end local production. In 2012 Falcon sold 14,036 vehicles, and Territory sold 14,646 vehicles, totalling 28,682 vehicles. By April 2013 Falcon was on track to sell less than 10,000 units for the year, whilst Territory was up just 4.4%, putting it on track to sell over 1,000 more units than it ultimately ended up selling. Such a production trajectory left Ford looking at producing less than 25,000 units for a year. Looking back to 2008 - when Ford had its first full year of sales after launching the FG Falcon - and no one was talking about shutting down Ford manufacturing in Australia - we can watch how the sales changed between these key models. (“Falcon” is inclusive of Falcon sedans, wagons, Utes, and FPV models). 2008 * Falcon: 44,536 * Territory: 12,882 * Combined: 56,418 * Ranger: 15,421 * Combined: 71,839 2009 * Falcon: 43,203 * Territory: 10,884 * Combined: 54,087 * Ranger: 14,045 * Combined: 68,132 2010 * Falcon: 38,615 * Territory: 11,558 * Combined: 50,173 * Ranger: 14,709 * Combined: 64,882 2011 * Falcon: 25,555 * Territory: 13,886 * Combined: 39,441 * Ranger: 15,600 * Combined: 55,041 2012 * Falcon: 19,769 * Territory: 14,646 * Combined: 34,415 * Ranger: 18,192 * Combined: 52,607 May 2013 - Australian manufacturing to end announcement 2013 * Falcon: 15,289 * Territory: 14,261 * Combined: 29,550 * Ranger: 21,752 * Combined: 51,302 2014 * Falcon: 9,134 * Territory: 9,828 * Combined: 18,962 * Ranger: 26,619 * Combined: 45,581 2015 * Falcon: 8,592 * Territory: 8,902 * Combined: 17,494 * Ranger: 29,285 * Everest: 1,245 * Combined: 30,530 * Combined: 48,024 2016 * Falcon: 6,604 * Territory: 6,928 * Combined: 13,532 * Ranger: 36,934 * Everest: 3,614 * Combined: 40,548 * Combined: 54,080 2017 * Falcon: 282 * Territory: 1,764 * Combined: 2,046 * Ranger: 42,728 * Everest: 4,607 * Combined: 47,335 * Combined: 49,381 2018 * Ranger: 42,144 * Everest: 5,482 * Combined: 47,626 2019 * Ranger: 40,960 * Everest: 5,333 * Combined: 46,293 2020 * Ranger: 40,973 * Everest: 5,996 * Combined: 46,969 2021 * Ranger: 50,279 * Everest: 8,359 * Combined: 58,638 2022 * Ranger: 47,479 * Everest: 10,314 * Combined: 57,793 2023 * Ranger: 63,356 * Everest: 15,071 * Combined: 78,427 2024 * Ranger: 62,593 * Everest: 26,494 * Combined: 89,187 Given 2012 locally manufactured figures of 34,415 units (or the 2013 Q1 sales results), was enough to sign the death of Ford’s local manufacturing, had Ford started producing the PX1 Ranger locally in 2011, they would have salvaged the 39,441 unit production figure of 2011 up to 52,607 units by the end of 2012, and never seen local production fall below 45,000 units as the transition from Falcon and Territory to Ranger and Everest occurred. There may have even been enough fat for low volume performance models of the Falcon to remain in production going forward - even if it was only a couple thousand per year.

[@patrickflaherty3253]

Cheaper to build them in Thailand on 3rd world wages…🙄

[@thegourmetfoodi3702]

Current shape Hilux owner - have been patiently waiting to see some sort of insight into the future Hilux model to upgrade to; will probably go the 79 series route after seeing this.

[@hsmedsvik]

Was the new Hilux not outdated enough for you 😉

[@aroundmeph1145]

Same. I was expecting a TNGA hilux but no, we got the same old stuff. Im disappointed tbh. Wow

[@tirelolerumo2891]

Thank you for clarifying what a platform is.🙏🏾

[@matthewmcdonald6283]

Is there a chance this is a minor update for other markets such as Thailand and south east Asia to continue the current model at a lower price point beneath a more extensive redesign that goes further upmarket?

[@CooperClark]

Wow, I live in Australia, and just went to Thailand and this comes up. I’m going searching for this.

[@mathieudavies4731]

I will seriously be considering a switch to another brand for my work ute when updating in 2027 if this is what toyota think we want from a brand new platform. Essentially the same ute as my 2022 model...hopefully these first impressions are proven to be incorrect.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I think that it will come out on the TNGAF platform and not the IMV platform. That test vehicle is probably on the TNGAF platform but hidden with the steps hiding it. Looks like it has disc brakes all round.

[@jameswilson4712]

Will keep playing second fiddle to the Ford Ranger the way they are going

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Top 10 selling cars for 2024 Ford Ranger - 62,593 Toyota RAV4 - 58,718 Toyota Hilux - 53,499 Top 10 selling brands for 2024 Toyota - 241,296 Ford - 100,170 Mazda - 95,987

[@jameswilson4712]

@ you obviously missed the part where I said Ford Ranger

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@jameswilson4712 No I saw that. Maybe in the big scheme of things Toyota are quite happy with their Hilux market share and are not using Ranger sales as their metric to success to the same quantification as you are? It would not at all surprise me that Hilux has a far greater profit margin than Ranger also. For the stupid money both cost one would have rocks in their noggen to get either one.

[@jameswilson4712]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt just saying, you can’t compare one vechile to all of Toyotas sales, a Rav 4 isn’t even comparable to these 2 utes

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@jameswilson4712 Just saying, Where in my previously overly long winded comment did I mention Rav4?

[@bazinga615]

Looks like it’s going to be a Ute based on prado interior and same 48v diesel as standard. And the exterior looks like it will be a Camry exercise with a front and rear touch up.

[@ronaldov09]

New Hilux...ancient platform, same gutless 4cyl 2.8 Diesel, usual insipid interior all for a 7K price increase...Oh what a feeling!

[@comabtreels6555]

Toyota really living under the logic " Don't fix what's not broken"

[@jdees_garage]

The 70 series and hilux’s are loved because they’re basic and uncomplicated if you want all the flash gadgets and do dabs and what nots, buy another brand. They’re more hassle than they’re worth most of the time. I’ll be sticking with Toyota though had multiple landcruisers now have a 105 series landcruiser, a hilux and a prado all of which are great cars. Chopping and changing platforms every few years to keep up with the Jones’s is a race to the bottom when the genuine buyers don’t care for it…

[@carsandteck]

If im not mistaken. When toyota was testing the current model tundra they were using the previous model cab foe testing so maybe its the same thing here and the final product may have a different cab. We'll wait and see

[@Leftyintollerable]

The government needs to get rid of their ridiculous emissions control legislation.

[@Piecenotwar]

Still based on the old hilux, changed the headlamps, crappy multimedia system from Noah’s Ark but now starts at $80k 😂.

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

So nothing has changed and watch it sell just as well as it always has.

[@Piecenotwar]

@ Oh I have no doubt you are correct about that.

[@mikewilliams6086]

With all the tech available now its sad to see Toyota limited updates. Big thing not to change is 4wd capability! Fancy electronics dont replace locking differentials!

[@zoranvuko]

I disagree with your view on NVES. Many legacy brands have been increasing the price of their vehicles years before NVES was proposed. Also, many manufacturers have complied in the EU and the US, so all the manufacturers have to do is send more HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs that they already sell in the EU and US markets to Australia.

[@nickclarke5089]

Also, I would have thought Toyota on average has a pretty good emission average per vehicle so unlikely to impact them. It will be RAM and the like that get stung the hardest as they only produce high emissions vehicles. And don't tell me that RAM owners are struggling....

[@anthony-1357]

Nobody wants those cars though

[@zoranvuko]

@@nickclarke5089 That's what I was thinking

[@markhansford5930]

Good points.

[@zoranvuko]

@@anthony-1357 Over the past 2 years, all three New Energy Powertrains: Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids & Battery Electric vehicles have seen large growth in sales numbers. Meanwhile, Petrol & Diesel vehicles have seen a decline. I would say that many Australians do want these cars and NVES will give us even more options.

[@WhatTheIfYouSeeKay]

BE HAPPY! You don’t want them to ruin the HiLux like they did with the Tacoma, 4Runner and Tundra here in the USA!

[@thearlongpark]

NVES is brought for this specific reason: to prevent manufacturers from selling decades old vehicles with decades old engines. It should have been done 5 years ago or at least the original version, not the current watered down version. These dual cab utes with decades old diesel engines are destined for third world countries market. They are sold here because of no NVES, Australia's low emissions standard and because of australian high purchasing power so they can charge a premium price compared to third world countries.

[@dn059]

Yeah and cow farts are boiling the ocean 😅

[@Kashchey1]

What's wrong with simple, reliable engines? Oh yes! The Chinese wouldn't be able to sell their crap designed to last 5 years ... .

[@RDuove]

hahaha every third world country would die to pay the prices you pay for your trucks. A good Prado is like 70k USD in Australia!! The cheapest you'll find a good spec new 250 Prado IN ANY third world country is 100k USD MINIMUM. A lot more in the mayority of cases. At least get your facts straight.

[@thearlongpark]

@RDuove I'm referring to diesel dual cab utes specifically. In the case of Prado, first they are miniscule sale numbers compared to dual cab utes and they do get a much better powerplant overseas: hybrid 4max with much more power and torque, not the underpowered ad blue diesel that requires 6 months servicing.

[@andyg9991]

Besides CO2 emissions, what other emissions does the NVES scheme prevent/reduce? I will give you a hint, none. There is no mention of any other emissions other than CO2. NVES is nothing more than a government scheme to reduce the overall CO2 emissions of transport (the cost of which is to be born by the consumer) so the government can meet their stated CO2 reduction goals. If you ahem actually read the legislation (which I have), you would have understood this

[@gpaje]

So this is a facelift? The all-new Hilux is supposed to use the all-new TNGA-F as you mentioned.

[@Iroboy]

If it going to look like that then I am going to buy ranger

[@patrickflaherty3253]

While your there check out the all-new BYD Shark Hybrid at $59,000 😉

[@petermatthew]

Obviously the Australian market is the Hilux biggest buyer and therefore does not warrant big development costs

[@SydneyEV]

wow, looks like every other Hilux from the last 20 years.

[@RJ-vc2ju]

Count yourself lucky that you're not getting the light duty frame / architecture that's revolutionizing (for the absolute worse) the Tacoma here in NA. Keep the much tougher Hilux architecture for as long as possible.

[@stever669]

Anyone else think the front side on pic looks like the front of the previous generation Triton?

[@xxiv-xviii-xvi]

At this point, i may as well just upgrade to the latest line up and do an engine swap and throw a V8 in it! Still counts as a everyday ute 😂

[@AeroDr]

Toyota will absolutely jack the prices up, because the Australian market is simply too loyal.

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

Or dopey. I live in the bush and I'm going with dopey.

[@smiddysmidton8313]

Dopey is the word in the bush that is for sure but there is also the issue of the lazy local mechanics not wanting a bar of servicing or repairing anything but Toyotas. This "network' ensures constant Toyota loyalty ,this was my experience living even 4 hrs out of Sydney.

[@MultiAsh69]

Seen your raptor on carsales Paul, what you buying instead?

[@pavansai9066]

In UAE hilux have 4.0l v6 engine. I think they have space to keep v6 diesel

[@HhhFff777-q4c]

They did not even bother to retain that nice 4,0ltr V6 Petrol in the Prado... No chance they will put it in the Hilux Will be under-powered as the new Prado, with only very old 4-cylinder engines 🤮

[@furinaメpininfarina]

2:19 กรุงเทพมหานคร plate?

[@chwayitilemadaza7820]

Toyota does not listen to its customers....no one complained about lights, fenders and bumpers. Focus on chassis and ride quality not fenders as the markets you produce hilux for have undeveloped road infrastructure

[@rustynailgaming4094]

Why not switch to the TNGA platform?

[@Iroboy]

Toyota has been going down hill since they start putting inline four in every model

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

The Hilux has always had an I4 dude.

[@14bqdonk]

i hope there is MSRP price decrease. Because it just a facelift.

[@henvan8737]

Toyota continues with the same old same old, just change a few cosmetic differences. I bet the price will go up considerably.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

And they're alone in that?

[@Raturidesagain]

Leaf spring suspension: invented in medieval times (look it up) and patented in 1802. Sounds exciting. 🤨

[@xxiv-xviii-xvi]

waited 8 years for a potential v6 powerplant but only to find out it's carrying over the existing platform on current models. Absolute fucking joke!

[@MaCcAM40a3]

We were never going to see the V6 in a hilux, can’t take sales away from the more bespoke range

[@Deatomizer]

So over the Hilux unless Toyota drops the price about 20k because it is not worth the money they are asking.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

If I discover that they are keeping the new 9th generation on the IMV platform and not putting it on the new TNGAF, then I shall buy the 8th generation when they sell them off cheaper.

[@amode8761]

I do recall reading something about 2 Hiluxs, one for the developing world that retains the same platform etc to keep cost and price down and one for the developed world based on the new platform with new engines etc and likely $10k price increase. Hope that’s the case

[@dallasfrost1996]

That's exactly what I'm hoping for, keep the current generation Hilux around for markets that still want it for the lower costs, but also introduce an all-new generation Hilux based on the TNGA-F platform for the remaining markets. Eventually when the prices come down enough on the new generation Hilux, Toyota could in the future replace the previous gen Hilux's with them.

[@M_Bash_]

Recent hilux is the last *best looking* 😢

[@richardcharlton8259]

Toyota have lost the plot they just don’t care

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Or they simply know their market. Aussies ain't that classy mate. They don't care.

[@Piecenotwar]

They know their target audience well, idiots who will blindly buy it anyway just because it’s a Toyota and will be willing to pay a premium for it, even if it’s a out of date uncomfortable pile of shit.

[@MarvinxJavier]

I don't know why car companies apply designs that are not timeless.

[@h3g98fn]

So basically a more expensive and older triton

[@pistondo]

In Jamaica which was a Hilux country the Ford ranger have been dominating since the last 2 years. The Wildtrack can be seen everywhere in Jamaica now. People are becoming tired of the hilux outdated design. Ford Ranger is the new pickup king in Jamaica.

[@tim9241]

Quit fear mongering the NVES from Australia Paul - if legacy auto passes on costs to consumers they will just buy Chinese EVs and hybrids, which are already leading that sector anyway. Clearly a storm in a teacup mate - legacy auto deserves to take the hit on sales for sitting on their haunches and refusing to innovate since the Prius/Leaf launched decades ago. Rest of World already has similar standards (or even more stringent) to NVES so Aus had become a dumping ground for old tech. That you can whinge about the 2004 Hilux platform and also complain about NVES is peak irony.

[@anthony-1357]

Australian land mass if very different to the rest of the world though mate.

[@PKPatty111]

@@anthony-1357 Just keep your current car then, they aren't taking yours off the road. You can still buy a Hilux too, Toyota will likely just pass any price onto the consumer, IF and that's a big IF, they aren't in an emissions credit from all the hybrids they sell. It really is poor for Paul to share this view. The NVES was advocated for by Toyota. They asked and helped with consultation to form NVES into what it is. Google CarExpert Toyota NVES and their own website will tell you this.

[@Kashchey1]

What's wrong with the old reliable tech? Oh yes! The Chinese wouldn't be able to sell their designed to last 5 years crap.

[@markhansford5930]

Well said Tim.

[@andyg9991]

Show me ONE scheme anywhere in the world that is similar to NVES. Let me give you a hint, there are none. Not only that, but there isn't a single hybrid anywhere in the world that is currently available that would not be liable to pay the proposed $100g/km penalty for CO2 emissions over the stated limits. People need to realise that NVES is not a scheme to reduce emissions other than CO2. It says nothing about emissions of NOx, particulate matter or anything else. its only about CO2

[@edletsebela9796]

Thats it, back to Ranger

[@grjh58]

Basically a major face lift, not a new version

[@dallasfrost1996]

@@grjh58 Yup, pretty much a major refresh/face-lift. This time around the face-lift looks to include reshaped front fenders, hood, & headlights as well. The rear cargo tray/tub looks like it'll be re-skinned to match the newer front end design.

[@beresheeth]

No problem with rear drums on ute... help with gcm

[@MBC1988.]

Unfortunately hilux fan boys won't find anything wrong with this ancient looking vehicle 😂

[@George-we7vy]

I'm afraid that they'll spoil the Hilux with an all new design. So I don't mind this refresh design. I DO NOT want toyota to make a boxy Hilux like they did with the Tacoma, Tundra and Prado.

[@PaulOwen-s2d]

Why change a good thing it's a work horse not a show pony

[@colincameron5219]

So glad I just got my new 70 series V8 dble cab 2025

[@Adrock-z3y]

Well, essentially it suppose to be a workman’s truck, not a sexy sports Ute. Vast majority of buyers are tradies

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

But the ladies like the Ranger.

[@AzzaBro59]

I wanted a hi luxury model that puts the luxury back into its original name.

[@rsoul7282]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHuntsure, ladies will want a Ranger. Men will want a vehicle that actually works.

[@darianpolzin6304]

I bet it still has a shiny little engine how about putting some power in there. Ranger any day

[@Lxone-12]

The Toyota fan club will still buy 😂😂😂

[@sebastientumahai9560]

Won’t this be the 3rd facelift since 2015? Current model style

[@twinrotors]

I’m an old grey beard, too stubborn to be open to other products and optimistic that reliability is still a thing for Toyota.

[@120downunder]

Yeah also now being built in Thailand 👍

[@dn059]

Toyota is not the reliable brand U remember it being

[@twinrotors]

@@dn059 I know, but I am too worried to try anything else… I guess I just keep handing over money

[@120downunder]

@ yeah with the same platform,

[@mortaljorgeguy]

The current Tacoma has a hybrid so Hilux should have one

[@InnoJ-u8j]

Nothing new here,thought they would do something about length and cabin size.Just a buzz for nothing really sad

[@JulesSch1]

It’s the same old truck, this is the exact reason I got sick of waiting for an all new Hilux, I ordered a BYD Shark a few weeks back and looking forward to some modern technology and an all new truck.