Toyota Unveils Updated HiLux with Bold Design and Advanced Features
Toyota has revealed its newly redesigned HiLux, showcasing a striking exterior, enhanced drivability and comfort, and a modernized interior featuring upgraded multimedia and safety technologies.
Powertrain Options and Future Variants
- The new HiLux continues to offer diesel engines.
- It will be the first model available with a battery-electric powertrain, primarily aimed at fleet customers.
- Toyota plans to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) version in 2028.
Launch and Model Variants
Scheduled for launch in Australia in December 2025, the model lineup includes 21 different diesel variants across single, extra, and double cab options. Customers can choose between 4X2 or 4X4 drivelines, with manual or automatic transmissions.
- Grades available: WorkMate, SR, SR5, Rogue, and Rugged X.
- The Rugged X trim focuses on enhanced off-road capability, equipped with features designed for protection and terrain recovery.
Exterior Design
The bold exterior adopts a Cyber Sumo theme, designed collaboratively in Altona, Thailand, and Japan. Key features include slim-line headlights, sharp body lines, and entirely restyled front and rear ends.
Interior Upgrades
The interior has been thoroughly revamped with a redesigned three-tiered dashboard that sits flatter compared to the previous model, improving forward visibility for the driver.
Toyota describes the new design as "based on a Cyber Sumo theme," emphasizing a modern and aggressive look.
Author’s summary: Toyota’s redesigned HiLux introduces modern styling, diverse powertrains including electric and future fuel cell options, and advanced comfort and safety upgrades for a versatile pickup experience.