UPDATED 26/01/2026 08:00am: Now that deliveries of the brand new HiLux have commenced, we’ve up to date this text with gasoline consumption, towing capability and payload figures that weren’t but obtainable once we first revealed it on November 12, 2025.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux formally went on sale on December 9, 2025 with an expanded lineup introducing a refreshed exterior, new cabin design and now just one diesel powertrain.
The expanded lineup sees the return of the top-end Rogue and Rugged X fashions, although a GR Sport model (or higher) to tackle the Ford Ranger Raptor hasn’t been confirmed simply but.
The brand new HiLux makes use of the identical ladder-frame chassis as earlier than – not the newer TNGA-F platform used on LandCruiser Prado and LandCruiser 300 Sequence – giving it comparable dimensions to its predecessor.
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With the surface designed by Toyota Design Australia, the newly styled entrance and rear sandwich the identical doorways and cabin as earlier than, with the nostril operating thinner LED headlights, new grille and sharper traces.
Down again, there are new tail-lights in addition to a brand new built-in step behind the rear wheel on pickup variants. Different beauty adjustments embrace contemporary colors and wheel patterns.
The inside has been fully redesigned, too, with new tech and redesigned seats.
The usual engine is the carryover 2.8-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder which partly justifies the upper entry worth, given the earlier 2.4-litre diesel engine and a pair of.7-litre petrol have each been dropped.
A guide transmission stays obtainable in some mannequin grades, making it one in every of a diminishing variety of utes provided in Australia with three pedals.
The bottom WorkMate has gained extra commonplace security gear, together with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, in addition to LED headlights, whereas all HiLuxes have been upgraded to a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite tv for pc navigation and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pricing
Toyota Australia has solely introduced pricing for the diesel HiLux to this point throughout 5 mannequin grades in cab/chassis and dual-cab ute physique types, kicking off with the WorkMate earlier than the SR, SR5, Rogue and – returning after being dropped in 2022 – the Rugged X.
The 2026 HiLux begins at $33,990 earlier than on-road prices for the WorkMate 4×2 guide – up from its earlier $27,730 earlier than on-roads begin for the earlier petrol 2.7-litre model.
The most cost effective diesel beforehand was the two.4-litre, which began at $32,790 earlier than on-road prices in its most cost-effective WorkMate Hello-Rider guise.
On the high finish, the Rogue dual-cab and Rugged X are each $71,990 earlier than on-roads – a meagre enhance of $460 for the Rogue, and fewer than the earlier GR Sport’s $74,310 earlier than on-roads worth.
A GR Sport to rival the hero Ford Ranger Raptor hasn’t been introduced, nonetheless given GR was one of many 5 core manufacturers throughout the Toyota group introduced in October 2025 – with Daihatsu (not bought right here), Century, Lexus and the Toyota model itself – it’s a close to certainty to hitch the lineup.
| 2026 Toyota HiLux 4×2 | Worth (earlier than on-road prices) |
|---|---|
| WorkMate 2.8 6MT single-cab/chassis | $33,990 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT single-cab/chassis | $35,990 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT double-cab pickup | $47,990 (new) |
| SR 2.8 6AT dual-cab pickup | $52,990 (+$4100) |
| 2026 Toyota HiLux 4×4 | Worth (earlier than on-road prices) |
|---|---|
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT single-cab/chassis | $45,990 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT double-cab/chassis | $52,490 (new) |
| WorkMate 2.8 6AT double-cab pickup | $53,990 (new) |
| SR 2.8 6AT further cab-chassis | $54,990 (+$4295) |
| SR 2.8 6MT double-cab/chassis | $54,990 (+$4035) |
| SR 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab/chassis | $57,990 (+$3860) |
| SR 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $59,490 (+$4300) |
| SR5 2.8 MT double-cab pickup | $63,990 (+$3320) |
| SR5 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab/chassis | $64,490 (+$3910) |
| SR5 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $65,990 (+$2730) |
| Rogue 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $71,990 (+$460) |
| Rugged X 2.8 48V 6AT double-cab pickup | $71,990 (new) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
All 2026 HiLuxes run a carryover 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder – with an unchanged 150kW/500Nm for computerized and 150kW/420Nm for guide variations – with a selection of 4×2 or 4×4.
WorkMate, SR and SR5 mannequin grades additionally provide the six-speed guide, whereas SR mannequin grades and above with the automated transmission include 48-volt mild-hybrid expertise as commonplace.
The two.7-litre petrol and a pair of.4-litre turbo-diesel engines have been dropped, making the two.8-litre the one powertrain provided at launch, with electrical (EV) and hydrogen fuel-cell electrical car (FCEV) variations confirmed for Australia.
The HiLux EV is deliberate for an area arrival between January and March 2026, with the FCEV – which makes use of hydrogen, just like the Toyota Mirai sedan – is scheduled to reach someday in 2028.
| Specs | 2026 Toyota HiLux diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel four-cylinder |
| Engine outputs | 150kW/420Nm (guide) 150kW/500Nm (auto) |
| Transmission | 6-speed guide or 6-speed computerized |
| Drive sort | Rear- or four-wheel drive |
| Gasoline economic system (claimed) | 7.3L/100km (4×2 guide) 7.4L/100km (4×2 auto) 7.1L/100km (4×4 guide) 7.2-7.6L/100km (4×4 auto) |
| Gasoline tank capability | 80L |
| Gasoline requirement | Diesel |
| Braked towing capability | 2900kg (4×2) 3500kg (4×4) |
| Gross car mass (GVM) | 2950-2980kg (4×2) 3065-3120kg (4×4) |
Kerb weight varies throughout the vary:
- 4×2 single-cab/chassis: 1690-1700kg
- 4×4 single-cab/chassis: 1830kg
- 4×4 extra-cab/chassis: 1940kg
- 4×4 double-cab/chassis: 1975-2030kg
- 4×2 double-cab pickup: 2035-2045kg
- 4×4 double-cab pickup: 2105-2342kg
The double-cab Rogue (2342kg) and Rugged X (2327kg) pickups are the heaviest within the lineup.
Dimensions
All HiLuxes experience a 3085mm wheelbase.
| Single-cab/chassis | Further-cab/chassis | Double-cab/chassis | Double-cab pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 5380mm | 5380mm | 5380mm | 5320mm |
| Width | 1855mm | 1875mm | 1875mm | 1855mm |
| Top | 1880mm | 1880mm | 1880mm | 1865-1880mm |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Toyota HiLux is roofed by Toyota’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee which covers any Toyota-produced half, panel and accent.
Engine and driveline guarantee could be prolonged by one other two years supplied the car is serviced in line with schedule, and the automobile is backed by seven years of emergency help.
Earlier HiLux service pricing was capped between $245 and $290 per go to for the primary six visits, overlaying three years or 60,000km.
Upkeep remains to be required each six months or 10,000km, which is notably shorter than the same old 12 month/15,000km intervals provided by most rivals.
Security
The Toyota HiLux has a five-star score from ANCAP, primarily based on testing carried out in 2025. This is applicable to all variants bar the Rugged X, which is unrated.
It acquired an grownup occupant safety score of 84 per cent, a toddler occupant safety score of 89 per cent, a weak street consumer safety score of 82 per cent, and a security help score of 82 per cent.
The Toyota HiLux WorkMate comes commonplace with the next security options:
- Blind-spot monitoring (NEW)
- Reversing digicam (NEW)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (NEW)
- Parking sensors (NEW)
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pre-collision security system
- Adaptive cruise management
- Lane hint help (lane centring)
- Lane departure alert
- Velocity signal recognition
- Automated collision notification (by way of linked providers)
- SOS emergency name
The SR and above add:
- Encompass-view digicam
- Tyre strain monitoring system
- Downhill help management (4×4 fashions solely)
Commonplace Gear
There are 5 trim ranges within the new-generation HiLux lineup.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux WorkMate comes commonplace with the next options:
- 17-inch metal wheels
- LED headlights
- Electrical mirrors
- Material upholstery
- Handbook-adjust steering column
- Handbook parking brake
- 12.3-inch centre touchscreen
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB digital radio
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 2 x USB-C ports
- 1 x 12V accent port (single cab)
- 2 x 12V accent port (double cab)
- Two-speaker sound system (single cab)
- 4-speaker sound system (double cab)
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The SR provides (or replaces):
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Silver-painted entrance bumper
- LED entrance fog lights
- Locking rear tailgate
- Facet steps
- Black door handles, aspect mirrors, bonnet inserts
- Keyless entry
- Push-button engine begin
- ‘Excessive grade’ material upholstery
- Leather-based-accented shift-knob
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear air vents
- Wi-fi smartphone charging
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Locking rear differential (4×4 solely)
- Multi-Terrain choose (4×4 solely)
The SR5 provides:
- Excessive-grade LED headlights
- Consolation-oriented leaf-spring rear suspension tune
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Bigger entrance brake discs (sizes TBA)
- Energy-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- Privateness glass
- Sports activities bar
- Built-in tow-bar
- LED tail-lights
- LED rear fog mild
- Built-in tow bar
- Twin-zone computerized local weather management
- Cooled glove field
- Electro-chromatic rear-vision mirror
- All-weather ground mats
- Digital park brake
The Rogue provides:
- Matte black 18-inch alloy wheels
- Distinctive entrance bumper design
- Rogue tailgate badging
- Marine-grade carpet bedliner
- Electrical tray curler cowl
- Deck rail with two sliding factors
- Distinctive sports activities bar
- 12V socket in-tray
- Central locking tailgate
- Mineral-coloured upholstery
- Towing package deal together with tow-ball, tongue, trailer wiring harness and digital brake controller
The Rugged X provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Hoopless bull bar
- Entrance and rear restoration factors
- LED mild bar
- Rugged decal package deal
- Sports activities bar
Colors and Choices
The 2026 Toyota HiLux is obtainable as commonplace in Glacier White – the one exterior color not attracting a further $675 ‘Premium’ paint cost – with Beautiful Silver, Eclipse Black and new-for-2026 Ash Slate additionally obtainable throughout all variants.
HiLux SR5 and above may also be had in Frosted White, Feverish Purple and one other new color, Sunglow.
Black inside trim is commonplace in all fashions, aside from the ‘Mineral’ upholstery within the Rogue and Rugged X.
On the SR5 and above, a $2500 elective premium inside pack provides black leather-based upholstery, an eight-way energy adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar assist, and a nine-speaker JBL audio system.
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