Toyota is updating its current range of HiLux vehicles as of the 6th of October. In particular, there will be more options available for people to buy an automatic HiLux, and many HiLux models will also now come with more standard features.
The HiLux is currently on track to become Australia’s best-selling vehicle for the second year in a row. The popular Ford Ranger is looking shaping up to become Australia’s best-selling 4X4 model, but we’ll have to wait and see what the rest of the year has in store.
DEAD PETROL
The main change that is set to occur is that the v6 HiLux models will no longer be for sale. This is due to the lack of sales for this model, which is less than 0.5%.
New variants that are being offered by Toyota will include three new 4×4 extra cab-chassis vehicles; which are the Workmate with a 2.4L Turbo Diesel engine and automatic transmission, as well as the SR model which will have the 2.8L Turbo diesel, with either a manual or automatic transmission. For people looking for a cheaper way to own an automatic dual-cab HiLux, Toyota is going to introduce a workmate model to their range with the 2.4L turbo diesel engine. This will retail for $44, 490.
MORE AUTOS
Toyota will be adding a total of eight new automatic variants to their range (including 4×2 and 4×4), which is good news for people who aren’t fond of that third pedal. Toyota reckon 60% of HiLux sales this year have an automatic transmission. This figure is expected to rise, which is why 17 out of 31 variants will now be automatic.
Toyota is also going to include more optional extras for people looking to buy an SR dual cab HiLux, which will be satellite navigation and alloy wheels for $2000 extra. All SR models are no longer going to include carpet flooring, as Toyota says SR buyers would prefer something more durable and practical. Instead, SR models will include a PVC floor.
In the extra cab range, both the SR and SR5 Hilux are going include a tailgate lock. Dual cab SR5 models will also now have rear air vents, while all SR5 models will receive LED foglamps.
PRICE CHANGES
Price changes in the HiLux range will include that SR 4×4 dual cab prices are up by $70 due to the new features. All other SR variants will be $70 cheaper due to the PVC flooring. SR5 HiLux prices are up by $50 due to the LED foglamps. This means that the cheapest way to own a 4×4 HiLux is still to buy the single cab-chassis workmate model. This includes the 2.4L Turbo Diesel engine with a manual transmission and retails for $36 990. The most popular HiLux model is currently the 4×4 SR5 dual cab auto which retails for $56,440.
FULL TOYOTA HILUX PRICE LIST
| HILUX LINE-UP GRADE, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, TOWING CAPACITY**, PAYLOAD^, PRICE# |
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| 4X2 Single Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| WorkMate, 2.7 P, man | 2500kg | 1225kg | $20,990 unchanged |
| WorkMate, 2.7 P, auto | 2500kg | 1210kg | $22,990 unchanged |
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, man | 2500kg | 1240kg | $24,990 unchanged |
| 4×2 Extra Cab (pick-up) | |||
| Hi-Rider SR, 2.8 TD, auto | 2800kg | 1090kg | $40,910 (new) |
| 4×2 Double Cab (pick-up) | |||
| WorkMate, 2.7 P, man | 2500kg | 1035kg | $30,690 unchanged |
| WorkMate, 2.7 P, auto | 2500kg | 1025kg | $32,690 unchanged |
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, man | 2500kg | 1020kg | $33,990 unchanged |
| Hi-Rider WorkMate, 2.4TD, auto | 2500kg | 1020kg | $39,490 (new) |
| Hi-Rider SR, 2.8 TD, man | 2800kg | 1000kg | $39,910 (-$80) |
| Hi-Rider SR, 2.8 TD, auto | 2800kg | 1000kg | $41,910 (-$80) |
| Hi-Rider SR5, 2.8 TD, auto | 2800kg | 1000kg | $49,940 (new) |
| 4×4 Single Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, man | 3200kg | 1225kg | $36,990 unchanged |
| SR, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 1205kg | $39,410 (-$80) |
| SR, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 1205kg | $41,410 (-$80) |
| 4×4 Extra Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, auto | 3000kg | 1110kg | $42,490 (new) |
| SR, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 1160kg | $42,910 (new) |
| SR, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 1155kg | $44,910 (new) |
| 4×4 Extra Cab (pick-up) | |||
| SR5, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 1005kg | $54,440 (new) |
| 4×4 Double Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, auto | 3000kg | 1085kg | $44,490 (new) |
| SR, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 1045kg | $45,060 (+$70) |
| SR, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 1045kg | $47,060 (+$70) |
| 4×4 Double Cab (pick-up) | |||
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, man | 3200kg | 955kg | $43,990 unchanged |
| WorkMate, 2.4 TD, auto | 3000kg | 955kg | $45,990 unchanged |
| SR, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 920kg | $46,560 (+$70) |
| SR, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 920kg | $48,560 (+$70) |
| SR+, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 930kg | $48,560 (new) |
| SR+, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 930kg | $50,560 (new) |
| SR5, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 925kg | $54,440 (+$50) |
| SR5, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 925kg | $56,440 (+$50) |
| SR5+, 2.8 TD, man | 3500kg | 925kg | $56,440 (+$50) |
| SR5+, 2.8 TD, auto | 3200kg | 925kg | $58,440 (+$50) |
Option: Premium paint (all): $550
SR+ Adds satellite navigation and alloy wheels
SR5+ Adds power driver’s seat and leather-accented seats and trim.
5 comments
It took em long enough to make some very obvious changes and introduce more options but Toyota really dropped the ball when the current generation Hilux was released One reason Ford Ranger is a threat , Hilux ain’t the only boy on the block anymore
See what some competition does ,bring it on . Wouldn’t it be great to see some of the yank offerings here in Oz a Tundra , or Nissan Titan would be good even a couple of the bigger dual cabs
About time Toyota HiLux. Sr5 extra cab is now auto
I was in Thailand recently and extra cab auto is everywhere
Toyota wouldn’t do special orders
Good they are listening to customers as i bought a ranger xlt super cab auto
After years watching the competition and seeing why Ranger was making a mark with good looks and a big diesel engine Toyota brought out a 2.8 underwhelming ute. Don’t want to hear the emissions BS they all use as you can’t tell me that its not possible to make a 3lt 4 or 6cyl diesel compliant.
The other thing people constantly forget when they rant on about smaller diesels make just as much poweris that as a mechanic it is fact the harder you push an engine the shorter its life. Thats why a larger displacement engine needs less boost and less stress and as Aussies travel lots of KLms and live in remote areas they want reliability and longetivity.
Car makers don’t care and thats a fact. Toyota is living off reputation and not showing what made it a leader years ago.
Shame as it would be a winner if they did some homework. I drove an SR5 and was greatly underwhelmed.
Why fluff around with a 2.4L diesel FFS. Just put one decent diesel in the truck at a fair price and stop trying to extort extra money from those who can afford the “big” 2.8
Thought Toyota would have added their Safety Sense pack like it has had for a few years in other markets and to keep up with Ranger but nope, good ol Toyota Oz keep pushing the unbreakable line… Extra $50 for LED Fog lights what a joke.