NEW-GENERATION TOYOTA HILUX RANGE ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIAN SHOWROOMS IN DECEMBER PRICED FROM $33,990

Toyota’s new-generation HiLux range arrives in Australian showrooms in December with an extensive lineup of 4X4, 4X2, single, extra and double cab configurations, and choice of five grades priced from $33,9901 for the 4X2 WorkMate single cab-chassis manual.

The customer-favourite ute range features extensive upgrades to technology, driveability and passenger comfort, along with an Australian-led new exterior design and completely new interior.

Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said that Toyota customers would appreciate the myriad upgrades applied to the HiLux range.

“The HiLux has long been one of Australia’s favourite cars, trusted by customers to perform day in, day out, whether hauling tools to the job site or camping gear to the furthest reaches of the country,” Mr Hanley said.

“It is a vehicle that is baked into Australia’s identity, so it is fitting that this new-generation HiLux can lay claim to being the most Aussie HiLux ever.”

The new HiLux range features five distinct model grades – WorkMate, SR, SR5, Rogue and Rugged X with all models powered by Toyota’s trusted 1GD-FTV 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, depending on the variant.

At the entry level, the WorkMate is available in 4X2 guise as a single cab-chassis or double cab pick-up with 4X4 Workmate options running to a single cab-chassis, double cab pick-up or double cab-chassis.

From the outside, the WorkMate is distinguished by 17-inch steel wheels, LED manual-leveling head lamps, body-coloured front bumper and grille, electric exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal, sharkfin antenna and the choice of four exterior paint colours2.

WorkMate double cab pick-up grades gain front and rear mud guards, four tie-down hooks in the tub and a tailgate damper with lift assist for easier opening.

Inside the cabin, WorkMate grades feature manually adjustable front seats with fabric upholstery, urethane steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, all-weather floor mats, power windows, manual air conditioning and a manual parking brake.

The new HiLux has a significantly upgraded multimedia system with all variants featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay®3 and Android Auto™4 capability, DAB+ digital radio5, embedded satellite navigation6 and voice commands.

Further technology upgrades for WorkMate include a new 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, two USB-C ports, a 12V accessory port and two-speaker audio system. Double cab WorkMate grades add a second rear 12V port and a total of four speakers for the audio system.

Toyota Connected Services functionality has also been expanded for the new HiLux with a greater range of safety, security, comfort and convenience features.

All new HiLux owners receive complimentary features for the lifetime of the 4G network including Automatic Collision Notification7, SOS emergency call8 and Vehicle Insights.

A one-year complimentary subscription to the more expansive Toyota Connect+9 and Toyota Multimedia Connect are also included, which are available as a paid subscription after 12 months.

This includes an enhanced multimedia system featuring Connected Navigation and voice control, supported by a comprehensive suite of remote commands designed to deliver greater convenience and control.

For the new HiLux, Toyota has substantially improved its comprehensive safety technology that is standard across the range, and includes the autonomous emergency braking pre-collision safety system, rear-cross traffic alert, active cruise control, lane trace assist, lane departure alert, road sign assist (speed sign only) and blind spot monitor and a reversing camera.11

Stepping up from the WorkMate, the HiLux SR will be available as a 4X2 with a double cab pick-up body style. In 4X4 guise, the SR is being offered as the sole extra cab-chassis in the new HiLux range as well as both double cab pick-up and double cab-chassis configurations.

Externally, the SR grade features 17-inch alloy wheels, silver painted lower front bumper, black painted door handles, side mirrors and hood moulding, LED front fog lamps, locking rear tailgate, side steps and six exterior colour choices2.

Inside, additional bolstering for the front seats, high-grade fabric upholstery, leather-accented shift knob and steering wheel, rear-seat air conditioning vent, 300W Inverter, smart entry and start, wireless smartphone charger10, eight-speaker audio system, lift the comfort and convenience amenity.

Additional safety equipment includes a panoramic view monitor and tyre pressure monitoring system11, as well as the ability to remotely lock and unlock the vehicle via the MyToyota Connect mobile app.

For 4x4 automatic variants, the SR variants add a locking rear differential, Multi Terrain Select and downhill assist control.

SR 4x4 double cab automatic grades also benefit from Toyota’s V-Active technology, that uses a 48-volt system with an 8.5kW/65Nm electric motor generator and DC/DC converter for improved driving feel during take-off.

The next grade in the HiLux range is the 4X4 double cab-only SR5, which introduces the new comfort-oriented rear leaf suspension tune designed to provide a more compliant and supple ride while still retaining all of the HiLux’s load-carrying and towing capabilities.

SR5 customers can choose from a manual pick-up or the V-Active automatic cab-chassis or pick-up body styles.

The SR5 adds 18-inch wheels with larger front disc brakes and ventilated rear disc brakes, integrated towbar, high-grade auto-leveling LED headlights, LED tail-lights and rear fog lamp, sports bar, privacy glass and auto retracting and heated exterior mirrors.

Further comfort-oriented touches inside the SR5 include dual-zone automatic climate control, cooled glove box, heated front seats and steering wheel, a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, electro-chromatic rearview mirror, all-weather mats and an electric park brake. Customers with automatic versions will also be able to remotely activate their air conditioning via the Toyota Connect+ feature.

Additional safety equipment includes emergency driving stop system and the Multi-Terrain Monitor which provides enhanced views of the vehicle’s surroundings when off-roading.11

The SR5 can also be optioned with a Premium Interior package for $2500, which bundles black leather-accented upholstery, eight-way powered driver’s seat with lumbar support, and a nine-speaker JBL®13 premium audio system.

Sitting atop the new-generation HiLux range is a pair of flagships consisting of the premium Rogue and the re-introduced Rugged X, designed to deliver improved off-road capability.

Based on the SR5 automatic double cab pick-up with Premium interior, the Rogue adds its own matt black 18-inch alloy wheel design, tailgate badging, unique sports bar and front bumper, marine-grade carpet bedliner with electric roller cover, deck rail with two sliding tie down points, 12V tub socket, central locking tailgate, mineral-coloured upholstery and a fully fitted towing package including tongue and ball, trailer wiring harness and electronic brake controller.

Meanwhile, the Rugged X augments the SR5 with Premium interior with several unique features including its 18-inch alloys, hoopless genuine bullbar, front and rear recovery points, LED light bar, decal package, sports bar, bezel, towing package, bedliner and mineral upholstery colour.

The HiLux range will be offered with the choice of up to seven exterior paint colours depending on variant, consisting of Glacier White, Frosted White, Stunning Silver, Eclipse Black, Feverish Red, and the new Ash Slate and Sunglow.2