Toyota will make minor changes to its new Hilux pickup truck, with the Japanese model to be released around October 2025. The changes this time will mainly affect the exterior design, and this will be the second improvement and minor change for the Japanese model. As of March 2025, orders for the Hilux have been temporarily suspended, but will resume when the model is improved.
Details of minor changes
- Changes mainly focused on exterior design
- Changed bumper design (more sculpted design)
- New octagonal grille
- Revised intake and aluminum skid plate
- Equipped with a large display audio and a new infotainment system
- Adding a USB-C charging port
Price and grade
- Prices may change when new models are released
About the new Hilux minor change
The exterior of the new Hilux has been given a facelift, with a redesigned bumper that is more sculpted and a new octagonal grille with revised intakes and aluminum skid plates on either side.
2024 Toyota Hilux Australia
The Australian model has already announced a facelift model, but what’s particularly noteworthy is that the engine has been upgraded to include a 2.8L 4-cylinder turbo diesel and 48V mild hybrid technology. It would be great if the Japanese model also had this added!
In addition to the larger display audio, a new infotainment system has been installed , and in addition to the ” Connected Navigation ” system also found in the new Noah and Voxy , Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also available. A USB-C charging port has also been added. This system features a smartphone-like UI, but there are some issues with usability. The final navigation guidance on the navigation system is also not satisfactory, and improvements are expected in a version upgrade.
2.8L 4-cylinder turbodiesel 48V mild hybrid engine used in overseas models
The Hilux Hybrid 48V is equipped with an updated version of the 2.8L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine. It features a 48V mild-hybrid system consisting of an electric motor/generator and a small battery pack. Toyota has not released detailed specifications for the powertrain, but a previous press release from Toyota Australia stated that the mid-size pickup’s fuel economy has improved by 10%. Electrification improves off-road performance through “smoother acceleration” and “regenerative braking.” The mild-hybrid pickup maintains the 3,500kg towing capacity and 1,000kg maximum payload capacity of its diesel-only predecessor.
New Hilux minor change specs
| Specifications | New Hilux (Japanese model) |
|---|---|
| full length | 5,340mm |
| Overall width | 1,855mm |
| Overall height | 1,800mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085mm |
| engine | In-line 4-cylinder 2.4L direct injection diesel engine 2GD-FTV type |
| Maximum power | 110kW (150PS) / 3,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 400Nm (40.8kgm) / 1,600-2,000rpm |
| transmission | 6-speed AT (6 Super ECT) |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
New Hilux price and grade
The current 2024 model Hilux is priced between 4,072,000 yen and 4,312,000 yen, but it seems certain that the price will be revised when the new model is released.
2023 model price
| grade | engine | Drive system |
transmission |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z | 2GD-FTV (2.4L) | 4WD | 6 Super ECT | 4,072,000 yen |
| Z “GR SPORT” | 2GD-FTV (2.4L) | 4WD | 6 Super ECT | 4,312,000 yen |
| Special edition Z “Revo Rocco” |
2GD-FTV (2.4L) | 4WD | 6 Super ECT | 4,772,000 yen |
About Hilux
This is a pickup truck-type vehicle manufactured and sold by Toyota Motor Corporation. The name is a combination of “High” and “Luxury,” and the aim was to create a pickup truck with the same luxury as a passenger car. The Hilux is a vehicle sold in over 180 countries and regions around the world. To date, over 16 million units have been sold, and like the Toyota Land Cruiser, it has earned high support from users around the world. In order to respond to the diverse usage environments and user feedback around the world, it has been test driven on many roads around the world, and is durable enough to run in everything from the scorching heat of Africa and Southeast Asia to the frigid cold of Northern Europe.
80/90/100/110 series
From 1989 to 1996, the Hilux was produced at Volkswagen plants as part of a partnership between Toyota and Volkswagen. Half were sold by Toyota Europe as the Toyota Hilux, and the other half were sold by Volkswagen under the name Taro.
140/150/160/170 series
Sales began in September 1997, and sales in Japan ended in the fall of 2004.
The “IMV Series” of global strategic vehicles included a pickup truck, SUV, and minivan, and this pickup truck model succeeded the seventh generation Hilux.
GUN125 type
In Japan, the sixth generation model actually continued to be sold after 2004, and was produced and sold the following year in 2005. The return of the new Hilux marks its first resale in Japan in 12 years. Toyota has completely redesigned the new Hilux and began selling it in Thailand on March 15, 2015. It is also sold in Australia and other countries. It was announced and began selling in Japan on September 12, 2017. It will be sold exclusively at Toyota dealerships nationwide.
In Japan, the sixth generation model actually continued to be sold after 2004, and was produced and sold the following year in 2005. The return of the new Hilux marks its first resale in Japan in 12 years. Toyota has completely redesigned the new Hilux and began selling it in Thailand on March 15, 2015. It is also sold in Australia and other countries. It was announced and began selling in Japan on September 12, 2017. It will be sold exclusively at Toyota dealerships nationwide.
It is 70mm longer and 20mm wider than the previous seventh-generation model, and is available in double-cab, single-cab, and extra-cab body styles. A total of 31 different models are available. The chassis uses a FIRM (Frame with Integrated Rigidity Mechanism) structure, which makes extensive use of high-tensile steel plates assembled by spot welding.
Dynamic Control Suspension System (DCS) and Body Control with Torque Demand contribute to a smooth and comfortable ride.Spring vibration control senses vehicle sway and finely controls the torque of the drive motor according to the unevenness of the road surface to suppress body sway, contributing to a smooth and comfortable ride on a variety of road conditions.Towing capacity is 3,500 kg, and “Hill Start Assist Control” and “Drive Start Control” are standard equipment on all vehicles.The high-end grade Z also features “Active Traction Control”, “Downhill Assist Control” and “Rear Differential Lock”.
The Hilux features a four-door double cab (most trucks have two-door single cabs). It can accommodate five passengers while also being able to transport a lot of luggage. The deck space has a maximum floor length of 1565mm, an opening width of 1380mm, and a maximum load capacity of 500kg.
Hilux_Z “Black Rally Edition”
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
→ Toyota New Hilux Full Model Change 4-Door Pickup Truck Revival Released in Japan on September 12, 2017
Toyota has made some improvements to the new Hilux, releasing it on June 24, 2019. The pre-crash safety system’s detection function has been improved, and it now also supports pedestrians at night and cyclists during the day . The lane departure alert system is equipped with a yaw assist function that not only warns but also prevents deviation from the road . Furthermore, it is equipped with radar cruise control (with brake control), road sign assist , which displays road signs on the display to help prevent overlooking them , and a leading vehicle departure notification function that notifies you when the car ahead starts moving . A rear differential lock is standard on all models to improve off-road performance .
Toyota has made minor changes to the new Hilux, releasing it on August 19, 2020. It will have the same exterior as the 50th anniversary special edition “Z “Black Rally Edition”. The “Z “Black Rally Edition” will be discontinued with the minor change. This time, the exterior design of the standard model has been changed, just like the overseas model. The large trapezoidal grille expresses a sense of thickness on the face, and the front structure supporting the grille expresses strength. A bumper guard garnish exclusive to Japan enhances a more active image. A sense of width is created by passing the axis from the thinner grille to the headlights, and the Bi-Beam LED system creates an advanced look.
Improvements to the diesel engine and the addition of an idling stop function have resulted in a WLTC mode fuel economy of 11.7km/L (11.8km/L → 13.6km/L in JC08 mode, achieving a fuel economy improvement of more than 15% compared to the previous model). A total of five colors are available, including two new colors: Oxide Bronze Metallic, which is tough and elegant even on off-road, and Dark Blue Mica, which has a high-quality, sophisticated image.
In terms of safety, pre-crash safety, lane departure alert (with yaw assist function), and intelligent clearance sonar ICS (parking support brake) are standard equipment on all vehicles. “Safety Support Car S (Wide)” (Support Car S (Wide) eligible vehicle). Improved suspension and the addition of VFC function have improved handling stability and ride comfort.
The interior of the X grade also features an Optitron meter + 4.2-inch TFT color multi-information display for improved visibility. The meter itself has also been given a decorative change, such as a plated ring, to create an image of toughness.
Toyota has made some improvements to the Hilux and will release it on October 8, 2021. A new grade, the ” Z “GR SPORT” , has been added. The newly added “Z “GR SPORT”” has an impressive wide body with a total width of 1,900 mm and is equipped with a special front bumper, grille, 18-inch aluminum wheels, etc. The interior features special synthetic leather + suede-like sports seats (front) with an embroidered GR logo.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
→ Toyota New Hilux Partial Improvement “Z”GR SPORT” Added Released on October 8, 2021
Toyota will make some improvements to the new “Hilux” and release it in Japan on September 28, 2023. The “Z” model will come standard with a “Panoramic View Monitor,” “Back Monitor,” and “Display Audio (with navigation function). ” The body color of the “Z” and “Z “GR SPORT”” will be changed from the previous “Super White II” to “Platinum White Pearl Mica” as a manufacturer option. The “X” grade will be discontinued.
A word from the editorial department
The Hilux was the only pickup truck sold in Japan, but with Mitsubishi releasing the Triton in 2024, it is likely that the Japanese model will also undergo a second minor change to strengthen sales. Sales of the Triton also seem to be going well, so it will be interesting to see which will sell better, the Hilux or the Triton. We will let you know as soon as we have new information, so please look forward to the arrival of the minor change model.
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