The Toyota HiLux may lose its gross sales crown to its Ford Ranger arch-rival in 2023, however it should achieve a brash new flagship within the second half of the yr.
UPDATE, 31/08/23 – We’ve up to date this text with Toyota’s July 1 worth will increase, in addition to pricing for the brand new GR Sport variant.
HiLux costs had been elevated by $1250 throughout quite a few variants late in 2022, with one other worth enhance utilized to some variants on January 1.
Extra lately, from July 1 costs had been elevated by as much as $1100 relying on the variant. A full worth listing might be discovered beneath.
There have been no additional specification adjustments this yr past these introduced final yr.
For the July 1 will increase, Toyota Australia offered an analogous rationalization because it did for these utilized in January.
“Toyota Australia reluctantly took the choice to extend the advisable retail costs (RRP) for many of our vary, efficient 1 July 2023,” stated a Toyota Australia spokesperson.
“We offered our sellers with the data forward of implementation to help them in managing their enterprise and speaking overtly and transparently with clients relating to automobiles to be delivered after that date.
“The will increase are on account of elevated prices and inflationary pressures exterior of our management similar to costlier uncooked supplies, labour, tooling and packaging that are feeding into larger manufacturing prices.”
The brand new flagship GR Sport, due in September, packs a extra highly effective 165kW/550Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine.
It sits on the identical “wide-track” platform because the HiLux Rogue, with a 15mm enhance in peak and a observe width enhance of 135mm on the entrance and 155mm on the rear.
Toyota hasn’t launched a full listing of specs, nevertheless it has confirmed the raft of mechanical and beauty enhancements made to the brand new hero HiLux.
There’s totally different entrance coil and rear leaf spring tuning that additional differentiates the GR Sport from the remainder of the HiLux vary. It’s additionally outfitted with KYB monotube shock absorbers with a bigger piston diameter.
The rear sway bar has additionally been eliminated, which permits for better axle articulation and floor contact over uneven surfaces.
The HiLux GR Sport comes with distinctive black 17-inch “Dakar type” alloy wheels which can be wrapped in 265/65 R17 Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres.
There are disc brakes on all 4 wheels, with 338mm x 28mm four-piston mounted calipers on the entrance and 312mm x 18mm single-piston floating calipers on the rear. They’re additionally painted pink.
There’s additionally a redesigned entrance bumper for a superior method angle, together with a singular black mesh grille, bigger wheel arch flares, a brand new skid plate and heavy-duty powder-coated rock rails.
On the rear there are pink restoration factors, a black rear bumper end, and a pre-installed towbar, towball and trailer wiring harness.
Contained in the HiLux GR Sport will get a “rally-inspired” leather-wrapped steering wheels with paddle shifters, pink centre strip and a GR brand, together with distinctive entrance sports activities seats completed in leather-based and suede; pink seat belts; aluminium pedals; and distinctive dashboard trim.
The up to date, Aussie-finished Rogue, launched final October, sits one rung down.
It obtained a entrance and rear observe enhance of roughly 140mm, in addition to a trip peak enhance of roughly 20mm, each claimed to help each on- and off-road efficiency.
With a purpose to accommodate the observe enhance within the HiLux Rogue, Toyota engineers overhauled the prevailing suspension by extending the entrance suspension arm and entrance stabiliser bar size. Additionally they adjusted the shock absorber angle to enhance its effectivity.
On the rear the axle size has been prolonged and the dampers have been moved additional outwards in the direction of the wheels.
Toyota claims it has enhanced the Rogue’s roll rigidity by 20 per cent, whereas a brand new rear stabiliser bar is alleged to boost cornering stability and trip consolation.
New ventilated rear disc brakes change the prevailing drum brakes for higher braking efficiency, whereas the entrance disc brakes have been upgraded to items with a diameter of 17 inches – up an inch on earlier than.
Capping off the upgrades which can be devoted to the flagship HiLux Rogue are wider wheel arch flares and dirt flaps to accommodate for these better observe widths.
The Rogue isn’t the one HiLux variant that obtained updates for 2023.
Introduced final yr, the SR extra-cab and dual-cab fashions obtain new 17-inch black alloy wheels, as a substitute of the present 17-inch metal wheels, and body-coloured door handles.
The SR5 dual-cab pick-up good points crucial lively security tools similar to blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. These security options are additionally customary on the upgraded Rogue.
Different new options the SR5 dual-cab pick-up receives as a part of this replace will embody a surround-view digital camera, in addition to puddle lamps. Heated facet mirrors have been deleted.
On computerized SR5 fashions and above, the steering column lock has been changed by an ID Field anti-theft immobiliser which is claimed so as to add further safety for house owners beginning the ute with the important thing fob.
Pricing
4×2 single-cab chassis
2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 5MT: $26,475 (+$1100)2023 Toyota HiLux Workwate 2.7 6AT: $27,375 (+$1100)2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate Hello-Rider 2.4TD 6MT: $31,715 (+$1100)
4×2 extra-cab pickup
2023 Toyota HiLux SR Hello-Rider 2.8TD 6MT: $47,285 (+$690)
4×2 dual-cab pickup
2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 5MT: $35,545 (+$690)2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 6AT: $37,545 (+$690)2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate Hello-Rider 2.4TD 6AT: $44,635 (+$690)2023 Toyota HiLux SR Hello-Rider 2.8TD 6AT: $48,305 (+$690)2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 Hello-Rider 2.8TD 6AT: $57,290 (+$690)
4×4 single-cab chassis
2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6MT: $40,965 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $44,035 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $46,035 (+$560)
4×4 extra-cab chassis
2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6AT: $46,665 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $48,695 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $50,695 (+$560)
4×4 extra-cab pickup
2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6AT: $59,970 (+$560)
4×4 dual-cab chassis
2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6AT: $48,735 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $50,955 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $53,105 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6AT: $59,990 (+$560)
4×4 dual-cab pickup
2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6MT: $47,985 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6AT: $49,985 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $52,445 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $54,605 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6MT: $60,490 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6AT: $62,490 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue 2.8TD 6AT: $70,760 (+$560)2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport 2.8TD 6AT: $73,990
All costs are earlier than on-road prices.
Drivetrains
Probably the most highly effective engine within the 2023 Toyota HiLux vary is a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, which has 150kW of energy (at 3400rpm) and 500Nm of torque (at 1600-2800rpm) when fitted with a six-speed computerized. Handbook fashions develop 420Nm (at 1400-3400rpm).
Within the GR Sport, outputs are bumped as much as 165kW and 550Nm. It’s auto-only.
Decrease grades provide a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, whereas the entry-level variations are fitted as customary with a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
The smaller diesel makes peak energy and torque at 3400rpm and 1600-2000rpm respectively, whereas the petrol does the identical at 5200rpm and 4000rpm respectively.
Each rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations can be found all through the line-up (see worth listing above), with handbook and computerized transmissions provided for all powertrains.
Petrol fashions are fitted as customary with a five-speed handbook transmission as customary whereas the diesels are mated to a six-speeder. A six-speed computerized is non-obligatory or customary relying on variant.
Effectivity
Gasoline economic system figures for the HiLux vary are as follows:
Petrol handbook: 10.7-11.1 litres per 100kmPetrol auto: 10.4-10.9 litres per 100km2.4TD handbook: 6.9-7.4 litres per 100km2.4TD auto: 7.5-8.0 litres per 100km2.8TD handbook: 7.1-8.0 litres per 100km2.8TD auto: 7.5-8.1 litres per 100km
These figures range based mostly on physique type. Figures for the GR Sport aren’t but out there.
Dimensions
The HiLux’s measurements are depending on which variant you select.
Pickups are 5325mm lengthy (besides the Workmate Double Cab at 5330mm and the Rogue at 5320mm) and 1855mm broad (besides the Single Cab and Workmate 4×2 Double Cab at 1800mm, and the Rogue at 2020mm).
All variants have a 3085mm wheelbase, with floor clearance rated at 216mm for all variants bar 4×2 fashions with the bottom petrol engine (174mm).
Most dimensions for the GR Sport have but to be launched, although it has obtained a 15mm enhance in peak and a observe width enhance of 135mm on the entrance and 155mm on the rear.
Braked towing capability is 2500kg for petrol fashions, 2800kg for 4×2 diesels, and 3500kg for all 4×4 fashions.
Gross Car Mass (GVM) once more will depend on variant, rated between 2700kg and 3100kg.
Strategy angle is 29 levels for all fashions bar base 4×2 petrol fashions (23 levels), whereas departure angle is between 20 and 27 levels.
Wading depth is rated at 700mm, and the gas tank is 80 litres.
Guarantee and Servicing
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 might be prolonged by one other two years offered the car is serviced in keeping with schedule, and the automotive is backed by seven years of emergency help.
Service pricing is 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 standard 12 month/15,000km intervals provided by most rivals.
Security
The Toyota HiLux wears a five-star ANCAP ranking for automobiles bought from July 2019 onwards, scoring 96 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 87 per cent for youngster occupants, 88 per cent for weak highway customers and 78 per cent for security help.
All variations of the HiLux get a collection of Toyota Security Sense applied sciences as customary, together with AEB with pedestrian (day/night time) and bike owner (day) detection, high-speed adaptive cruise management, and lane departure warning with steering help by way of brakes. Visitors signal recognition can be included.
SR5 4×4 fashions in addition to auto-equipped SR 4×4 double cabs (together with cab-chassis) characteristic hill descent management, whereas SR5 double- and extra-cab pick-ups have customary entrance and rear parking sensors.
All SR5 fashions achieve blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view digital camera and rear cross-traffic alert for 2023.
Customary Gear
The Workmate comes customary with the next tools:
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWired Android Auto and Apple CarPlayTwo-speaker sound systemAdaptive cruise controlAutomatic headlightsAir-conditioningPower windowsCloth upholsteryVinyl floorsHalogen headlights and daytime working lightsReversing digital camera (Double Cab ute solely)16-inch wheels (17-inch in Double Cab, 4×4 variants)
The SR provides:
4- or six-speaker sound system (Further Cab and Double Cab, respectively)Aspect stepsFront air-conditioned cooler box17-inch alloy wheelsBody-coloured door handles
The SR5 provides:
LED headlights, daytime working lights and entrance fog lightsSatellite navigationDAB+ digital radioFront and rear parking sensorsBlind-spot monitoringSurround-view cameraRear cross-traffic alertPrivacy glassDual-zone local weather management air-conditioningRear air vents (Double Cab solely)Keyless entry and startPremium shifter and steering wheelCarpeted floorsChrome door handlesPuddle lights18-inch alloy wheels
The $2000 SR5+ package deal provides:
Energy driver’s seatHeated entrance seatsLeather-accented upholstery.
Along with its mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, the Rogue provides:
9-speaker sound system (might be swapped for six-speaker for a $750 credit score)Motorised curler cowl
Toyota hasn’t launched a full tools listing for the GR Sport, however has confirmed it provides:
Pink seatbelts17-inch alloy wheels in 265/65 R17 Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyresLeather and suede-upholstered sports activities seatsAluminium pedalsPaddle shifters
Colors
The 2023 HiLux comes customary with Glacier White paint, with the next exterior finishes non-obligatory:
GraphiteSilver SkyEclipse BlackFrosted White (SR5, Rogue)Nebula Blue (SR5, Rogue)Feverish Pink (Rogue)Saturn Blue (Rogue)Oxide Bronze (Rogue)
The GR Sport is obtainable within the following exterior finishes:
Glacier WhiteGlacier White with black roofFrosted WhiteFrosted White with black roofFeverish RedFeverish Pink with black roofStunning SilverEclipse Black
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