The Toyota HiLux might lose its gross sales crown to its Ford Ranger arch-rival in 2023, however it is going to acquire 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 have 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 just lately, from July 1 costs have been elevated by as much as $1100 relying on the variant. A full worth record will be discovered beneath.

There have been no additional specification modifications this yr past these introduced final yr.

For the July 1 will increase, Toyota Australia offered an identical clarification 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,” mentioned a Toyota Australia spokesperson.

“We offered our sellers with the knowledge forward of implementation to help them in managing their enterprise and speaking brazenly and transparently with prospects concerning autos to be delivered after that date.

“The will increase are as a result of elevated prices and inflationary pressures exterior of our management equivalent to costlier uncooked supplies, labour, tooling and packaging that are feeding into increased 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 record 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 higher axle articulation and floor contact over uneven surfaces.

The HiLux GR Sport comes with distinctive black 17-inch “Dakar type” alloy wheels which are wrapped in 265/65 R17 Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres.

There are disc brakes on all 4 wheels, with 338mm x 28mm four-piston fastened calipers on the entrance and 312mm x 18mm single-piston floating calipers on the rear. They’re additionally painted crimson.

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 crimson 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, crimson centre strip and a GR emblem, together with distinctive entrance sports activities seats completed in leather-based and suede; crimson seat belts; aluminium pedals; and distinctive dashboard trim.

The up to date, Aussie-finished Rogue, launched final October, sits one rung down.

It acquired a entrance and rear observe enhance of roughly 140mm, in addition to a journey peak enhance of roughly 20mm, each claimed to assist each on- and off-road efficiency.

As a way to accommodate the observe enhance within the HiLux Rogue, Toyota engineers overhauled the present suspension by extending the entrance suspension arm and entrance stabiliser bar size. In addition 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 claimed to reinforce cornering stability and journey consolation.

New ventilated rear disc brakes change the present 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 are devoted to the flagship HiLux Rogue are wider wheel arch flares and dust flaps to accommodate for these higher observe widths.

The Rogue isn’t the one HiLux variant that acquired 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 positive aspects important energetic security tools equivalent to blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. These security options are additionally commonplace 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 digicam, in addition to puddle lamps. Heated aspect 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. Guide 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 supply a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, whereas the entry-level variations are fitted as commonplace 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 record above), with guide and computerized transmissions provided for all powertrains.

Petrol fashions are fitted as commonplace with a five-speed guide transmission as commonplace whereas the diesels are mated to a six-speeder. A six-speed computerized is optionally available or commonplace relying on variant.

Effectivity

Gas financial system figures for the HiLux vary are as follows:

• Petrol guide: 10.7-11.1 litres per 100km
• Petrol auto: 10.4-10.9 litres per 100km
• 2.4TD guide: 6.9-7.4 litres per 100km
• 2.4TD auto: 7.5-8.0 litres per 100km
• 2.8TD guide: 7.1-8.0 litres per 100km
• 2.8TD auto: 7.5-8.1 litres per 100km

These figures range based mostly on physique type. Figures for the GR Sport aren’t but obtainable.

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 vast (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 acquired 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 is dependent upon 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 will be prolonged by one other two years offered the automobile is serviced based on 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, protecting three years or 60,000km.

Upkeep continues 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 wears a five-star ANCAP score for autos bought from July 2019 onwards, scoring 96 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 87 per cent for baby occupants, 88 per cent for weak street customers and 78 per cent for security help.

All variations of the HiLux get a collection of Toyota Security Sense applied sciences as commonplace, together with AEB with pedestrian (day/evening) and bicycle owner (day) detection, high-speed adaptive cruise management, and lane departure warning with steering help by way of brakes. Site visitors signal recognition can also 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 commonplace entrance and rear parking sensors.

All SR5 fashions acquire blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view digicam and rear cross-traffic alert for 2023.

Normal Gear

The Workmate comes commonplace with the next tools:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Two-speaker sound system
• Adaptive cruise management
• Automated headlights
• Air-conditioning
• Energy home windows
• Fabric upholstery
• Vinyl flooring
• Halogen headlights and daytime operating lights
• Reversing digicam (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 steps
• Entrance air-conditioned cooler field
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Physique-coloured door handles

The SR5 provides:

• LED headlights, daytime operating lights and entrance fog lights
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• DAB+ digital radio
• Entrance and rear parking sensors
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Encompass-view digicam
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Privateness glass
• Twin-zone local weather management air-conditioning
• Rear air vents (Double Cab solely)
• Keyless entry and begin
• Premium shifter and steering wheel
• Carpeted flooring
• Chrome door handles
• Puddle lights
• 18-inch alloy wheels

The $2000 SR5+ package deal provides:

• Energy driver’s seat
• Heated entrance seats
• Leather-based-accented upholstery.

Along with its mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, the Rogue provides:

• 9-speaker sound system (will be swapped for six-speaker for a $750 credit score)
• Motorised curler cowl

Toyota hasn’t launched a full tools record for the GR Sport, however has confirmed it provides:

• Purple seatbelts
• 17-inch alloy wheels in 265/65 R17 Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres
• Leather-based and suede-upholstered sports activities seats
• Aluminium pedals
• Paddle shifters

Colors

The 2023 HiLux comes commonplace with Glacier White paint, with the next exterior finishes optionally available:

• Graphite
• Silver Sky
• Eclipse Black
• Frosted White (SR5, Rogue)
• Nebula Blue (SR5, Rogue)
• Feverish Purple (Rogue)
• Saturn Blue (Rogue)
• Oxide Bronze (Rogue)

The GR Sport is accessible within the following exterior finishes:

• Glacier White
• Glacier White with black roof
• Frosted White
• Frosted White with black roof
• Feverish Purple
• Feverish Purple with black roof
• Gorgeous Silver
• Eclipse Black

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