The facelifted 2024 Toyota HiLux is now on sale in Australia, bringing a new look for certain variants, a handful of new features and 48-volt technology in select examples – just don’t call it a hybrid.

    UPDATE, July 4, 2024: Toyota Australia has now published fuel consumption figures for the HiLux V-Active mild-hybrid, which saves about 7.1-9.5 per cent compared to equivalent variants with the regular turbo-diesel engine.

    Our original story, published on March 20, continues with changes below.

    Pricing has changed for about half of the Toyota HiLux range for 2024, owing to minor specification changes or the arrival of its ‘V-Active’ 48-volt mild-hybrid system, reserved for just five dual-cab 4×4 models.

    The range still opens at $26,475 before on-road costs but now stretches to $74,310 before on-road costs for the flagship HiLux GR Sport.

    Toyota HiLux Workmate variants score a black honeycomb mesh grille, plus black lower and body-coloured side bumper finishes, while single-cab chassis and petrol dual-cab variants across the range have a dark grey front bumper.

    There’s a silver lower bumper finish on the HiLux SR, which also gains a tailgate damper with lift assist on pickup grades.

    The SR5 has been tweaked with a black upper grille mould, darkened headlight clusters, and a gloss black finish for the fog light bezels, exterior mirrors and door handles.

    More details on the 2024 Toyota HiLux range are available below.

    Pricing

    Pricing changes have been listed below; the entry point remains the same but some variants have been hit by price hikes of up to $1100.

    4×2 single-cab chassis

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 5MT: $26,475
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 6AT: $28,475 (+$1100)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate Hi-Rider 2.4TD 6MT: $31,715

    4×2 extra-cab pickup

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6MT: $47,470 (+$185)

    4×2 dual-cab pickup

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.7 6AT: $37,730 (+$185)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate Hi-Rider 2.4TD 6AT: $44,820 (+$185)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6AT: $48,890 (+$585)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 Hi-Rider 2.8TD 6AT: $57,610 (+$320)

    4×4 single-cab chassis

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6MT: $40,965
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $44,035
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $46,035

    4×4 extra-cab chassis

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6AT: $46,665
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $48,695
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $50,695

    4×4 extra-cab pickup

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6AT: $60,250 (+$280)

    4×4 dual-cab chassis

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6AT: $48,735 
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $50,955
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $53,105
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active: $54,130 (NEW)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active: $60,580 (NEW, +$590 over non-V-Active)

    4×4 dual-cab pickup

    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6MT: $48,420 (+$435)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Workmate 2.4TD 6AT: $50,420 (+$435)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6MT: $52,640 (+$195)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT: $55,190 (+$985)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active: $56,210 (NEW)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6MT: $60,670 (+$180)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active: $63,260 (NEW, +$770 over non-V-Active)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux Rogue 2.8TD 6AT with V-Active: $71,530 (NEW, +$770 over non-V-Active)
    • 2024 Toyota HiLux GR Sport 2.8TD 6AT: $74,310 (+$320)

    All prices are before on-road costs.

    Drivetrains

    There are now four engines in the Toyota HiLux range.

    Entry-level Workmate versions of the ute are powered by a 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 122kW/245Nm and mated to a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It’s rear-drive only.

    The Workmate’s base turbo-diesel engine is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder, with 110kW/400Nm. This can be had with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and rear- or four-wheel drive.

    As standard, the HiLux SR and SR5 are powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, with 150kW and 500Nm in six-speed auto guise, or 420Nm when mated to a six-speed manual. This engine can be paired with a rear- or four-wheel drive layout.

    HiLux GR Sport variants benefit from a power and torque bump to 165kW and 550Nm, and it is auto-only.

    The new V-Active mild-hybrid system adds a motor generator, 48V battery, and DC/DC converter to both versions of the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, though its outputs are unchanged. This is exclusively available in four-wheel drive and automatic guise.

    Efficiency

    Fuel economy figures for the HiLux range are as follows:

    • Petrol manual: 10.7-11.1 litres per 100km
    • Petrol auto: 10.4-10.9 litres per 100km
    • 2.4TD manual: 6.9-7.4 litres per 100km
    • 2.4TD auto: 7.5-8.0 litres per 100km
    • 2.8TD manual: 7.1-8.0 litres per 100km
    • 2.8TD auto: 7.5-8.1 litres per 100km
    • 2.8TD V-Active auto: 7.2-7.8 litres per 100km

    Dimensions

    The Toyota HiLux’s dimensions vary greatly, depending on which body and variant is ordered.

    All versions run on a 3085mm wheelbase, and ground clearance is measured at 216mm for all bar 4×2 models with the base petrol engine (174mm) and the GR Sport (265mm).

    HiLux pickups are 5325mm long (excluding the 5330mm Workmate Double Cab and 5320mm Rogue) and 1855mm wide (except the Single Cab and Workmate 4×2 Double Cab which are 1800mm, plus the Rogue and GR Sport at 2020mm).

    Braked towing capacity is 2500kg for petrol models, 2800kg for 4×2 diesels, and 3500kg for all 4×4 models.

    Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) again depends on the HiLux variant, rated between 2700kg and 3100kg.

    Approach angle is 29 degrees for all models bar base 4×2 petrol models (23 degrees) and the GR Sport (30 degrees), while departure angle is between 20 and 27 degrees.

    Wading depth is rated at 700mm, and the fuel tank is 80 litres.

    Warranty and Servicing

    All Toyota HiLux models sold in Australia are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. That extends to seven years if you service on time within the Toyota dealer network.

    The Toyota HiLux’s service schedule is every six months or 10,000km, with service pricing capped between $245 and $290 per visit for the first six visits – covering three years or 60,000km.

    Toyota is yet to detail specific service pricing for the V-Active models.

    Safety

    The Toyota HiLux was awarded a five-star ANCAP rating in July 2019 onwards, scoring 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupants, 88 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 78 per cent for safety assist.

    Standard safety features include:

    • Autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection)
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Lane departure warning
    • Brake-based lane keep assist
    • Traffic sign recognition

    Automatic HiLux pickups add:

    • Front and rear parking sensors

    HiLux SR5 variants gain:

    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • 360-degree camera
    • Rear cross-traffic alert

    Standard Equipment

    The Workmate includes as standard:

    • 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
    • Two-speaker sound system
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Automatic headlights
    • Air-conditioning
    • Power windows
    • Cloth upholstery
    • Vinyl floors
    • Halogen headlights and daytime running lights
    • Reversing camera (Double Cab ute only)
    • 16-inch wheels (17-inch in Double Cab, 4×4 variants)

    The SR adds:

    • Multi-Terrain Select with six selectable modes
    • Hill descent control
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Side steps
    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • Body-coloured door handles
    • Four- or six-speaker sound system (Extra Cab and Double Cab, respectively)
    • Dual-zone climate control (V-Active only)
    • Auto up/down windows (V-Active only)
    • Keyless entry and start (V-Active only)
    • Carpet floor mats (V-Active only)
    • Front air-conditioned cooler box

    The SR5 adds:

    • Dark-finish LED headlights
    • Gloss black exterior mirrors and door handles
    • Powder-coated black sports bar
    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Privacy glass
    • Satellite navigation
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • Rear air vents
    • ‘Premium’ shifter and steering wheel
    • Wireless phone charger
    • 2 x rear USB-C outlets
    • Carpeted floors

    The Rogue adds:

    • Nine-speaker sound system
    • Motorised roller cover
    • Wider tracks
    • Ventilated rear disc brakes
    • Wider wheel arch flares

    The GR Sport gains:

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

    Colours

    The 2023 HiLux comes standard with Glacier White paint, with the following exterior finishes optional for a $675 premium

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

    The GR Sport is available in the following exterior finishes, with two-tone black roof colours costing an extra $1000:

    • Glacier White
    • Glacier White with black roof
    • Frosted White
    • Frosted White with black roof
    • Feverish Red
    • Feverish Red with black roof
    • Stunning Silver
    • Eclipse Black

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    Jordan Mulach

    Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.

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