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The existing Toyota HiLux has been on sale for almost 10 years and is nearing the end of its useful life.
It is no longer Australia’s new favourite vehicle, having lost its crown to the Ford Ranger in 2023 and the gap has widened further this year.
A next-generation HiLux is expected next year and will aim to regain its long-standing number one position. It will most likely mark the beginning of some of the most significant adjustments the vehicle has undergone in its history.
Rumours abound and nothing has been shown yet, but that’s what we expect the new HiLux to deliver.
What engine will the 2025 Toyota HiLux use?
The automotive world is undergoing a monumental shift as it moves towards an all-electric future. This has been driven by strict emissions in China, Europe, the United States and now Australia.
This leaves users caught between a rock and a hard place, as they can’t comply with the laws of approach, and currently, full electric power isn’t enough for a paint truck that has to tow, carry a payload, and travel long distances.
Toyota bets on hybrids. All its diversity of passenger cars is now hybrid only in Australia, with advertising cars and 4x4s being the only cars that only run on petrol or diesel.
A revolutionary i-Force Max petrol hybrid powertrain is now available as an option, which will also appear on the new Prado LandCruiser.
It combines a 2. 4-litre turbo petrol engine with a 36kW engine incorporated into an eight-speed transmission to produce a total of 243kW and 630Nm.
This is a lot of power and exceeds the 150 kW and 500 Nm produced by the existing version’s 2. 8-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.
Despite its impressive performance, the hybrid configuration is expected to offer the same 3,500kg towing capacity as the existing version.
A plug-in hybrid edition is also possible.
Sean Hanley, vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations at Toyota Australia, told CarsGuide that a plug-in hybrid with two hundred kilometers of diversity would be fantastic.
“Imagine if we had 200 miles of [electric range] in one socket, oooh, that would be fantastic,” he said.
He also showed CarsGuide in the past that the company uses such a plug-in hybrid.
“Of course we are. And that would mean two things to us. It’s convenient (and) can do the things the visitor is meant to do.
Toyota partnered with BYD in China to produce plug-in hybrids.
BYD will launch its plug-in hybrid Shark ute later this year in Australia.
This style combines a 1. 5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to deliver 320 kW and 650 Nm to all 4 wheels. That’s more than a V8-powered Ram 1500 and makes it faster at a hundred km/h than the Ford Ranger Raptor.
The logo claims that it will offer an all-electric diversity of around one hundred kilometers in the NEDC cycle, while the overall diversity is closer to 845 km.
The braking towing capacity is 2,500 kg, one tonne less than that of the diesel-powered Toyota HiLux.
BYD’s next-generation plug-in hybrid aims to increase the diversity of its electric-only cars to around two hundred kilometres.
Toyota has a trial of the hydrogen-powered HiLux in the UK and an all-electric edition will soon go on sale in Thailand.
What will the Toyota HiLux 2025 be like?
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There’s no indication of what the new HiLux will look like, but Toyota has won over more than a few enthusiasts with the styling of the new Prado 4WD, which is expected in Australia soon.
We created a virtual render with some outdated HiLux design elements and a large portion of the new Prado.
It has a fresh, old-fashioned flavor that would be a sure hit if it were released.
The old headlights are combined through a large black grille and a square-jawed front. A black coating surrounds the wheel arches and the underside of all panels. A back play bar helps you build more muscle.
Rugged cars are all the rage, and the Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton reinforce their appearance for new generations.
There’s a chance the new HiLux will be built on the Toyota TGNA-F platform that underpins the new Prado, the LandCruiser 300 series and the Tacoma in the U. S. In the U. S. , among others.
Therefore, there is a chance that it will share a good proportion with the upcoming Prado and it is also very likely that it will perform better than ever in off-roading.
How much will the Toyota HiLux cost?
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New models are rarely less expensive than the one they replace. If the next-generation HiLux performs better off-road and brings a number of generation and hybrid power improvements, expect the value to increase significantly.
If the HiLux only switches to hybrid, it will most likely also ditch the manual transmission, which would also lead to an increase in the entry price.
Toyota is expected to offer a variety of two- and four-wheel-drive variants, as well as a variety of frame styles, such as regular cab, additional cab and crew cab. The chassis cabins and collection trays will also be maintained.
Currently, the HiLux line starts at $26,475 (before highway rates) and goes up to $74,310. If the HiLux follows the same path as the Prado, expect costs to exceed $10,000 across the board.
When will the Toyota HiLux 2025 go on sale?
A date has not been confirmed, but Hanley had hinted in the past that the new style would be released in 2025.
The HiLux is made in Thailand, so keep an eye out for the 2025 Bangkok Motor Show at the end of March to see the unveiling of the new generation ahead of deliveries starting later this year.