What is it?
Australia's best-selling vehicle, updated. The 2026 HiLux carries over the proven 2.8-litre turbo diesel four and adds a 48V mild-hybrid assist to the automatic. Five-star ANCAP, 3,500 kg braked tow, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 across the range.
The lineup runs from WorkMate 4x2 Cab-Chassis at $33,990 plus on-roads, through to Rugged X at $74,000 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Australia's best-selling vehicle. Strongest dealer network, strongest resale, 48V mild hybrid now smooths the auto and improves fuel economy by around 9 percent.
5-year warranty trails the 7-year Kia Tasman and the 10-year Chinese rivals. Range prices climbed $1,500 to $3,000 with the 2026 update.
Should you buy the HiLux?
Reasons to buy
- Australia's best-selling vehicle. Strongest dealer network, strongest resale, 48V mild hybrid now smooths the auto and improves fuel economy by around 9 percent.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP, full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 3,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 5-year warranty trails the 7-year Kia Tasman and the 10-year Chinese rivals. Range prices climbed $1,500 to $3,000 with the 2026 update.
- You want a V6 (Ford Ranger), a PHEV ute (BYD Shark 6), or a 7-year warranty (Kia Tasman, GWM Cannon Alpha).
- No PHEV or full-hybrid option, and an all-new HiLux is due late decade. This is the run-out update of the current platform.
- Top trim climbs to $74,000 plus on-roads.
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