The updated 2018 Toyota HiLux range have been detailed ahead of an October 6 on-sale date, bringing a revised model line-up including new variants, small price increases, and the axing of the slow-selling 4.0-litre V6 engine.

Just days after the company hinted at upcoming changes, ten new variants replace 10 low-volume versions of the outgoing model – the latter 10 including all V6 variants, which Toyota says only accounted for 0.5 per cent of HiLux sales.


SR double-cab pick-up models can now be optioned with satellite navigation and alloy wheels for AUD 2000, meaning buyers don’t have to step up to the flagship SR5 grade for those features. Additional changes include downhill assist control, PVC flooring and black door handles for SR 4×4 double cab variants, along with LED fog lights for the SR5. The SR extra cab pick-up and SR5 models also gain a tailgate lock.

Three engines are offered; one petrol and two diesel. First off the rank is a 166 Hp/245 Nm 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol available in 4×2 WorkMate single and double cabs.


Second is the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel offered on Workmate models, developing 149 Hp of power, and 343 Nm/400 Nm (man/auto) of torque. Finally, there’s the range-topping 2.8-litre turbo-diesel with 177 Hp of power and 420 Nm/450 Nm (man/auto) of torque. The larger diesel is available with Hi-Rider and 4×4 models.