Overview

• CarExpert, citing Thai site Car250, reports the new HiLux will be unveiled at the Thailand Motor Expo running November 28 to December 10, 2025.
• An Australian launch is reportedly slated for the first half of 2026 with initial customer deliveries around mid‑year.
• A hybrid variant is expected to headline the November reveal, with a plug‑in hybrid reportedly scheduled to follow in March 2026.
• The update is understood to be a significant rework of the current model on the IMV ladder frame, adding refreshed front and rear styling, a Prado‑inspired cabin, a digital cluster, and a tablet‑style infotainment screen.
• Reports suggest the 2.4‑litre and 2.8‑litre turbo‑diesels will continue with 48‑volt assistance in some trims, as Toyota also tests a new 2.0‑litre turbo petrol engineered for synthetic fuel and liquid hydrogen.