Overview
- Toyota kept the 2.8‑litre 1GD‑FTV turbo‑diesel as the launch engine, dropping the 2.4‑litre diesel and 2.7‑litre petrol in markets such as Australia, with 48V mild‑hybrid tech to follow on some grades.
- Preliminary HiLux BEV figures cite a 59.2 kWh battery, dual e‑axles, an estimated 240 km WLTP range, roughly 715 kg payload and about 1,600 kg braked towing, with off‑road features retained.
- Toyota Australia says the BEV is targeted at fleets and urban trade users and will go on sale locally in the first quarter of 2026, with a hydrogen fuel‑cell version planned for 2028.
- The redesign features an Australian‑led ‘Cyber Sumo’ exterior and an overhauled cabin with up to 12.3‑inch digital displays, while the ladder‑frame IMV architecture and many cabin panels carry over.
- Australia will get a broad diesel lineup from December 2025 across single‑, extra‑ and dual‑cab bodies and WorkMate, SR, SR5, Rogue and Rugged X grades, plus updated safety tech and electric power steering in select specs.