New Toyota HiLux Leaked Ahead of Official Reveal
Toyota’s best-selling ute has been leaked online just hours before its official unveiling, showcasing a dramatically updated design. Images posted on Instagram by bfmsoficial were sourced from a video initially published before embargo by Auto Societies but later removed. These previews highlight significant changes in the new-generation HiLux.
Design and Structure Updates
The platform and cabin section from the A- to C-pillars remain unchanged from the current model. However, the front features an all-new look with slim headlights, a squared-off grille, and sharp, angular edges. The rear end appears tougher, including a tailgate stamped with TOYOTA.
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Variants and Powertrain
Several versions of the new HiLux, known in Thailand as the HiLux Travo, have been spotted. These include models labeled ‘Prerunner’, ‘Overland’, ‘4Trex’, and a likely electric variant called the ‘Travo-e’.
- All variants except the electric model use a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine.
- This engine is believed to be the ‘1GD-FTV’, which is common in Australian HiLux models.
Previous Australian government approval documents have also verified the 2.8-litre engine for the new HiLux.
Author’s summary: The all-new Toyota HiLux reveals sharp design changes and multiple versions, including an electric variant, while retaining a familiar diesel engine for most models.