TOYOTA Australia has revealed its facelifted HiLux utility forward of the mannequin’s March arrival promising important design and have updates along with the introduction of 48-volt delicate hybrid powertrain help on chosen grades.
The importer says the favored Thai-built mannequin will deliver a brand new sense of rugged model to its portfolio with a refreshed front-end design that “offers an much more muscular look” to the most well-liked double-cab automated diesel variants – suggesting that the 4×2 vary will stay unaltered.
With a new-look octagonal grille and GR Sport-inspired entrance bumper, the up to date HiLux provides a trapezoidal decrease consumption part with a “daring outer bumper” that homes fog lights on SR5 grades and above.
For four-wheel drive WorkMate variants, a black honeycomb mesh grille is now utilized for a “robust and sport look” paired with a black decrease and body-coloured aspect bumper end.
A tailgate damper is added to all pick-up variants.
The entrance bumper on WorkMate single-cab chassis and petrol double-cab variants has been modified from a darkish gray end to black whereas SR grades add a silver-coloured decrease bumper end.
For the SR5, a black higher grille mould, dark-tinted LED headlamp cluster, gloss black fog lamp bezels, exterior mirrors and out of doors door handles spherical out the all-new look.
4-wheel drive SR5 and Rogue double-cab variants will now arrive as commonplace with 48-volt delicate hybrid powertrain help, the expertise obtainable optionally on the four-wheel drive SR double-cab grade.
Toyota says the system supplies gasoline consumption enhancements within the neighborhood of six to 10 per cent, relying on variant, the association paired with the carryover 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and six-speed automated transmission.
The 48-volt delicate hybrid system includes a motor/generator, battery, and DC/DC converter which helps an idle-stop system whereas additionally enhancing driveability and gasoline effectivity. Toyota says the system additionally serves to cut back noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
The expertise can also be mentioned to offer improved off-roading capabilities with the addition of Toyota’s Multi-Terrain Choose four-wheel drive modes. The driving force selectable system supplies six particular person settings which are mentioned to “improve efficiency in difficult situations”.
For SR grades fitted with the 48-volt delicate hybrid system, we additionally discover dual-zone local weather management, keyless entry and ignition, auto up/down energy home windows, and carpet flooring mats added to the equipment record.
No matter powertrain alternative, all SR double-cab automated pick-up grades now characteristic two front- and 4 rear parking sensors to assist make navigating tight areas simpler.
Lastly, and for SR5, Rogue and GR Sport double-cab grades, Toyota has included a wi-fi charging pad alongside the gear shifter and the addition of two USB-C charging ports alongside the rear air vents.
“Introducing 48-Volt expertise on double-cab HiLux fashions is an thrilling step ahead, bettering gasoline effectivity whereas nonetheless offering efficiency and functionality that the HiLux is understood for,” mentioned Toyota Australia vp of gross sales, advertising and marketing, and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
“Mixed with dynamic styling and improved specification, the HiLux vary has by no means seemed extra interesting.”
