Toyota is yet to announce pricing ahead of their introduction in the second quarter of this year, but all three new HiLux variants will be more expensive than the range-topping SR5 ($54,440 manual, plus on-road costs), so expect at least one of them to be the first HiLux priced above $60,000
The other bad news is that although Toyota claims the new trio of HiLux models will “ramp up its strength, capability and attitude to even greater levels”, there will be no engine or chassis changes.
This is in contrast to Ford’s upcoming Ranger Raptor and Holden’s upcoming Colorado SportsCat by HSV, both of which will feature extensive chassis upgrades.
We understand these new Rogue and Rugged versions will be part of a facelifted HiLux line-up that could bring equipment updates to mainstream models, but Toyota executives have told motoring.com.au that a more powerful new HiLux TRD is at least a year away from eventuating.
