The Toyota HiLux remains one of the best-selling cars in Australia, but with the impending New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) the new facelifted version has gained a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to offset its fuel consumption. Toyota is claiming a reduction in fuel consumption thanks to a small electric motor generator and a 48-volt battery, but since it cannot be driven by electric power solely, it would not be called a Hybrid.
This technology adds a seamless stop-start system to the turbo-diesel engine which reduces fuel consumption by up to 10 per cent. There’s also the benefit of running things like the air conditioner for longer before the engine is kicked back on. Don’t stress at the idea of a slow start-stop either as these 48V systems are lightning quick and will have you moving your foot hits the accelerator.
Interestingly, the engine idling speed is reduced in V-Active technology grades from 720rpm to 600rpm. This can only help fuel economy in the long run to a job site or the office.
The biggest addition for those vehicles equipped with V-Active technology is the new Multi-Terrain Select, which includes six selectable modes: Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud and Deep Snow in high-range, and Auto, Sand, Mud and Rock in low-range.
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It’s not all about new mild hybrid technology though, because all pick-up grades receive a tailgate damper with lift assist (basically a gas strut and steel cable) and all core grades (except the WorkMate, SR single-cab, and petrol variants) get a new front-end visual refresh with a new front bumper and honeycomb mesh grille.
There’s also a host of new features depending on model grades:
- SR double-cab pick-ups with automatic transmissions add front and rear parking sensors
- SR5, Rogue and GR Sport double-cab automatic grades gain a wireless charger, 2x rear USB-C
Choosing an SR5 grade gets you dark-finished LED headlamps, gloss black exterior mirrors, door handles, tailgate handles and a powder-coated sports bar for pick-up body styles.
2024 Toyota HiLux Pricing in Australia
The face-lifted Toyota HiLux has gone on sale in Australia and will start at $26,475 plus on-road costs for the base model WorkMate single-cab chassis with 2.7-litre petrol and 5-speed manual transmission. Meanwhile, the cheapest 4×4 model is the WorkMate single-cab chassis that’s priced from $40,965 and comes with a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
Pricing for the new mild-hybrid Toyota HiLux starts from $54,130 plus on-road costs for the SR double-cab chassis with a 48V 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine with automatic transmission.
At the other end of the spectrum, the top-of-the-range GR Sport double-cab pick-up starts at $74,310 plus on-road costs, while the mild-hybrid Rogue double-cab pick-up starts at $71,530 plus on-road costs.
The 4×2 Toyota HiLux line-up includes the following models:
- WorkMate single-cab chassis with 2.7L petrol, 5MT – $26,475
- WorkMate single-cab chassis with 2.7L petrol, 6AT – $28,475
- WorkMate double-cab pick-up with 2.7L petrol, 6AT – $37,730
- WorkMate single-cab chassis with Hi-Rider2.4L TD, 6MT – $31,715
- WorkMate double-cab pick-up with H-Rider2.4L TD, 6AT – $44,820
- SR extra-cab pick-up Hi-Rider with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $47,470
- SR double-cab pick-up Hi-Rider with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $48,890
- SR5 double-cab pick-up Hi-Rider with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $57,610
The 4×4 Toyota HiLux line-up includes the following models:
- WorkMate single-cab chassis with 2.4L TD, 6MT – $40,965
- WorkMate extra-cab chassis with 2.4L TD, 6AT – $46,665
- WorkMate double-cab chassis with 2.4L TD, 6AT – $48,735
- WorkMate double-cab pick-up with 2.4L TD, 6MT – $48,420
- WorkMate double-cab pick-up with 2.4L TD, 6AT – $50,420
- SR single-cab chassis with 2.8L TD, 6MT – $44,035
- SR single-cab chassis with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $46,035
- SR extra-cab chassis with 2.8L TD, 6MT – $48,695
- SR extra-cab chassis with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $50,695
- SR double-cab chassis with 2.8L TD, 6MT – $50,995
- SR double-cab chassis with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $53,105
- SR double-cab chassis with 48V 2.8L TD, 6AT – $54,130
- SR double-cab pick-up with 2.8L TD, 6MT – $52,640
- SR double-cab pick-up with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $55,190
- SR double-cab pick-up with 48V 2.8L TD, 6AT – $56,210
- SR5 extra-cab pick-up with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $60,250
- SR5 double-cab chassis with 48V 2.8L TD, 6AT – $60,580
- SR5 double-cab pick-up with 2.8L TD, 6MT – $60,670
- SR5 double-cab pick-up with 48V 2.8L TD, 6AT – $63,260
- Rogue double-cab pick-up with 48V 2.8L TD, 6AT – $71,530
- GR Sport double-cab pick-up with 2.8L TD, 6AT – $74,310
Optional equipment is limited to a Premium interior (SR5 only): $2,500, Premium paint: $675, and Two-tone paint (GR Sport only): $1,000.
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