According to Toyota the refreshed HiLux is “more Australian than ever” with Aussie designers and engineers involved in the development.
The refreshed Toyota HiLux was launched to Australian motoring media virtually this week and the same convenient time I was battling around the back blocks of Lithgow in a new Defender (review out tomorrow when the embargo lifts).
But, suffice it to say that there’s plenty of cards online suggesting the refreshed HiLux is just a Ford Ranger. Toyota’s probably pretty happy with that, given the sales success of the Ford Ranger, especially in 4×4 trim. Moving on.
The refreshed HiLux will go on-sale in September and Toyota is keen to play up the role Aussie designers and engineers played in the styling, performance and suspension work. Indeed, it was Aussie designers, said Toyota, that pushed for the design of this updated HiLux to reflect the rest of the Toyota “ute and truck family”. Has it worked? We’ve placed the picture of a new HiLux and a Tacoma for your viewing pleasure…let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
Toyota Australia’s Product Design Manager Peter Elliott said the brief was to develop a simple and strong athletic pick-up truck, a vehicle that was tough and genuine. Has it done that?
“From the beginning, our sketches investigated bold and tough themes that centred on a larger, more vertical trapezoid grille enhanced by an upper bonnet moulding and lower bumper components that lock into the grille surround,” Mr Elliott said.
“The headlamps have been moved outboard and they now connect with the distinctly chiselled bumper corners, linking the design. We progressed through clay models and CAD, evolving the idea to be cohesive with the rest of the vehicle, while maintaining maximum visual impact.
“The final design was milled as a full-size clay model and shipped to Japan, where it was well received as a bold step forward with a strong Toyota DNA.”
Toyota Australia’s General Manager of Product Planning and Development Rod Ferguson said, “Being awarded this project was a real feather in the cap for our team – and a tribute to the level of design capability we have at Toyota Australia.
“In addition, our vehicle evaluation team was instrumental in the global development of the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine and improvements to the way it rides and handles across a wide variety of conditions,” he said.
“I’m sure if HiLux could talk, it would definitely have a strong Aussie accent.”
When it comes to engineering, Australia, said Toyota, offers around 80% of the world’s environments making testing and tuning here a good idea. And that Australian engineers pushed for improvements to power delivery from the 2.8L engine and improved performance from the six-speed automatic.
Toyota Australia’s Vehicle Evaluation Manager Ray Munday said, “The ride comfort of the rear suspension has been noticeably improved when driving without a load. Importantly, the vehicle maintains the HiLux DNA of being able to carry heavy loads with excellent body control, both on sealed and dirt roads.
“We also confirmed that HiLux maintains its acknowledged off-road traction with the combination of high wheel articulation and traction control systems which have previously been tuned in the real-world customer conditions of Australia.
“In addition, we adopted a variable flow control power-steering pump to provide a more direct steering feel on narrow winding country roads and to reduce steering effort when parking.”
Key Features and Prices (excluding on-road costs):
| 4X2 Single Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M | 2500kg | 1225kg | $23,590 |
| Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A | 2500kg | 1210kg | $25,590 |
| Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M | 2800kg | 1260kg | $28,830 |
| 4×2 Extra Cab (pick-up) | |||
| SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A | 2800kg | 1130kg | $44,210 |
| 4×2 Double Cab (pick-up) | |||
| Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M | 2500kg | 1035kg | $33,070 |
| Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A | 2500kg | 1025kg | $35,070 |
| Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M | 2800kg | 1160kg | $40,160 |
| Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6A | 2800kg | 1105kg | $42,160 |
| SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6M | 2800kg | 1050kg | $43,230 |
| SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A | 2800kg | 1040kg | $45,230 |
| SR5 Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A | 2800kg | 1065kg | $53,690 |
| 4×4 Single Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1275kg | $39,520 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1250kg | $42,590 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1250kg | $44,590 |
| 4×4 Extra Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1150kg | $45,220 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1200kg | $46,250 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1195kg | $48,250 |
| 4×4 Extra Cab (pick-up) | |||
| SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1045kg | $58,400 |
| 4×4 Double Cab (cab chassis) | |||
| Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1125kg | $47,290 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1085kg | $48,510 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1085kg | $50,660 |
| SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1105kg | $58,420 (new) |
| SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1105kg | $60,920 (new) |
| 4×4 Double Cab (pick-up) | |||
| Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 995kg | $46,790 |
| Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 980kg | $48,790 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 990kg | $50,010 |
| SR+, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1005kg | $52,010 |
| SR, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 995kg | $52,160 |
| SR+, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 1005kg | $54,160 |
| SR5, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1000kg | $57,920 |
| SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6M | 3500kg | 1000kg | $60,420 |
| SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 995kg | $59,920 |
| SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A | 3500kg | 995kg | $62,420 |
4×2 and 4×4 HiLux Specifications
| GRADES | Workmate (WM), SR, SR5 | ||||||
| BODY STYLES | Single Cab (SC), Extra Cab (EC), Double Cab (DC) | ||||||
| DIMENSIONS | |||||||
| Length (pick-ups) | 5330mm (WM 4×2 DC) All others: 5325mm | ||||||
| Width (pick-ups) | 1800mm (SC, WM 4×2 DC); All others: 1855mm | ||||||
| Height | 1690mm (4×2 SC) 1700mm (4×2 DC) 1795mm (4×2 SC Hi-Rider, 4×4 SC) 1810mm (4×2 EC Hi-Rider, 4×4 EC) 1815mm (4×2 DC Hi-Rider, 4×4 DC) | ||||||
| Wheelbase | 3085mm | ||||||
| Front/rear tracks | 1510/1510mm – 4×2 SC, 4×2 DC 1495/1510mm – 4×2 SC Hi-Rider, 4×4 SC 1535/1550mm – 4×2 EC & DC Hi-Rider, 4×4 EC & DC | ||||||
| Kerb weight | SC/Chassis 4×2 with 2TR engine: 1475-1490kg SC/Chassis 4×2 Hi-Rider: 1640kg SC 4×4: 1775-1800kg EC/Chassis 4×4 1900-1905kg EC 4×2 Hi-Rider: 1920kg EC 4×4: 2055kg DC 4×2 with 2TR engine: 1745-1755kg DC 4×2 Hi-Rider 1940-1958kg DC/Chassis: 1925-1965kg DC 4×4: 2045-2093kg | ||||||
| GVM | SC/Chassis 4×2 with 2TR engine: 2700kg SC/Chassis 4×2 Hi-Rider: 2900kg SC, DC 4×4: 3050kg EC: 3050-3100kg DC 4×2 with 2TR engine: 2780kg DC 4×2 Hi-Rider: 2980-3100kg | ||||||
| GCM | SC/Chassis 4×2 with 2TR engine: 5200kg DC 4×2 with 2TR engine: 5250kg Hi-Rider: 5650kg 4×4: 5850kg (all variants) | ||||||
| Approach angle | 23 degrees: 4×2 with 2TR engine 29 degrees: all other variants | ||||||
| Departure angle | 20 degrees: 4×2 DC with 2TR engine 25 degrees: 4×4 SC 26 degrees: 4×4 DC, EC/Ch. & DC/Ch. 27 degrees: 4×2 Hi-Rider, Workmate 4×4 MT DCAB, SR 4×4 AT DCAB, SR Option Pack 4×4 AT DCAB | ||||||
| Ground clearance | 174mm: 4×2 with 2TR engine 216mm: All other variants | ||||||
| Wading depth | 700mm | ||||||
| Towing unbraked# | 750kg | ||||||
| Towing braked# | 2500kg (4×2 with 2TR engine) | ||||||
| Fuel tank | 80 litres | ||||||
| CHASSIS | |||||||
| Brakes (front) | Ventilated disc | ||||||
| 4X2 | 296mm floating calliper | ||||||
| 4X4, 4X2 Hi-Rider | 319mm opposed calliper | ||||||
| Brakes (rear) | Leading-trailing drum | ||||||
| Size | 254mm (4×2), 295mm (4×4, Hi-Rider) | ||||||
| Front suspension | Double wishbone with stabiliser bar | ||||||
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring with two shock absorbers | ||||||
| Steering gear | Rack and pinion | ||||||
| Power steering | Hydraulic | ||||||
| Turns lock to lock | 3.82 (2WD); 3.43 (Hi-Rider, 4×4 EC, DC); 3.30 (4×4 SC) | ||||||
| Min. turning circle (tyre) | 11.8 metres (2TR); 12.6 metres (all other variants) | ||||||
| Wheels and tyres | |||||||
| Highway tyre | 215/65R16C steel (4×2 WM) | ||||||
| All-terrain tyre | 225/70R17C steel (Hi-Rider, 4×4 WM & SR single cabs) | ||||||
| All-terrain tyre | 265/65R17 steel (4×4 WM & SR EC & DC) | ||||||
| Highway tyre | 265/65 R17 alloy (SR option pack) | ||||||
| Highway tyre | 265/60R18 alloy (SR5) | ||||||
| ENGINES | |||||||
| ENGINE TYPE | 1GD-FTV turbo diesel | ||||||
| Cylinders | 4-cyl, in-line | ||||||
| Valve mechanism | 16V DOHC chain drive | ||||||
| Charging system | Variable nozzle turbocharger with intercooler | ||||||
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0mm x 103.6mm | ||||||
| Displacement | 2755cm3 | ||||||
| Compression ratio | 15.6:1 | ||||||
| Fuel system | Common-rail | ||||||
| Cetane number | 48 or higher | ||||||
| Maximum power | 150kW @ 3400rpm | ||||||
| Maximum torque | 500Nm @ 1600-2800rpm (auto) 420Nm @ 1400-3400rpm (man) | ||||||
| FUEL ECONOMY* – 1GD-FTV engine (4×2) | |||||||
| Model | Extra Cab | Double Cab pick-up | |||||
| Grade | SR | SR | SR5 | ||||
| Transmission | 6AT AC60E | 6MT (RC61) | 6AT (AC60E) | 6AT (AC60E) | |||
| Combined: litres/100km | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.1 | |||
| Urban: litres/100km | 8.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.1 | |||
| Extra urban: litres/100km | 6.6 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 7.5 | |||
| Emissions: grams/km | 197 | 187 | 197 | 212 | |||
| TRANSMISSIONS | |||||||
| R151 | 5-speed manual transmission (2TR engine) | ||||||
| AC60E (4×2), AC60F (4×4) | 6-speed super intelligent electronic auto (1GD, 2GD) | ||||||
| RC60 (4×2), RC60F (4×4) | 6-speed manual transmission (2GD engine) | ||||||
| RC61 (4×2), RC61F (4×4 | 6-speed manual transmission (1GD engine) | ||||||
| Gear ratios | 5MT (R151) | 6MT (RC60 / 61) | 6AT (AC60E / F) | ||||
| 1st | 4.313 | 4.784 | 3.600 | ||||
| 2nd | 2.330 | 2.423 | 2.090 | ||||
| 3rd | 1.436 | 1.443 | 1.488 | ||||
| 4th | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||||
| 5th | 0.838 | 0.777 / 0.826 | 0.687 | ||||
| 6th | – | 0.643 | 0.580 | ||||
| Reverse | 4.220 | 4.066 | 3.732 | ||||
| Final Drive | 4.100 | 3.583 | 4.100 / 3.909 | ||||
| FUEL ECONOMY* – 1GD-FTV engine (4×4) | |||||||
| Model | S/C/C, E/C/C, D/CC | Extra Cab P/U | Double Cab P/U | ||||
| Grade | SR | SR5 | SR | SR5 | |||
| Transmission | 6MT RC61F | 6AT AC60F | 6AT AC60F | 6MT RC61F | 6AT AC60F | 6MT RC61F | 6AT AC60 |
| Combined: litres/100km | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.9 | TBA | 7.9 |
| Urban: litres/100km | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 9.4 | TBA | 9.4 |
| Extra urban: litres/100km | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.0 | TBA | 7.0 |
| Emissions: grams/km | 204 | 212 | 207 | 196 | 207 | TBA | 207 |
| ENGINE TYPE | 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | ||||||
| Cylinders | 4-cyl, in-line | ||||||
| Valve mechanism | 16V DOHC chain drive | ||||||
| Charging system | Variable nozzle turbocharger with intercooler | ||||||
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0mm x 90.0mm | ||||||
| Displacement | 2393cm3 | ||||||
| Compression ratio | 15.6:1 | ||||||
| Fuel system | Common-rail | ||||||
| Cetane number | 48 or higher | ||||||
| Maximum power | 110kW @ 3400rpm | ||||||
| Maximum torque | 400Nm@1600-2000rpm | ||||||
| FUEL ECONOMY* – 2GD-FTV engine (4×2 Workmate) | |||||||
| Model | 4×2 S/C/Chassis | 4×2 Double Cab pick-up | |||||
| Transmission | 6MT (RC60) | 6MT (RC60) | 6AT (AC60E) | ||||
| Combined: litres/100km | 7.8 | 6.9 | 7.5 | ||||
| Urban: litres/100km | 8.9 | 8.2 | 9.0 | ||||
| Extra urban: litres/100km | 7.2 | 6.1 | 6.6 | ||||
| Emissions: grams/km | 206 | 182 | 196 | ||||
| FUEL ECONOMY* – 2GD-FTV engine (4×4 Workmate) | |||||||
| Model | S/C/C | EC/C, DC/C | Double Cab pick-up | ||||
| Transmission | 6MT (RC60F) | 6AT (AC60F) | 6MT (RC60F) | 6AT (AC60F) | |||
| Combined: litres/100km | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.1 | 7.8 | |||
| Urban: litres/100km | 8.3 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.3 | |||
| Extra urban: litres/100km | 6.8 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 6.9 | |||
| Emissions: grams/km | 195 | 211 | 188 | 205 | |||
| ENGINE TYPE | 2TR-FE petrol | ||||||
| Cylinders | 4-cyl, in-line | ||||||
| Valve mechanism | 16V DOHC with dual VVT-i | ||||||
| Bore x Stroke | 95.0mm x 95.0mm | ||||||
| Displacement | 2694cm3 | ||||||
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 | ||||||
| Fuel system | EFI | ||||||
| RON | 91 or higher | ||||||
| Maximum power | 122kW @ 5200rpm | ||||||
| Maximum torque | 245Nm @ 4000rpm | ||||||
| FUEL ECONOMY* – 2TR-FE engine | |||||||
| Model | 4×2 S/C/Chassis WM | 4×2 Double Cab WM | |||||
| Transmission | 5MT (R151) | 6AT (AC60E) | 5MT (151) | 6AT (AC60E) | |||
| Combined: litres/100km | 11.1 | 10.9 | 10.7 | 10.4 | |||
| Urban: litres/100km | 14.0 | 13.1 | 14.0 | 13.4 | |||
| Extra urban: litres/100km | 9.4 | 9.6 | 8.7 | 8.6 | |||
| Emissions: grams/km | 259 | 252 | 248 | 241 |