The launch of the new, eighth-generation Toyota HiLux ute comes at a crucial time – there has been more activity in the light-commercial vehicle segment this year than in recent memory, with new models and updates all taking the shine off what has been the best-selling model in the segment for years.
Indeed, HiLux sales are in something of a slump, as existing stock of the previous-generation model sells out. In August, the Ford Ranger outsold the Toyota HiLux for the first time, while the Mitsubishi Triton also managed to top its Japanese rival.
Still, the HiLux remains the top-seller overall for 2015, and it is also Toyota’s second-most popular model in Australia.
“We’ve sold just on 2.1 million vehicles, and 18 per cent of that 2.1 million vehicles has been this product,” said Buttner.
“We never take success for granted. We cannot be arrogant and conceited in the marketplace.”
And with 31 variants – eight more than before – including a dozen 4×2 models and 19 4×4 versions, there is no doubting that the brand is eager to stay in the number one spot in the ute segment.
With this update, buyers will be happy to learn that things aren’t dramatically different to the model it replaces in terms of pricing – but standard equipment levels on all models have risen considerably in light of new and revamped competition.
Standard fitment to all new-generation Toyota HiLux models is air conditioning – can you believe it was still a $2051 option on Workmate models? – as well as a touchscreen media system and Bluetooth phone and audio streaming.
The entry models get a 6.1-inch screen, while upper spec models have a 7.0-inch unit with extended connectivity, and the flagship model gets satellite navigation and digital radio. It’s the first ute in the class to come with a touchscreen as standard across the range.
Every HiLux now gets seven airbags as standard, including dual front, front-side and
Single-cab-chassis:
Workmate 2.7 petrol manual – towing: 2500kg; payload: 1225kg
Workmate 2.7 petrol auto – towing 2500kg; payload: 1210kg
Workmate, 2.4 diesel manual – towing 2500kg; payload: 1240kg
SR 2.8 diesel manual – towing 2500kg; payload: 1235kg
Extra-cab pick-up:
SR 2.8 diesel manual – towing 2500kg; payload: 1040kg
Dual-cab pick-up:
Workmate 2.7 petrol manual – towing 2500kg; payload: 1035kg
Workmate 2.7 petrol auto – towing: 2500kg; payload: 1025kg
Workmate 2.4 diesel manual – towing: 2500kg; payload: 1020kg
SR 4.0 petrol auto – towing: 2500kg; payload: 1015kg
Hi-Rider SR 2.8 diesel man – towing: 2800kg; payload: 1000kg
Hi-Rider SR 2.8 diesel auto – towing: 2800kg; payload: 1000kg
Hi-Rider SR5 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 2800kg; payload: 1000kg
4×4:
Single-cab-chassis:
Workmate 2.4 diesel manual – towing: 3200kg; payload: 1225kg
Workmate 2.4 diesel auto – towing: 3000kg; payload: 1225kg
SR 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 3500kg; payload: 1205kg
SR 2.8 diesel auto – towing: 3200kg; payload: 1205kg
Extra-cab-chassis:
Workmate 2.4 diesel manual – towing: 3200kg; payload: 1120kg
Extra-cab pick-up:
SR 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 3500kg; payload: 1005kg
SR5 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 3500kg; payload: 1010kg
Dual-cab-chassis:
SR 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 3500kg; payload: 1045kg
SR 2.8 diesel auto – towing: 3200kg; payload: 1045kg
Dual-cab pick-up:
Workmate 2.4 diesel manual – towing: 3200kg; payload: 955kg
Workmate 2.4 diesel auto – towing: 3000kg; payload: 955kg
SR 4.0 petrol auto – towing: 3000kg; payload: 1000kg
SR 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 3500kg; payload: 920kg
SR 2.8 diesel auto – towing: 3200kg; payload: 920kg
SR5 4.0 petrol auto – towing: 3000kg; payload: 1000kg
SR5 2.8 diesel manual – towing: 3500kg; payload: 925kg
SR5 2.8 diesel auto – towing: 3200kg; payload: 925kg
SR5+ 2.8 diesel man – towing: 3500kg; payload: 925kg
SR5+ 2.8 diesel auto – towing: 3200kg; payload: 925kg
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