The teaser comes after months of leaked images and spy shots, confirming major styling updates while keeping the truck’s ladder-frame underpinnings. The next Hilux aims to blend a tougher visual identity with more comfort-focused cabin materials, targeting both loyal utility buyers and a broader lifestyle audience.
Now entering its eleventh year, the Hilux has remained one of Toyota’s best-selling models globally. With this redesign, Toyota is addressing growing competition from rivals like the Ford Ranger, VW Amarok, and Isuzu D-Max. The new model will continue production in Thailand, where the Hilux has long been a cornerstone of the country’s export economy. While the overall formula remains intact, key updates are setting the stage for a more modern offering.
Design Evolution Emphasizes Modernity
The teaser video, released by Toyota’s Thailand division, gives a partial glimpse of the Hilux’s revamped face. It now sports narrower LED headlights, a reshaped hood, and larger bumper intakes, projecting a more contemporary front-end. The grille features a bold “TOYOTA” badge, while the rear tailgate adds a subtle integrated lip spoiler and updated LED taillights.
Despite the front-end transformation, the truck retains familiar elements. According to Carscoops, the dual-cab body, sports bar, and flared fenders all carry over from the current version. Black seven-double-spoke alloy wheels give it a sturdier appearance without straying too far from the previous design language. These exterior changes reflect Toyota’s strategy of maintaining brand identity while refreshing visual appeal.
Updated Platform, Same Ladder-Frame DNA
Toyota has opted not to switch to its more recent TNGA-F platform—used by the Tacoma and Land Cruiser—but will instead retain an upgraded version of the IMV ladder-frame architecture. This move allows the Hilux to preserve its traditional truck strengths while integrating improvements in ride comfort and safety systems.
Chassis refinements and enhanced driver assistance features are expected to give the new Hilux a more refined road presence. The decision to stay with the IMV platform reinforces the truck’s utility roots and supports its global compatibility, especially in emerging markets where ruggedness often outweighs modular platform advantages.
While not a ground-up overhaul, the platform tweaks signal Toyota’s preference for evolutionary engineering, prioritizing proven durability over a disruptive change in underpinnings.
Powertrain Tweaks and Future Lineup Shifts
The upcoming Hilux will continue with the 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, now paired with mild-hybrid assistance. Power figures remain consistent at 201 hp and 500 Nm of torque, with transmission options including rear-wheel and four-wheel drive through an automatic gearbox. The powertrain configuration mirrors that of the outgoing model, preserving performance while improving efficiency through electrification.
Additional filings from Australia suggest that 2.4-liter diesel and 2.7-liter petrol options are being phased out, signaling a consolidation of engine choices. Toyota is also expected to expand the Hilux lineup in the future with hybrid and fully electric variants, but no specific details have been released.
All specifications, trims, and pricing information will be revealed during the official launch event in Thailand on November 10.
