The all new Toyota HiLux has a new cabin, a 48 volt mild hybrid and a five star safety rating, but it costs more. Here are the prices for every grade, towing and payload, the best version to buy and how it compares with the Ford Ranger.
By Varun Punyamurtula ·
The new HiLux is safer, far nicer inside and still the ute that holds its value best. The SR 4x4 48V double cab at $59,490 plus on road costs is the sweet spot. Heavy towers should still drive a Ranger V6 first.
From $33,990 plus on road costs (WorkMate 4x2). SR 4x4 48V pick up $59,490, SR5 $65,990, Rogue and Rugged X $71,990.
About $58,900 drive away in NSW for the Toyota HiLux WorkMate 4x4 double cab pick up. See VIC and QLD
The Toyota HiLux has been one of Australia's favourite vehicles for decades, and the new ninth generation is the biggest change in years. It has a new look designed in Australia, a completely new cabin, electric power steering, a 48 volt mild hybrid on most automatics and, for the first time, a fully electric version.
It also costs more, and the Ford Ranger has just taken back the No.1 spot. So which HiLux should you buy, what does it really cost, and is it still the safe choice? Here's everything you need to know.
Quick answer: The new HiLux is a much better ute inside, safer, and still has the strongest resale and dealer network in the country. The SR 4x4 double cab with the 48 volt V-Active system at $59,490 plus on road costs is the sweet spot. Buy a Ranger instead if you tow heavy loads often, as its V6 is stronger and more refined.
The new HiLux went on sale on 9 December 2025 with five grades: WorkMate, SR, SR5, Rogue and Rugged X. Every diesel version uses the same 2.8 litre turbo diesel. These are Toyota's official list prices, before on road costs:
Options include premium paint for $675 and a $2,500 Premium Interior pack on the SR5, which adds leather accented seats, a power driver's seat and a nine speaker JBL stereo. From August 2026 Toyota also offers a factory GVM upgrade from $4,000 on selected 4x4 grades.
The catch is the entry price. Toyota dropped the old 2.7 litre petrol and 2.4 litre diesel, so the cheapest HiLux is now about $6,000 dearer than before. Higher grades rose far less, and the Rogue is only a few hundred dollars more than the old one.
Winner on value: the SR 4x4 double cab pick up 48V. For $59,490 you get the mild hybrid, a locking rear diff, a 360 degree camera, wireless phone charging and smart entry.
Every diesel HiLux uses Toyota's 2.8 litre four cylinder turbo diesel, making 150kW with 500Nm in the automatic or 420Nm in the manual. It's the same proven engine as before, and that matters to buyers who keep utes for 10 years or more.
SR automatics and up add V-Active, a 48 volt system with a small 8.5kW and 65Nm electric motor generator and a lithium ion battery. It isn't a full hybrid and it won't drive the ute on electric power. What it does is smooth out the engine's stop start, add a little help when you pull away and trim fuel use. Official combined figures for the range sit at around 7.1 to 7.4L/100km.
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HiLux 4x4 models are rated to tow 3,500kg braked, the same as the Ranger, D-Max and Triton. Check the exact figure for 4x2 versions with your dealer, as some are rated lower. Remember that a ute loaded to its towing limit may already be close to its maximum combined weight, so you can rarely carry a full tray and tow 3,500kg at once.
Payload depends on the body and grade, but a double cab pick up typically carries around 1,000kg. If that isn't enough, Toyota's factory GVM upgrade adds 372kg to 435kg of payload, up to about 1,525kg, and keeps the full Toyota warranty. That is a real advantage over aftermarket upgrades.
One more thing for tradies: WorkMate and SR keep a heavy duty rear suspension tune for carrying loads. SR5 and above get a softer, comfort focused rear leaf setup that Toyota says rides better when the tray is empty, while keeping the same towing and payload ratings.
Winner: tie. The HiLux matches its key rivals on towing, and the factory GVM option makes it one of the best ways to carry heavy loads without voiding your warranty.
This is where the new HiLux has improved most. Every version now gets a 12.3 inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio and built in navigation, plus a digital instrument display (7 inches on WorkMate and SR, 12.3 inches on SR5 and up).
The SR adds a 300W inverter for charging tools and laptops, smart entry and start, wireless charging and eight speakers. The SR5 brings dual zone climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel, an electric park brake and a cooled glove box. The Rogue adds an electric roller cover, carpet tub liner and a full towing pack with brake controller, while the Rugged X gets a bullbar, bash plate, recovery points and an LED light bar.
Connected services are included for the life of the 4G network, including SOS call and automatic crash notification. Toyota's extra app features are free for 12 months, then you pay a subscription.
Winner: a big step up. The cabin finally feels as modern as the Ranger's, even if Ford's software is still a touch more polished.
ANCAP gave the new HiLux five stars under its latest 2023 to 2025 rules, scoring 84 per cent for adult protection, 89 per cent for child protection, 82 per cent for vulnerable road users and 82 per cent for safety assist. The rating covers every diesel grade except the Rugged X, which is unrated. The HiLux BEV has also earned five stars.
Standard on every HiLux, even the cheapest WorkMate: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. SR adds a 360 degree camera and tyre pressure monitoring.
Winner: HiLux. It is one of the most recently tested utes on sale, under ANCAP's toughest rules yet.
The HiLux BEV has a 59.2kWh battery and two motors with a combined 144kW, giving full time all wheel drive. Toyota quotes up to 315km of range for pick up versions on the older NEDC test, and 245km for the cab chassis, so real world range will be lower. It can tow 2,000kg and charges from 10 to 80 per cent in about 30 minutes on a 150kW fast charger.
It is aimed squarely at mine sites, councils and fleets. For most private buyers, the diesel's range, towing and lower price make more sense, unless you mostly do short trips and can charge at home.
Winner on all round ability: Ford Ranger, narrowly. Winner on safety, resale and dealer reach: Toyota HiLux.
Toyota gives a five year, unlimited kilometre warranty, and engine and driveline cover extends to seven years if you service on schedule. Servicing is every six months or 10,000km, which is more often than many rivals, so ask your dealer for the current capped price service costs before you buy.
Resale is the HiLux's secret weapon. It has long held its value better than almost any ute in Australia, and Toyota's dealer and parts network reaches further into regional Australia than anyone else's. If you're selling an old HiLux to fund a new one, our free car value tool will tell you what it's worth.
Buying a used HiLux Rogue? Toyota is running a customer service exercise on about 16,995 Rogues built between May 2020 and April 2024 to fix the electric roller cover, which can jam and overheat its motor. Check the VIN with any Toyota dealer before you buy.
Buy it if: you want a ute that holds its value, you drive in regional areas where a Toyota dealer is never far away, you want the latest safety rating, or you need a factory backed GVM upgrade.
Skip it if: you tow big vans or boats every weekend (the Ranger V6 is better at it), you want the longest warranty (Triton or Cannon Alpha), or you mostly do short trips and could run a plug in hybrid like the Shark 6.
Our pick: the HiLux SR 4x4 double cab pick up 48V at $59,490 plus on road costs. Step up to the SR5 if the HiLux will be your family car.
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From $33,990 plus on road costs for the WorkMate 4x2 single cab chassis manual, up to $71,990 for the Rogue and Rugged X. The electric HiLux BEV costs $74,990 to $82,990.
Partly. SR automatics and above use V-Active, a 48 volt mild hybrid that helps the diesel engine. It can't drive on electric power alone. The HiLux BEV is fully electric.
Up to 3,500kg braked for 4x4 diesel models. The HiLux BEV is rated at 2,000kg.
Yes, five stars from ANCAP for all diesel grades except the Rugged X, and five stars for the BEV.
The HiLux has the newer safety rating, a lower starting price and historically stronger resale. The Ranger has the stronger V6 and slightly better tech. Both are excellent, so drive them back to back.
Prices are Toyota's recommended list prices before on road costs, the latest official figures we could find on 11 October 2026. Dealer and drive away prices vary by state and change often. Scores are our desk verdict from specs, price and published data, not a road test. Images: Toyota Australia (manufacturer media).
An estimate for a private buyer. Pick your state.
| Toyota HiLux WorkMate 4x4 double cab pick up | Toyota HiLux SR 4x4 double cab pick up 48V | Toyota HiLux SR5 4x4 double cab pick up 48V | Toyota HiLux Rogue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $53,990 | $59,490 | $65,990 | $71,990 |
| Stamp duty (NSW) | $1,900 | $2,175 | $2,500 | $2,800 |
| Rego and CTP, 12 months | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Dealer delivery (typical) | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Drive away, about | $58,900 | $64,700 | $71,500 | $77,800 |
Why a new car loses value so fast: about $4,900 of the drive away price is stamp duty, rego, CTP and dealer delivery. You never get that back when you sell, because the next owner pays their own. GST and any Luxury Car Tax are built into the list price, so they fade with the car's value over the years rather than vanishing on day one. The rest of the drop comes from age, kilometres and demand.
Estimates only, using 2026-27 rates. Rego and CTP depend on the car's weight, your insurer and postcode, and dealer delivery varies (some brands sell at one national drive away price). Ask the dealer for a written drive away quote.
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