New 2026 Toyota HiLux caught! EVERYTHING we know so far

The new Toyota HiLux has been caught testing in Thailand and we now have the clearest picture yet about what the 2026 Toyota HiLux will look like and how it will be powered. Paul Maric runs you through everything you need to know!

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Intro: 00:00
The Platform: 00:30
Exterior design: 01:40
Engine: 04:51
Verdict: 09:02

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Paul Maric:

#toyota #hilux #leaked

[nathansharma]

Toyota knows that for the Australian market, they can show up late, do even less than the bare minimum, jack the prices up significantly and still sell out of order books.

[PLAYER]

Classic Toyota. New front and rear bars on an ancient design and call it a day

[hellothere]

I get a feeling that green digital clock will still make a return.

[djjames]

Toyota may as well put the ashtray back in to reflect its progress since the 1980s

[mattsabell]

Hilux owners will love this, no one else will though. 😂

[TVR]

New headlights, upgraded the interior touch screen to 6 inch in size, now has adblue and cost gone up by 10-15k. Probably won't be too far from the truth.

[jamtheongie]

cant wait for toyota to re-release the exact same car they have been making for years but with a huge price increase for no reason. yet another toyota L

[RogerM]

The Hilux staying exactly the same is actually great news! Especially for people that rely on truck to actually work. Here in Europe the Ranger comes with a 2L engine with a wet belt, and the Isuzu with a 1.9L engine. Not a surprise this new Hilux dominates the pick-up market around here.

[ing]

Give it:
-A 6 cylinder
-Higher definition reverse/360 camera
-Better trans cooling
-Better suspension and brakes

I don't mind paying 15-25k extra for a better hilux.

[Shocksink]

Most toyota buyers don’t really care about design nor technology, they just want a reliable car with decent resell value

[hanirahman]

Toyota decides to Keep the Old Design/Tech - you are disappointed that it has no changes

Toyota brings New Changes, people cry Old was better

🥴

[MH-gqxk]

Still have a OG TRD v6 supercharged Hilux and I’m very disappointed that they haven’t had anything to replace it other then going to a ford raptor

[vitocorleone]

Toyota did the same thing before the current tundra was released. It was a “test mule”. Old cab on the new chassis with obscured front and rear quarter panels. It could also be just a refresh.

[ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

In Mitsubishi's defence, Triton GSR is $20, 000 cheaper than Ranger Wildtrak thanks in part to those drum brakes.

[brownhairydog]

Not sure why they don't just use RHD version of the Tacoma. Seems like same truck

[gregoryjones]

If that’s what Toyota think of their loyal customers then see ya later. Nobody likes to be taken for granted!

[myretiredlife]

Love my Hilux but it is positively antiquated and years overdue for a full refresh.

[Mickey_vee]

At least Toyota knows that if a platform is working there’s no need to change it completely just for wow factor, you don’t buy a Toyota to be ahead of the pack you buy it because you know it works and you don’t care what anyone else is doing/thinking. If it’s as good as the current generation of hilux then I’d be happy with it. Does the job which in the long run makes customers happier the longer they own it.

[slinca]

Ty for explaining a platform. I’d always wondered but never knew who to ask.

[Youtubetangent]

Geez, I was expecting to be underwhelmed, but this is next level. So it’s basically a mild update of an already 10 year old body, with the same drivetrain, and I guess 6 month service intervals? Astounding. Ranger it is then!