Toyota HiLux gets key upgrades

Toyota has updated its rugged and reliable HiLux ute and Fortuner SUV with a variety of new comfort and safety features including fitting Toyota Connected Services as standard on all grades.

The addition of Toyota Connected Services provides increased peace of mind for owners, offering vital assistance in the event of a collision or if the vehicle is stolen.

New interior comfort and convenience features have also been added to the HiLux range, while the Fortuner is now safer for the whole family with the addition of more active safety features as standard.

Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the upgrades demonstrated Toyota's commitment to always continuing to improve its vehicles during their model run.

"It's no secret that Australians love the HiLux, with its rugged reliability, incredible utility and performance on and off the road," Mr Hanley said.

"These key upgrades bring valuable new features ensuring owners, no matter where they travel, will be able to do it with high levels of safety, comfort and convenience," he said.

Mr Hanley said that the addition of Toyota Connected Services affords greater peace of mind for owners with the system able to automatically generate an emergency call to Toyota's 24/7 Emergency Call Centre and relay the location of the vehicle in the event of a collision that requires intervention, or if an airbag deploys.

Occupants can also manually trigger an emergency call to the call centre via an SOS button, allowing them to determine the vehicle's location and co-ordinate with emergency services.

If the vehicle is reported stolen, Toyota Connected Services can assist authorities to help track the vehicle's location via the stolen vehicle tracking (SVT) service.

For greater comfort and convenience, the high-profile roof-mounted antenna on HiLux has been replaced by a more sophisticated shark-fin antenna on all models to help reduce the potential for damage, while SR5 variants now feature an upgraded front dual-zone climate control system, replacing single-zone climate control.

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The flagship HiLux Rogue also gains a panoramic view monitor as standard, making navigating tight spaces, on or off the road, a bit easier.

The HiLux is offered with the choice of three engines headlined by the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, shared with the Fortuner, and developing a strong 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque when teamed to the six-speed automatic transmission.

The 4x2 HiLux grades can also be had with a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine or 2.7-litre petrol four-cylinder that offers maximum outputs of 122kW and 245Nm.

All 4x4 grades feature a low-range transfer case for enhanced off-road ability, while HiLux SR, SR5, Rogue and Rugged X variants also incorporate a rear differential lock as standard.

Maximum braked towing capacity is rated at 3500kg.

Both HiLux and Fortuner are covered by the five-year Toyota Warranty Advantage and seven-year Toyota Warranty Advantage Extended Engine and Driveline.

4X2 Single Cab (cab chassis)
Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M: $24,225
Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A: $26,225
Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6A: $29,465

4x2 Extra Cab (pick-up)
SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A: $44,845

4x2 Double Cab (pick-up)
Workmate, 2.7 P, 5M: $33,705
Workmate, 2.7 P, 6A: $35,705
Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6M: $40,795
Workmate Hi-Rider, 2.4 TD, 6A: $42,795
SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6M: $43,865
SR Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A: $45,865
SR5 Hi-Rider, 2.8 TD, 6A: $54,450

4x4 Single Cab (cab chassis)
Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M: $40,155
SR, 2.8 TD, 6M: $43,225
SR, 2.8 TD, 6A: $45,225

4x4 Extra Cab (cab chassis)
Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A: $45,855
SR, 2.8 TD, 6M: $46,885
SR, 2.8 TD, 6A: $48,885

4x4 Extra Cab (pick-up)
SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A: $59,160

4x4 Double Cab (cab chassis)
Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A: $47,925
SR, 2.8 TD, 6M: $49,145
SR, 2.8 TD, 6A: $51,295
SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A: $59,180
SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A: $61,680

4x4 Double Cab (pick-up)
Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6M: $47,425
Workmate, 2.4 TD, 6A: $49,425
SR, 2.8 TD, 6M: $50,645
SR, 2.8 TD, 6A: $52,795
SR5, 2.8 TD, 6M: $58,680
SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6M: $61,180
SR5, 2.8 TD, 6A  $60,680
SR5+, 2.8 TD, 6A: $63,180
Rogue, 2.8 TD, 6A: $70,200
Rugged X, 2.8 TD, 6A: $70,750