Toyota HiLux Pros

Toyota HiLux Cons

The countdown to the ninth-generation Toyota HiLux is on.

The new model is expected to be unveiled later this year, before local deliveries kick off in 2026. As for the eighth-gen HiLux? Well consider this its farewell lap.

First introduced in 2015, the current HiLux has carried the historical success of the nameplate to new heights.

That's especially true Down Under, as Toyota's iconic pickup was crowned Australia's best-selling vehicle seven years in a row from 2016 to 2022.

Even now it remains a favourite among Australian ute buyers, but the market has shifted substantially over recent years. Which begs the question – is the decade-old HiLux still relevant in 2025, or should you hold out for the new model? Read on to find out.

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