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# New Toyota HiLux leaked ahead of official reveal
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/toyota-hilux-news-2026-ute-leaked/
- Published: 2025-11-10T01:42:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-04T06:43:16.000Z
- Description: The ninth generation Toyota HiLux has broken cover ahead of time, giving us the first look at the new ute.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, 4x4 & Adventure

Toyota’s best-selling ute has been leaked online just hours before covers are officially due to come off, with the new-generation model appearing to get a drastic new look.

Images uploaded to instagram by bfmsoficial - taken from a video published before embargo by Auto Societies but subsequently taken down - have previewed what we’ll officially see later today, as the HiLux gets a heavy update.

As previously reported, its platform and cabin section from the A- to C-pillars are identical to the current model, however there’s an all-new face with slim headlights, a squared off-grille and angular edges, plus a tougher-looking rear end which includes a ‘TOYOTA’ stamped tailgate.

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A handful of versions of the new HiLux - sold in Thailand as the HiLux Travo - have been photographed, including a ‘Prerunner’, an ‘Overland’, a ‘4Trex’ and even what’s believed to be an electric variant called the ‘Travo-e’.

Excluding the electric HiLux, all other variants are powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, believed to be a carry-over of the ‘1GD-FTV’ widely found in the Australian HiLux lineup.

Australian government approval documents have previously shown the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel will go mild-hybrid across the range, while a high-output version similar to that found in the GR Sport will also continue.

The images uploaded online also show a significantly revised cabin, featuring a new dashboard, a digital instrument cluster, a larger infotainment touchscreen, and a Prado-style gear selector with a manual mode.

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While the current HiLux is also available with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Prado - which uses the same 2.8-litre engine - comes with an eight-speed. The images of the gear selector suggest the extra two ratios may feature.

Not much is known about the electric HiLux, however plans for the battery-powered ute were leaked from last week’s Japan Mobility Show.

Toyota already produces an electric HiLux - officially named the HiLux BEV (battery-electric vehicle) prototype - however it’s not available for the generation public, instead being supplied to mining giant BHP.

More information on the new Toyota HiLux will be officially announced at 4pm AEDT today.

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