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Toyota shows off refreshed Hilux

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In production since 2005, the Hilux is given a much-needed facelift by Toyota Motor Corporation to keep it looking fresh amid the heavy competition in the pickup truck market.

From the A pillar forwards, the Hilux gets a new bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and front bumper to freshen its appearance. More prominent front and rear fender blisters and slightly redesigned door mirrors give the refreshed pick up a more masculine edge. Capping the facelift are, depending on the variant, redesigned 15-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the Hilux gets a new upper dashboard design highlighted by a new, horizontal center instrument cluster to reinforce the breadth and roominess of the cabin. Incorporated in it, at least for the European market, is the Toyota Touch, a 6.1-inch, full-color, touchscreen multimedia unit.

Underneath the sheet metal, the revisions to the Hilux are led by the introduction of variable nozzle turbocharging for the 2.5-liter D-4D engine. This boosts its power output to 144hp and 343Nm of torque while simultaneously improving its fuel efficiency to 13.698 kilometers per liter, and lowering its carbon dioxide emission to 193 grams per kilometer.

In addition, the chassis design of the 4x2 variants have been replaced with that of the 4x4 models. Not only does this improve the ground clearance of the 4x2 models but it also increases its towing capacity to 2.5 tons.

The refreshed Hilux is due to hit the global market later this year.

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  • 997 GT2RS Jul 14 2011 @ 03:22pm
     
    Not too bad but I'm sure we will be getting the third world edition, no life saving equipments like ESC and ABS.
    Last modified Jul 14 2011 @ 03:23pm
       
    • tgstig Jul 14 2011 @ 04:00pm
       
      may top of the line variants naman yan for sure may safety features yun.
         
      • dom402 Jul 14 2011 @ 07:52pm
         
        Local pickups only have ABS but not ESC/TCS
           
      • 997 GT2RS Jul 15 2011 @ 02:19pm
         
        i wont hold my breath..
           
    • mrv@toyotamakatiinc Jul 26 2011 @ 07:51am
       
      hey dumb *ss you dont know the specs.. all of the new models have abs..
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  • migster2 Jul 14 2011 @ 03:24pm
     
    I like the hood scoop! :)
       
  • dominic Jul 14 2011 @ 03:39pm
     
    As usual, compromise ang specs, mas pick ko pa bt-50/ranger kesa dito, pero ok ang dashboard
    Last modified Jul 14 2011 @ 03:40pm
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  • GBfive Jul 14 2011 @ 03:42pm
     
    nice grille (courtesy of sister company Subaru?).
        1
    • barry Jul 15 2011 @ 04:01pm
       
      mukhang camry yung grille...hmmm
         
  • BOOGIECAT Jul 14 2011 @ 03:49pm
     
    The new Hilux looks great..I won't compare it with the new Ranger cause the new Hilux right now is just an update and not a full model change like the new Ranger will do next year.
       
  • tgstig Jul 14 2011 @ 04:01pm
     
    nice headlamps!
       
  • JoHunter Jul 14 2011 @ 04:34pm
     
    Hehe, faith rewarded :)
       
  • midniteowl Jul 14 2011 @ 05:02pm
     
    will the refreshed fortuner be out this year too? thanks
       
    • Adrian Jul 15 2011 @ 12:59pm
       
      Sana nga mas maganda pa jn ung design at style ng fotuner!
         
    • barry Jul 15 2011 @ 04:02pm
       
      by october, may facelifted na rin for fortuner.
         
    • mrv@toyotamakatiinc Jul 26 2011 @ 07:52am
       
      yup
         
  • BOOGIECAT Jul 14 2011 @ 05:13pm
     
    @midniteowl:Yup the 2012 Fortuner is coming this year too so does the new Innova.
       
    • Adrian Jul 15 2011 @ 01:00pm
       
      kylan kaya un darating? hehehe dame na all new na parating sa Toyota! All new 2012! Camry, Yaris, Hilux, Fortuner!
         
  • GTi Jul 14 2011 @ 05:13pm
     
    So they finally upgraded the 2.5L engine! It only mentioned variable nozzle turbocharging, does it have an intercooler this time around? And what did they do to upgrade the 3.0L engine?
       
  • 9020ely Jul 14 2011 @ 05:32pm
     
    walang kwenta!!! shortchange nanaman ang mga pinoy!!!
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  • Feeter Silverster Jul 14 2011 @ 06:03pm
     
    Ganda ng new face at new dashboard, looks much better and much refined, kaso underpowered pa rin kahit VGT turbo na, or what they call variable nozzle turbocharging.
       
  • Feeter Silverster Jul 14 2011 @ 06:05pm
     
    @GTi, may intercooler po yun kasi may hood scoop, yun naman po ang gamit ng hood scoop eh. Kaso 144 HP lang!
       
  • goldcrow Jul 14 2011 @ 06:56pm
     
    Nice front and dash, I'm guessing this will be the final update before the all new IMV platform is introduced 2 years from now.
    To those saying it'll be underpowered, you also have to look at the hp and torque curves. Numbers don't mean anything if you have to rev it up to 3k rpm just to squeeze the advertised power out.
       
  • one.edchelle Jul 14 2011 @ 06:58pm
     
    its a rap, toyota had given its premier pick up truck a refreshed look, well other gearheads dreams for more new design like ford did to its deer (ranger) but lets hope competitions with other trucks on the market will become nice and only for sports, i cant wait to hop in with one of these , and i just wish that toyota, ditch its old interior look, i know it risks more money to hire at least 3,000 human individuals to decide on where each buttons go for the interior , but its worth for our money, right?
       
  • dom402 Jul 14 2011 @ 07:52pm
     
    144hp and 343Nm of torque? I'm guessing this is just for the 4x2 models? The previous generation 3.0 d4d engine was rated at around 164hp and 340nm.
       
  • murcielago Jul 14 2011 @ 08:21pm
     
    Far better than the old Hilux, But im still waiting for the upcoming arrival of Chevy. Colorado it looks far better than the 2012 hilux :], at sana naman ilabas na ng Nissan ang bagong Navara >.
       
  • hopeless Jul 14 2011 @ 09:39pm
     
    A "Subaru" pick-up
       
  • Feeter Silverster Jul 14 2011 @ 10:00pm
     
    Exactly, this is the exact product of Toyota-Subaru collaboration... @ last MIAS, Russ Swift stunt show staffs used Toyota HiAce van badged with Subaru emblems.
       
  • RS500 Jul 14 2011 @ 10:04pm
     
    I am sorry, I can't see any Subaru resemblance on that. Enlighten me.
       
    • someonespecialisme Jul 15 2011 @ 12:40am
       
      the new front somehow resembles the forester...the headlights has some similar designs with the old forester
         
      • 997 GT2RS Jul 15 2011 @ 11:30am
         
        looks like tribeca as well
           
  • ChairmanPineapple Jul 14 2011 @ 10:56pm
     
    uhm pero parang facelift lang ang kaha niya and yun engine, refinement lang. With this land cruiser grills, i have an idea of the upcoming fortuner's new look, cant wait for the camry!!
       
  • JCM Jul 14 2011 @ 11:49pm
     
    Might be the color. That might also be the reason I'm not surprised seeing this.
       
  • alxnd21 Jul 15 2011 @ 12:11am
     
    ito na po ang official design at web site for incoming 2012 Toyota Fortuner at Hilux... http://www.toyota.co.th/en/fortuner/#/home and http://www.toyota.co.th/en/hiluxvigochamp/

    Baka early 3rd or 4th quarter ang availability nito dito sa Pilipinas... Maganda naman ang style kaso hindi bagay ang laki ng nozzle tube sa hood nito.

    =)
       
  • Pininfarina Jul 15 2011 @ 04:05am
     
    All they have to do is bring their top selling pickup truck (Tacoma) from the US instead of this 3rd world crap but they never will. My van got more horsepower than this pickup and it's a lot older...
        1
  • AuiBoy Jul 15 2011 @ 04:21am
     
    Boring looks...
       
  • 997 GT2RS Jul 15 2011 @ 08:40am
     
    Yeah, front end styling resembles the Subaru Tribeca
       
  • keithdb Jul 15 2011 @ 09:57am
     
    nice, very nice.
       
  • troybentz Jul 15 2011 @ 10:39am
     
    Hope they would sell a cheaper stripped down 4x4 verison like the strada GLS,navaraBRUTE or the Dmax LT4x4.
       
  • BOOGIECAT Jul 15 2011 @ 11:35am
     
    troybentz let's wait and see if they'll bring in the 2.5 Liter E 4X4 variant of the new Hilux!
       
    • Adrian Jul 15 2011 @ 01:03pm
       
      ang presyo nyan i think P 1.2 M kc marami na syang features. Sana mayroon ding G, V Variants!
         
  • JoHunter Jul 15 2011 @ 12:20pm
     
    @Pininfarina - but this 3rd world crap became the first to drive to the north pole and also scaled an Icelandic volcano near the mouth. Other trucks are also good, but for me these speak loads of the Hilux's toughness. The Tacoma I imagine is hardly better.
       
  • Adrian Jul 15 2011 @ 01:01pm
     
    hehehe dame na all new na parating sa Toyota! All new 2012! Camry, Yaris, Hilux, Fortuner!
       
  • Adrian Jul 15 2011 @ 01:28pm
     
    Actually 2.5 E variant pa lang 'to may ibubuga pa ito! I hope meron pang G, V variants! At sana yung horsepower sana 180hp! Maganda rin ang all new 2012 Fortuner! Nakita ko na!
       
    • BOOGIECAT Jul 15 2011 @ 01:33pm
       
      Most likely J,E and G variants lang ang ilalabas dito.
         
      • Adrian Jul 18 2011 @ 02:39pm
         
        owkie kung ganun lang ilalabas nilang variants dapat talga tumaas yung standars nyan.
           
  • barry Jul 15 2011 @ 04:08pm
     
    no match parin sa all-new ford ranger. 2.5liter D4-D @ 144PS against 2.2liter duratorq @150PS. no match ang hilux...will just wait for the ranger's arrival...
       
  • DriftKing23 Jul 15 2011 @ 07:35pm
     
    Chris Bangle must have moved to Toyota as face-lifter.
       
  • one.edchelle Jul 15 2011 @ 10:02pm
     
    @ rs500 yeah i agree, but i also agree with silvesters opinion, i see an atom subaru like design , hehe, well i also agree with this pick up truck, its been one of my favorites since when it was then first launched, moreover the axe pick up truck hehe. wanna bet if the other car companies would also release a new design? mitsubishi for instance, i cant get the reason of the new facelift of the strada. but its a rap. even now that it has the V version, i also wish that toyota could have a gps for its cars here in the philippines.
       
  • dindoaguadera Jul 15 2011 @ 10:26pm
     
    mas maganda kng TACOMA ilabas d2..w8 lng ako paglabas ng ford ranger 2012
       
  • gundam Jul 16 2011 @ 12:55pm
     
    keyhole ba yun sa tailgate? saka yung reverse camera parang sa d max at same spot din.
       
  • TEXAN-boy Jul 16 2011 @ 01:58pm
     
    top-seller truck in thailand on 2010, more than 144T units sold.
    let toyota rolls the face-lifted roll-over truck in pinas. drive with care.
       
  • RaffyDavid Jul 17 2011 @ 12:57am
     
    lookin' good!
       
  • BOOGIECAT Jul 17 2011 @ 10:35am
     
    This one will sell pretty well in the provincial areas!
       
  • ying Jul 18 2011 @ 03:38pm
     
    Very nice, but ill wait for the ford ranger and make a comparison. Ranger really looks different from the old one. This one is just a facelift. Toyota is reliable and easy to maintain. Ford parts and service are expensive. This will be an exciting year for pick up buyers.
       
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