New Toyota HiLux Leaked Ahead of Official Reveal
The new-generation Toyota HiLux has surfaced online mere hours before its planned unveiling, revealing a bold redesign for the brand’s best-selling ute.
Images shared on Instagram by @bfmsoficial—originally from a video published prematurely by Auto Societies—showcase the updated truck expected to be revealed later today.
Design and Platform
While the HiLux retains its existing platform and cabin structure from the A- to C-pillars, it sports a fresh exterior. The front features narrow headlights, a square-shaped grille, and sharper edges. The rear has been reworked with a stronger, more rugged appearance and a tailgate bearing the stamped word ‘TOYOTA’.
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Model Variants
Several versions have been spotted, including the Prerunner, Overland, 4Trex, and an electric model believed to be named the Travo-e. These variants, except for the electric one, are said to retain the 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine known as the 1GD-FTV, common in the Australian HiLux lineup.
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’.
Regional Names and Launch
In Thailand, the model is marketed as the HiLux Travo. Official details and performance specifications are expected to be confirmed later today following the global debut.
Author’s Summary: The upcoming Toyota HiLux reveals a modern, aggressive makeover with improved styling and familiar diesel power, as leaked visuals appear just ahead of the official reveal.