UPDATE, February 2023: New Tacoma-inspired HiLux imagined in new renderings

The next HiLux is rumoured to share its underpinnings with American pick-ups – and if it looks like this, it’ll be off to a good start. Full story and images at the link below.

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November 21: 2023 HiLux Rogue driven

We’ve now had the chance to take the refreshed 2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue out for a proper off-road bash. Get Matt’s review at the link below, or continue reading here for pricing and specs details.

October 26: Fresh 2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue photos

We’ve added some better off-roading photos of the new wider-flared HiLux Rogue to this story, to give you a better idea of how it looks. Watch for our review to come in early November.

The updated 2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue is priced again from $70,200 before on-road costs, marking no increase over the MY22 model.

While you’re here, make sure you hit up our MY23 HiLux reviews at the links below, and our big 2022 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison: Daily Living Test.

The story to here: 2023 HiLux pricing announced

Snapshot

  • 2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue gains wider body, no price change
  • 360-degree camera, rear cross-traffic and blind-spot alert for SR5 dual-cab
  • Updated model to arrive in October; flagship GR Sport coming H2 2023

JUMP AHEAD

September 6: The updated 2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue will arrive in local showrooms next month, with no change to pricing at $70,200 before on-road costs.

A full list of changes for the HiLux Rogue is available below, with highlights including; a front and rear track increase, rear disc brakes, updated suspension, a rear stabiliser bar, heated front seats with perforated leather upholstery, a panoramic view monitor and larger 18-inch alloy wheels.

Toyota Australia has confirmed buyers will be offered the choice of a six-speaker audio system for a $750 discount, bringing the Rogue below the $70,000 mark for a short period of time as a “temporary strategy to secure continued supply of HiLux Rogue for customers.”

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As standard, the HiLux Rogue features a nine-speaker JBL-branded system, with audio units one of many components affected by the semiconductor shortage that continues to affect the entire automotive industry, leading to extended wait times.

There are nine paint colours available for the Rogue, which include: glacier white, frosted white, silver sky, graphite, eclipse black, nebula blue, feverish red, Saturn blue and oxide bronze.

Read our story below for a full run-down on the 2023 Toyota HiLux range, including pricing for mainstream variants, and the new flagship GR Sport model set to join the line-up in the second half of next year.

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August 24: HiLux GR Sport grade added to lineup

Toyota Australia has confirmed a new hardcore halo variant for the 2023 HiLux range, with the all-new off-road focused GR Sport set to be introduced in the second half of 2023.

Replacing the Rugged X as the flagship off-road vehicle of the HiLux range, Toyota says it will announce further details on the GR Sport closer to its local launch next year.

The GR Sport was revealed in Europe at the beginning of this year, and is already available in Japan, South Africa and Thailand too.

The most powerful version is the South African, which boasts outputs of 165kW/550Nm from its 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel engine – up from the current 150kW/500Nm.

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August 16: 2023 Toyota HiLux pricing confirmed

Toyota has confirmed pricing details for the updated 2023 Toyota HiLux, which is set for a fourth-quarter launch.

SR and SR5 extra-cab and dual-cab pricing has increased by $1250, while WorkMate and single-cab SR variants remain unchanged.

Meanwhile, manual versions of the WorkMate and SR Hi-Rider 2.8TD 4×2 double-cab have been deleted from the range for 2023.

The standard HiLux variants are on sale now, ahead of an October launch.

Our previous coverage, below, has been updated to reflect the latest information.


Toyota Australia has detailed updates to its best-selling HiLux ute for 2023, after the nameplate posted its highest monthly sales ever in June.

The 2023 Toyota HiLux will launch in Australia in the fourth quarter (October to December inclusive), with the range-topping Rogue receiving a wider body and a host of off-road enhancements.

A wider track and updated suspension package highlight the updated Rogue dual-cab, with an increased track of approximately 140 millimetres front and rear and a 20mm increase to ride height.

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Toyota claims these enhancements will improve off-road ability and on-road performance.

To accommodate for the track increase, the suspension in the Rogue has been overhauled with extensions to the front arm and front stabiliser bar length.

Meanwhile, an adjusted shock absorber angle is said to have improved efficiency.

The rear of the Rogue is also modified, with the axle length extended, dampers moved closer to the wheels, and a rear stabiliser bar installed to ‘enhance cornering stability and ride comfort’.

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In addition, the suspension enhancements have enhanced roll rigidity by 20 per cent for a greater steering feel, particularly when cornering or changing lanes.

In a HiLux first, modern rear ventilated disc brakes will replace drum brakes – in line with the latest Ford Ranger and upcoming Volkswagen Amarok.

However, as with the Ranger, this change is limited to the top of the range, with the WorkMate, SR and SR5 to retain rear drum brakes, which date back to the beginning of the 20th century.

Other changes for the flagship Rogue include; 17-inch front disc brakes (one inch larger) and wider overfenders, mudguards and front body extension.

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Toyota has recorded more than 17,000 sales of the locally-developed HiLux Rugged X and Rogue since 2018, with both vehicles developed to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor and Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior, amongst others.

However, the Japanese marque has confirmed the Rugged X is set to be discontinued for model-year 2023, with an as-yet-unnamed ‘apex’ off-road variant to take its place.

Further details for this model, including launch timing, will be announced in the coming months.

The brand has also fitted a blind-spot monitor and rear-cross traffic alert to the Rogue, joining the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 – both of which include a radar sensor at the rear as standard across the range.

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This change will extend to the SR5 dual-cab pick-up variant, which also gains a 360-degree camera and puddle lamps on the side mirrors, with the heating function deleted.

An anti-theft immobiliser, replacing a traditional steering column lock, is new for automatic SR5 and Rogue dual-cab pick-up grades.

Meanwhile, the mid-spec SR will gain black 17-inch alloy wheels – replacing steel items – and body-coloured door handles, but only in extra-cab or dual-cab form.

Pricing has increased by $1250 for the updated SR and SR5 variants.

Single-cab versions – available in WorkMate and SR – retain the HiLux’s pre-facelift styling, with 16-inch steel wheels and a plastic front bumper.

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2023 Toyota HiLux Australian pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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When will the 2023 HiLux be on sale in Australia?

The updated 2023 Toyota HiLux range will launch in Australia in October.

It is shaping up to be a jam-packed second half of the year for Toyota Australia, with updates to the Yaris, Yaris Cross, Corolla, C-HR, RAV4, Camry, GR Supra, HiAce and, now, HiLux.

These updates will be joined by the Corolla Cross small SUV, and autonomous emergency braking and an increased GVM for the LandCruiser 70 Series.

Official 2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue specifications

DIMENSIONS
Length5320mm
Width2020mm
Height1870mm
Wheelbase3085mm
Front/rear tracks1670/1705mm
Front overhang982mm
Rear overhang1254mm
Angle of Approach31 degrees
Angle of Departure23 degrees
Kerb weight (max)2256kg
Payload (max)794kg
GVM3050kg
Ground clearance (unladen)265mm
Towing unbraked750kg
Towing braked3500kg
Fuel tank80 litres
CHASSIS
Front suspensionDouble wishbone with stabiliser bar
Rear suspensionLeaf spring with stabiliser bar
Steering gearRack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic, variable flow control pump
Turns lock-to-lock3.3
Min. turning circle12.6 metres (tyre), 13.4 (body)
Brakes (front)Ventilated disc: 338mm with fixed 4-cylinder calliper
Brakes (rear)Ventilated disc: 312mm with floating 1 cylinder calliper
Wheels and tyresRogue 265/60 R18 alloy
ENGINE
Type1GD-FTV turbo-diesel
Cylinders4-cyl, in-line
Valve mechanism16V DOHC chain drive
Charging systemVariable nozzle ball-bearing turbo with intercooler
Bore x Stroke92.0mm x 103.6mm
Displacement2755cm3
Compression ratio15.6:1
Fuel systemHigh-pressure common-rail
Cetane number48 or higher
Maximum power150kW @ 3000-3400rpm
Maximum torque500Nm @ 1600-2800rpm
FUEL ECONOMY AND CO2 EMISSIONS
Combined: litres/100km8.4
Extra Urban: litres/100km7.8
Urban: litres/100km9.3
Emissions Combined: grams/km220
Emissions Extra Urban: grams/km206
Emissions Urban: grams/km245
TRANSMISSION
Type6-speed electronically controlled automatic
DesignationAC60F
1st3.6
2nd2.09
3rd1.488
4th1
5th0.687
6th0.58
Reverse3.732
Final Drive3.909

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