Toyota Hilux facelifted – initial details revealed!

Most car companies in Malaysia ignore their online presence or simply let it wither, but for car companies that really invest in their websites like Honda and Toyota, sometimes the latest on their brands can be found on their websites first instead of anywhere else, just like how the Nissan Sylphy’s specs were posted on ETCM’s website before anyone else.

Toyota’s entire IMV range is being facelifted right now, and we’ve already seen a disguised facelifted Innova plowing Indonesian roads earlier. As for the Hilux, UMW Toyota Motor has revealed the facelifted version of the Toyota Hilux on their website.

On the exterior you get new wing mirrors with signal indicators, a new front bumper, a new front grille and new alloy wheels. According to the released specs there is no change in the power output level of the 2.5 litre D4-D engine. It remains at 102 PS at 3,600rpm and 260Nm of torque between 1,600rpm to 2,400rpm. The following are estimated prices:

Toyota Hilux 2.5 Single Cab 4×4 M/T RM 73,000
Toyota Hilux 2.5 Double Cab STD 4×4 M/T RM 83,000
Toyota Hilux 2.5G Double Cab 4×4 M/T RM 91,000
Toyota Hilux 2.5G Double Cab 4×4 A/T RM 96,000

All prices are an estimation only and are for Peninsular Malaysia, individual registration except the single cab which is the price for company private registration. Go to the Hilux microsite for the rest of the prices for different registration and regions.The Fortuner facelift could follow the Hilux facelift’s design cues.

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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • SatriaGuy (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 3:52 am

    Hmm.. good of UMW Toyota to get their web people to post the new car before a proper launch to get immediate interest and bookings but I wonder if it will have that much of an impact since the price of diesel is no longer as attractive as it was.

    And the fact that the ‘new’ Hilux has no changes in its powerplant, I see little point in the car being released.

    I guess the marketing comm people in UMW knows this as well – that’s why they launch in the cheapest way first.

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  • austin_cipan (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 7:28 am

    pricey…

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  • Roti Naan (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 9:17 am

    The front end doesn’t look appealing to me…Hilux has gone soft looking over the years?

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  • king (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Hailat!

    Full tank diesel now need RM200.

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  • szw (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:00 am

    still no engines upgrade ?

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  • abtm (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:40 am

    who cares if it has a new bumper? this is a pickup.

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  • y.soegiono (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    Paul, this is my first comment..

    The facelifted Toyota Fortuner is already introduced at last month’s Indonesian International Motorshow. The pictures have been printed in our local version of AutoBild magazine.

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  • nmh (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    new engine please…..we need POWER as well as optimum economy. 102ps & 260Nm is a pony. You can do it Toyota

    Ranger Rocks

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  • wiraone (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 4:05 pm

    What with a nose job? :)

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  • wiraone (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Did I read the spec correctly, no intercooler still?

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  • nmh (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    IMV PROJECTS REALLY PRODUCES ‘MANYAK UNTUNG’ BUT THE VEHICLE IS JUST SO SO

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  • mitlanevo (Member) on Aug 11, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    still very boring……

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  • Wombat (Member) on Aug 12, 2008 at 11:35 am

    I agree with Roti Naan. The Hilux double cab has gone foofoo-ed over the years. I am not surprised they did this because they are trying to have a share of the oh-I-want-a-4WD-double-cab-just-for-the-gaya market.

    The last Hilux Double cab that will not make hard-core Toyota Hilux fans laugh their heads off is the ole 2.8 liter diesel version of the double cab that’s extremely popular among the Talibans in Afghanistan. The one with the all-leaf springs suspension.

    Today’s foofoo and fifi Hilux double cab will fall apart on Sabah tough roads if not properly maintained.

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  • ALPINA BMW (Member) on Aug 12, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    they just made the hilux uglier, toyota does a “good” job with facelifts, like michael jackson

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  • harimau (Member) on Dec 15, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Uplifted Toyota looks just nice. I have bought one few weeks ago (Dec 2008). Towards my greatest surprise, I made 996.4km before the diesel orange light went on. Then I drove to the gas station, and topped up to the full tank, which was actually 68 litres of diesel. That means I used 6.9 liters per 100km !!!
    I’m not pulling your leg here. My car is 5-speed manual 2.5D4D, and I drove it full time with air conditioning, and with 4 channels power monoblock amplifier on.

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  • Gobuk Taragang on Jan 25, 2010 at 12:32 am

    and still confusing why east malaysian peoples love this 'ponny' pick-up truck?

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  • shuntzu on Jun 11, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    how come hilux always end up in the drain (longkang) after rain, i’ve seen 3 hilux during a drive to kuantan from kl after rain? please explain.

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