Last month, it was reported that the Toyota Hilux would receive a second facelift to keep up with its newer rivals, and we’re now getting a look at what this redesign will look like. Dubai dealer Milele Motors has released a number of what seem to be official internal images of the revised pick-up truck, and it looks like the Hilux is in for a major overhaul – at least, on the exterior.
The first facelift, introduced just two years into the truck’s lifecycle, already added a large Tacoma-style hexagonal grille, but for 2021 it will apparently be even bigger, with twin slats that are finished in metallic black on higher-end models. Toyota is clearly following the lead of Isuzu, which introduced a gaping maw to its new D-Max last year.
The surrounding trim, available in either metallic grey or chrome depending on the variant, is also much thicker and it is flanked by new, more angular headlights (the first facelift reused the original lamps). Lower-end variants will continue to get halogens but with LED indicators and positioning lamps, whereas top-of-the-range models will receive bi-LED projectors to replace the outgoing LED low beam and halogen high beam.
Finishing off the front fascia are the L-shaped fog light surrounds that frame the grille, along with a slim centre inlet. Higher grades will also gain redesigned LED tail lights with hexagonal light guides. The alloy wheel options will also be revised, with the base 17-inch six-spoke rollers appearing to have been lifted from the Fortuner, and the 18-inch items getting a redesign with a more distinctive two-tone look.
We even get a glimpse of the available colours, with Emotional Red II from the latest Prius and Camry joining the list. Certain markets will also receive a new Oxide Bronze Metallic and Dark Blue Mica – the latter should be familiar to owners of the new Vios.
A report from CarAdvice suggested that the Hilux will also get some mild interior tweaks, including the fitment of a new infotainment system that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (UMW Toyota Motor has its own head unit on higher-end models, which already has these features built in).
The facelift should also see revisions to the 1GD-FTV 2.8 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel, with higher outputs and updates to address particulate filter clogging issues (this is specific to countries that have the filter, which Malaysia doesn’t get). Japanese reports suggest the mill could also make its way to the more rugged next-generation Land Cruiser, and it should also be introduced in the Fortuner and the Land Cruiser Prado.
Australian models, even the most basic ones, already come equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assistance systems, including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. The facelift could see these features be rolled out across more regions – especially in Southeast Asia – to compete with more modern pick-ups.
The aforementioned CarAdvice report floated an Australian launch as soon as late July or early August, but warned that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could shift that timeline. What do you think of the facelifted Hilux’s more extroverted new design? Sound off in the comments after the jump.
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This design still looks fine when I looking at this revision truck. And that this comes with AEB!
Not only it comes with AEB, Toyota Hilux comes with complete safety features and is a Game-Changing pick-up truck sold worldwide. You go overseas, you will see many Hiluxes in the roads from old to current generation. This is why Proton needs to learn from Toyota in order to revive their Game Over Proton Arena
Stupid to compare a pickup truck with a Ute and stupid to do so with a copypasted comment.
Last time face design like sort of farm animal
But it is possible that, Game Changing CRV can also compare with Game Over Proton Arena and X70, since both are suv. You go overseas, you will see many CRVs in the roads from old to current generation. This is why Proton needs to learn from Honda in order to revive their Game Over Proton Arena and X70
Even more stupid to compare SUV with pickup trucks. WTH!
CRV semua benda takde, it is light-years behind x70 bells and whistles
GR Hilux might launch here anytime
More fiercer than pre fl hilux
I prefer ford ranger…purely better look tougher
than struggle to look better for this pity hilux
Hailax
This facelift only for US & AUS market Hilux. Asia will continue getting the dumbed down version.
Hilux the best!
Other than facelift, improved safety, quality & horsepower
(Like) Hilux
(Dislike) D-Max
Favorite buyers will order this
Road King is back. More powerful, bravo.
Poket will koyak when replacing the 18″ tyres….unless its a company vehicle.
Will sell like hotcakes
where to buy hotcake now during MCO?..
More hp but lesser issues
Get ready to overtake mivi, bizza, axiak, ulza
….tersalah time when overtake at corner, the hilux will terbalik and terbabas due to high CG.
I saw many such cases happened at Putrajaya/Puchong.
You’re kidding right? This looks EXACTLY like a Ford Ranger. Look at the proportions of the grill and front lights, the back light design and the rims. I am so surprised Toyota has taken down this route, if its true.
Nah so! This doesn’t look like Ford Ranger.
Moose test?