After teasing the facelifted 2020 Toyota Hilux just a few days ago, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has now officially announced the start of order taking for the refreshed pick-up truck. Estimated pricing for the new Hilux range starts from RM93,880 onwards, with five variants being offered to customers.
The line-up includes the Single Cab 2.4 MT, Double Cab 2.4 G MT, Double Cab 2.4 E AT (a new addition), Double Cab 2.4 V AT (an upgrade from the 2.4 L-Edition) and the Double Cab 2.8 Rogue AT (replace the Double Cab 2.8 Black Edition).
Models with the “2.8” designation feature an improved version of the 1G-FTV 2.8 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which is rated at 204 PS at 3,400 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,800 rpm. This represents an improvement of 27 PS and 50 Nm from before.
Mechanical changes include the use of a two-stage oil pump that can optimally switch the oil pressure and a water-cooled double-pipe type pre-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler to optimise EGR gas temperatures.
All Hilux models, with the exception of the Single Cab variant, will come with a variable flow control (VFC) system for the power-assisted rack and pinion steering to provide appropriate steering feel depending on the driving speed. The system also places less demand on the power steering pump for improved fuel economy.
An automatic limited-slip differential has also been added to ensure optimum traction when one of the rear wheels start to spin by using the traction control system to control braking and engine output. The system operates only when in the High range and in 2WD at speeds up to 50 km/h.
Meanwhile, the smaller-displacement 2GD-FTV 2.4 litre unit looks to be carried over, and should still serve up 150 PS at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm from 1,600 to 2,000 rpm. These engines are paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic, along with a choice of two- and four-wheel drive.
However, the biggest and most significant upgrade is in the safety department, as the Hilux will finally get the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite of systems in Malaysia – this is already available in other markets like Australia previously. The suite consists of three systems, namely Pre-Collision System (PCS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Yaw Assist (assistance by applying a small braking force for a short time to help the driver keep the vehicle in its lane).
The second facelift for the Hilux also brings some styling changes, including a larger version of the Tacoma-style, hexagonal-shaped front grille that is flanked by sharper headlamps. Other changes include new L-shaped fog lamp surrounds and redesigned LED taillights with hexagonal-shaped graphics.
UMWT notes that the range-topping 2.8 Rogue will come with a bonnet moulding and skid plate, while lesser variants receive new designs for their 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, notable changes include a new interior trim design, an updated instrument cluster, illuminated door trim as well as a revised multi-info display.
As mentioned at the start, estimated pricing for the 2020 Hilux starts at RM93,880, with the 2.8 Rogue being given a projected price tag of RM148,880. However, UMWT is offering a special early bird price for the range-topper at RM144,880 (RM4,000 less) for purchases made this year.
The company will provide exact and final pricing of all variants when the Hilux is officially launched, and buyers have eight colours to choose from: Bronze Mica Metallic (new), Crimson Spark Red Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Phantom Brown Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic, Silver Metallic and Super White II – the workhorse Single Cab variant is available only in a Solid White colour.
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Abang-abang mengidam badass Rocco version.
Ini kali Rogue lagi.
Will sell like hotkek.
(Like) Ford Ranger
(Dislike) Toyota Hilux
Still noting beats a Ford.
Those features can’t get elsewhere at RM 4000 extra on top of previous Hilux.
Hilux Fan rejoice. The Hilux that drive like wonder, powerful and faster than Ford Ranger Raptor @ only 10s to 100km/h.
Drive such a car at the East Coast, Norther, Southern Region of Peninsular Malaysia really syiok.
Best thing you get the ‘Dream Radar Cruise Control’ like a semi-autonomous Tesla3
there is typo in the article.
2400cc is expected @ 150PS, 400Nm
2800cc is upgraded to 204PS, 500Nm (from 177PS, 450Nm)
Thanks for the spot.
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Finally, Toyota Safety Sense is here
Vios and Yaris still no safety sense. Don’t buy
Did you read the specs from the previous article? It already stated that Vios and Yaris comes with extra safety features as standard including BSM
https://paultan.org/2019/01/24/2019-toyota-vios-launched-in-malaysia-rm77k-rm87k/
Excitement and Amazing! Bring it on
With upgraded 2.8cc engine, getting more fiercer than pre-fl
Nice
So fantastic and even more better as getting tough and have greater power
By looking the spec provided it looks good except those horrible head unit. I wonder why toyota is so hard to give original HU like in thai market hilux. That looks better than our local HU in Hilux.
OMG! By bringing many more for this, it is very aggressive. Well done
It is going to be fun for driving this
Really awesome
That is TSS 1.0, without Lane Tracing. Hmmmmm.
Wow….Good to see bringing in 204PS with more safety kits. How about bringing 4×2 hilux double cab, would like to see that too
Yeah, they should bring prerunner spec at least in 1 high spec variant. Not everyone want to use 4wd all the time. Just to carry things and pick up children in school
Not really. But most people are also driving 4WD pick up trucks too
Feel that hilux will be more interested
Getting lesser issues which company has already managed it. Good job, at least you have improved.
Bucket berbaloi
So powerful but RM140k+
And features even better than sub RM 300k Germans Premium cars
2.8 version got wide torque spread very powerful