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2024 Toyota HiLux pricing and features confirmed: Mild-hybrid-style 'V-Active' tech lands along with other spec changes for Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger rival

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The new V-Active name for 48V HiLux variants could make its way to other models with the same drivetrain tech.
The new V-Active name for 48V HiLux variants could make its way to other models with the same drivetrain tech.
Chris Thompson
Journalist
20 Mar 2024
3 min read

Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and a new name for its 48-volt-equipped variants of the HiLux ute set to go on sale in March.

The Toyota HiLux with 'V-Active Technology' will be offered in five grades in the HiLux range, starting from $54,130, before on-roads, for an SR double-cab chassis.

Pricing for the 48V-equipped V-Active version of the SR is up $1025 over the standard drivetrain version of the model, which remains available without Toyota's V-Active tech.

SR5 and Rogue variants now come standard with V-Active, though pricing increases are smaller for these grades. Pricing and changes are available in a table at the end of this story.

Toyota has also confirmed V-Active variants will come with the brand’s 'Multi-Terrain Select' off-road system (MTS) which offers Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Auto modes in high-range and Sand, Mud, Auto and Rock modes in low-range to optimise traction while off-roading.

To offset price increases somewhat, SR V-Active variants gain dual-zone automatic climate control, auto up-down windows, and smart entry and start over non V-Active models, while SR5 and Rogue variants gain a wireless charger and two rear USB-C charging ports.

Toyota claims the V-Active’s 48-volt assist system “provides an improvement of up to approximately 10 per cent in fuel economy compared to variants equipped with the standard 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine” thanks to “energy stored in the battery used to provide additional powertrain output”.

Toyota adds “the motor generator unit has been positioned high in the engine bay to allow for successful and safe water crossings”.

There are some visual changes, including fresh front-end styling with a new honeycomb grille and new bumpers for all but the Workmate, SR single-cab and petrol grades, while the rear of the WorkMate, SR, SR5 and GR Sport pick-ups adds a new gloss black read bumper. Rogue and SR5 variants also add rejigged design elements.

In terms of new gear, all pick-up grades get a tailgate damper for a softer opening and closing, while automatic SR double-cabs add front and rear parking sensors. Wireless charging can now be found in  SR5 double-cab auto, as well as Rogue and GR Sport.

UPDATED FROM: 20/02/2024


2024 Toyota HiLux pricing before on-road costs

4x2

Powertrain

Price

WorkMate single-cab chassis

2.7L petrol, 5MT

$26,475

WorkMate single-cab chassis

2.7L petrol, 6AT

$28,475

WorkMate double-cab pick-up

2.7L petrol, 6AT

$37,730

WorkMate single-cab chassis Hi-Rider

2.4L TD, 6MT

$31,715

WorkMate double-cab pick-up H-Rider

2.4L TD, 6AT

$44,820

SR extra-cab pick-up Hi-Rider

2.8L TD, 6AT

$47,470

SR double-cab pick-up Hi-Rider

2.8L TD, 6AT

$48,890

SR5 double-cab pick-up Hi-Rider

2.8L TD, 6AT

$57,610

4x4

 

 

WorkMate single-cab chassis

2.4L TD, 6MT

$40,965

WorkMate extra-cab chassis

2.4L TD, 6AT

$46,665

WorkMate double-cab chassis

2.4L TD, 6AT

$48,735

WorkMate double-cab pick-up

2.4L TD, 6MT

$48,420

WorkMate double-cab pick-up

2.4L TD, 6AT

$50,420

SR single-cab chassis

2.8L TD, 6MT

$44,035

SR single-cab chassis

2.8L TD, 6AT

$46,035

SR extra-cab chassis

2.8L TD, 6MT

$48,695

SR extra-cab chassis

2.8L TD, 6AT

$50,695

SR double-cab chassis

2.8L TD, 6MT

$50,995

SR double-cab chassis

2.8L TD, 6AT

$53,105

SR double-cab chassis

48V 2.8L TD, 6AT

$54,130

SR double-cab pick-up

2.8L TD, 6MT

$52,640

SR double-cab pick-up

2.8L TD, 6AT

$55,190

SR double-cab pick-up

48V 2.8L TD, 6AT

$56,210

SR5 extra-cab pick-up

2.8L TD, 6AT

$60,250

SR5 double-cab chassis

48V 2.8L TD, 6AT

$60,580

SR5 double-cab pick-up

2.8L TD, 6MT

$60,670

SR5 double-cab pick-up

48V 2.8L TD, 6AT

$63,260

Rogue double-cab pick-up

48V 2.8L TD, 6AT

$71,530

GR Sport double-cab pick-up

2.8L TD, 6AT

$74,310

 

Chris Thompson
Journalist
Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant. With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns. From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.
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