Next year is shaping as one of the biggest, and most important, in Toyota's history, with fresh reports pointing to an avalanche of new products including an affordable LandCruiser, the updated Toyota HiLux and new RAV4 Hybrid.
According to new reports, the model rollout should begin with the mini LandCruiser FJ, which will reportedly head into production in early 2026 after production issues, existing vehicle demand and, more recently, the US Government's escalating trade war threw existing plans into chaos.
While not yet confirmed for Australia, Japanese reporting points to the mini LandCruiser slotting between the Corolla Cross and RAV4 in terms of size, though unlike both those models, it would ride on a ladder-frame chassis.
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It should stretch around 4500mm long, 1830mm wide and 1850mm tall, and ride on a 2750mm wheelbase.
The latest reporting points to a choice of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains, depending on the market, including Toyota's venerable 2.8-litre turbo-diesel powerplant used in the current-gen HiLux.
Also due in 2026 is an updated version of the brand's best-seller in Australia, the RAV4 Hybrid, which is reportedly set to arrive in late 2026 packing hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with an all-electric version also rumoured, though likely not at launch.
Japanese site BestCar’s intel suggests the RAV4 will grow significantly, stretching to 4.7 metres long (+85mm) and riding on a 60mm longer, 2750mm wheelbase, resulting in improved cabin space. It certainly looks a little larger in the new pictures.
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The hybrid version should continue to pair with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, while the plug-in hybrid is expected to be a continuation of the RAV4 Prime currently offered in the USA, which pairs a 2.5-litre petrol engine with twin electric motors and an 18.1kWh battery for an EV-only driving range of around 68kms.
The other core model expected to arrive in 2026 is the updated Toyota HiLux, with the brand expected to deliver a refreshed, rather than all-new, version of its iconic ute.
That means a continuation of the engine and platform, but we expect better ground clearance, new LED headlight designs, a revised front grille, new-look bash plates and a tougher, chunkier overall look. Retuned suspension better suited to off-road speed is also expected.
In the cabin, reports point to a 12.3-inch central screen that will house an off-road camera display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a wireless charge pad.
We expect the new HiLux to arrive in the second half of 2026.
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