MY08 Upgrade

[olcoolone]

I heard they are going to come out with the D4D 180Kw V8 and six speed manual or auto box, front and rear diff locks, 17 inch wheels and 300mm ground clearance, 1500Kg. carrying capacity and 4000Kg. towing capacity.......SOUNDS GOOD

All this for just $17,000 more then the current version.

Regards Richard

[camwill69]

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2004/11/26/289460.3-lg.jpg

Have a look at this hilux just released.

[jcarter]

sweet then we can pay the 33% luxury car sales tax aswell =}

http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2009-hilux_high_power/

maybee thats the rims we will get

[Tonym]

I would be surprised if Toyota put audio controls on the HiLux steering wheel as they dont event have it on the new 200 series until you get to the Sahara model. Also it beats me why you would want a supercharged V6 hilux, the last thing HiLux needs is more power in the V6, If they refined ride and NVH and the brakes on a D4D with 5 speed auto and gave it a bit more power that would be a better option than the TRD V6. and $70k for a drum braked hilux thats crazy

[johno084]

I totally agree, Tonym, when you look at other hilux models overseas none of them have audio controls on the steering wheel. And i have the same opinion on your comment with brakes/transmission. The TRD is totally over priced.

[shane308]

i have no doubt people will buy the TRD, but id say the only ones you will see in the scrub doing any real 4x4ing will be the ones in the magizine pics.

[Redlux]

OK, all updates are:
Workmate: 15inch wheels and Euro IV emissions compliant

All SR5's
Additional audio/multi information display controls on sterring wheel

4x4 SR5
Alloy wheel change (still 15's)

SR5 manual trans
Gain cruise control

4x2 T/D D/C
Addition of deck hook

All models
Radiator Grill design change
Headlamps design change - clear lenses for front turn signals
Front bumper design change
4.0 V6 Euro IV emission compliant
Cover to front passenger vanity mirror

[bairdy380]

I wonder how hard it would be to fit the audio control steering wheel to current model? I hate reaching over to try and turn that crap small dial!!!!

[Redlux]

It would be a part you could order from Toyota, but I'd expect $300 for a $10 part.
I wouldn't be surprised to see them on ebay out of Thailand.

I am pissed that my lux will be here very soon, and I am missing out on the update. Think I'll get the new bumper if it looks any better (not that anything is wrong with the current one - why up date the look when all we want is modern drivetrain???)

[johno084]

Hey Redlux,

How genuine is your information from your dealer, on the my08 update on the hilux. Where did you get your info from?

Because I'm curious, i've checked the toyota press room website and their is no information on any update as yet on the hilux except for trd hilux. I'm trading in my v6 SR5 hilux for a t/d SR5 and i asked my dealer about the update as you've mention, and they haven't heard anything that you've put in your post.

Could you please respond, it would be appreciated!

[4Hilux]

I've heard the same thing as redlux, directly from a Toyota salesman. With production not being due to start till August, keep at the back of yr mind that it'll be probably at least a couple of months after that before any roll a wheel off a boat here.

[gregan8065]

hi guys

thanks for the info, i have back to the dealer and he has told me exactly what is already listed on the forum. it is a august production and first truck should arrive sept oct, ordered my new truck and only 1 month left with the sr5 due to trade in. anyone got a spare truck???

remember you heard it on newhilux.net first

[Redlux]

I have the official release from Toyota (sent out to dealers) on my desk at work.
If you have a fax handy, pm me and I can fax it to you.

[Redlux]

Your right 4hilux, mine is on the boat now. I asked about swapping for a facelift, but it means a re-order, and I won't see it till October.

Decided if the new one looks that much better, I'll upgrade the front end later (probably to the TRD front)

[johno084]

Thanks guys for the info, redlux if you upgrade your front end later maybe to a trd front, remember the trd front end is a one piece unit, grill & bumber is combined not like on the normal hilux its a two piece unit. The trd hilux front end can only accept a nudge bar not a bull-bar. Just letting you know.

[4Hilux]

Wonder when we will start to see photos of the 09........?? If they change the front too much, it'll mean current model's bullbars might not swap over.......

[babs]

Hi guys, I am still tinkering around. Let me know when they put 4 wheel disc or at least a 5 speed auto in the diesel model

[4Hilux]

Don't hold ya breath babs - it probably won't happen till this model Hilux gets replaced in 6 yrs time......(certainly on the rear discs anyway.......)

[4Hilux]

Bump - any new info or photos around on the update..........

[Russ69]

Hi Everybody, Yes there is an update! I am just about to purchase one and the dealer has foward me a PDF, in regards to changes to the Hilux. You can email me and i will send it to you as i am not sure how to post it on the net. Cheers Russ.