New hilux 2009

[Hilux Max]

I saw a couple the other day close up. didnt see no 17 inch wheels. the bumpers and grill were different, the wheels were only slightly different, radio controls on the steering wheel, no extra gear in the box,and no performance gains.

was told the V6 has been revised to meet euro IV emmissions or something like that and the v6 has a larger towing capacity whilst all other hiluxs have a larger cargo capacity, as in they can hold more in the rear.

hope the 17's are an option thou. wouldnt mind a set.

[gregorous]

I am sure we will find out more today!

I will keep you posted...

[GreenHilux Guy]

I went to the shop today and they no less then the kid who washes the windows in the yard. No gearbox upgrades maxx?

[gregorous]

Yeah I spoke to a guy at toyota today and he still doesn't eben have pricing for me...

WIsh they would hurry up!!

[gregorous]

Surely this is the model that they will be making across the board. I hope so suicide doors on the extra cab. Time will tell

Check these vids out.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=fibx8YeEP ... re=related
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=6FiSCJSW5 ... re=related
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=28tLna7Gs ... re=related

Cheers Greg

[GreenHilux Guy]

They sure have some weird ideas when it comes to selling cars. If we were getting suicide doors, someone would have leaked it by now. We will probably get the old stock until end financial year and then the upgrades. Im getting tired of waiting.

[gregorous]

They sure have some weird ideas when it comes to selling cars. If we were getting suicide doors, someone would have leaked it by now. We will probably get the old stock until end financial year and then the upgrades. Im getting tired of waiting.

Yeah I'm sick of waiting too. I hope they don't sell they old stock off like you say then bring out the suicide doors like 2 months after I buy one.. That would not be nice

I guess we will find out in the next few days... So if anyone hears about the new 2009 facelift luxy coming out with suicide doors can you please post it.

Thanks Greg

[cr1pp5]

went and got my car serviced on saturday, asked my uncle if the facelift model was getting suicide doors in oz, and he told me that he didnt know, and wouldnt know till it was here

[gregorous]

went and got my car serviced on saturday, asked my uncle if the facelift model was getting suicide doors in oz, and he told me that he didnt know, and wouldnt know till it was here

Well fingers crossed

[david allan]

just talked to my local toyota dealer & he advised the hilux is only getting a facelift, no spec changes.
He said we should expect an upgrade in 09

[gregorous]

just talked to my local toyota dealer & he advised the hilux is only getting a facelift, no spec changes.
He said we should expect an upgrade in 09

What type of upgrade? Did he mention anything major?

Thx Greg

[gregorous]

http://www.toyota.co.th/en/models/Vigo_ ... 8_home.htm

Check the above link out. They are only diesel anyway. And who knows how long they will take to start sending them here??

[gregorous]

I test drove a new Facelift model today. And have order the SR5 Extra Cab... There will definalty be no major changes for a few years from what I have been told.

New Grill
Cruise control
Alloys still 15inch revised style
Steering wheel controls
Petrol engine complinance with UK emissions
Gear Stick raise 30mm (For what reason i'm not sure... They should have shortened the bloody thing)
Front & rear suspension upgrade
Ticket holder on sunvisor (Yay!!)
Cover on miror on sunvisor (Double Yay!!)

So there it is. Doesn't look that bad up close. But the first thing to go will be that ungle grill!!

[Rich]

I don't know why they can't put the 5 speed auto transmission in the diesel.

They have it in the diesel prado with the same engine, so it obviously is available.

Not that it affects me, I'll still be stuck with an too highly-geared 4 speed, unless I win lotto or some other miracle (like someone buys me one!) happens.....

[bairdy380]

Does anyone know if the new audio control steering wheel is cross compatible to the existing models?

[GreenHilux Guy]

I saw one yesterday in the yard and no chance. They are built into the side sections of the airbag cover. Except for the new grill which hasn't changed shape in any way so easily removable, there is no exterior changes. Very disappointing Toyota

[KTM525EXC]

hey all sat in a face lift sr5 on friday while mine was getting serviced no major changes made just the:
new grill and bumper
vanity mirror larger and as a cover
new alloys
cruise on manual sr5's
steering wheel controlls

cheers Troy

[Rich]

Was it a D4D Auto and did it have D4 on the changer or D3?

D4 means it has a new 5 speed transmission.

Rich.

[Tonym]

the alloy accents inside on the dash center and door arm rests are now also smooth, not textured. I certainly would not be updating mine untill they make some major changes. I see Isuzu have released thier D-Max ute, maybe they might have some new inovations like climate control and 5 speed auto and rear disc brakes. Maybe not.

[brad_holden]

Gregorous.

I spoke to my hilux dealer this morning and there has been no price rise in the SR model but apparently there has been a $685 price increase in the SR5 model. Not much info but hope it helps.