Updated Hilux with Technical Change

[Hilux Max]

Guys,

This off the Herald Sun Cars Guide today -

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/story/toyota_model_rush_coming/

"We've got facelifts for the Camry and Aurion, we have special editions for RAV, Corolla and Yaris, we have technical changes on HiLux, HiAce and 70-Series, and we have a new-generation Prado," says Toyota Australia's head of sales and marketing, Dave Buttner.

interesting.....who would like to speculate on what it is?

Im guessing the Upgraded diesel, and 16" wheels with bigger brakes.....thou wishful at best......

[bairdy380]

Unless he is just talking about the last face lift with the upgraded technical steering wheel!...I haven't heard any whispers around the traps

[McSumWay]

I would expect a change to the diesel to meet upgraded emissions targets (Euro 4) by July 2010 although I think that has already been done.

My hope would be the 5 speed auto on the upgraded diesels to improve economy in light of the new green push?????

Please!!

[felix]

how about some brakes that work

[saum14]

I have one on order since june , xcab sr . I was told new stereo for the sr .bluetooth, usb and audio controls on the wheel .The sr5 get's more airbags , The update model arrive in August , i spoke to toyota this week , They informed me mine will arrive in the middle of september , The 70- series get's new dash with airbags and a rise in price of $1700 , as for the hilux they told me was the same price for the sr but didn't know about the sr5 .

[buggerlux]

we have technical changes on HiLux

ESP?

[jcarter]

a clutch that does break?

I think US FJ and 4tunner(4runner) is getting Dual VVTI to the v6,that be nice, slightly better fuel econ.

[xklabr]

i ordered a d/cab sr5 in june and have yet to recieve a delivery date. Apparently the guys in japan are a little snowed under. In theory i should be recieving the new model right?

[KTM525EXC]

i ordered a d/cab sr5 in june and have yet to recieve a delivery date. Apparently the guys in japan are a little snowed under. In theory i should be recieving the new model right?

there made in thailand and it depends on what the dealer specifys wether ya get the new model.
cheers Troy

[PluckA76]

I spoke to Toyota today the new spec Toyota I got told the extra cab now comes with cruise control like SR5 the SR5 have new front seats but couldn't tell me what they look like. Radio comes with bluetooth and a colour screen.

The price will be slightly more the the current spec.

[sambarhunter]

More expensive by $1700.00

[Rune_]

You might get a glimpse of the new front seats in this ad:

http://www.finn.no/finn/car/object?finnkode=17634818

simply click the pictures to get them bigger.
this has the 5 speed auto and climate control.

edit: one more: http://www.finn.no/finn/viewimage?finnk ... 086880.jpg

[Homer72]

Hey guys I have also ordered a new SR5 dual cab TD in dusty grey. Ordered in June and went into Townsville Toyota last r&r and was told delivery end of Sep. Salesman showed me the list of upgrades for Hilux but wouldn't let me keep the paper. For SR5 there is a new injection system for turbo diesel, new sport seats, new door trim, curtain airbags. The model to score most is the SR. The price rise is $1700. For anyones info I should be driving away no trade about $ 52700.

[PluckA76]

Homer72,

yeah thats pretty much the same as what I am paying. I don't think the sales guys really know much about what the new changes are apart from the cosmetic ones. I got told no mechanic changes but as you said a new injection system for the turbo diesel is definately a change in my view.

Mine is meant to be getting built in Thailand at the end of August and arrive middle to the end of Septemeber. I would say closer to the end of September.

[jcarter]

looks like the seats out of the Fortuner series.
now just bring me the fortuner series instead ^_^.

http://paultan.org/2005/06/12/toyota-fortuner-suv/

[saum14]

I m waiting for mine too .Was told the boat arrives in Australia the 21st of September

[Darwin Lux]

I ordered late june from Bridge Auto's Dual cab D-4D SR5, they reckon i can pick it up some time late this week... I'm not sure if its the update model or not...

[jogal]

I,ve been told mines in Freo only problem i,m still in Europe so the first ones have arrived

[Darwin Lux]

Same same, Ive been told its hit town i just cant have it yet....

[R3XNebular]

Same same, Ive been told its hit town i just cant have it yet....

When did you order?