The 2025 Toyota Hilux is here and it’s ready to hit the road like always, but now it’s a pickup that offers a blend of rugged functionality and modern style. The Hilux is Australia’s second-best selling ute and it is trusted and used by a wide array of people from urban explorers to farmers. With a recent refurbishment, the Hilux comes with updated features and sophisticated design. It is refined and versatile with reliable performance. Let’s discuss the 2025 model’s features and what truly makes it stand out in the pickup market.
Eye-Catching Styling
The 2025 Hilux comes with a rebrand and revitalisation with the 2024 facelift. The 2025 pickup now comes with a bold and refreshed design along with the facelift, the front fascia has also been updated with a new honeycomb mesh grille and also LED daytime running lights. The more sporty trims like the GR Sport and Rogue models come with an added two-tone black roof making the pickup visually stand out even more. The additional chrome features along with larger alloy wheels are an added bonus and make the pickup even more stylish.
Unmatched Off-Hill Capability
The Hilux was made to go off the beaten path. Tackling rough access roads with 30 degree approach angles and 700mm wading depth on the GR Sport variant. It also rivals the Nissan Navara Warrior as the GR Sport boasts proprietary suspension and a wider track for better loose surface control. It is an all-terrain monster as the towing precision with paddle shifters makes it incredibly diverse.
Cabin Comfort And Tech Features
Once you enter the Hilux, its interior gives a more modern feel with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. As with many touchscreen systems, this one is also difficult to use while driving. The GR Sport model also comes with sports leather seats and aluminium pedals, a mix of luxury and utility. It is, however, puzzling that a model priced at $74,310 does not come with rain-sensing wipers and full-speed adaptive cruise control.
Safety First And Dependable
In 2019, the Hilux received a five-star ANCAP rating with good marks for adult and child occupant protection. Safety features like anti-lock braking, stability control, and multiple airbags are included. However, features like blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warnings are only available in upper trims, and the backward-sensing lane-keep assist is outdated in comparison with competitors.
Variant And Pricing
Catering to a broad audience, the Hilux offers 29 variants. The Workmate single cab is priced at 26,475andtheGRSportat26,475andtheGRSportat74,310 adds leather and sports features. The lineup also includes 4×2 and 4×4, single cab, extra cab, double cab, Workmate, SR, SR5, Rogue and GR Sport. With a five-year unlimited kilometres warranty, extendable to seven with regular servicing, peace of mind is ensured.
Why Choose The 2025 Hilux?
As off-road focused SUVs become the norm, the Toyota Hilux has managed to outperform the competition in terms of off-road capabilities. The 2025 Toyota Ford Ranger may be a more flashy alternative to the truck; however, with its great reputation, the Hilux can surely be a workhorse. You can undoubtedly rely on the Hilux for work, with no compromises on utility and functionality.
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