Toyota Hilux AN220: 2025–Present Guide

Black ninth-generation Toyota Hilux Z double cab with roof rack in a showroom

The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux (AN220/AN230) debuted in Thailand in November 2025 and went on sale in Australia that December, where it's badged as a 2026 model. It isn't sold in the US, so the years here are main-market years. It's a heavy rework of the eighth-gen truck rather than an all-new one, but it adds a new face, a new cabin, a 48V mild hybrid diesel and the first electric Hilux. Here's what changed, which version to pick, the recalls to check and how it rates for safety.

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Ninth-Gen Hilux at a Glance

Years 2025–present Sold as a 2026 model in Australia

Platform IMV Updated eighth-gen ladder frame

Engines 2.8 diesel and BEV 48V hybrid on many grades

Power range 158–201 hp 2.7 gas to 2.8 diesel

Towing 3,500 kg 7,716 lb braked, diesel

ANCAP Five stars Diesel 2025, BEV 2026

What Makes the Ninth-Gen Hilux Different

Don't let the bold new face fool you. Underneath, the ninth-gen Hilux keeps the eighth generation's IMV ladder frame, its 3,085 mm wheelbase, its cabin structure and its 2.8-liter 1GD diesel. Toyota added extra welds and new body mounts, however, so it feels tighter and quieter than before.

The biggest day-to-day change is the steering. In Australia and Europe, the old hydraulic setup gives way to electric power steering, which reviewers say is lighter and more direct. Inside, there's a new Land Cruiser Prado-style dash, a 12.3-inch touchscreen on every grade, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and real buttons for the climate controls.

Then there's the electrification. Many diesels now get a 48V V-Active mild hybrid, and for the first time there's a battery-electric Hilux with a 59.2 kWh battery and permanent all-wheel drive. A hydrogen fuel-cell version is confirmed for 2028, so this is the Hilux that starts Toyota's move away from diesel-only.

Dashboard of the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux BEV with its 12.3-inch touchscreen

201 hp2.8 turbo-diesel
369 lb-ftDiesel torque, auto
3,500 kgBraked towing
59.2 kWhBEV battery

What we like

Quieter, lighter-steering and more refined than before
Big standard screen and a long list of safety tech
Still tows 3,500 kg, and you can still get a manual

What to watch

Prices went up, a lot on base grades
Base trucks still ride stiffly when empty
BEV has a short range and 2,000 kg towing

Ninth-Gen Hilux Engines and Power

The ninth-gen Hilux leans on one engine, the 2.8-liter diesel, in regular and 48V mild hybrid forms. However, what you can buy depends a lot on the market, because Australia and the UK dropped the 2.4 diesel and the 2.7 gas engine.

Engine	Years	Found in	Output
2.8L turbo-diesel (1GD-FTV), automatic	2025–present	Most markets	201 hp (150 kW) / 369 lb-ft (500 Nm)
2.8L turbo-diesel (1GD-FTV), manual	2025–present	Australia and others	201 hp (150 kW) / 310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
2.8L diesel 48V V-Active mild hybrid	2025–present	Australia SR auto 4×4 and up, UK, Europe, South Africa Legend	Diesel plus an 11-hp (8.5 kW), 48-lb-ft (65 Nm) motor-generator
Dual-motor BEV, 59.2 kWh	2025–present	Thailand, Europe, UK, Australia, NZ	193 hp (144 kW) / 345 lb-ft (468 Nm)
2.7L gas (2TR-FE)	2025–present	Eastern Europe and some other markets	158 hp / 181 lb-ft (246 Nm)
2.4L turbo-diesel (2GD)	2027 (planned)	South Africa, manual	148 hp (110 kW) / 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) in its current tune
Hydrogen fuel cell	2028 (planned)	Europe, Oceania	Not announced yet

Diesels use a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual. The BEV's torque is Toyota Australia's combined figure. Toyota quotes about 240 km (149 miles) of WLTP range for the BEV, or 315 km (196 miles) on the older NEDC cycle, and reviewers found the 48V system made little difference to real-world fuel use.

New face, same frame, first EV

Ninth-Gen Hilux Changes by Year

The ninth-gen Hilux is still new, so there hasn't been a facelift yet. Instead, its first year was a long global rollout, with the BEV and new markets added one by one.

2025 World premiere in Bangkok on November 10, with the diesel, the BEV and a confirmed fuel-cell version. Australian sales start on December 9 with 16 diesel variants, down from 27. In Thailand, where it's called the Hilux Travo, BEV sales start in December.
2026 Australia's BEV goes on sale in the second quarter, priced from A$74,990. Japan launches the Thai-built Hilux in May, and New Zealand follows the same month. In June, UK orders open and South Africa launches its Durban-built trucks, then India gets the Hilux in July.
2026 In September, Toyota confirms the production hydrogen fuel-cell Hilux for Europe in 2028. In October, Toyota South Africa confirms a new GR-Sport for 2027.
2027 Planned: the GR-Sport and a 2.4 diesel join the South African range.

Our verdict: there's no bad year yet, because this generation is only a year old. Still, check that any truck built from August 2025 to February 2026 with a Toyota Genuine bull bar has had its recall done.

Ninth-Gen Hilux Special Models

There's no GR Sport at launch, so the ninth-gen Hilux's standouts are the first electric version, the dressed-up top grades and the plain work trucks.

2025–present

Hilux BEV

193 hp 59.2 kWh Permanent AWD

The first electric Hilux uses front and rear motors and a 59.2 kWh battery. It's a quiet, capable short-range work truck, but range and towing (2,000 kg in Australia) are well short of the diesel.

2025–present

Rogue, Rugged X and Z

48V hybrid Top grades From A$71,990

In Australia, the Rogue is the dressed-up road pick and the Rugged X adds a bull bar, recovery points and an LED light bar, although no suspension upgrade. Japan's top grade is the Z.

Gray ninth-generation Toyota Hilux single cab 2.8 diesel at a dealer in Khon Kaen, Thailand

2025–present

Workmate and single cab

From A$33,990 Manual or auto Up to 1,260 kg payload

The base work trucks still come as cab-chassis or pickups, with the 2.8 diesel and the best payload in the range. However, they cost noticeably more than before.

Ninth-Gen Hilux Recalls

The ninth-gen Hilux isn't sold in the US, so there are no NHTSA campaigns for it. So far, the one notable recall is in Australia, and it only affects trucks fitted with certain Toyota accessories.

Model years	Campaign	What's affected
Australia, built Aug 2025–Feb 2026	REC-006578 (Toyota 6WU02)	On 13,390 trucks fitted with a Toyota Genuine bull bar or nudge bar with a light bar, the power-steering wiring may have been reconnected badly. Steering assist can cut out suddenly with no warning light. Fixed free in about 30 minutes.

Notable campaigns only, not a full list. We found no other recalls for this generation as of October 2026. Recall repairs are free at a Toyota dealer, so check your VIN with your local Toyota distributor or recall authority.

Ninth-Gen Hilux Safety Ratings by Region

So far, only ANCAP in Australia and New Zealand has crash-tested the ninth-gen Hilux. Other programs either haven't tested it yet or don't cover the markets where it's sold.

Region	Program	Rating	What it means
Australia, New Zealand	ANCAP	★★★★★ (2025, diesel)	Adult occupant 84%, child occupant 89%, vulnerable road users 82%, safety assist 82%. It lost points for pedestrian protection at the A-pillars and hood edge, and for how it treats other cars in a crash. The Rugged X isn't covered.
Australia, New Zealand	ANCAP	★★★★★ (2026, BEV)	Extended to the BEV in June 2026 after extra battery tests, making it Australia's first five-star electric ute.
Europe	Euro NCAP	Not rated	Not tested yet. Euro NCAP's last Hilux result is the 2016 eighth-gen truck, which isn't comparable with today's tests.
Southeast Asia	ASEAN NCAP	Not rated	We found no published result for this generation.
United States, Canada	NHTSA, IIHS	Not rated	The Hilux isn't sold in North America.

Ratings apply only to the body style and model years tested, and older scores are not comparable with today's tests.

Buying a Used Ninth-Gen Hilux

The ninth-gen Hilux builds on a proven truck, so there's not much to fear mechanically. Instead, the big decisions are which grade, whether the 48V system is worth it, and whether a BEV fits how you work.

Grade choice. SR5 and above get comfort-tuned rear springs, rear disc brakes, an electric parking brake and a 360-degree camera. Reviewers found the Workmate and SR ride stiffly when empty.
The 48V hybrid. It smooths things out, but reviewers saw little real-world fuel saving, with Chasing Cars recording 8.2 L/100 km against a 7.3 L/100 km claim. Don't pay much extra just for the badge.
The BEV. It makes sense for short, depot-based work where it charges overnight. Range drops when you're loaded or towing, it tows 2,000 kg in Australia, and it costs about A$15,500 more than a similar diesel.
Bull bars and the Rugged X. Check the bull-bar recall on early trucks, and remember ANCAP's five stars don't cover the Rugged X.

Our picks

Best overall: SR5 48V double cab
Best for work: Workmate or SR cab-chassis
Best for depot fleets: BEV

Think twice

Early bull-bar trucks with the recall still open
The BEV if you tow or drive long distances
Paying top-grade money if you don't need the extras

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Ninth-Gen Hilux FAQ

Is the 2026 Toyota Hilux all-new?

Not entirely. It keeps the eighth generation's IMV ladder frame, wheelbase, cabin structure and 2.8 diesel, but it has a new body front and rear, a new interior, electric power steering in many markets, a 48V mild hybrid and a BEV.

Is there a hybrid Toyota Hilux?

Only a mild hybrid. The 48V V-Active system adds an 11-hp (8.5 kW) motor-generator to the 2.8 diesel. There's no full hybrid or plug-in hybrid.

What's the range of the electric Hilux?

Toyota quotes about 240 km (149 miles) on the WLTP cycle, or 315 km (196 miles) on the older NEDC cycle, from its 59.2 kWh battery. Expect less when you're loaded or towing.

How much can the new Hilux tow?

The diesel is rated at 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) braked. The BEV is rated at 2,000 kg in Australia and New Zealand, and about 1,600 kg in Europe.

Is the new Toyota Hilux safe?

Yes. ANCAP gave the diesel five stars in December 2025 and extended that to the BEV in June 2026, although the Rugged X isn't covered. Euro NCAP and ASEAN NCAP haven't rated it yet.

Is there a new Hilux GR Sport?

Not at launch. Toyota South Africa has confirmed a GR-Sport for 2027, but Australia hasn't confirmed one.

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Photo credits

Header image: TTTNIS, CC0, cropped and resized.
Dashboard of the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux BEV…: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
White ninth-generation Toyota Hilux BEV electric double…: TTTNIS, CC0, cropped and resized.
Gray ninth-generation Toyota Hilux single cab 2.8…: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.