Disappointing? Toyota HiLux 2026 review Australia: How the next-gen Ford Ranger rival falls short
The 2026 Toyota HiLux has arrived with updated tech and a sharper focus on comfort and refinement. In this full review, CarsGuide journalist Byron Mathioudak...

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The 2026 Toyota HiLux has arrived with updated tech and a sharper focus on comfort and refinement. In this full review, CarsGuide journalist Byron Mathioudakis takes a detailed look at the latest HiLux range, including work-focused and lifestyle variants.
Byron covers design changes, cabin layout, features and practicality across the line-up, as well as key updates to safety, infotainment and connectivity. Thereβs also a close look at towing, payload and off-road capability to see how the HiLux stacks up for Australian buyers.
On the road, the review explores ride quality, handling and powertrain performance in real-world conditions. Pricing, value and ownership are discussed alongside key rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton. Watch to find out how Toyotaβs best-seller has evolved for 2026.
#Toyota #HiLux #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Pricing and features
03:11 Design
04:46 Practicality
07:39 Under the bonnet
09:11 Driving
12:26 Off-road driving
13:15 Efficiency
13:47 Safety
14:18 Ownership
15:17 Verdict
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Byron covers design changes, cabin layout, features and practicality across the line-up, as well as key updates to safety, infotainment and connectivity. Thereβs also a close look at towing, payload and off-road capability to see how the HiLux stacks up for Australian buyers.
On the road, the review explores ride quality, handling and powertrain performance in real-world conditions. Pricing, value and ownership are discussed alongside key rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton. Watch to find out how Toyotaβs best-seller has evolved for 2026.
#Toyota #HiLux #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Pricing and features
03:11 Design
04:46 Practicality
07:39 Under the bonnet
09:11 Driving
12:26 Off-road driving
13:15 Efficiency
13:47 Safety
14:18 Ownership
15:17 Verdict
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Read Byron's full review: https://bit.ly/44WybzV
Check out our Toyota Hilux hub: https://bit.ly/3JPn4RW
Find more utes: https://bit.ly/3jUamEO
Visit our AdventureGuide: https://bit.ly/3n6sBrP
--
CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive
Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: https://www.carsguide.com.au
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/carsguide
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Dec 11, 2025
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