2026 Toyota Hilux Drive Review 🚗

The tenth-generation Toyota Hilux has finally surfaced and we’ve driven the revamp of the hugely popular ute to see what’s new and what isn’t in the fight against Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman, Isuzu D-Max, BYD Shark 6 and other ute competitors.

Powered by the carryover 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, the new-generation Hilux could be viewed as more of a deep facelift than an all-new model, but proof is in the pudding.

Chasing Cars road test editor John Law takes a first drive of the new Hilux covers off interior, powertrain, chassis, 4x4 off-roading and towing, to name a few topics. And Law will see if the mighty ute nameplate still has the goods to regain the mantle as Australia’s best-selling vehicle bar none.


Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - How does Hilux drive?
1:03 - What’s the same?
1:22 - Pricing
1:47 - What’s new?
2:23 - Disc brakes
2:49 - Traction control
3:27 - Cabin
4:03 - Suspension
4:43 - Off-roading
5:24 - 4x4 systems
6:30 - 2.8L diesel
7:08 - Safety
7:40 - Verdict


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