Iconic model hit with big price hike: Toyota Hilux 2026 pricing and features confirmed for Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6 rival

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Days after locking in specifications for the Australian market, pricing has been confirmed for the highly anticipated ninth-generation 2026 Toyota Hilux. 

The headline figure is the jump in entry price, with Toyota’s new workhorse costing $6260 more in boggo Workmate single-cab chassis guise, but there’s more to it than bare numbers. 

As outlined in our detailed specifications story, the new Hilux does away with the old 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol and 2.4-litre turbo-diesel, so the base Hilux 4×2 cab chassis gets a big engine upgrade to the ‘1GD’ 2.8-litre unit producing the same 150kW and 500Nm as before. 

For reference, the eighth-gen 2.4L diesel-powered Workmate manual was $40,965, marking a $6975 discount for the new equivalent. 

However, every single 4×4 variant of Hilux has been subject to a price increase of between $460 to $5025, with the biggest increases at the bottom of the range. 

From Workmate, the Hilux line-up moves through familiar work-focused SR (from $52,990), popular SR5 (from $63,990) and into the Rogue grade ($71,990), with the off-road-focused Rugged X making a return for $71,990; all prices listed before on-road costs.  

The 2026 Hilux will go on sale in Australia on December 9 with a slimmer line-up of 16 variants compared to the outgoing generation’s 27 offerings.

There is no word on a new, hotted-up Hilux GR Sport yet. Additionally, Toyota has not announced hybrid or plug-in hybrid Hilux models to take on the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha, though there are more V-Active versions than before. 

Toyota has confirmed both electric — the Hilux BEV — and hydrogen fuel cell versions of its work ute will arrive. The EV in the first half of next year, and FCEV later. 

Prices up across the board

There’s no escaping the price increases for the new Hilux, which differ from trim to trim, however there’s more to the story than just higher figures. 

Starting with the Workmate, which is $6260 dearer though moves to the ‘big block’ 2.8-litre turbo diesel, instead of the old 2.7-litre petrol. All versions are ‘high-ride’, too, so there’s no longer a ‘traffic controller’ base ’Lux.

Compared to single-cab chassis rivals, the Hilux Workmate 4×2 ($33,990) is competitive, with the Isuzu D-Max SX costing $36,200 (auto) and manual Mitsubishi Triton GLX from $34,740 (prices listed before on-road costs). 

Upgrades from the old Workmate include a new 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, new front and rear seats, plus the retention of physical AC switches in the tidier control layout. 

The 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine is essentially unchanged, producing 150kW and 500Nm, and mated to a six-speed automatic or manual (which is limited to 420Nm). 

Workmates are available with 4×2 or 4×4, along with single- or double-cab layouts.

New electronic power-assisted steering (EPAS) features along with stronger suspension mounting points and additional bracing on the carryover IMV ladder platform. 

The SR, from $52,990 before on-road costs in 4×2 pick-up guise, keeps the Workmate’s coil spring front and leaf spring rear suspension, which is oriented towards maximum load-carrying ability. 

Toyota Australia is yet to lock in towing — expected to be 3500kg braked — and payload capacity. Dimensions also remain unknown, but don’t expect much change from the old car as the new Hilux keeps the same passenger cell and hard points.  

The Hilux SR double-cab automatic now scores V-Active 48-volt tech as standard, while all 4×4 SR grades get a locking rear differential and revised Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) traction control. 

For the first time, the SR5 gets a comfort-oriented tune for its rear leaf springs along with rear disc brakes. Developed in Australia, Toyota says the new SR5 will not sacrifice towing ability for extra comfort. 

From $63,990 before on-road costs (MT), the SR5 is dual-cab only and features a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, 18-inch alloy wheels, high-grade LED headlights, integrated tow bar, sports bar, tinted rear windows, cooled glove box along with heating for the seats and steering wheel.

As before, the SR5 can be wicked up with the $2500 Premium Interior package including eight-way power driver’s seat, a nine-speaker JBL sound system and black leather-accented upholstery.

You can go further with the lifestyle-oriented Hilux Rogue ($71,990, before on-road costs) with matte black 18-inch alloys, unique sports bar and design details, teal ‘Mineral’ leather-accented upholstery and full tow package, including tongue, ball, harness and brake controller. 

Interestingly, the Rogue also gets a marine-grade carpet bedlining, electric roller cover, 12-volt socket, central-locking tailgate and sliding tie-down points in the back. 

The Rugged X off-road flagship costs the same as the Rogue but instead goes for different alloy wheels, hoopless bullbar, front and rear recovery points sticker pack, LED light bar and towing pack. 

Unlike the old wide-body GR Sport, the new Rugged X does not feature uprated suspension or higher state of tune (165kW/550Nm) leaving room for a future off-road flagship to fight the Ford Ranger Raptor, if Toyota sees fit. 

Toyota Hilux 2026 prices

Prices listed are before on-road costs

Workmate

• 4×2 single cab-chassis MT – $33,990 (+$6260 from petrol/ -$6975 from diesel)
• 4×2 single cab-chassis AT – $35,990 (+$6260 from petrol/ -$6975 from diesel)
• 4×2 double cab pick-up AT – $47,990 (+$10,260 from petrol/ -$2430 from diesel)
• 4×4  single cab-chassis AT – $45,990(+$5025 from petrol)
• 4×4 double cab-chassis AT – $52,490 (+$3755 from diesel)
• 4×4 double cab pick-up AT – $53,990 ($3570 from diesel)

SR

• 4×2 double cab pick-up AT – $52,990 (new)
• 4×4 extra cab-chassis AT – $54,990 (+$4295)
• 4×4 double cab-chassis MT – $54,990 (+$2350)
• 4×4 double cab-chassis 48V AT – $57,990 (+$3860)
• 4×4 double cab pick-up 48V AT – $59,490 (+$3280)

SR5

• 4×4 double cab pick-up MT – $63,990 (+$3320)
• 4×4 double cab-chassis 48V AT – $64,490 (+$3910)
• 4×4 double cab pick-up 48V AT – $65,990 (+$2730)
• Premium interior upgrade – $2500

Rogue double cab pick-up 48V AT $71,990 +$460

Rugged X double cab pick-up 48V AT $71,990 (new)