Leaked patent diagrams give a glimpse of the new Toyota Hilux
Appearing on the Instagram account cars_secrets, the technical drawings reveal an updated cabin featuring a new dashboard and a large, freestanding touchscreen infotainment system – probably the same 12.3" unit used in the Land Cruiser Prado. Entry-level and workhorse Hilux models will no doubt make do with smaller screens.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
IOL News
10 hours ago
- IOL News
New Toyota Hilux for 2026: Leaked patent images show us the exterior and Prado-like cabin
The new Toyota Hilux will get a completely new look at the front and back. Image: Leaked image There is a great deal of anticipation surrounding the new-generation Toyota Hilux, and it is coming closer to fruition, with recent spy shots as well as leaked brochure pages and patent images all giving us a good idea of what to expect. Numerous sources abroad suggest the new bakkie could be unveiled internationally before the end of 2025, and although its local introduction remains unconfirmed, there is a good chance that we'll see it before the end of 2026. What appear to be legitimate patent images have leaked onto the internet courtesy of Cars_Secrets on Instagram, correlating with recent brochure scans and spy shots of disguised prototypes. However, these all suggest that the 2026 Hilux is more of a comprehensive update than an all-new model. The use of the current model's doors and roof structure suggests that the new Hilux is based on a modified version of the current IMV underpinnings, which date back to 2004. The current shape has been around internationally since 2015. Earlier reports had suggested that it would move to the more modern TNGA-F architecture, which underpins its American cousin, the Tacoma, as well as the latest Land Cruiser 300 and Prado SUVs. While its shape remains familiar, Toyota has completely redesigned the front and rear ends, with slim new headlights making an appearance alongside a more rectangular grille. At the back, we see fresh taillights, featuring a more angular shape and 3D-style LED light clusters. The leaked patent images reveal a completely redesigned interior, however, replacing the current bakkie's dated fascia with an all-new cockpit layout that closely mimics the latest Prado's interior. The interior gets a very welcome makeover. Image: Leaked image To that end we see a larger central screen that 'floats' above lower-positioned central air vents, while the separate instrument cluster is likely to be digital. Also evident is an all-new centre console, housing a slimmer gear lever and given that we can't see a manual handbrake, it's likely that this has become electronic too. There is no word on what powers the new 2026 Toyota Hilux, but sources abroad suggest it will continue to offer the current 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine as its mainstay, with the 48V mild hybrid versions likely fitted across a wider array of models, and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain has also been rumoured. The current 2.8 GD-6 engine produces 150kW in its standard guise and 165kW in sportier GR-S trim. It's unclear whether Toyota will attempt to extract more power from this engine. For markets such as South Africa, it's almost a given that the smaller 2.4-litre turbodiesel will also soldier on as a more budget-friendly option. However, with the current version producing just 110kW, Toyota may give it a small boost to better compete with more powerful rivals like Ford's 125kW 2.0 SiT in the Ranger. The fleet-focused 2.0-litre and 2.7-litre normally aspirated petrol engines could soldier on too, but on that note, Toyota could well introduce the back-to-basics Hilux Champ, which would likely use the Stallion name locally. It's all a game of speculation for now, but it won't be long until we find out all the juicy details about the upcoming Hilux. But has Toyota made a wrong move by sticking to the current platform, or will sticking to the tried and tested prove to be a winning formula? Only time will tell. IOL Motoring
SowetanLIVE
a day ago
- SowetanLIVE
Leaked patent diagrams give a glimpse of the new Toyota Hilux
A series of patent diagrams detailing the interior of the soon-to-be-released ninth-generation Toyota Hilux have been leaked online. Appearing on the Instagram account cars_secrets, the technical drawings reveal an updated cabin featuring a new dashboard and a large, freestanding touchscreen infotainment system – probably the same 12.3" unit used in the Land Cruiser Prado. Entry-level and workhorse Hilux models will no doubt make do with smaller screens.
The Herald
a day ago
- The Herald
Leaked patent diagrams give a glimpse of the new Toyota Hilux
Motoring By Motoring Staff - 05 August 2025 The new Hilux gets a more aggressive front end with narrow headlight clusters. Image: Instagram/@cars_secrets A series of patent diagrams detailing the interior of the soon-to-be-released ninth-generation Toyota Hilux have been leaked online. Appearing on the Instagram account cars_secrets, the technical drawings reveal an updated cabin featuring a new dashboard and a large, freestanding touchscreen infotainment system – probably the same 12.3" unit used in the Land Cruiser Prado. Entry-level and workhorse Hilux models will no doubt make do with smaller screens. An updated cabin features a new dashboard and a large, freestanding touchscreen infotainment system – probably the same 12.3" unit used in the Land Cruiser Prado. Image: Instagram/@cars_secrets Below the display sit a pair of horizontal centre air vents and a panel for the HVAC controls. Whether these are physical (let's hope so) or capacitive (let's hope not) remains to be seen. Other standout interior details include a chunky new gear lever design with a small rectangular switchgear panel beside it, what appear to be cupholders placed in front of the side air vents and a second enclosed storage area above the cubby hole. The absence of a mechanical handbrake on the redesigned centre console suggests the fitment of an electronic parking brake. While the instrument cluster is lacking in detail, it's most likely that higher-spec Hilux models will feature a customisable digital display. The accompanying exterior design drawings reinforce the idea that the new Hilux is a thoroughly revised version of the eighth-generation model, with the doors and roof skin carried over. However, to freshen things up, Toyota has bolted on a new front end that includes an aggressive new bumper design and a pair of slim headlight clusters. There's also updated wheel arch cladding and new wraparound taillamps. Riding on Toyota's longstanding IMV ladder-frame chassis (if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?), the new Hilux is expected to continue with the proven 2.4 l and 2.8 l four-cylinder turbodiesel engines – the latter available with 48V mild-hybrid technology. We assume the workhorse models will offer the aged but reliable 2.0 l and 2.7 l VVTi petrol engines. The new Toyota Hilux is expected to make its global debut in November 2025 in Thailand.
