Seventh generation

Both the Tacoma and the Hilux were adapted in 2005. The Tacoma was based on the new 4Runner chassis, while the Hilux rides on a active adaptation of the ladder anatomy begin on antecedent versions. The new Hilux has added in admeasurement and is now classified as a mid-size aces up. The Tacoma had a new 4.0 L V6 engine that produces 176 kW (236 hp) and 361 N·m (266 ft·lbf) of torque. Its architecture was actual agnate to the 4Runner.

Hilux models awash in Australian, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets are congenital and accumulated in Thailand, area the car is alleged the Hilux Vigo, or artlessly Vigo. For the European and South African markets the Hilux is congenital in Durban, South Africa. As of December 2009, it is the best affairs car in South Africa. Those awash in South America are fabricated in Argentina, as with the antecedent bearing Hilux.11 In Asia, the Hilux Vigo belvedere was acclimated as the base for Toyota's IMV affairs which spawned the Innova MPV and Fortuner SUV/PPV.

Interior

In Malaysia, the Hilux is alone accessible in 2.5 L with the advantage of individual cab or bifold cab.citation needed The bifold cab archetypal has an automated manual variant. It uses the aforementioned engine as added Asian countries (in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC Turbo Agent with accepted abuse absolute injection), about engines acclimated in Malaysia alter in their best achievement of 75 kW (101 hp) at 3600 rpm and best torque of 260 N·m (192 lbf·ft) at 1600-2400 rpm.

In Singapore, the Hilux is accessible as a individual cab with the 2.5 L engine or a bifold cab with the 3.0 L engine. However, the engines are congenital in Japan (where they are aswell acclimated in the Prado) instead of Argentina.citation needed Notable agile barter cover clandestine auto operators, for whom the bifold cab archetypal offers added amount amplitude versatility, and the Singapore Police Force and Pakistan Police, which employs it as a convoying vehicle.

The Hilux will be congenital in Guangqi Toyota Automobile in Guangzhou for the Chinese market. The models for China will be 4.0 L with the advantage of individual cab or bifold cab. It uses the aforementioned engine as Australia (V6, 24-valve, DOHC), about engines acclimated in China has been acquainted up to the best achievement of 246 kW (330 hp) at 6500 rpm and best torque of 405 N·m (299 lbf·ft) at 4000 rpm, and is akin to a 5-speed automated transmission. China is the alone Asian country to get the V6 engine.

A Hilux entered in the 2012 Dakar Rally by the Imperial Toyota aggregation of South Africa managed to abduction third abode admitting accepting little modifications from the assembly archetypal and getting up adjoin branch accurate teams.citation needed

Engines (markets):

2005 2.0 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC I4 (South Africa, Indonesia and Middle East)

2005 2.5 L agent D-4D DOHC I4, 76 kW (102 hp) - 107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp) (Asia, Europe, South Africa, South America)

2005 2.7 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC I4, 119 kW (162 PS; 160 hp) (Australia, Arabian Peninsula, The Philippines, South Africa, Venezuela, USA)

2005 3.0 L agent D-4D DOHC I4, Turbodiesel, commonrail 16-valve absolute injection, 121 kW (165 PS; 162 hp) (Asia, South Africa, South America, Australia, Europe). This adaptation is fabricated at Toyota's ability in Zárate, Argentina.

2005 4.0 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC V6, 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) - 176 kW (236 hp) (Australia, South Africa, Venezuela, China)

2008 4.0 L Supercharged DOHC V6 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) (Australia only, TRD edition)

edit2008 Facelift

A facelifted adaptation of the Hilux was apparent by Toyota's Malaysian distributors, UMW Toyota Motor, in August 2008. Toyota has appear a larboard duke drive facelifted Hilux Vigo in August 2008 while a appropriate duke drive facelifted archetypal is accepted to be appear in September 2008.12 These facelifted models were alien to the Philippines in October 2008.

Toyota aswell alien a rear admission arrangement alleged "Smart Cab" to alter all Xtra Cab models in E and G grade. The Smart Cab models are alone for the Thailand calm market.citation needed

edit2011 facelift

On 13 July 2011, Toyota appear that the Hilux would accept an upgrade, including a redesigned foreground end and added alien administration changes, changes to the autogenous and a new turbocharged agent engine able of 106 kW (142 hp) and 343 N·m (253 lb·ft) of torque, as able-bodied as lower ammunition burning compared to the antecedent model.13 This adapted was initially launched in Thailand.14 Thailand adaptation of 2012 Toyota Hilux Vigo "Champ" is a cogent "minor" change with a new foreground attending and a revamped autogenous to reinforce perceived luxuriousness. The foreground is redesigned from the A colonnade forwards. With the barring of doors, roofs and tailgates, aggregate abroad is new: new guards, new headlights, new bumper, new bonnet, new three-bar grille, new taillights, a new rear bumper, new models brand and other. There are aswell new mirrors and new admixture caster designs. The autogenous appearance a new high dashboard architecture with a new accumbent centre apparatus cluster. Perceived superior has been bigger through the acceptance of analogously darker finishes with a greater colour bendability throughout the interior. The high-end Bifold Cab adaptation now comes with DVD player, rear camera and Bluetooth functionality.,15 Cristiano Ronaldo are presenter for Hilux Vigo Champ in Thailand, they are appear new "Diamond Tech" technology for commonrail in 2.5 L and 3.0 L agent version, with upgraded 32-bit ECU and injector, but they are not accepted that anesthetized Euro IV accumulation that acclimated in Thailand from January 1, 2012.

In the UK it is accessible in 3 physique styles: 2-door, 2-seat individual cab; 2-door, 4-seat added cab and 4-door, 4-seat bifold cab1617

TRD Hilux (GGN25R) 4000SL 4-door account (Australia)

Extended cab Hilux

Toyota Hilux (KUN26R) SR5 4-door account (Australia; pre-facelift)

2009 Individual cab

Toyota Hilux (GGN15R) SR 4-door account (Australia; 2008 facelift)

2011 facelift