It’s a little more than a month before the 2026 Toyota HiLux is set to be unveiled, and key details of the new ute continue to be unearthed.
An image of the ninth-generation HiLux’s dashboard has been posted on Instagram by cars_secrets, and it appears to match an earlier leak of patent images.
The dash features a central floating infotainment touchscreen – likely around 10 inches in size – and an 1980s-style colour combination of maroon with trimmed black leather for contrast.
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Unlike some other Toyota models, the new HiLux will feature shortcut buttons on either side of the screen.
It’s likely the circa-10-inch screen will be reserved for mid-range variants, while more expensive grades could get a larger infotainment screen.
The unusual wedge-shaped dash appears to subtly echo the front-end design of the HiLux, which is expected to feature slim headlights and a badge with ‘Toyota’ spelled out – rather than the round ‘three-ellipses’ emblem – signifying the ute’s off-road capabilities.
While there are similarities with the Toyota LandCruiser,Prado, and Tundra, the new HiLux dashboard looks to closely resemble that of the Tacoma – Toyota’s mid-size pickup for the North American market.
Documents discovered recently show the HiLux will launch in Australia with 16 variations, with all appearing to be powered by Toyota’s 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, known as the 1GD-FTV.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux is a significant update of the outgoing model – now a decade old – with the ladder-frame chassis, doors, and roof panels set to carry over.
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