HiLux milestone

Changes to the range topping HiLux SR5 4x4 turbo-diesel double-cab include changes from the A-pillar forward, including a new front bumper, revised over-fender flares and a restyled bonnet with - in turbo-diesel versions - a relocated air scoop.

Revised styling at the rear includes a new sports bar and clear tail light lenses, while the interior gains updates to the seat and door trim.

HiLux customers will have a greater choice of entry-level models with new Workmate variants, while all 4x4 models have an uprated towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes.

The biggest visual change is the addition of a bolder three-bar grille flanked by a pair of new twin-element wrap-around headlights.

The three-decade history of HiLux in Australia has produced 370,000 sales of 4x4 models and 330,000 sales of 4x2 versions.