The 9th-gen Toyota Hilux is about to hit the market in South Africa, though the range will be somewhat truncated at launch. Here’s what this SA-built bakkie will cost you…
- New Hilux range features 7 variants at launch
- Select 8th-gen derivatives likely to soldier on
- All new variants use 2.8-litre and 6-speed auto
- Extended-cab offered in Raider X specification
- SRX grade returns as entry-point to DC range
- Legend trim level features MHEV technology
The new Toyota Hilux is about to hit the market in South Africa, tasked with continuing a local legacy that dates back all the way back to 1969. Fascinatingly, the 9th-generation bakkie range will be rather truncated at launch, with only 7 derivatives seemingly available.
Revealed in Thailand in November 2025, the new Hilux retains the outgoing generation’s IMV platform, which gains new hydraulic engine mounts and shear-type cabin mounts to “reduce vibrations and enhance ride comfort”. SA-spec units will again be produced at Toyota’s Prospecton facility in KwaZulu-Natal.
New Hilux retains 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine
The new Hilux line-up will be surprisingly narrow at launch, leading us to believe select derivatives from the outgoing 8th-gen range – including several workhorse variants in the single-cab, extended-cab and double-range line-ups – will soldier on for now. While the outgoing Hilux range numbers as many as 37 derivatives, the launch line-up for the new model seemingly features just 7 variants.
From what we can tell, only the 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine – generating an unchanged 150 kW and 500 Nm – will be available at launch, again offered exclusively with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the outgoing portfolio also includes 2.0- and 2.7-litre petrol mills as well as a 2.4-litre turbodiesel unit.
SRX and Raider X grades return to Hilux line-up
In addition, we believe the 9th-gen Hilux will be available only in extended-cab and double-cab form at launch, with the single-cab variants set to hit the market later. Interestingly, the SRX grade – which was phased out locally back in 2020 – will also return to the double-cab portfolio, positioned below the Raider and Legend trim levels.
So, what about pricing? Well, let’s start with the extended-cab line-up, which will comprise just 2 derivatives at launch. According to our information, the Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8GD-6 Raider X 6AT 4×2 will be priced at R751 800, while the Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8GD-6 Raider X 6AT 4×4 will come in at R842 200.
The Raider X grade is set to include items like 18-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black side-mirror caps, a leather steering wheel, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, an 8-speaker audio system, wireless smartphone charging, 7 airbags and a raft of advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features.
5 derivatives in double-cab range at launch
Meanwhile, the 9th-generation Hilux double-cab line-up will seemingly feature 5 derivatives at launch, starting with the Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×2, which our information suggests will kick off at R658 500. The Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×4 will cost R746 100.
The mid-spec Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 Raider 6AT 4×4 will be priced at R892 900, while the Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 Legend MHEV 6AT 4×2 will cost R945 500 and the Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 Legend MHEV 6AT 4×4 some R999 900. Interestingly, both Legend derivatives feature Toyota’s mild-hybrid system.
Exterior paint colours will include Arizona Red, Ash Grey, Attitude Black, Chromium Silver, Desert Gold Metallic, Glacier White, Oxide Bronze and Platinum White Pearl. The new “MyToyota Remote” system (accessible via the MyToyota smartphone application) will also be available, offering remote functions for door locking (and unlocking), closing windows, controlling air conditioning and monitoring the anti-theft alarm.
To refresh your memory, the 8th-gen Hilux debuted way back in 2015, before being introduced to South Africa in February 2016. In 2025, Toyota SA Motors registered 36 525 units of the 8th-gen Hilux locally, seeing the stalwart comfortably retain the bakkie sales crown – and indeed the title of SA’s top-selling vehicle overall, one it has held for more than half a century.
What does the new 2026 Toyota Hilux cost in SA?
| EXTENDED-CAB DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8GD-6 Raider X 6AT 4×2 | R751 800 |
| Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8GD-6 Raider X 6AT 4×4 | R842 200 |
| DOUBLE-CAB DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×2 | R658 500 |
| Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×4 | R746 100 |
| Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 Raider 6AT 4×4 | R892 900 |
| Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 Legend MHEV 6AT 4×2 | R945 500 |
| Hilux Double Cab 2.8GD-6 Legend MHEV 6AT 4×4 | R999 900 |
The prices above include a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are the launch configurations and engine options for the 9th-generation Toyota Hilux in South Africa?
A: The 9th-generation Toyota Hilux launch lineup is initially truncated to 7 derivatives, available exclusively in extended-cab (Xtra Cab) and double-cab body styles. All launch models utilise the 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine (producing 150 kW and 500 Nm) paired solely with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Single-cab workhorse variants from the 8th-generation range are expected to soldier on temporarily.
Q: Which trim levels are returning to the SA-built Hilux lineup, and what features do they bring?
A: The SRX grade returns as the entry point for the double-cab range, while the extended-cab line is offered in a new Raider X specification. The mid-to-high-tier variants include the Raider and the range-topping Legend. Highlights include a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and “MyToyota Remote” smartphone connectivity.
Q: What is the pricing for the 2026 Toyota Hilux range in South Africa?
A: The 9th-gen Hilux range starts at R658 500 for the Double Cab SRX 4×2 and goes up to R999 900 for the flagship Double Cab Legend MHEV 4×4, which features Toyota’s mild-hybrid technology. For the extended-cab variants, pricing is set at R751 800 for the Raider X 4×2 and R842 200 for the Raider X 4×4. All launch prices include a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan.
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