The first 9th-generation Toyota Hilux Single Cab derivatives have quietly hit the market in South Africa, offered with the brand’s 2.8GD-6 engine. Here’s what they cost…
- First examples of 9th-gen Hilux Single Cab launch
- Both new variants use 2.8-litre and 6-speed auto
- SRX grade features black bumpers & steel wheels
The initial derivatives in the 9th-generation Toyota Hilux Single Cab range have quietly gone on sale in South Africa, offered exclusively – for now, anyway – with the Japanese brand’s 2.8GD-6 engine and an automatic transmission.
Yes, with production of the new single cabs having commenced earlier in August 2026 at Toyota’s Prospecton facility in KwaZulu-Natal, we can now confirm the initial 9th-gen single cabs have gone on sale locally in SRX guise (with various 8th-gen Hilux 2.4GD-6 single-cab derivatives soldiering on).
According to our information, the new Hilux Single Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×2 is priced at R587 200, while the new Hilux Single Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×4 starts at R663 800. In each case, Toyota’s familiar 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine delivers an unchanged 150 kW and 500 Nm – to either the rear or all 4 wheels – via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
While we’ve yet to ascertain each variant’s payload capacity, we do know the SRX grade includes 17-inch steel wheels (wrapped in 265/65 R17 tyres), black bumpers and black exterior door handles. Inside, you’ll find fabric seats, a polyurethane steering wheel and 8.0-inch touchscreen, along with 2 USB ports and a 12V power socket.
Stability control, ABS with EBD, brake assist and 7 airbags all ship standard, too. As with the SRX and Raider versions of the 9th-generation double cab that hit the market in June 2026, these new single-cab SRX derivatives retain hydraulic steering rather than switching to the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) adopted by the Raider X and Legend grades.
In June 2026, the launch line-up for the 9th-gen Hilux numbered 7 derivatives – 5 double cabs and 2 extended cabs – all featuring the 2.8GD-6 engine and 6-speed auto, with these new single cabs now taking that number of 9. However, Toyota SA Motors says the familiar 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine is scheduled to join the local 9th-gen Hilux line-up in the opening quarter of 2027, offered exclusively in conjunction with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
What does the 9th-gen Toyota Hilux Single Cab cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Hilux Single Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×2 | R587 200 |
| Hilux Single Cab 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×4 | R663 800 |
The prices above include Toyota’s 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the starting price for the 9th-generation Toyota Hilux Single Cab in South Africa?
A: The 9th-generation Toyota Hilux Single Cab range starts at R587 200 for the 2.8GD-6 SRX 6AT 4×2 derivative, with the 4×4 configuration priced from R663 800.
Q: Will cheaper manual or 2.4-litre engine options be added to the 9th-generation Hilux Single Cab range?
A: Yes, Toyota SA Motors plans to expand the local 9th-generation Hilux range in the first quarter of 2027 by introducing the familiar 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine, which will be paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Q: What powertrain, standard features and warranty parameters come with the new Hilux Single Cab SRX?
A: Both launch derivatives are powered by Toyota’s 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 150 kW and 500 Nm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Standard specification includes 17-inch steel wheels, black exterior accents, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, hydraulic steering, 7 airbags and stability control. Included in the price is Toyota’s 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan.
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