After a number of leaks and the odd incident involving a truck crash, the 2016 Toyota HiLux has finally been officially unveiled. The company debuted the new mode simultaneously in Thailand and at the company’s local headquarters in Sydney. Firstly, some of the key headline facts for the new model […]
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2016 Toyota HiLux unofficially revealed again, inside & out
The 2016 Toyota HiLux has been unofficially revealed once again, this time in perhaps the most exposed fashion yet. More images have been posted up onto the HiLux Revo Facebook page in Thailand, showing plenty of detail of the interior and exterior. Vehicles appear to have been snapped while sitting […]
Video: 2016 Toyota HiLux previewed in official teaser
Toyota Thailand has released the first official teaser of the new 2016 Toyota HiLux, called the HiLux Revo in the local market. We’ve seen countless leaks and spy shots, and even spec sheet scans showing details of the new engine lineup. Now, Toyota is finally providing some official insight. Well, […]
2016 Toyota HiLux to debut May 21, on sale late-2015 – rumour
Toyota is rumoured to be planning a debut for the all-new 2016 Toyota HiLux on May 21, with sales expected to kick off later this year in some markets. As previously reported, the 2016 HiLux is set to drop its 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder and make way for a new 2.8-litre […]
Skoda apprentices turn Fabia into a ute; FUNstar concept
Is Skoda showing some interest in developing a commercial vehicle? Maybe not, but it has revealed a one-off miniature ute called the ‘FUNstar’ concept. It’s based on the latest Fabia, and will make its public debut at the Worthersee festival next month. The fun little concept was built by Skoda […]
2016 Toyota HiLux photographed in factory, interior shown
Some more images showing the 2016 Toyota HiLux have leaked online, this time we get to see more detail of the exterior and a glimpse of the interior. The image above seemingly proves the previous brochure scan was accurate, as this vehicle presents the same grown-up shape. There’s fuller wheel […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton review – Australian launch
Over the past two days PerformanceDrive has been at Fraser Island, QLD, the world’s largest sand island, to put the new-look 2016 Mitsubishi Triton through its paces. Let us explain what’s new, what’s improved, and what we liked. It’s fair to say the Mitsubishi Triton has become a big part […]
2016 Toyota HiLux specifications leaked, new 2.8TD & six-speed auto
Specifications for the 2016 Toyota HiLux have seemingly been revealed at a special function in Thailand, where a member took a photo of the lineup overview. The specs were flashed up onto a screen during some sort of conference in Thailand, confirming some of the powertrain details. A photo showing […]