Toyota Australia has announced a performance and capability upgrade for the HiLux Rogue 4×4 flagship pick-up, which will receive a wider track and updated suspension package.

The track will increase approximately 140mm in the front and rear, while the vehicle’s ride height has also been increased by approximately 20mm. Both changes are aimed at improving off-road ability and on-road performance.

Toyota says its engineers overhauled the HiLux suspension by extending the front suspension arm and front stabiliser bar length and adjusting the shock absorber angle to improve efficiency.

At the rear, axle length has been extended, dampers have been moved further out towards the wheels, and a rear stabiliser bar has been installed. The Rogue also gets new rear ventilated disc brakes replacing the existing drum brakes.

To house the increased track width, wide track overfenders and mudguards have been installed, while the front body extension has also been widened to integrate with the front bumper.

Toyota is introducing upgrades to other variants of the HiLux too.

The SR extra-cab and double-cab models receive new black 17-inch alloy rims, replacing steel wheels. Body-coloured door handles have also been adopted.

The SR5 double-cab gains extra active safety equipment as standard, with the addition of a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.

There’s also a panoramic view monitor and puddle lamps which replace heated exterior mirrors.

The steering column lock has been replaced by an ID Box anti-theft immobiliser on automatic SR5 grades and above.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (July 2022) 

29 July 2022