Fast Facts: 2020 Toyota Hilux facelift launched in Malaysia

Not long after its worldwide introduction in June this year, UMW Toyota has introduced the refreshed 2020 Toyota Hilux facelift in Malaysia. Now in its second facelift for the eighth generation, the Toyota Hilux will be offered in five variations (2.4 single taxi MT, 2.4E, 2.4G, 2.4V, and Rogue), with prices beginning at RM93K for the single-cab workhorse variation.

What’s Outside?

The main contrast of the 2020 Toyota Hilux exterior styling is at the front, characterised by a bigger three-dimensional hexagonal grille, and flanked by the slimmer headlights with a totally new illumination architecture. Further down, the bumper has likewise been totally overhauled, with new fog lights housing along the edge.

The top-of-the-range Rogue variant, alongside the 2.4V variant, gets considerably more flair on the exterior. These include Bi-LED headlights and daytime-running lights, and LED taillights – the latter being carried over from the previous generation in the lower variants.

On the Rogue variation, the exterior flair is brought to an entirely new level with a substantially more aggressive front-end, including a darkened grille that extends over the entire height of the front fascia, along with more prominent skid plates and fog lamp housing trim that extends to form the over fenders on the wheel arches.

The Rogue variation additionally gets a variant-exclusive matte-grey coloured wing mirrors and door handles, as well as the tailgate garnish and body-coloured bumpers at the rear. All variations of the 2020 Toyota Hilux facelift will receive newly-designed 17- and 18-inch wheels with new finishes.

What’s Inside?

While the overall interior design is essentially indistinguishable from the outgoing model, the 2.4V and 2.8 Rogue variants do get a couple of updates to improve the general premium experience of the cabin. These include:

• Updated Optitron instrument cluster with new blue graphics 4.2-inch multi-info display

• 6.25-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Leather seats (with grey accents on Rogue)

• 8-way power-adjustable driver seats

• Digital Video Recorder (Dashcam)

The new instrument cluster and infotainment display are also available on the 2.4G MT variant, while the 2.8 Rogue variant gains additional blue ambient lighting on the door trims.

How Fast?

There are two engine options available for the 2020 Toyota Hilux facelift – 2.8-litre and 2.4-litre turbodiesel mills. While the engines are carried over from the outgoing model, the two engines have received some upgrades in this facelift update, however just the 2.8-litre engine on the Rogue variation gets a bump in power yield.

The 2.4 single cab and 2.4G variants are offered with a six-speed manual transmission, while the other double cab variants – including the Rogue – are paired exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of upgrades, the two engines come fitted with a new Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) with new pre-exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) intercooler,as well as an increased common-rail fuel injection pressure. Besides the increase in power on the 2.8-litre engine, the two engines now boast enhanced fuel efficiency, with a 4% improvement on the 2.8-litre, and 5% on the 2.4-litre.

The result of these new upgrades will see the service interval for the Hilux increased from 5,000 km/3 months to 10,000 km/6 months, reducing both service intervals and the overall cost of ownership.

Other mechanical upgrades include a new Variable Flow Control (VFC) steering rack which changes the weight of the steering depending on the speed, as well as a reworked suspension setup with retuned dampers, leaf suspension mounts, and cabin mounts for improved ride comfort.

The Rogue and 2.4V variant also gets a new automatic limited-slip differential (Auto LSD) on the rear axle to help with traction in 2WD mode, working in conjunction with the improved active traction control system.

How Safe?

The 2020 Toyota Hilux Rogue is outfitted with the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) advanced driver safety system which incorporates Pre-collision System autonomous emergency braking, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control from 30 km/h, and Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist, which utilises the brakes on the inner wheels to correct the direction of the car automatically.

The Rogue and 2.4V variant also gets a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (optional on 2.4G and 2.4E), seven airbags, and reverse camera (optional upgrade to 360-degree surround-view monitor), and Vehicle Telematics System, though the Downhill-Assist Control system is only reserved for the Rogue variant.

The Rogue and 2.4V variant additionally gets a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (optional on 2.4G and 2.4E), seven airbags, and reverse camera (optional upgrade to 360-degree surround-view monitor), and Vehicle Telematics System, however the Downhill-Assist Control system is variant exclusive for the Rogue.

Otherwise, standard safety equipment on the 2020 Toyota Hilux facelift (except Single Cab 2.4) includes:

• 3 airbags

• Reverse sensor

• Active Traction Control

• Vehicle Stability Control with Hill-start Assist Control and Trailer Sway Control

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD and Brake Assist

How Much?

The 2020 Toyota Hilux facelift in Malaysia price starts at RM92,880 for the Single Cab 2.4 variant, RM108,880 for 2.4E AT, RM111,880 for 2.4G MT, RM133,880 for the 2.4V AT, and RM146,880 for the 2.8 Rogue variant.

The prices above are on the road prices, without insurance. Additionally with each purchase of the new Toyota Hilux is a five-year/150,000 km warranty. For customers buying the 2.8 Rogue variant, UMW Toyota is also offering an early bird discount of RM2,000 (RM144,880) for all purchases made in 2020.

A Toyota Service Savers package is likewise available for the 2020 Toyota Hilux, which ensures saving of up to 13% during normal vehicle servicing, and discounts of up to 20% on selected items and parts replacement.

Accessible from RM3,580, with packages available for a period of three or five years, the expense of the package can be incorporated directly into the financing scheme as a part of the vehicle cost. The service maintenance package can be utilised at any approved Toyota service centre across the country.