2026 Toyota HiLux Project Build
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Donaldson PowerCore 4×4 air cleaner
Dust is a concern for any 4×4 heading into dusty conditions, so we’re getting on the front foot with our HiLux’s air intake
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Terrain Tamer suspension
We upgrade our HiLux with parabolic leaf springs and a full suspension kit to improve ride quality and off-road performance
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Projecta 12V power system
A clever auxiliary 12V power system from Projecta powers up our HiLux when we’re off the grid
2026 Toyota HiLux build: DWC Sentinel alloy wheels fitted
Dual-purpose DWC Sentinel alloys are the latest addition to our 2026 Toyota HiLux build
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Radar Renegade RT+ tyre upgrade
Replacing the stock tyres on our HiLux with off-road-ready rubber from Radar Tyres
2026 Toyota HiLux build: MSA 4×4 towing mirrors
A favourite upgrade across our builds is MSA 4×4’s full-replacement towing mirror
2026 Toyota HiLux build: MSA 4×4 storage transforms the tub
MSA 4×4 drawers and battery boxes turn our HiLux tub into a smarter, more practical touring setup
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Ironman 4×4 canopy and roof rack installed
Our 2026 Toyota HiLux build gains secure tub storage and extra roof-carrying capacity thanks to Ironman 4×4
ARB front-end upgrade for our 2026 HiLux build
Our 2026 HiLux gets its first major upgrade with an ARB bull bar, winch, lighting and underbody protection package
Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux
The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead