- Leaked photo shows redesigned dashboard with angular lines and added storage.
- Reports suggest Toyota could unveil the next-generation Hilux before year’s end.
- Toyota may drop the current 2.4-liter and 2.7-liter engines for new options.
The upcoming 2026 Toyota Hilux is edging closer to its reveal later this year, and a new image has given us our clearest look yet at what’s inside. The next-generation model will debut with a noticeably different infotainment screen, smaller than those fitted to some of Toyota’s other recent models.
The photo shared on the Kurdistan Automotive Blog Instagram account reveals a right-hand-drive layout, but the new Hilux will also be available in left-hand drive form, reflecting its global reach.
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The first thing that stands out is the more angular design of the dashboard, which now has a larger glovebox and what seems to be a second storage compartment above
We can also see cupholders sitting at either end of the dash, framing a large, free-standing infotainment screen at the center. The display itself looks larger than that of the outgoing model, though it retains relatively thick bezels and includes four physical buttons on each side, suggesting Toyota hasn’t gone fully touchscreen just yet.
Elsewhere, there’s a clear cutout for a digital instrument cluster. We’re somewhat surprised that the cabin of the new Hilux has a much smaller infotainment display than the ones found in the latest Tundra and Tacoma, nor does it appear to be as large as the one in the current Land Cruiser 250, which is more neatly incorporated into the dashboard.
More Than a New Cabin
Of course, the 2026 Hilux will benefit from much more than just a refreshed interior. It’s expected to use an updated version of Toyota’s IMV ladder-frame chassis.
Toyota is also reworking the exterior with more contemporary front and rear styling to help the pickup stay competitive against newer rivals such as the Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton.
Powertrain Options
Earlier this month, documents published in Australia revealed the first hints about the powertrain lineup. The paperwork listed Toyota’s 2.8-liter mild-hybrid 48-volt diesel as the featured engine, sparking speculation that the long-running 2.7-liter petrol and 2.4-liter turbo-diesel units may be discontinued.
There have also been reports that a high-powered variant aimed squarely at the Ford Ranger Raptor could be on the cards, although we’re not holding our breath.
If such a version does appear, it may borrow the 2.4-liter i-Force Max Hybrid setup from the Tacoma, delivering up to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque.
