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Toyota Hilux generations by year

Toyota Hilux generations covered here: 6th generation Hilux (1997-2005); 7th generation Hilux 'Vigo' (2004/2005-2015); 8th generation Hilux 'Revo' (2015-2025); 9th generation Hilux (2025-). The table gives the first and last dates by market, and each generation lists its codes, facelifts, how to tell it apart and the sources.

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Years by market

Generation AustraliaUnited StatesEurope and the UKSouth AfricaThailand
6th generation Hilux (1997-2005) Nov 1997 to Mar 2005Not soldOct 1997 to Oct 2005Not confirmedNot confirmed
7th generation Hilux 'Vigo' (2004/2005-2015) Apr 2005 to Sep 2015Not soldOct 2005 to Jul 2016Apr 2005 to Feb 2016Aug 2004 to May 2015
8th generation Hilux 'Revo' (2015-2025) 29 Sep 2015 to Dec 2025Not soldJul 2016 to 2026Feb 2016 to not confirmed21 May 2015 to Nov 2025
9th generation Hilux (2025-) Dec 2025 to not confirmedNot sold2026 to not confirmedNot confirmed10 Nov 2025 to not confirmed

"Not confirmed" means we found no source we could open for that date; "Not sold" means the generation was not offered there. Dates are first and last sale or production as the sources give them.

6th generation Hilux (1997-2005)

Codes: N140, N150, N160, N170, N190. Also called: Hilux Tiger (Thailand, unverified), Hilux Surf is a different SUV.

How to tell it apart: Pre-dates the taller, rounder 2005 IMV Hilux; the 2001-2005 facelift has a more rounded nose and new grille than the 1997-2001 original.

  • 2001 facelift (Nov 2001): Restyled front with new grille; Wikipedia describes a 'more rounded fascia'. UK got a common-rail turbodiesel at the same time.

Our files for this generation: Toyota Hilux N100 (1997).

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: GoAuto: launched in Australia Nov 1997, ran to Mar 2005. Facelift Nov 2001. 2WD and 4WD; single, extra (Xtra) and double cab.
  • United States: Wikipedia: Tacoma replaced the Hilux in North America after 1995.
  • Europe and the UK: Toyota UK timeline: new 6th gen introduced Oct 1997; restyled Nov 2001; 7th gen replaced it Oct 2005.
  • South Africa: Wikipedia says built at Prospecton (TSAM) but gives no launch date; not confirmed by a second source.
  • Thailand: Built in Thailand (TMT). End date inferred from 7th gen launch in Thailand Aug 2004 (Toyota milestones). Launch month not confirmed.

Not confirmed: South Africa launch and end dates for this generation.; Thailand launch month and the 'Hilux Tiger' market name (not checked against an opened source).; Exact list of which chassis code maps to which body in every market..

  1. GoAuto, Toyota HiLux range review, 24 Mar 2005: AU 6th gen Nov 1997 - Mar 2005; 7th gen AU on sale 1 Apr 2005; body styles
  2. GoAuto, HiLux SR5 D-cab TDi 4x4 review, 11 Jul 2002: 2001 model is a facelift of the 1997 model; release dates 1 Nov 2001 - 1 Mar 2005
  3. Toyota UK Hilux Timeline (PDF): UK Oct 1997 launch, Nov 2001 restyle, Oct 2005 7th gen
  4. Toyota Global, Hilux 50th milestones: 6th gen introduced Sep 1997; earlier gen dates
  5. Wikipedia, Toyota Hilux: chassis codes, production Aug 1997 - Mar 2006, US not sold

7th generation Hilux 'Vigo' (2004/2005-2015)

Codes: AN10, AN20, AN30, KUN, GGN, TGN (engine-prefixed codes). Also called: Hilux Vigo (Thailand), Hilux Vigo Champ (Thailand, 2011 facelift), IMV platform.

How to tell it apart: Taller IMV body launched 2005; the 2011-2015 'Champ' facelift has a three-bar grille with swept-back twin-element headlights, while 2005-2011 cars have a smaller grille and simpler headlights.

  • 2008 facelift (2008): New grille and wider front bumper (GoAuto on UK car); Smart Cab with rear clamshell doors added in Thailand (Wikipedia).
  • 2011 facelift ('Vigo Champ' in Thailand) (TH Jul 2011; AU Sep 2011; UK Oct 2011): All-new bodywork forward of the A-pillar: bolder three-bar grille, new headlights, bonnet and bumper; revised interior.

Our files for this generation: Toyota Hilux N70 (Vigo), Toyota Hilux N70 facelift (Vigo Champ).

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: GoAuto: on sale 1 Apr 2005. Replaced when 8th gen went on sale 29 Sep 2015 (carsales). Single, Xtra and double cab.
  • United States: Tacoma sold instead.
  • Europe and the UK: Toyota UK: launched Oct 2005 (South African-built per Toyota milestones); Extra Cab added Nov 2006; replaced by 8th gen in Jul 2016.
  • South Africa: Toyota milestones: production in South Africa started Apr 2005. Replaced by 8th gen at dealers Feb 2016 (cars.co.za). Sales start month not separately confirmed.
  • Thailand: Toyota milestones: production and launch in Thailand Aug 2004 as Hilux Vigo. Replaced by Hilux Revo, launched 21 May 2015.

Not confirmed: Wikipedia dates the Vigo Champ to Aug 2012 in Thailand, but WardsAuto (14 Jul 2011) reports the Hilux Vigo Champ unveiled in Jul 2011; the dataset uses Jul 2011.; The 2008 AU facelift on-sale month (revealed Oct 2008; showroom date not opened).; South Africa sales start month and SA facelift dates.; GoAuto's Mar 2005 page lists the model running to 1 Oct 2010; this looks like a GoAuto sub-series boundary, not the generation end..

  1. GoAuto, HiLux range review, 24 Mar 2005: AU on sale 1 Apr 2005; cab styles
  2. GoAuto New Car Diary, HiLux: AU Oct 2008 facelift reveal, Sep 2011 new front from A-pillar forward, Sep 2015 next-gen
  3. WardsAuto, Toyota Thailand Looks to New-Gen Trucks, 14 Jul 2011: Hilux Vigo Champ name and Jul 2011 unveiling in Bangkok, new front end
  4. Toyota UK Hilux Timeline (PDF): UK Oct 2005 launch, Nov 2008 2009MY, Oct 2011 2012 Hilux with new front-end styling
  5. Toyota Global, Hilux 50th milestones: TH Aug 2004 launch; ZA production Apr 2005; SA-built IMV introduced in Europe Oct 2005
  6. carsales, HiLux prices up but so is value, 29 Sep 2015: AU end of 7th gen (8th gen on sale 29 Sep 2015)
  7. Wikipedia, Toyota Hilux: codes AN10/20/30, production Aug 2004 - May 2015, Smart Cab Sep 2008

8th generation Hilux 'Revo' (2015-2025)

Codes: AN120, AN130, AN110 (2WD low-rider, per Wikipedia). Also called: Hilux Revo (Thailand and parts of Asia), Hilux Revo Rocco (Thailand 2017 facelift sub-model).

How to tell it apart: Sharper, more angular body than the Vigo with the window line kicking up at the rear door; 2015-2018 cars have a slim chrome-bar grille, 2018-2020 SR/SR5 and Rogue a big trapezoid honeycomb grille, 2020-2024 squared-off headlights, 2024-2025 an octagonal grille with trapezoid lower intake.

  • 2017/2018 facelift (Rocco / Tacoma-style front) (TH Nov 2017 (Wikipedia); AU SR and SR5 Aug 2018): Large trapezoidal Tacoma-inspired grille with honeycomb insert, new bumpers with outboard foglights (AU, first seen on the Rogue).
  • 2020 facelift (Revealed Jun 2020; AU on sale late Aug 2020; ZA Oct 2020; UK unverified): More squared-off headlights, lightly redesigned grille and bumpers (GoAuto); Wikipedia adds LED headlamps and tail-lamps on higher grades; 2.8 diesel to 150 kW in AU.
  • 2024 facelift (MY24, 48V mild hybrid) (Revealed AU 1-2 Feb 2024, AU on sale Mar 2024; TH Revo facelift shown Bangkok show 25 Mar 2024): New octagonal grille and GR Sport-inspired bumper with trapezoidal lower intake on 4x4 automatic double-cabs; 48V mild hybrid on SR5, Rogue and optional SR 4x4 double cab.

Our files for this generation: Toyota Hilux N80 (AN120/AN130).

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: Revealed Sydney and Bangkok 21 May 2015 (Wikipedia); on sale Tue 29 Sep 2015 (carsales). Single, extra and double cab, cab-chassis and pick-up. 9th gen line-up listed by GoAuto Dec 2025.
  • United States: Tacoma sold instead.
  • Europe and the UK: Toyota UK: shown Geneva Mar 2016, UK and Europe launch Jul 2016; UK customer deliveries from 1 Jul 2016. Toyota UK media lists this generation as on sale 2016-2026.
  • South Africa: cars.co.za 26 Feb 2016: new Hilux has arrived at dealers. Wikipedia says released Mar 2016. Locally built at Prospecton.
  • Thailand: World premiere in Thailand May 2015 (Toyota milestones), 21 May 2015 (Wikipedia). Replaced by 9th gen on sale 10 Nov 2025 (CarGuide.PH).

Not confirmed: UK on-sale month of the 2020 facelift.; South Africa end of 8th gen sales (9th gen SA production reported but the article could not be opened).; Thailand Nov 2017 facelift date rests on Wikipedia only.; Exact AU end month: GoAuto lists the 9th gen line-up in Dec 2025; run-out stock may have overlapped..

  1. carsales, HiLux prices up but so is value, 29 Sep 2015: AU on sale 29 Sep 2015, cab styles
  2. GoAuto New Car Diary, HiLux: AU Sep 2015 launch, Apr 2018 Rugged/Rogue, Aug 2020 overhaul, Mar 2024 MY24 facelift, Dec 2025 9th gen, May 2026 BEV
  3. GoAuto, Toyota gives HiLux SR, SR5 an Australian facelift, 23 Aug 2018: AU 2018 facelift and visible changes
  4. GoAuto, Toyota prices updated HiLux from $23,590, 13 Aug 2020: AU 2020 facelift timing and visible changes
  5. GoAuto, HiLux MY24 facelift, 2 Feb 2024: AU Mar 2024 arrival, visible changes by grade
  6. cars.co.za, Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Raider (2016) First Drive, 26 Feb 2016: ZA dealer arrival Feb 2016
  7. cars.co.za, Toyota Hilux (2020) Specs and Price, 7 Oct 2020: ZA facelift Oct 2020, Raider and Legend names
  8. Toyota UK Hilux Timeline (PDF): 8th gen introduced May 2015 for Asia/Australia, UK and Europe launch Jul 2016
  9. Toyota UK Media, Hilux archive: UK generation ranges 2005-2016, 2016-2026
  10. Toyota Global, Hilux 50th milestones: 8th gen world premiere Thailand May 2015
  11. CarGuide.PH, Toyota launches all-new 9th generation Hilux, 10 Nov 2025: TH end of 8th gen (9th gen on sale 10 Nov 2025)
  12. Wikipedia, Toyota Hilux: codes, 21 May 2015 reveal, Nov 2017 TH facelift, Jun 2020 facelift, 2024 facelift dates

9th generation Hilux (2025-)

Codes: unverified. Also called: Hilux Travo (Thailand, per CarGuide.PH 'Hilux Travo-e' for the BEV), Hilux EV.

How to tell it apart: All-new 2025 design; only generation offered as a battery-electric Hilux.

Our files: none for this generation yet. Ask us if you need one.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: GoAuto diary: ninth-generation line-up Dec 2025; BEV May 2026.
  • Europe and the UK: Toyota UK media lists an 'All-new Hilux' for 2026 (Electric / 2.8D 48V); month unverified.
  • Thailand: CarGuide.PH: diesel on sale in Thailand 10 Nov 2025, BEV 10 Dec 2025.

Not confirmed: Chassis codes, ZA and UK launch dates..

  1. CarGuide.PH, 10 Nov 2025: TH on-sale dates, powertrains
  2. GoAuto New Car Diary, HiLux: AU Dec 2025 9th gen, May 2026 BEV

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