Toyota HiLux GR Sport to return in 2027
Toyota will launch the HiLux GR Sport in 2027 to compete with the Ford Ranger Raptor.
Toyota will bring back the HiLux GR Sport in 2027. The new model will be a high-performance ute to challenge the Ford Ranger Raptor.
The current HiLux launched in Australia in December 2025 without the GR Sport. Andrew Kirby, head of Toyota South Africa, confirmed the model is coming, saying 2027 would bring an 'exciting product'.
The old GR Sport arrived in 2023 at $73,990, above the current top HiLux Rogue and Rugged X at $71,990. The new version is expected to have a more powerful diesel engine, unique body, and better suspension for off-road use.
The HiLux is Australia's second-best-selling vehicle.
- 2027
- Launch year
- $71,990
- Current top variant price
- $73,990
- Previous GR Sport price
- Second-best-selling vehicle
- Australia sales rank
Why it mattersA sports version with track-focused suspension and power appeals to buyers after both capability and prestige in the competitive ute market.
AustraliaAustralian ute buyers will have a premium performance option from Toyota, intensifying rivalry with Ford's Ranger Raptor in a segment that dominates new vehicle sales.
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