Toyota Hilux Market Index1968-Present

About the Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux, manufactured globally from 1968 until today, is the undisputed king of the Australian landscape, having transitioned from a modest 4x2 workhorse into the nation's most dominant multi-purpose vehicle. While we track the first six generations up to 2005 (spanning the N10 to N170 series), these earlier models are currently enjoying a massive resurgence in the 2026 Australian market as "analog" alternatives to the increasingly complex modern utes. The local buyer pool is a high-energy mix of off-road purists who swear by the rugged leaf-sprung reliability of the LN167 and KZN165 models, alongside a new wave of "retro-truck" enthusiasts who value the compact dimensions and "unbreakable" reputation of the 1980s N40 and N50 series. Desirability for these classic generations has spiked following the late-2025 launch of the heavily updated ninth-generation 2026 Hilux; while the new model introduces a bold "Cyber Sumo" look and a high-tech 12.3-inch interior, many purists are flocking back to the sixth-gen variants for their mechanical simplicity and ease of repair. Consequently, the market value of the Hilux in Australia remains exceptionally resilient; while well-used work trucks are still accessible, pristine "survivor" examples of the early 2000s SR5 dual-cabs—particularly those with the legendary 1KZ-TE turbo-diesel—have ascended into the realm of blue-chip assets, often commanding premium prices that rival the cost of much newer vehicles.