2027 Toyota Hilux Variants Compared: Which Trim Should You Choose?

Saudi Arabia: The 2027 Toyota Hilux is sold in Saudi Arabia across ten distinct grade configurations, spanning both Single Cab and Double Cab bodies and three engine choices. Between the ten trims, choosing the best trim could be challenging, but ultimately it comes down to your priorities. There is a specific 2027 Toyota Hilux model built for your lifestyle. Whether you want a stripped-back workhorse for the job site, a comfortable daily driver, or an off-road beast. Here's a full breakdown to help you pick the right one.

Quick facts:

• 10 total grade configurations: 3 Single Cab, 7 Double Cab
• Three engines: 2.7L petrol (164 hp), 2.8L turbo diesel (201 hp, two torque tunes), and 4.0L V6 petrol (235 hp)
• Technology jumps from a 7-inch display on GLX to a 12.3-inch display on SGLX and above
• Not every automatic grade gets a rear differential lock, and not every manual grade lacks one

2027 Toyota Hilux Variants Engine Lineup

Engine	Output	Notes
2.7L Petrol, VVT-i	164 hp @ 5,200 rpm / 245 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	Used on GL grades in both Single and Double Cab
2.8L Turbo Diesel (MT tune)	201 hp @ 3,400 rpm / 420 Nm @ 1,400-3,400 rpm	Paired with 6-speed manual transmission
2.8L Turbo Diesel (AT tune)	201 hp @ 3,000-3,400 rpm / 500 Nm @ 1,600-2,800 rpm	Paired with 6-speed automatic; notably more torque than the manual tune
4.0L V6 Petrol, VVT-i	235 hp @ 5,200 rpm / 376 Nm @ 3,800 rpm	Exclusive to the DC Premium grade; requires 95-octane fuel

Single Cab Grades Compared

Spec	SC-GL 2.7L 4X4 MT	SC-GL-DSL 2.8L 4X4 MT	SC-GL-DSL 2.8L 4X4 AT
Engine	2.7L Petrol	2.8L Diesel	2.8L Diesel
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic
Passengers	3	3	2
Front seats	Bench	Bench	Separate
Curb weight	1,830 kg	1,905 kg	1,910 kg
Net payload	970 kg	945 kg	940 kg
Wheels	17" steel	17" steel	17" steel
Rear differential lock	Not included	Not included	Included

All three Single Cab grades share the same 8-inch touchscreen, 2 speakers, fabric seats, manual air conditioning, and analog gauge cluster. This makes the Single Cab lineup firmly work-focused regardless of engine choice.

Double Cab Grades Compared: Mechanical Specs

Spec	DC-GL 2.7L MT	DC-SGLX 2.7L AT	DC-Premium 4.0L AT	DC-GL-DSL MT	DC-GL-DSL AT	DC-GLX-DSL AT	DC-SGLX-DSL AT
Engine	2.7L Petrol	2.7L Petrol	4.0L V6 Petrol	2.8L Diesel	2.8L Diesel	2.8L Diesel	2.8L Diesel
Transmission	5MT	6AT	6AT	6MT	6AT	6AT	6AT
Passengers	6	5	5	6	5	5	5
Curb weight	1,900 kg	1,940 kg	1,980 kg	2,045 kg	2,060 kg	2,065 kg	2,050 kg
Net payload	900 kg	860 kg	870 kg	905 kg	890 kg	885 kg	900 kg
Wheels	17" steel	18" alloy	18" alloy	17" steel	17" steel	17" alloy	18" alloy
Rear differential lock	Not included	Included	Included	Included	Not included	Included	Included
Steering	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Electric (EPS)
Rear suspension	Leaf spring (Hard)	Leaf spring (Hard)	Leaf spring (Hard)	Leaf spring (Hard)	Leaf spring (Hard)	Leaf spring (Hard)	Leaf spring (Soft)

DC-GL-DSL automatic is the only Double Cab diesel grade without a rear differential lock. And the DC-SGLX-DSL is the only grade in the entire lineup with electric power steering and a softer rear leaf spring tune.

Double Cab Grades Compared: Technology and Comfort

Feature	DC-GL 2.7L MT	DC-SGLX 2.7L AT	DC-Premium 4.0L AT	DC-GL-DSL MT	DC-GL-DSL AT	DC-GLX-DSL AT	DC-SGLX-DSL AT
Touchscreen	8"	12.3" wireless	12.3" wireless	8"	8"	8" wireless	12.3" wireless
Instrument display	Analog	12.3" digital	12.3" digital	Analog	Analog	7" digital	12.3" digital
Speakers	4	8	8	4	4	8	8
Climate control	Manual	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Manual	Automatic
Seat material	Fabric	Fabric (High)	Fabric (High), ventilated	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric (High)
Smart entry	Not included	Included	Included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included
Wireless charger	Not included	Included	Included	Not included	Not included	Included	Included
Cruise control	Not included	Included	Included	Not included	Not included	Included	Included
Parking sensors	Rear only	Front + rear	Front + rear	Rear only	Rear only	Rear only	Front + rear
Panoramic view monitor	Not included	Not included	Included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included
Downhill Assist Control	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included	Included	Included

The Panoramic View Monitor is exclusive to the range-topping DC Premium, alongside its ventilated front seats and built-in tire inflator. These features are not even included on the SGLX-DSL.

2027 Hilux Grade-by-Grade Summary

Single Cab GL (petrol or diesel, manual): The most basic work-truck configuration, bench seating for 3, manual everything, and no rear diff lock.

Single Cab GL Diesel Automatic: The only Single Cab grade with a rear differential lock, despite dropping to 2-passenger capacity with separate front seats.

Double Cab GL (petrol or diesel): Entry-level Double Cab trim with 6-passenger bench seating (manual gearbox versions) or 5-passenger separate seats (automatic diesel), an 8-inch screen, and manual air conditioning throughout.

Double Cab SGLX (petrol): A significant technology jump over GL, with the 12.3-inch touchscreen and digital cluster, automatic climate control, smart entry, cruise control, and front-and-rear parking sensors.

Double Cab GLX-DSL: Sits between GL and SGLX, adding cruise control, rear camera, wireless charger, and Downhill Assist Control, but keeping an 8-inch screen and 7-inch instrument display rather than the larger 12.3-inch setup.

Double Cab SGLX-DSL: The most comfort-oriented diesel grade, with electric power steering, a softer rear suspension tune, the full 12.3-inch display package, and Downhill Assist Control.

Double Cab Premium (V6): The only grade with the 4.0L V6 engine, exclusive features like the Panoramic View Monitor, ventilated front seats, and a built-in tire inflator, and the only grade specifically requiring 95-octane fuel instead of 91.

Which Hilux Grade Should You Choose?

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest-cost work truck	Single Cab GL (petrol or diesel manual)
Off-road traction in a Single Cab	SC-GL-DSL Automatic (only Single Cab grade with rear diff lock)
Budget Double Cab with the most seats	DC-GL 2.7L Manual (6 passengers)
Best tech-per-riyal on petrol	DC-SGLX 2.7L Automatic
Diesel with the fullest comfort package	DC-SGLX-DSL Automatic
Outright power	DC-Premium 4.0L V6
Avoid this specific combination if off-road capability matters	DC-GL-DSL Automatic (lacks rear diff lock, unlike its manual sibling)

Final Thoughts

The 2027 Hilux's ten-grade lineup gives Saudi buyers genuine choice rather than a simple trim ladder. In the lineup, the DC-GL-DSL Automatic drops the rear differential lock that its manual sibling has, while the Single Cab follows the opposite pattern. For buyers focused on technology and comfort, SGLX (petrol or diesel) is where the Hilux genuinely transforms with its 12.3-inch display package, and the Premium V6 remains the only way to get the 4.0L engine and its exclusive comfort and visibility features.

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