TOYOTA is bringing a high tech feel to the cabins of its Hilux pick-up trucks as well as making them more economical.

A new look Hilux will be going on sale in October with revised front end styling which includes changes to the bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and bumper.

Prices are up by around £1,400 with the six model range now starting at £16,090 excluding VAT for the 2.5-litre diesel engine single cab.

Six- inch multimedia touhscreens are to become standard fit on all but the basic HL2 models and a new dashboard is being fitted to all versions.

While the engine line up remains the same with 2.5 and three-litre diesel engines, fuel economy is improved by more than ten per cent.

CO2 emissions on the 2.5 D-4D Double Cab have been cut by more than 10 per cent to 194g/km, and combined fuel consumption has also improved to 38.7mpg.

The emissions figure for the 3.0 D-4D Double Cab automatic has fallen to 227g/km and the manual to 203g/km.

Combined fuel consumption figures are improved from 31.7 to 32.8mpg and 34.0 to 36.7mpg respectively.

The range topping Invincible 4WD 3.0-litre Hilux with auto gearbox will cost from £21,490.