The Toyota Hilux BEV has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating under the latest 2023-2025 testing protocols. To validate the safety of its battery-electric powertrain, ANCAP conducted additional frontal offset (MPDB) and oblique pole crash tests, specifically assessing battery integrity and the safety of high-voltage electrical systems.
Following these assessments, the five-star rating now applies to all Toyota Hilux diesel and battery-electric variants, excluding the Rugged X. “The growing number of alternative-powered utes gives buyers more choice without compromising safety,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer Carla Hoorweg.
Toyota Hilux BEV safety score breakdown
| Assessment | Safety Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 84% (33.96/40) |
| Child Occupant Protection | 89% (44.00/49) |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 82% (52.16/63) |
| Safety Assist | 82% (14.83/18) |
Adult Occupant Protection – 84%
The Toyota Hilux scored 84% (33.96/40) for Adult Occupant Protection. It earned 3.14 points in the frontal offset test and 7.07 points in the full-width frontal test. Side impact testing returned the maximum six points, while the oblique pole test scored 5.85 points.
The ute also performed strongly in far-side impact protection, earning four points, while front and rear whiplash protection were assessed at 2.91 and 1.00 points respectively. ANCAP awarded the maximum four points for rescue and extrication performance
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Child Occupant Protection – 89%
The Hilux achieved an impressive 89% (44.00/49) score for Child Occupant Protection.
ANCAP awarded maximum points across all categories, including:
- Dynamic front crash performance: 16.00 points
- Dynamic side impact performance: 8.00 points
- Child restraint installation: 12.00 points
- On-board child safety features: 8.00 points
However, ANCAP notes that child restraints are not recommended in the centre rear seating position of dual-cab variants due to the absence of a top tether anchorage. Single-cab and extra-cab variants do not provide top tether anchorages.
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Vulnerable Road User Protection – 82%
The Hilux scored 82% (52.16/63) for Vulnerable Road User Protection.
Its strongest results came from lower-leg protection, where it earned nine points for knee and tibia protection. Head protection for pedestrians, cyclists and children scored 10.04 points, while femur and pelvis protection each received 4.50 points.
The Hilux’s active safety systems also contributed significantly:
- AEB Pedestrian (Forward): 6.73 points
- AEB Cyclist: 8.39 points
- AEB Motorcycle: 6.00 points
- Motorcycle lane support performance: 3.00 points
The vehicle received no points for AEB Pedestrian Backover testing, largely because the feature is not available on the base variant.
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Safety Assist – 82%
The Hilux achieved 82% (14.83/18) for Safety Assist.
Its strongest result came in front-to-rear Autonomous Emergency Braking testing, where it earned the maximum four points. Junction and crossing assistance scored 2.96 points, while head-on collision avoidance achieved one point.
Additional scores included:
- Seatbelt reminders: 1.00 point
- Driver monitoring: 0.25 points
- Speed Assistance System: 2.63 points
- Lane Support Systems: 3.00 points
The Hilux comes standard with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Emergency Lane Keeping technology across the range.
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Standard safety equipment of the Toyota Hilux BEV
The Toyota Hilux BEV comes equipped with:
- Dual frontal airbags
- Side chest-protecting airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Front centre airbag
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
- Speed Assistance System (SAS)
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Driver Monitoring System
- Seatbelt reminders
Final words
The Toyota Hilux BEV’s five-star ANCAP result confirms that the switch to electric power has not compromised safety. With additional EV-specific crash testing validating battery protection and high-voltage system integrity, Australia’s first electric Hilux offers the same top-tier safety credentials as its diesel sibling while bringing zero-emissions capability to one of the country’s most popular ute nameplates.
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