where is hilux made

Short answer: the HiLux you see all over Australia is built in Thailand. Toyota produces the ute for our market primarily at Thai plants, which is why your new workmate probably speaks fluent corrugations. Globally, HiLux production also happens in places like Argentina, South Africa and Pakistan, feeding their local regions. Earlier generations had Japanese roots, but Aussie-delivered models have long been Thai-built. So yes, made in Thailand; tested on every Aussie job site and bait shop car park ever.