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Starting with 2.5D-4D four-cylinder diesel engine, thanks to the introduction of a new high-output turbocharger and new fuel injectors, output has been increased from 118 to 142bhp, while torque is up by 18Nm to a maximum 343Nm (253 lb-ft) at 2,000rpm

These changes have cut the Hilux 2.5D-4D's 0 to 62mph (100km/h) acceleration time by 2.5 seconds to 12.5 seconds, while CO2 emissions remain the same at 219g/km.

The 2.5 D-4D engine is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission and is available in all three Hilux body styles (Single Cab, Extra Cab and Double Cab).

Those that want more power can opt for the range-topping 171HP 3.0-liter turbo diesel (3.0D-4D) unit that remains unchanged for 2010.

Toyota said that increases in the Hilux's gross vehicle weights result in improvements in payload performance. In particular, capacity has increased by 35kg (77 lbs) on the HL₂ Double Cab and 25kg (55 lbs) on the HL₃ Double Cab.

For the UK market, Toyota has also revised the Hilux model range with the 3.0 D-4D engine now available only in the Invincible Double Cab.

Furthermore, leather upholstery and satellite navigation with Bluetooth are now options on the Invincible, while satellite navigation with Bluetooth is offered as an option on the HL₃ Double Cab.

Other equipment changes include the introduction of a Sport Deck and an Urban Pack (front guard, scuff plates and front and rear parking sensors) for both the HL₃ and Invincible Double Cabs.

Available for sale now in the UK, the 2010 Toyota Hilux is priced from £15,145 (exclusive of VAT).

The Toyota Hilux Heroes team performs nationally at leading metro, regional and rural shows in slightly modified versions of the 4x2 V6-powered Toyota Hilux. The team is made up of leading professional Australian drivers including Guinness World Record holder, Lawrence 'The Legend' Ryan and Jack Monkhouse.

"This was a lot of fun," said Glock on his two-wheel stunt driving cameo. "Although, I think it would be a little hard to drive a Formula 1 car on two wheels."

Under the skin, Toyota has upgraded the 169bhp (171 HP) 3.0 D-4D diesel engine in the automatic version with an increase of 17Nm in maximum torque to 360Nm. Moreover, the Japanese automaker replaced the available four-speed automatic transmission with a new five-speed unit that promises to improve performance and fuel consumption. According to Toyota, fuel efficiency in the combined cycle for the automatic version is increased from 30.1 to 31.7 mpg UK.

Toyota’s engineers also tweaked the suspension settings and added a new double-row roller-type rear axle bearings and more responsive valve structure on the front shock absorbers along with new bushes. Additionally, the new Hilux gains larger brakes with 297mm diameter ventilated front discs and 295mm drums for all four-wheel drive models, apart from the models equipped with VSC, which have 319mm ventilated front discs.

Depending on the market, Toyota says that it has improved the standard equipment on all models across the HiLux range.