what does sr5 mean Page 11

SR5 is Toyota-speak for a higher-spec trim, most famously on the HiLux in Australia.

Back in the day it stood for Sport Rally 5-speed; now it’s essentially a badge that means extra kit—think alloys, nicer upholstery, and more gadgets than the base SR.

It doesn’t change the core mechanicals much in modern models, but it usually bundles convenience and styling upgrades that make resale a little shinier.

So if you see SR5, read ‘higher trim, nicer bits’, not ‘secret racing special’—though you can still tell your mates it’s the fancy one.