Toyota India is gearing up to launch the next generation Hilux pickup truck in the Indian market soon. Ahead of the official launch, the company released another teaser that subtly shows off the pickup’s front- and rear-end designs while retaining most of the styling details. The front of the pickup gets a black grille, slimmer LED headlights, revised bumpers and skid plates. Apart from the new alloy wheel design, the side profile is expected to remain largely unchanged. The rear features a revised tailgate with bold Toyota lettering and redesigned LED taillights.
The ninth-generation Hilux will continue to use Toyota’s IMV ladder frame architecture, retaining the outgoing model’s non-body-carrying platform. Once inside, the cabin will feature a new dashboard layout with dual 12.3-inch displays, a redesigned steering wheel and an updated center console with physical controls. Expected features include a 360-degree camera, six airbags, dual-zone climate control, ADAS, power-ventilated front seats, and more. In terms of power system, it is expected to be equipped with the same 2.8-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which can output 204 horsepower and 500 Newton meters of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. It will also come with a 4×4 system with a low-range transfer case. The engine may also be paired with a 48V mild hybrid system, the same setup currently available on the Fortuner Neo Drive model. The setup includes a belt-integrated starter-generator and lithium-ion battery for smoother low-speed performance, better fuel efficiency and quieter engine starts. In addition, the hybrid assist system also supports functions such as regenerative braking and automatic start-stop, which will shut down the engine when idling to save fuel and reduce emissions.
