Toyota collaborated with Maruti Suzuki in India in 2019 and ever since, Toyota has mainly relied on rebadged Maruti products. Toyota has not launched any new products in India for quite some time now. However, things might soon change as Toyota is bringing another global product to India. We are talking about the Hilux pickup truck. The pickup truck was recently spotted during a television commercial shoot as well. In this article, we will discuss what the Toyota Hilux pickup truck has to offer to the Indian buyers.

Toyota Hilux – Price and Launch

Toyota Hilux

The pickup truck segment is comparatively unexplored in India. Toyota will have to price the Hilux very competitively to gain a major share of the segment. Since the Hilux will be sharing several parts with the locally-produced Fortuner and Innova, we expect Toyota to price it close to Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom). Pricing will be a crucial element since Hilux has the potential to dominate this segment. The Hilux will launch next month in January, 2022.

Design and Dimensions

Toyota Hilux loading

Typical Toyota SUV design DNA is visible in the Hilux. It gets an aggressive front grille with minimum usage of chrome. The Hilux carries a strong urban off-roader vibe. The Toyota Hilux is offered as a single cab, smart cab, and crew cab. Toyota might offer these cabin options in India too. Depending on the cabin configuration, the length of the Hilux will measure between 5275mm to 5345mm, width between 1800 to 1855mm, and height between 1690 to 1810mm. The wheelbase of the Hilux measures 3085mm and the pickup has a ground clearance of 279mm.

Specifications

Toyota Hilux

The engine that will be offered on the Hilux remains a mystery. We expect Toyota to offer both petrol as well as diesel engine with the Hilux. The 2.7-litre petrol engine that is currently offered in the Innova could be seen on the Hilux. Toyota might offer different diesel engines depending on the trim. The lower variants could come with the 2.4-litre diesel engine from the Innova. The higher variants are expected to get the 2.8-litre diesel engine that is currently used on the Fortuner.  We expect Toyota to offer manual and automatic gearbox options for both engines. Also, 4X4 is also expected to be on offer.

Features

Toyota Hilux int2

Toyota will be targeting urban buyers who are looking for lifestyle vehicles for recreation. They will load the Hilux with a long list of features. An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity, alloy wheels, and automatic climate control are some of the features that will be included in the Toyota Hilux that will be launched in India.   

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