Toyota India is gearing up to introduce the next generation Hilux pickup in the Indian market soon. Ahead of its official launch, the company has released another teaser, which offers a subtle glimpse of the pickup’s front and rear design, keeping most of the styling details under wraps. At the front, the pickup features a black-colored grille, with slimmer LED headlights, a revised bumper and a skid plate. The side profile is expected to remain largely unchanged, apart from a new alloy wheel design. At the rear, it features a revised tailgate with bold Toyota lettering and redesigned LED taillights.
The ninth-generation Hilux will continue to use Toyota’s IMV scale architecture, retaining the body-to-frame platform of the outgoing model. Moving on to the interior, 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, powered and ventilated front seats, and more. Talking about the powertrain, it is expected to be powered by the same 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine that puts out 204 hp and 500 nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic torque converter. It also has a 4×4 system with a low transfer case. The engine is also likely to be paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, the same setup currently offered on the Fortuner Neo Drive variant. This configuration includes a belt-integrated starter generator and lithium-ion battery to provide smoother low-speed performance, better fuel efficiency and quieter engine parts. In addition, the hybrid assistance system also enables functions such as regenerative braking and auto start-stop – the latter turns off the engine during idling to save fuel and reduce emissions.
