Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck Spied Testing During TVC Shoot

We all know that Toyota is gearing up to launch the Hilux in India. Recently, this Japanese lifestyle pickup truck was spotted during a TVC shoot in Cybercity Gurgaon, implying its imminent launch. 

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The upcoming Toyota Hilux is likely to be available in two variants – Hilux and Hilux Reo. It will be based on a body-on-frame IMV-2 platform as the Fortuner and Innova Crysta, measuring 5.3 meters in length with a wheelbase of over 3 meters. It is expected to be assembled locally, and thus; Toyota may offer it in a competitive price range against the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross (Rs 18.31 lakh to Rs 25.84 lakh).

Talking about the spy images, the Indian-spec Toyota Hilux will get a largely similar design to its global counterpart. However, its front design could be slightly different, featuring a larger hexagonal front grille flanked by dual-beam LED headlamps. The spied model also seems to be extensively accessorized, suggesting that it will come with both aesthetic and functional accessories.

While the cabin of India-bound Hilux is still under the wraps, it could borrow certain design elements from its aforementioned siblings like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and instrument cluster, etc. For creature comfort and safety, it is expected to get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic AC, push-button start-stop, cruise control, armrests, powered driver’s seat, clock, multiple airbags, electronic stability control, hill start/descent assist, and rear parking sensors with reversing camera.

Underneath the bonnet, the Toyota Hilux is likely to equip Innova’s 150PS 2.4-litre and the Fortuner’s 204PS 2.8-litre diesel engines, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. While both engines could get rear-wheel-drivetrain (RWD) as standard, the bigger capacity mill could also come with an optional four-wheel drivetrain (4WD) along with High (H4) & Low (L4) range, an electronic locking differential, and a traction control system. 

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