If you’re planning to bring home the new Toyota Hilux, you may want to wait until next month, as the Japanese carmaker is expected to introduce the 9th-gen version. For those unaware, it made its global debut in November 2025.
Here’s all you need to know about the new-gen Toyota Hilux ahead of its India launch: –
Exterior
- Being a new-gen model, the 9th-gen Toyota Hilux boasts a completely revamped appearance both from inside and outside, along with upgraded creature comforts and safety.
- Based on the “Tough and Agile” design language, the new Hilux features a single-piece honeycomb-patterned grille with “Toyota” badging on a black central bar, flanked by aggressively designed, sleek LED headlamps.
- It also boasts an aggressively designed bumper with angular air intakes, while the fog lamps are positioned on either side of a silver skid plate.
- From the sides, the new Hilux looks largely unchanged, featuring clean panels with squared-off body cladding.
- It rides on new 17-inch blacked-out alloy wheels.
- The lifestyle pickup truck also benefits from new C-shaped LED tail lamps, redesigned tail gate with TOYOTA badging and a new deck step for easy access.
- Toyota claims that it has a payload capacity of 1 tonne and a towing capacity of 3,500kg.
Interior and Features
- Inspired by the Land Cruiser, the rugged design theme continues inside the cabin as well, with a dual 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system taking the centre stage.
- It also gets a new 3-spoke steering wheel flaunting the TOYOTA lettermark and a new 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster.
- What’s more interesting is that it also features tons of physical controls to access various functions of the off-roader.
- When it comes to features, the new Hilux packs a host of new amenities, including dual-zone climate control, 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor, powered front seats with ventilation function, multi-terrain modes, over-the-air (OTA) updates, ADAS suite and much more.
Powertrain
The new-gen Hilux is expected to retain the existing 2.8-litre diesel engine (204PS and 500Nm), paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It gets a 4×4 drivetrain as standard. However, it is expected to get a 48V Neo-Drive mild-hybrid system from the Fortuner.
Globally, the Hilux has also been offered in an all-electric avatar, featuring a 59.2 kWh battery pack and dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. It claims a torque output of 205Nm at the front and 268.6Nm at the rear, ensuring strong off-road performance and instant torque response. It claims a WLTP range of just over 240km. Tap here for more details.
