The all-new Toyota Hilux has finally made its global debut today, marking a significant refresh for Toyota’s flagship pickup. The design and tech upgrades are substantial. While the ladder-frame architecture
remains, the visuals and cabin experience receive meaningful evolution. From a bolder exterior and sharper cabin layout to refreshed powertrain options including diesel, electric, and hybrid versions, the new Hilux aims to balance rugged capability with modern expectations. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far and what it means for markets like India.
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New Toyota Hilux: Exterior And Platform Highlights
The new Hilux retains its ladder-frame underpinnings but adopts a refreshed front end featuring a broader grille with “TOYOTA” lettering, slimmer LED headlamps and redesigned C-shaped LED taillamps. The stance appears more athletic and sculpted, yet it continues to share essential structure with previous generations, signalling Toyota’s intent to preserve durability while upping refinement. Enhanced ride-quality and structural rigidity improvements are expected thanks to the same base architecture.
New Toyota Hilux: Interior And Technological Updates
Inside, the cabin gets a major update with a redesigned dashboard, premium materials and a larger landscape-oriented infotainment screen— a 12.3-inch unit supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A fully digital driver display and integrated connectivity features hint at the Hilux’s push toward modern tech-heavy buyers. The pickup’s interior appointments now bridge work-truck robustness and lifestyle-oriented comfort.
New Toyota Hilux: Electric And Hybrid Powertrain
The battery-electric setup uses a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion pack paired with electric drive units on both axles to enable permanent all-wheel drive, producing 205 Nm of torque at the front and 268.6 Nm at the rear.
In the hybrid configuration, a 48V lithium-ion battery (positioned under the rear seats to avoid affecting cabin space) works alongside a motor-generator and a DC-DC converter. Drawing on Toyota’s established hybrid expertise, this system assists the 2.8-litre engine to deliver quieter, smoother and more controlled power delivery in both off-road and everyday driving conditions, especially noticeable during initial acceleration. The estimated WLTP range is around 240 km.
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Fuel Cell Electric Hilux Confirmed
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hilux has also been confirmed for 2028, signalling the next step in the model’s evolution. This upcoming variant reflects Toyota’s broader push toward hydrogen as a clean energy solution and is intended to support the expansion of hydrogen-related infrastructure and technology, particularly across Europe. As far as India launch of the new Hilux is concerned, several market reports indicate a 2026-27 launch via CKD imports.
