Once, a trio of wise men deemed a truck “indestructible.” Decades later, that legendary reputation remains completely untouched. Finally, after multiple teasers, the new generation of the Hilux is here. Curious what’s new? Let’s discuss-
Toyota Hilux Facelift Launched!
Toyota almost pulled off the perfect surprise. While their heavily guarded test mules rarely gave anything away on Indian roads, a rogue sighting of the undisguised pickup filming its TV commercial in Delhi gave enthusiasts an early, thrilling preview of what was to come today. And the facelift turned out to be exactly as we expected.
Toyota has moved from the utilitarian look, giving the Hilux a much more modern look. Up front, this facelift features a massive octagonal honeycomb grille along with the TOYOTA branding. Even with the modern look, the Hilux still has to be a workhorse. Keeping that in mind, Toyota has offered thick black wheel-arch cladding which not just gives the Hilux aggressive looks but also protects it from minor physical impacts. The rear wraps things up with updated, C-shaped LED tail-lamps and a restyled bumper featuring a built-in step for easier cargo access. And not to forget the new set of alloy wheels.
What Else? – Interior & Features
With the launch of the latest generation of the Hilux comes a 12.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For driver’s convenience and safety, it features a 360-degree parking camera, TPMS and Cruise Control. Alongside this, the Hilux also features a safe shell engineered to achieve a 5-star safety rating, paired with 7-airbags as standard.
Powertrain
This lifestyle pickup will continue to same 2.8-litre diesel engine. Producing 201 bhp and 420 Nm when paired with the 6-speed manual gearbox and 500 Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter gearbox. It retains its rugged 4×4 capabilities and class-standard 700mm water wading depth. Now, Toyota also offers the choice between 4×4 and 4×2 powertrain configurations. This update also features the multi-terrain models.
Pricing
The updated Toyota Hilux facelift debuts at the price of Rs 31.99 Lakh and being offered with three different variants going all the way up to Rs 36.69 Lakh (ex-showroom). With the given off-roading capabilities and lifestyle offerings, the only rival to the Hilux facelift is the Isuzu V-Cross. Are you one of those Adventure purists, overlanding enthusiasts, and affluent buyers who want uncompromised load-bay utility paired with daily-driver luxury and road presence? Then you should definitely have a look at this new Hilux. What do you think about this? Do let us know in the comments.
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