Toyota recently unveiled the India-spec Hilux lifestyle pickup truck that will go on sale in March 2022. Its launch date, however, is yet to be revealed. The company says that the Toyota Hilux will target buyers who aspire a vehicle for off-roading and adventure drives along with the day-to-day purposes. It will be a product for customers who want to “make a statement”.
While its official prices will be announced in a couple of months, the pickup truck is reported to be priced around Rs 34 lakh – Rs 38 lakh (ex-showroom). Compared to its arch rival – Isuzu D-Max V-Cross that costs between Rs 18.05 lakh – Rs 25.06 lakh, the Hilux will be quite expensive. Toyota’s new lifestyle pickup truck will be assembled at the company’s Karnataka based facility with 30 percent localization and 70 percent imported components.
The Toyota Hilux will be offered in two trims – Standard and High – powered by a 2.8L, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine sourced from the Fortuner. However, the automaker has calibrated the motor for load-lugging and some serious off-roading. In fact, its 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearboxes have been tuned to meeting the requirements of Indian buyers. The pickup truck gets 4WD (four-wheel drive) system as standard. It comes with front and rear electronic differential locks and has an approach angle of 29 degrees and a departure angle of 26 degrees. Read – Upcoming Toyota Cars In India
The Hilux offers a water wading capacity of 700mm. Based on the IMV ladder-frame chassis, the pickup truck offers a flatbed measuring 1,555 X 1,540mm with a load capacity of up to 470kg. Features such as an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, steering wheel, instrument cluster have been carried forward from the Fortuner. It also gets leather upholstery, dual zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, electrochromic inside rear view mirror, seven airbags, active traction control, tyre angle monitor and automated limited slip differential.
