The opening salvo to Toyota’s Multi-Pathway Approach to Carbon Neutrality is almost upon us: the all-new 2026 Hilux. Toyota’s next-generation pickup truck will launch globally this Monday, November 10, and yes, it will sport a battery electric powertrain for the very first time.
Although Toyota has kept most official details surrounding the Hilux under wraps, the carmaker has released a short teaser ahead of the launch (see below). It shows a new, sharper design for the pickup truck with “power budges” on its hood, triangular headlights, and C-shaped taillights.
The teaser looks to show the top-of-the-line model, likely the Hilux GR Sport, and it looks to have the Hilux logo integrated onto the tailgate handle, a sport bar and bed extension on the tailgate, and gloss-black split-spoke alloy wheels.
Based on leaks, the Hilux’s interior will be completely new with a more angular motif. It looks to have much more cubby holes with two gloveboxes as well as a larger, free-standing infotainment screen with physical buttons. It also looks to be sporting either a fully digital or partially digital gauge cluster too.
It’s also been confirmed during a Japan Mobility Show press conference that a battery electric version of the Hilux will debut alongside an internal combustion version. This will probably an improvement from the original Hilux EV Concept that Toyota showed off previously which offered a 250-kilometer range.
According to third-party documents, the Hilux is set to offer carryover, but improved turbo diesel powertrains. For certain markets, the 2.8-liter may become the standard powertrain, available in both regular and mild-hybrid variants, while the 2.4-liter turbo diesel may be discontinued or limited only to fleet-oriented variants.
The all-new Hilux is one of six planned all-new vehicles to be rolled out across the Toyota Motor Asia Pacific markets. It includes the Ativ, BZ4X, Land Cruiser FJ, and the two Hilux variants.
"All new" heavily refresed model with still the same cramped interior but with a dose of diesel hybrid technology
ReplyDeleteAny idea on its cargo carrying capacity? still below the 500 kgs capacity as compare to Nissan and DMAX 1 MT. Pity if that's the case
ReplyDeleteWait for the official reveal to find out.
DeleteI hope Fortuner is coming soon after.
ReplyDeleteCould be. Do T know what will happen to the old Innova that's still on sale
DeleteThere's "all new" then there's "set to offer a carryover but improved turbo diesel powertrains"
ReplyDeleteLol! Fanboys would attack you with their "why change if it ain't broke?"
DeleteIf 2.4's going to be on fleet-oriented variants, chances are the 2.8's going to equip from G grade to conquest and diesel hybrids are going to be GRS exclusive?
ReplyDeleteI'm actually eyeing for a hilux 4x2 manual transmission with a 2.8 engine, a G variant, not a fan of conquest but let's see how the "new" would look like once launch in the philippines soon. hope toyota ph consider it.
DeleteIf the 2.8 becomes the standard powertrain in the lineup, then the 4x2 Hilux will be a hard to defeat. It will likely be the best in the 4x2 class when it comes to pulling power when laden, exceeding the current best which is the 4x2 3.0 D-Max.
DeleteToo bad it's now slapped with excise tax. Would be interesting to see what level of electrification they will bring in if it's qualified for incentives and that those incentives will make a significant dent on the selling price.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for it
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that.
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