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Toyota’s lifestyle pickup, the Hilux, is heading for India with a thoroughly revised exterior, upgraded cabin and a 48-volt diesel powertrain in its upcoming avatar
Toyota is set to introduce the new generation Hilux in India on July 28 ushering in the biggest overhaul for the lifestyle pickup since its arrival in the domestic market. While the ladder-frame DNA remains untouched, almost every major area has received attention. It ranges from a completely redesigned front fascia and an all-new dashboard to chassis revisions and electrified diesel power.
Mechanical changes form a significant part of the update. Toyota has reworked the IMV ladder-frame architecture with revisions to deliver better composure on broken roads without compromising the pickup’s off-road credentials. Payload capacity remains close to one tonne while the Hilux retains its 3.5-tonne towing capability. A 700 mm water-wading depth and generous ground clearance are other highlights.
Powertrain duties are expected to be handled by Toyota’s familiar 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine working in tandem with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system in select versions. Producing 204 PS and 500 Nm, the diesel unit will continue to work alongside a six-speed automatic transmission. The addition of mild-hybrid assistance is expected to offer smoother low-speed operation, quicker throttle response and better fuel economy.
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The cabin has undergone an equally comprehensive transformation. Borrowing inspiration from Toyota’s latest Land Cruiser range, the dashboard gains a more passenger vehicle-like layout centred around large digital displays replacing conventional instrumentation. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected vehicle functions, ventilated front seats, a panoramic camera system and an expanded suite of driver assistance technologies are all likely.
Visual changes are concentrated around the front half of the pickup. Sleek LED lighting units, a black trim panel spanning the width of the fascia and bold Toyota branding replace the traditional grille layout. The profile gains squarer wheel arches, a stronger shoulder line and sharper body contours lending the pickup a tougher stance than the outgoing model.
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The upcoming pickup measures 5,320 mm in length, 1,885 mm in width and 1,815 mm in height while the 3,085 mm wheelbase continues to support its spacious cabin and cargo bed. International markets have already received an all-electric Hilux fitted with a 59.2 kWh battery pack and dual electric motors but Toyota is not expected to introduce that derivative in India.
The updated Hilux will help consolidate Toyota’s presence in India’s lifestyle pickup category where it has built a reputation already.
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