Japanese carmaker Toyota will be launching the new Hilux in India tomorrow, 20 January 2022. The Hilux is one of the most popular pick-up trucks in many international markets and was first introduced in 1968.
The Hilux measures 5,325mm in length, 1,900mm in width, 1,815mm in height and has a 3,085mm wheelbase. That means this pick-up truck could be the longest vehicle in the country in terms of length. Meanwhile, it has an enormous 310mm ground clearance and a 700mm wading depth capacity.
Moving on to the exterior, the Hilux features a large hexagonal grille at the front that adjoins the LED projector headlamps and daytime running lights. In addition, the four-door truck gets plastic cladding around the wheel arches, footboards, LED taillights and a big rear bumper. For the India-spec model, Toyota may offer 17 or 18-inch wheels.
Inside, the dark cabin comes with a multifunction steering wheel, an analogue instrument cluster with a 4.0-inch multi-information display, a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, air conditioning system, engine start/stop switch and more. Apart from that, the India-bound Hilux could feature a hi-fi sound system.
The Hilux will come powered by a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that will either be paired to a manual or an automatic transmission. More importantly, the pick-up truck will be equipped with a 4x4 system. Once launched, the Toyota Hilux will compete against the Isuzu V-Cross.
