2022 Toyota Hilux Unveiled - Price Reveal In March | V3Cars

Jan 20, 2022, 01:01 PM IST
By Amit Saraswat
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Toyota India have unveiled the Hilux for the Indian market. While bookings and test drives are underway, Toyota will announce the prices in March 2022, ahead of deliveries. Hilux is the pick-up truck version of the Toyota Fortuner.

Toyota Hilux comes with a 2.8L diesel engine with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmissions. The 4-wheel-drive setup and rear electronic differential come standard with the Hilux.

Toyota Hilux measures 5325mm in length, 1855mm in width, 1815mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3085mm. It offers a payload cargo deck capacity of 435 kg. Here are the dimensions of the Hilux in comparison to its rival, the Isuzu V-Cross.

TOYOTA HILUX VS ISUZU V-CROSS DIMENSIONS COMPARISON
	Hilux	Difference	V-Cross
Length	5325mm	30mm	5295mm
Width	1855mm	(5mm)	1860mm
Height	1815mm	(25mm)	1840mm
Wheelbase	3085mm	(10m)	3095mm

Toyota offers the Hilux in two variants - Low, with only manual transmission, and High, with both manual and automatic transmission options.

On the features front, the Hilux offers the following features:

LED headlights
LED DRLs
LED fog lamps
17-inch alloy wheels
Dual-zone climate control
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Multi-drive modes
Tilt and telescopic steering
Cruise control
Auto-dimming inside rear view mirror
8-way electrically-adjustable driver’s seat
Second-row AC vents
7 airbags
Traction control

The Hilux comes with a 2.8L turbo diesel engine that produces 204PS of power and 420Nm of torque with the manual transmission. The torque output increases to 500Nm with automatic transmission. Toyota Hilux shares its platform and drivetrain with the Fortuner.

Toyota offers the Hilux in 5 colour options:

White
Grey
Metallic white
Red
Siver

Globally, Hilux has been in production since 1968 and Toyota have sold over 20 million Hilux pick-up trucks. In addition to that, the Hilux is the best-selling model in 16 countries worldwide. Once launched, the Hilux will go against the Isuzu V-Cross, which is also due for a generation change in the Indian market. Toyota will reveal the prices of the Hilux in March and the deliveries will begin in April.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.

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