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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Unveils The Hilux, Price Announcement In March

The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck based on the Toyota Fortuner and is known globally for its extreme toughness

Toyota Hilux India

Toyota Hilux Highlights 

  • 2.8 L Four Cylinder Turbo-Diesel Engine & available in an option of 6-Speed Automatic or 6-Speed Manual Transmission 
  • Automatic Transmission (AT) variant 204 hp & torque output of 500 Nm
  • Manual Transmission (MT) variants generate 204 hp and 420 Nm. 
  • 18-inches Alloy Wheels with Super Chrome Finish 
  • 7 SRS Airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TC) Electronic Systems 
  • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Automatic Hill Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and Automatic Limited Slip Differential (ALSD) 
  • VFC steering 
  • Drive modes options (Power & Eco), Tire Angle Monitor & Front Parking Sensors 
  • Leather Seats, Dual Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Smart Entry & Auto Head Lamps
  • Eight-inch infotainment table style screen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay 
  • Color palette – Emotional Red, White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Super White & Grey Metallic


Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today, launched the iconic Toyota Hilux in the Indian market to cater to the needs of customers seeking an incredible lifestyle utility vehicle that is best suited for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains, and everyday city use. The name Hilux, which is derived from ‘high’ and ‘luxury’, known for extreme ‘toughness’ and ‘ruggedness’ across terrains of the world for decades. 

The Toyota Hilux has been developed considering the local conditions and requirements even as it stays true to its character. Globally, For over 5 decades and through 8 generations, the Hilux sales have surpassed 20 million units in over 180 countries. 

The Toyota Hilux is built on the rigid Innovative Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform and a strong powertrain system. It is the same platform (body-on-frame chassis construction) that underpins the Innova Crysta and Fortuner which have been a runaway success in India and across many countries. 

The 2.8L Turbo diesel motor comes with a diamond-like carbon coating on the piston rings for maximized frictional efficiency resulting in a whopping 500Nm of Torque. The Variable Flow Control to the power steering has boosted drivability making the steering lighter at low speed in city traffic conditions & heavier at higher speeds cruising on a highway. The steering dynamics intelligently adapts according to the drive mode - switching from Eco to Power, or Power to Eco. Being true to its reputation of being a tough outdoor companion, the Hilux features a large flatbed deck which provides unmatched flexibility to carry anything from outdoor gear to sports kits. 

The Hilux comes with a water wading capacity of 700mm. The wheel articulation and the adoption of Electronic diff-lock also gives the Hilux promising off-road capability in the toughest of conditions with greater fuel efficiency. 

On the Safety front, the Toyota Hilux gets ABS, EBD, Brake Assist System, and Hill-Start Assist Control. Along with features such as reverse camera, clearance sonar and back up sonar for all variants, with seven SRS airbags, Downhill Assist Control, and Vehicle Stability Control. As a result of high-levels of in-built safety features, Toyota Hilux was awarded a 5-Star Crash Safety Rating by New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP).

Talking about the design concept of Toyota Hilux, Jurachart Jongusuk, Toyota Regional Chief Engineer, said, “In our pursuit of developing ever-better cars, we conduct deep analysis of consumers’ driving needs and varied usage of vehicles in local conditions with greater market insights. Considering their wants and desires for an enriching mobility experience, we are pleased to bring to India the tough and invincible Hilux based on the strong IMV lineage”.

Masakazu Yoshimura, Managing Director, TKM, said, “This launch will set the path for us in India to welcome many more new customers to the Toyota family and help us achieve our goal to deliver “Mass Happiness to All”. We look forward to bringing more awesomeness in the time ahead as we begin 2022 with landmark moments.”

Sharing his views, Tadashi Asazuma, Executive Vice President – Sales & Customer Service, TKM, said, “To supplement the amazing experience of Hilux, we are much excited to launch the specialised range of accessories for adventure-oriented customers’, truly reflective of the design concept. These range of suggested accessories will amplify the versatility of the Hilux. To know more about such accessories, we urge the customers to visit and explore at their nearest Toyota touchpoints. There is already a good response from our existing and newer customers in the run-up to the launch and we are confident that this will peak even further.” 

Bookings for Toyota Hilux are open, Ex-showroom prices will be announced in March 2022 and Toyota will start the deliveries in April 2022. 


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