Toyota Hilux to Launch on January 23rd 2022, Bookings Open at?

January 8, 2022

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It’s finally here! Japanese carmaker Toyota has recently revealed that the brand will be launching its first pick-up truck in India on January 23rd, 2022, The Toyota Hilux.

Toyota has also initiated the booking for its first pick-up in India at Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh, completely depending upon the variant and the dealership. The Hilux lifestyle pick-up is Toyota’s answer to the infamous Isuzu D-Max.

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Any similarities to the Isuzu D-max on the mechanical front?

It is expected to feature a 2.8-litre diesel engine which does its job on the current-gen Toyota fortune and produces 204hp with a peak torque of 500Nm.
Although as of now the transmission options still remain unknown.
The new Isuzu D-MAX competitor will also be offered in a 4×4 variant.
It will be based on Toyota’s IMV-2 platform, which underpins the current-gen Toyota Innova and the Fortuner.
in terms of dimensions, the Hilux will measure at 5,285mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,085mm making it longer than the Toyota Fortuner.

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What’s one on the feature end?

It will for sure get its double-cab body style as seen on many lifestyle pick-ups in India.
Although, it does resemble the likes of the Toyota Fortuner from the front.
On the front end, you get a hexagonal-shaped grille with swept-back LED headlamps and a more muscular bumper.

Coming to the inside, you can expect the Hilux to resemble the likes of the Toyota Fortuner.
It will surely be equipped with some of the most basic features like an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, 6- airbags, auto climate control, leatherette seats and many others.

What about its price and rivals?

Its sole competitor in the Indian market, the Isuzu D-Max comes in at Rs 18.05 lakh-25.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Leading media reports suggest that Toyota will aggressively price the Hilux in order to lure in more buyers.
However, you can expect the top-end variant to cost around Rs. 30 lakh (Ex-showroom).