Toyota, one of Japan’s largest automakers, announced the launch of its first pick-up truck Hilux in India in December 2021. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the people due to this announcement of Toyota. Just a few weeks back, this stunning Toyota pick-up truck was first spotted in the Cyber City of Gurugram (Gurgaon) during an ad-shoot, marking the first official glimpse of the Hilux in the country. According to a recent report, the possible launch of this pick-up truck in the country can happen on 23 January i.e. this month. However, due to the increasing cases of corona in the country, the launch date of Hilux is likely to be extended even further. Now the company has started booking it before the launch of Hilux.
What is the cost to book this pick-up truck?
If you want to book the Hilux pick-up truck being offered by Toyota in India, then for this you may have to spend from Rs 50 thousand to Rs 2 lakh. Booking price may vary from dealership to city.
What is the starting price of Toyota Hilux?
Toyota has not yet given any information about the official price of the Hilux in India. However, according to a recent report, the starting price of this pick-up can be around Rs 28-30 lakh.
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IMV platform will be used
The Hilux pick-up will be based on Toyota’s IMV platform. Toyota’s two famous and popular vehicles in India, the Fortuner and the Innova, are also based on this platform. In such a situation, people expect Toyota’s new pick-up truck to perform well.
Design and Features
This pick-up of Toyota has been given a strong design with a sporty look. The company has also used larger 18-inch alloy spoke tires and LED headlamps and taillamps in the Hilux with a large and shiny hexagonal front grille, which also bears the Toyota logo. In terms of features, the Hilux gets cruise control, connected car technology, 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7 airbags, auto-locking limited-slip differential, keyless entry, vehicle stability control, anti-theft alarm, ISOFIX child seat mounts, whiplash protection front seats, ABS, low-range transfer case, hill-descent control, locking rear differential, , hill-start assist and many other great features will be available.
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Engine and gearbox
The Toyota Hilux pick-up truck can be offered in India in two options of a 2.4-litre diesel engine (148bhp power and 400Nm torque) and a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine (201bhp power and 500Nm torque). Both these variants of Hilux will get 6-speed gearbox with automatic transmission.
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