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New Toyota Hilux launching soon Launch expected in July-August 2026
It seems like Toyota is fast tracking the Indian launch of its legendary lifestyle pickup truck - the all-new Toyota Hilux. In fact, the pick-up truck has been caught during its TV commercial shoot which suggests that launch is imminent. Likely to be launched in next couple of months, the 2026 Toyota Hilux is now premium, tech-heavy model; however, it retains the body-on-frame chassis.

The next-generation Toyota Hilux undergoes a complete transformation and features Toyota’s global “Tough x Agile” design philosophy. The lifestyle pickup truck gets a completely flat, upright nose highlighted by a bold, wide mesh-type grille. Instead of standard branding, the new Hilux gets retro-styled, bold “TOYOTA” lettering across the centre.
It is packed with a slimmer, angular multi-projector LED headlights with sharp boomerang-shaped DRLs, and pronounced, squared-off front fenders. At the back, the tailgate features heavy sheet-metal sculpting matched with distinct, wrap-around C-shaped LED taillight graphics.

The interior is where the new Hilux makes its biggest evolutionary leap. Instead of hard plastic, the new Holux gets a premium cabin layout with inspiration from the latest Land Cruiser Prado. The dashboard is dominated by a free-standing 12.3-inch Toyota Smart Connect infotainment unit and a 12.3-inch fully digital TFT driver’s display.
It is expected that the Double-Cab Hilux will get powered and ventilated front seats, an electronic parking brake (EPB) with auto hold, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, and a cooled glovebox. The new Toyota Hilux comes with a comprehensive radar-and-camera-based driver assistance safety net with features like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane assist and others.
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Feature/Specification |
Details |
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Engine Type |
2.8L Turbo-Diesel + 48V Mild-Hybrid |
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Power / Torque |
201 bhp / 500 Nm |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic |
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Towing / Load Capacity |
3,500 kg / 1,000 kg |
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Key Off-Road Tech |
Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) & Low-Range 4WD |
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Infotainment Size |
12.3-inch Freestanding Touchscreen |
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Instrument Console |
12.3-inch |
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Expected Launch Window |
July-August 2026 |
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Estimated Pricing |
₹30 Lakh – ₹38 Lakh (Ex-Showroom) |
It is powered by a 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, which is now paired to a 48V mild-hybrid electrical system. The hybrid setup offers a peak power and torque output of 201bhp and 500Nm, respectively. A six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox comes as a standard. The mild-hybrid setup assists the pickup in low-speed torque delivery while improving the fuel economy by roughly 5-8%.
Power is transmitted through a 4WD layout equipped with an Electronic Differential Lock, Active Traction Control, and Toyota’s new Multi-Terrain Select with a live 360-degree Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM).
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