Toyota launches Hilux pick-up truck at Rs. 34 lakh
What's the story
Japanese automaker Toyota has launched the Hilux pick-up truck in India. It is available in Standard and High trim levels with manual transmission and a single High trim with automatic transmission. The four-wheeler starts at Rs. 33.99 lakh for the entry-level Standard MT. In India, it was revealed in January and has been up for pre-booking since then.
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Why does this story matter?
It has been a while since we last saw a Toyota car that is not a rebadged Maruti. For those who missed 'True Toyota,' the Hilux is a much-delayed yet deserving compensation from the company. It was supposed to be launched a lot earlier. However, supply-side issues prevented that. Toyota would be hoping to lead the race in India's fairly niche pick-up truck segment.
Exteriors
The truck flaunts a rugged bumper and a hexagonal grille
Toyota Hilux has a bold design with a muscular hood, a chrome-surrounded hexagonal grille, swept-back LED headlamps, a sharp bumper, a rugged skid plate, a large cargo bed, and LED taillights. It is flanked by beefy cladding over the wheel arches, ORVMs, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The vehicle is offered in Emotional Red, White Pearl CS, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, and Super White.
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It has electronic differential locks
The Toyota Hilux is powered by a 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine that generates 204hp/420Nm with a 6-speed manual gearbox. With a 6-speed automatic gearbox, the torque output is raised to 500Nm. The vehicle also offers electronic differential locks and an all-wheel-drive system.
Interiors
The four-wheeler gets an 8.0-inch infotainment console and seven airbags
The Toyota Hilux has a spacious blacked-out cabin, featuring leather upholstery, 8-way electrically adjustable front seats, ventilated seats, leather upholstery, a multifunctional steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control. It packs an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. Seven airbags, ABS, a rear-view camera, EBD, tire angle monitor, and active traction control ensure the passengers' safety.
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Toyota Hilux: Pricing and availability
The Toyota Hilux starts at Rs. 33.99 lakh for the Standard MT variant and goes up to Rs. 36.8 lakh for the High AT model (all prices, ex-showroom). It can be booked by paying Rs. 1 lakh.