Next-gen Toyota Hilux teased again: Everything you need to know |

Toyota India is gearing up to introduce the next generation Hilux pickup truck in the Indian market soon. Ahead of the official launch, the company has released another teaser, offering a subtle glimpse of the truck’s front and rear design while keeping most of the styling details under wraps. Up front, the pickup gets a black grille, along with slimmer LED headlights, revised bumper and skid plate. The side profile is expected to remain largely unchanged, apart from a new alloy wheel design. The rear gets a revised tailgate with bold Toyota lettering and redesigned LED taillights.

The ninth-generation Hilux will continue to use Toyota’s IMV ladder frame architecture, retaining the body platform on the frame of the outgoing model. Inside, the cabin will feature a new dashboard layout with two 12.3-inch screens, a redesigned steering wheel and an updated center console with physical controls. Expected features include a 360-degree camera, six airbags, dual-zone climate control, ADAS, electric and ventilated front seats and more. As for the powertrain, it is expected to be powered by the same 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine that develops 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with torque converter. It will also get a 4×4 system with a low-range transfer case. The engine is also likely to be paired with a 48V mild hybrid system, the same setup currently offered on the Fortuner Neo Drive variant. This setup includes a belt-integrated starter generator and lithium-ion battery for smoother low-speed performance, better fuel efficiency, and a quieter engine start. Furthermore, the hybrid assist system also enables features such as regenerative braking and auto start-stop – the latter shuts down the engine during idling to save fuel and reduce emissions.