Toyota Hilux launched in India
The Hindu
The Toyota Hilux pickup truck is now in India, with prices starting at ₹ 33.99 lakh for the Standa
The Toyota Hilux pickup truck is now in India, with prices starting at ₹ 33.99 lakh for the Standard MT trim and going up to ₹ 36.80 lakh for the fully kitted High trim (ex-showroom, India). Bookings for the pickup truck have been open since January, with the booking amount set at ₹1 lakh. The Hilux is being assembled in India with CKD kits at Toyota’s plant in Karnataka.
The Toyota Hilux for the Indian market is the double-cab body style and it looks distinct and purposeful. It also has some resemblance to the Fortuner in its basic profile, but gets a completely unique face with a larger hexagonal chrome grille and swept-back LED headlamps. The front bumper is sharply styled, with black contrasting insets for the fog lamps; it also gets a rugged looking skid plate.
When viewed in profile, the length of the Hilux becomes most apparent. It also gets beefy, black plastic cladding over the wheel arches, adding to the rugged appeal. At the rear, the Hilux looks like most conventional pickup trucks, although it gets a heavy dose of chrome to suit local tastes, and rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, similar to the Fortuner in India.
The Hilux is available in five single-tone paint shades in India — Emotional Red, Gray Metallic, White Pearl CS, Silver Metallic and Super White.
Measuring 5,325mm in length, 1,855mm in width, 1,815mm in height and with a wheelbase of 3,085mm, the Hilux is a barge of a vehicle. It is also a tad longer than its only rival in India — the Isuzu D-max V-Cross.
The Hilux shares quite a few aspects of interior trim and switchgear with the Fortuner. While the dashboard layout is slightly different, the touchscreen, climate controls panel, instrument cluster, steering wheel and even the front seats are all shared. The all-black dashboard is well contrasted with some brushed silver and gloss black trims.
In terms of equipment, the top-spec Hilux comes loaded with features such as all-LED headlamps, daytime running lamps and turn indicators, 8.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, electrochromic inside rear-view mirror, tyre angle monitor, active traction control and automated limited slip differential. The cabin also scores well in terms of practicality with large cup holders and smart storage spaces all around.
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