Toyota readies refreshed Hilux for India with mild-hybrid diesel and premium positioning
Toyota’s Land Cruiser-inspired Hilux update adds a 48V mild-hybrid diesel system, with an India launch outlook centred on a roughly ₹35 lakh starting price. The global roadmap also includes a battery-electric Hilux and a hydrogen-powered model targeted for 2028.
Toyota’s updated Hilux adopts Land Cruiser-inspired styling and a 48V mild-hybrid diesel setup. India is expected to receive the diesel pickup at around ₹35 lakh, while Toyota’s global roadmap includes an electric version and a hydrogen-powered Hilux by 2028.
Why this matters
The Hilux plan follows Toyota's Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 launch in India at ₹23.6 lakh and adds to signals of Toyota, Honda, VW-Skoda and JSW-Chery targeting India's concentrated PV market.
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