Toyota Hilux will launch in India on January 20 and while the deliveries of the world-class pickup will commence in March this year
The Toyota Hilux will make its market debut in India later this month. Ahead of the official launch, details of the India-spec model were revealed earlier today.
Toyota Hilux Launch Date and Price
The Toyota Hilux will go on sale in India on January 20, while its deliveries will commence in March this year. Pre-bookings for the pickup will start on the date of the price announcement, while the booking amount will be set at Rs 1 lakh. The new model will be assembled at the TKM plant in Karnataka and will share aplenty with the Fortuner. It is likely to be priced at around Rs 27lakh (ex-showroom) and will rival the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross.
Toyota Hilux Specifications
Powering the double-cab will be a 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine that will be shared with the Fortuner. The transmission options here will include a six-speed manual as well as a six-speed automatic. Standard hardware will include four-wheel drive, locking rear differential and electronic limited-slip differential. Power and torque figures are expected to be similar to that of the Fortuner, which means the manual transmission variant would offer 204PS-420Nm, while the automatic version could output 204PS-500Nm.
The international-spec Toyota Hilux offers similar power-torque figures and is capable of clocking a top speed of 175kmph. The manual transmission variant can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 10.13 seconds, while the automatic model can dismiss 100 kmph from a standstill in 10.7 seconds. It's being said that the Invincible/Invincible X variants that are sold abroad would make it to our shores. The upcoming model will feature 18-inch wheels shod with 265/60-spec HT tyres as standard.
Toyota Hilux Features & Colours
The standard equipment list of the India-spec Hilux is expected to include LED headlamps, electric adjustment for driver's seat, cooled glove compartment, keyless entry and start/stop, front and rear parking sensors, touchscreen infotainment and more.
Meanwhile, the colour options will include Grey Metallic, Super White, White Pearl CS, Emotional Red, and Silver Metallic. The Hilux will be sold with a 3 year/1 lakh kilometre standard warranty standard, which will be extendable to 5 years/2.2 lakh kilometre.
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