Toyota Hilux - Variants & Features

Toyota recently showed us the new Hilux lifestyle pick-up SUV in India this month, prior to its launch in March 2022. The Fortuner based pick-up competes against the likes of Isuzu V-Max. But besides that, and what we could infer from its reveal shots by comparing it to its sibling, the Fortuner, not much about the upcoming Toyota car was known. Until now. Read on to know more about the Toyota Hilux's variants and features.

Powering the Toyota Hilux...

The new Toyota Hilux pick-up's engine specifications include a 2.8-litre diesel engine that gets a six-speed automatic and a six-speed manual transmission options. The power capabilities of the motor are 201bhp with 420Nm of torque. The second figure goes up to 500Nm for the automatic transmission. SUV purists can rejoice, as a four-wheel-drive system paired to a limited-slip differential is offered as standard on the new Hilux. The Toyota Hilux gets only two variants, however. The Standard variant and the High variant. Below is a breakdown of the Hilux's variant-specific features.

Toyota Hilux Standard

The Standard Trim while getting a few four-wheel-drive and safety associated features as standard, misses out on a few other creature-comforts that its top-end variant gets. That said, the Standard Toyota Hilux gets halogen lighting front and rear, with only indicators as LED. It does get rear and front fog lamps in LED, however. Electrically adjustable ORVMs are standard, as well as a multifunctional steering wheel that carries over from its sibling, the Fortuner. Other features include metallic accents on the inside, smart entry with push start/stop and power windows. The trim gets fair entertainment on the inside with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, supported by six speakers and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Unique features in the standard trim include a cooled upper glovebox, multiple drive modes and park assist. Colour options in the Standard trim are limited, as it gets only Super White and Gray Metallic.

Toyota Hilux High

The Toyota Hilux's High trim gets everything the Standard trim gets, along with a few additional creature comforts. The Halogen lighting here is replaced with LED ones complete with LED DRLs. ORVMs, although electric with integrated indicators as standard, get a chrome finish and retractability here. Additional chrome garbs the Hilux High's exterior, along with chrome 18-inch alloys replacing the Standard's 17-inch ones. Instead of fabric seats, this variant also gets leather seats and second-row aircon vents. Colour options are also more varied here, as the Hilux High trim gets Emotional Red, Silver Metallic and White Pearl Crystal Shine, along with the Standard colours.

 

Verdict

As a high-end luxury SUV offering, it's not surprising that the Hilux gets only two variants, albeit significantly loaded. Although, its value-for-money aspect can only be judged by its yet to be announced price. For more information on the Toyota Hilux, check out autoX.