Toyota Kirloskar Motor today finally launched the next generation Toyota Hilux pick-up truck in the Indian market. The pickup continues to use the IMV ladder-frame platform and is offered only in the double Cab body style. The 2026 Toyota Hilux is offered in three variants – the entry-level GX 4×2 AT is priced at Rs 31.99 lakh, followed by the GX 4×4 AT at Rs 33.69 lakh. The top-spec VX 4×4 AT is priced at Rs 36.69 lakh (all ex-showroom prices). Interested customers can book the pick-up online or by visiting their nearest dealership, deliveries will start in the second week of August.In terms of design, the updated Hilux gets a revised front end that features slim LED headlamps, a honeycomb-pattern grille with prominent ‘TOYOTA’ lettering, and a redesigned bumper with black inserts, LED fog lamps and a silver skid plate. Along the sides are black wheel arch cladding, roll bars, side steps, electrically adjustable and retractable ORVMs, shark-fin antenna and new 17-inch alloy wheels.
At the rear, the pickup receives vertically stacked LED tail-lamps with C-shaped lighting elements, ‘TOYOTA’ lettering across the tailgate and a bumper with an integrated step for easier access to the cargo bed. It is available in six colors: Sulfur Metallic, Platinum Pearl White Metallic, Attitude Black, Ash, Emotional Red and Super White.Moving to the interior, the Hilux has a new dashboard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 7-inch instrument cluster, along with a new three-spoke steering wheel bearing the Toyota lettermark. The feature list includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, connected car technology, cruise control, powered and ventilated front seats, 8-speaker audio system, rear armrest with cupholders, PM 2.5 air filter, 360-degree camera and Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes.The cabin uses a mix of leather and hard plastics, while physical controls are retained for key functions. Compared to the global-spec model, the India-spec Hilux does not get ADAS, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster or dual-zone automatic climate control. Instead, it has a 7-inch instrument display and manual air conditioning. Safety equipment includes seven airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), ABS with Brake Assist, front and rear parking sensors, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.Talking about the powertrain, the Hilux is powered by the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 204hp and 500Nm. It is paired only with a six-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. Toyota also introduced a rear-wheel-drive (4×2) variant alongside the four-wheel-drive (4×4) versions. The 4×4 variants continue with a low-range transfer case, an electronic differential lock, multiple terrain modes, downhill assist control, traction control and auto limited-slip differential.