Overview
- Toyota unveiled the ninth-generation Hilux in Thailand, confirming a battery-electric variant alongside hybrid, diesel and gasoline offerings, with a hydrogen fuel‑cell model targeted for 2028.
- The BEV uses a 59.2 kWh battery and dual e‑axles for permanent all‑wheel drive, delivering about 196 CV and 474 Nm with an estimated WLTP range of roughly 240 km.
- Toyota retains a body‑on‑frame chassis with battery protection and off‑road Multi‑Terrain Select, and reports preliminary figures of 715 kg payload and 1,600 kg towing pending homologation.
- The 48V mild‑hybrid pairs a 2.8‑liter engine with a motor‑generator and 48V battery, with production slated for 2026 and targets of up to 1 tonne payload and 3,500 kg towing.
- Following the Bangkok reveal, sales rollouts begin in select markets with Europe next, while company sources say Argentina’s local production will not start in 2026 and is most likely in 2027.