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Toyota Unveils Ninth-Generation Hilux With First-Ever EV and Multi-Powertrain Lineup

Toyota maps a phased rollout that starts with the BEV in December 2025, followed by a 48V mild-hybrid in spring 2026 and a hydrogen fuel-cell variant in 2028.

Overview

  • The Hilux BEV pairs a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery with dual e-axles for permanent AWD and is quoted at roughly 240 km WLTP range, about 715 kg payload and around 1,600 kg towing, while retaining body-on-frame toughness and diesel-matching wading depth.
  • Interior and tech upgrades include dual 12.3-inch displays on higher grades, over-the-air software updates, an expanded Toyota T‑Mate safety suite, electric power steering for the first time, and Multi‑Terrain Select off-road controls.
  • Toyota keeps internal combustion options for select regions, with the 2.8‑litre turbo‑diesel carried over and paired with a 48V system in the hybrid, as some markets drop the 2.4‑litre diesel and 2.7‑litre petrol due to emissions rules.
  • Australian design leadership shaped the new 'Cyber Sumo' exterior, and the model was unveiled in Bangkok with rollouts beginning from December 2025 in early markets such as Europe and Australia.
  • Market details remain fluid, with differing reports on body styles by region and incomplete charging specifications for the BEV that Toyota has yet to fully publish.