Toyota has officially unveiled the latest generation of the Hilux, marking the ninth iteration of the company’s well-known midsize pickup. The new model introduces a noticeably refreshed appearance, a comprehensively updated interior, and, notably, a battery-electric variant for the first time in the vehicle’s long-running history. Although the overall dimensions remain similar to the outgoing version, measuring 5,320 mm in length with a 3,085 mm wheelbase, Toyota has modernized almost every aspect of the truck.
Its overall size remains consistent with the previous model, measuring 5,320 mm in length and a 3,085 mm wheelbase. In Europe and Australia, Toyota is offering only the dual-cab configuration, while markets like Thailand will continue to provide Single Cab and Smart Cab options. The new styling concept, named “Cyber Sumo,” departs from the hammerhead design used in other recent Toyota models. At the front, slim LED headlights flank a body-colored honeycomb grille, complemented by angular bumper intakes and a sturdy skid plate, giving it a purposeful and solid look. The fully electric version features a unique bumper with a closed grille and redesigned intakes, signaling its zero-emission nature.
The side profile remains largely familiar, retaining the greenhouse, pillars, and doors of the outgoing model that debuted in 2015. However, reshaped front and rear fenders with boxy wheel arches, along with updated wheel designs, create a more aggressive stance. The rear end has been refined with sharper LED taillights and a modernized bumper incorporating practical side steps, similar to those seen on the Ford Ranger.
Inside, the Hilux cabin has undergone a major transformation, merging modern technology with its utilitarian heritage. A boxy dashboard houses a free-standing 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Key functions such as climate control and audio retain physical buttons for ease of use. The steering wheel, borrowed from the Land Cruiser, features integrated buttons, while the center console accommodates a compact gear knob and drive mode selector. Dual storage compartments on the passenger side and dashboard-mounted cupholders complete the interior layout. Toyota has also enhanced the Hilux’s safety suite with a “significantly extended” range of advanced driver-assistance systems, bringing it closer to passenger car standards.
Beneath the surface, the Hilux continues to use an upgraded version of the IMV ladder-frame architecture rather than switching to the TNGA-F platform used by the Tacoma and Land Cruiser. The vehicle benefits from electric power steering, new engine and cabin mounts to reduce vibrations, extended front rails for improved crash performance, and a revised suspension setup. The suspension features independent front coil springs and a rigid rear axle with leaf springs, tuned separately for heavy-load/towing and everyday comfort.
Toyota maintains its “Multipathway” propulsion strategy, offering markets a choice of the 2.8-liter turbodiesel or a 2.7-liter gasoline engine. The all-electric Hilux delivers 193 hp from dual motors powered by a 59.2 kWh battery, with a WLTP range of 240 km and NEDC range just over 300 km. A hydrogen fuel-cell version is planned by 2028.
Payload and towing remain strong for combustion models at 1,000 kg and 3,500 kg, while the electric Hilux carries 715 kg and tows 1,600 kg. Off-road capability is enhanced with a part-time 4WD system, high/low range ratios, a rear locking differential, and the optional Multi-Terrain Select system.
Production continues in Thailand, where the diesel Hilux Travo is already available, priced between $23,700 and $42,200, while the electric version starts at $46,100. The Hilux will reach Europe and Australia in December 2025, with broader Asian launches in 2026 and a home-market debut in Japan by mid-2026. Regional specifications and pricing will be detailed closer to launch.