The New Toyota Hilux Is An EV
The reliable Toyota Hilux pickup truck, famed worldwide for enduring tough conditions and occasionally carrying heavy automatic weapons, has entered the electric era. The ninth-generation Hilux was unveiled today in Thailand, a decade after its predecessor, with Toyota emphasizing the electric variant alongside upcoming diesel and hydrogen fuel cell models.
Design and Availability
The new Hilux comes in both single- and double-cab styles. However, only the double-cab will be sold in European markets due to sales strategy considerations from Toyota.
Electric Powertrain
The electric version features a dual-motor configuration, one on each axle, powered by a 59.2 kWh battery. It delivers 193 horsepower (144 kW) in total, with the front motor producing 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque and the rear motor 198 lb-ft (269 Nm).
Performance and Capacity
- Payload capacity: 1,576 pounds (715 kilograms)
- Towing capacity: 3,527 pounds (1,600 kilograms)
- Estimated driving range: approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) on a full charge, based on the WLTP cycle
Toyota states, "The new Hilux BEV will be able to go roughly 150 miles (240 kilometers) on a full charge, based on the WLTP cycle."
Fuel Cell Variant
Along with the electric version, Toyota will also introduce a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux, advancing its “multi-pathway approach” to sustainable vehicles.
Author's summary: The new Toyota Hilux embraces electric and hydrogen powertrains, balancing rugged utility with evolving eco-friendly technology while maintaining strong payload and towing capabilities.