US EditionThis Is It! New Toyota Hilux Revealed in Thailand, and It's Coming to South Africa in 2026
The new Hilux offers diverse powertrains including electric and hydrogen fuel cells to meet market demands, with European sales starting in December and fuel-cell models planned for 2028.
- Today, the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux debuted in Thailand as an electric model, with European sales starting in December offering only the double-cab body style.
- Alongside the BEV, Toyota plans non-electrified diesel, a 2.8-liter turbodiesel with mild-hybrid tech, and a hydrogen fuel-cell starting 2028, remaining invested in FCEV technology.
- Under the floor sits a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery powering two electric motors, and Toyota says the Hilux BEV ranges roughly 150 miles WLTP with a payload of 1,576 pounds.
- Styling-Wise, the ninth-gen Hilux is more aggressive with cues from the new Land Cruiser and U.S.-spec Tacoma, gains electric power steering for the first time, and supports over-the-air updates plus 150 kW DC fast charging.
- Toyota says the BEV will manage roughly 150 miles on WLTP, suitable for short-distance farms and job sites, but the global Hilux will likely miss the U.S. market due to Tacoma competition.
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