Team-BHP - Toyota Hilux pickup | EDIT: Bookings now closed

I had spotted this Hilux back in 2018 in Kolkata. This is a previous gen but now I think testing had begun around that time. The overall stance remains the same and the view perspective is from a Baleno.

https://youtu.be/IR9WqWtiW34

Bookings for Toyota Hilux will commence on the launch day( Jan 20th) itself while the deliveries are scheduled to begin from March.

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The official bookings for the new Toyota Hilux will commence on the launch day itself and the prospective buyers will be able to reserve one for themselves by paying a token amount of Rs 1 lakh.

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I would love to see these being used in certain parts of our country with 'security guards' sitting in the exposed part and jumping out as the car reaches the destination.

Faster to get down than side facing seats of Scorpios.

If Hilux is priced few lakhs higher than D-Max, I may think of cancellig the booking for Thar Petrol. I only wish if this comes with Front and Rear Locking Diffs, that will make it a true offroader and have been checking the reviews from Down-under(Australia).

The build quality/off-road capability/ARB parts/Ride quality are all in place for this UTE.

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Originally Posted by swunkjyn (Post 5234001)

Hilux does not come with a front locking differential in Australia. It only has a rear locking differential in Australia. In all probability, the Hilux India version will have the same offroad hardware that Fortuner has - Low range with a rear differential lock and high range with Auto LSD and ATRAC.

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Originally Posted by swunkjyn (Post 5234001)

I only wish if this comes with Front and Rear Locking Diffs, that will make it a true offroader and have been checking the reviews from Down-under(Australia).

It’s getting a rear locker like the Fortuner, that’s for sure, but will not get a front locker. In Australia one can get it fixed aftermarket, but I’m not sure about it in India. Although a few V-Cross’ in India are twin-locked, modified aftermarket.

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The build quality/off-road capability/ARB parts/Ride quality are all in place for this UTE.

Not to forget the Arctic Trucks conversion!

https://youtu.be/p7BuyfpS4F4

So I do check reviews from this Channel a lot and they have also reviewed XUV 500.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDri...nnel=CarExpert

The 4x4 are standard across range - 2H / 4H and 4L. Also there is just the rear locking diff which is automatic and there is no brake locking differential. Plus this locking diff can only be engaged with 4L and Hill Descent Control is also available.

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Originally Posted by aenkay91 (Post 5233574)

I had spotted this Hilux back in 2018 in Kolkata. This is a previous gen but now I think testing had begun around that time.

That would be a vehicle being driven down to Bhutan. The Hilux has been sold in Bhutan for a long time now and sometimes they tend to drive down newly imported cars from Kolkatta port to Bhutan.

You can see a lot of models that are not sold in India if you travel regularly between Kolkata and Jaigaon.:thumbs up

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Originally Posted by swunkjyn (Post 5234028)

The 4x4 are standard across range - 2H / 4H and 4L. Also there is just the rear locking diff which is automatic and there is no brake locking differential.

I think ATRAC is Toyota terminology for brake locking differential. Fortuner comes with ATRAC, so Hilux should have it too.

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Originally Posted by padmrajravi (Post 5234209)

I think ATRAC is Toyota terminology for brake locking differential. Fortuner comes with ATRAC, so Hilux should have it too.

Yepp, that is what it seems. Brake Locking Diff in Thar is Toyota's A-TRAC where
A-TRAC stands for “Active Traction Control” and comes standard on some of Toyota's 4-wheel-drive models. ... A-TRAC detects when one or more wheels have lost traction and automatically applies the brakes to the wheel with no traction, allowing it to send power to the wheel with traction.

I just hope that they launch it at 25L.

Having extensively driven the Hilux on some not so encouraging places, i am a big fan, and more than that full of respect for the vehicle. However I aint sure how practical this would be for a lot of Indians buying a pickup in India.

What piques my interest now is the thought process behind launching this product here. It would be wonderful education.

Having said that, i wouldnt be surprised if Toyota prices itself out of the race, considering Toyota's history in India. I wouldnt be surprised if the price is close to 40 Lakhs
I for one am of the honest opinion that the Japanese are fleecing the Indian customers big time. Honda & Toyota. I am sorry.

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Originally Posted by shireeshjacobs (Post 5233175)

SA shared the UAE brochure, but it looks like they’ve received an India specific training guide / FAQ

Is it just me or the 'transport' pack makes it look a lot closer to the Land Cruiser? May then become an alternate to Fortuner in the 'bigger the better' segment.

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Originally Posted by pta320 (Post 5233558)

The geography of India is such that these pickups will come in very utilitarian. Also it will expand a lot of opportunities for small time farmers and businesses involved in long haul moderate load transportation. And it will become a lifestyle product for the suburban and urban population.

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IMHO, not sure if the price difference would make financial sense for farmers / transporters users, especially with competition from mahindras, tatas, force, etc. available at much lower upfront cost like. In passenger transport, Innova gets a premium but cargo may not be able to afford to pay the premium (PUN INTENDED).

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Originally Posted by shireeshjacobs (Post 5233175)

Prebooking & Launch on 20th Jan
Deliveries from 22nd March onwards

Looks very interesting and if they stick to their C Seg pricing then it is going to be really interesting. The only competitor in that segment is V-Cross and Isuzu has not shown any urgency in bringing their latest products into India and with Toyota reliability promise and availability of service outlets, this could turn out to be solo play for Toyota for a few years, until new entrants come - Mahindra Tata.

One grudge I have is the color options. The Attitude Black is not available at launch. It is one of my personal favorites and with the blacked out wheels and grille, the beasty looks really stands out.

It is outside my buying range right now, but will keep watching this space and hopefully Toyota provides some killer pricing