Rumour: Toyota Hilux offered with a discount of up to Rs 8 lakh!

Depending on the variant and available inventory, dealers are offering a discount of up to Rs 8 lakh on the Hilux.

According to a media report, some Toyota dealerships are offering a huge discounts on the Hilux. It is said that most dealers are offering at least Rs 6 lakh off on the vehicle's ex-showroom price.

The Toyota Hilux was introduced at a price of Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Earlier this year, Toyota reduced the price of the base variant by Rs 3.59 lakh, while the top-spec variants received a price hike of Rs 1.10-1.35 lakh. Reports suggest that depending on the variant and available inventory, dealers are offering a discount of up to Rs 8 lakh on the Hilux.

The Toyota Hilux shares its underpinnings with the Fortuner. In India, the pick-up truck is offered with a 2.8-litre diesel engine producing 201 BHP (204 BHP - 6MT) and 500 Nm (420 Nm - 6MT). The engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. It comes with a four-wheel-drive system with an electronic differential lock, a limited-slip differential and Active Traction Control.

Source: Autocar India