Powertrain and Engine Details
The focus has shifted heavily towards new, electrified options.
Mild-Hybrid Diesel:
The current 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (1GD-FTV) will be carried over but will feature 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) assistance on some variants.
The power output is expected to remain around 150kW and 500Nm for the standard version, with the MHEV system primarily offering efficiency gains (around 5% fuel economy improvement) and a smoother start/stop function.4
All-Electric Variant (BEV):
A significant leak confirms a full Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) variant, potentially branded as the Hilux Travo-e in some markets.
Expected features include a dual-motor, full-time 4x4 system and a body-on-frame construction.
One specific leak cited figures for the Travo-e: 124 kW (169 hp) from a dual-motor system, a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a claimed range of 315 km.
Leaked internal slide shared with regional media (Asia) and a detailed, albeit briefly available, walkaround video by a Thai automotive outlet, as reported by Autoblog and CarSauce.
Discontinued Engines:
Reports suggest the 2.7-litre petrol and the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel (2GD-FTV) engines may be discontinued in several key markets, leaving the MHEV 2.8-litre as the primary option. This may not be the case for South Africa, so we will keep you posted with local developments.
Interior and Technology Overhaul
The cabin is set for a major modernisation to compete with rivals like the Ford Ranger.
Dual Digital Screens: The most prominent change is the adoption of a modern, multi-screen setup. Leaks indicate a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen for infotainment.
Infotainment: The central screen is expected to be a free-standing design and support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
New Cabin Design: The dashboard features a more angular, blockier design, with dual gloveboxes (upper and lower storage compartments), and the retention of some physical buttons for key functions (like volume and air conditioning) for practicality.
Modern Features: The new model will include an electronic parking brake and wireless phone charging.
Exterior and Platform
The new model is an evolution rather than a complete revolution, maintaining its rugged DNA.
Platform: It is expected to sit on an evolved version of Toyota's IMV ladder-frame chassis (not the newer TNGA-F platform used in the Land Cruiser 300), suggesting it's more of a major facelift/re-engineer than an all-new model from the ground up.
Exterior Styling: The front fascia is redesigned with a more squared-off, blockier look, featuring slimmer LED headlights and revised bumpers/grilles. The rear features updated LED taillights with a C-signature design.
New Practical Feature: Higher-spec models will feature an integrated step into the side of the rear bumper (similar to the Ford Ranger), making bed access easier.
Body Styles: There are suggestions that the Extra Cab body style may be discontinued, leaving only the Single Cab and Double Cab.
Safety and Driver-Assistance
The Hilux is set to receive the latest Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance systems.
