SPOTTED !!! Toyota Hilux -- on Fortuner lines

kri$hna · 2nd August 2010, 14:23

I happened to go out for lunch (to innovative film city, its walkable distance from my office), and I get to see a HOT looking beast !! I initially thought its a tata pick up truck based on Sumo Grande, but then I realized, I was standing adjacent to Toyota Factory, and there you go, its Toyota Hilux, based on Fortuner, it shares the same engine and i guess a similar interiors. Looks HOT though !!

theragingbull · 2nd August 2010, 14:29

Nice catch! I'm sure Toyota won't launch a pick-up truck in India. But I guess they'd launch something on the same platform.

kri$hna · 2nd August 2010, 14:44

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

Nice catch! I'm sure Toyota won't launch a pick-up truck in India. But I guess they'd launch something on the same platform.

the driver said it is for india, and he will be testing it for another 6 months, but not sure when it will come to market

I wish its launched in India, sporting a similar price tag as Xenon !!

svsantosh · 2nd August 2010, 14:59

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

...I'm sure Toyota won't launch a pick-up truck in India.

Why not? After seeing the Southern Section of TBHP growing in numbers, and only 2 players to compete against (3rd is a sleeper), The Japnese-T can very well launch a lifestyle 4x4...

Southern part of TBHP = 4x4 Section
2 players = M&M and Maruti
(3rd TATA = Xenon, TelcoLine 4wd, Safari 4wd in small numbers)

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Edited the pic to highlight the hidden HILUX logo...

SPOTTED !!! Toyota Hilux -- on Fortuner lines-1.jpg

anachronix · 2nd August 2010, 15:11

Bring it on Toyota. Hilux is TG's most favorite off-roader and its time these beasts did their job in India.

Remember this!?

SPOTTED !!! Toyota Hilux -- on Fortuner lines-toyotahiluxsideatvolcano.jpg

tanwaramit · 2nd August 2010, 15:38

nice scoop, however, I am quite doubtful if Toyota will launch this in India.

Pickups will not give Toyota the image they want to be in - remember stopping qualis. Besides, India doesnt has the market for pickups except being used mostly as carriagevans etc.

kri$hna · 2nd August 2010, 15:44

Like the Sumo Grande came out of a pick up, i would like to see another version from Toyota coming out of this pick up, ala cheaper fortuner

for the masses !!

Innova looks too bland but something like this in looks & seating 7 or 8, Xylo/grande will have serious TROUBLE.

will have to wait & watch though. I like the front end of this beast, looks real mean & menacing.

AbhiJ · 2nd August 2010, 15:50

Saw 100's of these last month in Thailand. Its a huge hit there..

n.devdath · 2nd August 2010, 15:51

The front is clearly a pre facelift Fortuner, the steering wheel too is a result of cost cutting(No audio controls etc) and the alloys look 16". Can someone confirm it please..

Toyota in most likelihood wont launch it here is what I feel.

4x4addict · 2nd August 2010, 15:55

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

Nice catch! I'm sure Toyota won't launch a pick-up truck in India. But I guess they'd launch something on the same platform.

There are three vehicles that share this platform. Two are already launched in India. Only the Hi-lux remains to reach out shores.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanwaramit

nice scoop, however, I am quite doubtful if Toyota will launch this in India.

Pickups will not give Toyota the image they want to be in - remember stopping qualis. Besides, India doesnt has the market for pickups except being used mostly as carriagevans etc.

I agree, these pick-ups look cool, but reality is that the market is very limited. The xenon has barely sold despite being a very good package.

Parm · 2nd August 2010, 16:06

good work if toyota launches it in india. i will buy one with my eyes closed!

ofcourse i would buy a 4x4.

here is my 3 month old Hilux 4x4 2.7ltr petrol 158 bhp, ABS, twin airbags, PW, PS and AT in Dubai.

it has the same interior as a Fortuner, same engine as petrol fortuner, but longer than fortuner. incidently Innova also has a similar interior and engine.

nkrishnap · 2nd August 2010, 16:13

Nice Catch there. Will dig out some information from my neighbor who works at the Toyota Factory.

The vehicle looks good and the front looks menacing. The market is very limited and never know with Toyota, they can create a segment itself and sell this one in decent numbers.

raj.barcode · 2nd August 2010, 16:19

Nice catch there; Hopefully launched in India with right price

Parm · 2nd August 2010, 16:26

thats previous generation pickup truck as you can see the difference with the 2010 model.

infact Fortuner is derived from Hilux!

lsp · 2nd August 2010, 16:35

I've regularly spotted the mamoth in south Delhi. Its a mehroonish-red colored Hilux, with Delhi registration and would be 6-8 yrs old IMO. On all occasions I've been unable to snap pics of the beast. Let me see if I can try getting some pics of it.

I rem TG episode where they took the Hilux to the North(?) Pole racing against a dog pulled sled. The vehicle has tyres which costed about 10k pounds apiece.

2nd August 2010, 14:23	#1
kri$hna BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bhagyanagarabad Posts: 229 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	SPOTTED !!! Toyota Hilux -- on Fortuner lines I happened to go out for lunch (to innovative film city, its walkable distance from my office), and I get to see a HOT looking beast !! I initially thought its a tata pick up truck based on Sumo Grande, but then I realized, I was standing adjacent to Toyota Factory, and there you go, its Toyota Hilux, based on Fortuner, it shares the same engine and i guess a similar interiors. Looks HOT though !! Attached Thumbnails
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2nd August 2010, 14:29	#2
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 649 Times View My Garage	Nice catch! I'm sure Toyota won't launch a pick-up truck in India. But I guess they'd launch something on the same platform.
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2nd August 2010, 15:11	#5
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Bring it on Toyota. Hilux is TG's most favorite off-roader and its time these beasts did their job in India. Remember this!?
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2nd August 2010, 15:38	#6
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,942 Thanked: 514 Times	nice scoop, however, I am quite doubtful if Toyota will launch this in India. Pickups will not give Toyota the image they want to be in - remember stopping qualis. Besides, India doesnt has the market for pickups except being used mostly as carriagevans etc.
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2nd August 2010, 15:44	#7
kri$hna BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bhagyanagarabad Posts: 229 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Like the Sumo Grande came out of a pick up, i would like to see another version from Toyota coming out of this pick up, ala cheaper fortuner for the masses !! Innova looks too bland but something like this in looks & seating 7 or 8, Xylo/grande will have serious TROUBLE. will have to wait & watch though. I like the front end of this beast, looks real mean & menacing.
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2nd August 2010, 15:50	#8
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 1,236 Times	Saw 100's of these last month in Thailand. Its a huge hit there..
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2nd August 2010, 15:51	#9
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,815 Times	The front is clearly a pre facelift Fortuner, the steering wheel too is a result of cost cutting(No audio controls etc) and the alloys look 16". Can someone confirm it please.. Toyota in most likelihood wont launch it here is what I feel.
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2nd August 2010, 16:06	#11
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 898 Times	good work if toyota launches it in india. i will buy one with my eyes closed! ofcourse i would buy a 4x4. here is my 3 month old Hilux 4x4 2.7ltr petrol 158 bhp, ABS, twin airbags, PW, PS and AT in Dubai. it has the same interior as a Fortuner, same engine as petrol fortuner, but longer than fortuner. incidently Innova also has a similar interior and engine. Attached Thumbnails
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2nd August 2010, 16:13	#12
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,990 Thanked: 7,458 Times View My Garage	Nice Catch there. Will dig out some information from my neighbor who works at the Toyota Factory. The vehicle looks good and the front looks menacing. The market is very limited and never know with Toyota, they can create a segment itself and sell this one in decent numbers.
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2nd August 2010, 16:19	#13
raj.barcode BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 707 Thanked: 276 Times View My Garage	Nice catch there; Hopefully launched in India with right price
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2nd August 2010, 16:26	#14
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 898 Times	thats previous generation pickup truck as you can see the difference with the 2010 model. infact Fortuner is derived from Hilux! Attached Thumbnails
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2nd August 2010, 16:35	#15
lsp BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 381 Thanked: 188 Times	I've regularly spotted the mamoth in south Delhi. Its a mehroonish-red colored Hilux, with Delhi registration and would be 6-8 yrs old IMO. On all occasions I've been unable to snap pics of the beast. Let me see if I can try getting some pics of it. I rem TG episode where they took the Hilux to the North(?) Pole racing against a dog pulled sled. The vehicle has tyres which costed about 10k pounds apiece.
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