[RahulNagaraj]

Toyota is working on a comprehensive facelift for its rugged pick-up truck, the Hilux. The new Toyota Hilux facelift is expected to get some major upgrades, inside and out, along with some mechanical changes as well.



Ahead of its global unveiling, the Hilux facelift has been spied undergoing testing in Thailand - which might be the first market to receive the updated pickup truck. Reports also suggest that the facelift version could feature the "Hilux Travo" moniker. As seen from the spy images, the front and rear of the pickup are expected to get the majority of the upgrades, while the doors and roof look similar to the current model.



The camouflaged front seems to hide a more upright nose, a flatter bonnet and slim LED headlights. The Toyota logo is missing, indicating it could feature text branding between the headlamps - similar to models like the Tundra and Land Cruiser Prado. Other details include a refreshed bumper at both the front and rear and a new set of LED tail lamps. The Toyota Hilux facelift will also get a newly designed set of alloy wheels.



There are no images of the interior of the pickup, however, reports do state that the Hilux facelift will receive minor tweaks and upgrades, along with additional features and tech.

The upcoming Toyota Hilux facelift could be offered with the new mild-hybrid diesel powertrain. Toyota is yet to confirm if there will be any petrol strong hybrid versions of the Hilux facelift. The facelift will continue to be based on Toyota's IMV platform which also underpins the Fortuner. Reports suggest Toyota will upgrade the 4x4 tech on the Hilux facelift, but continue with its knob-operated shift-on-the-fly 4WD lever.

Source: Headlightmag

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[Torq-D]

Hilux surely needs some more features to justify the premium. Now a days, every car is coming loaded with features to justify their price tags.

Personally, being an enthusiast who is more interested in mechanical bits of car rather than creature comforts, would appreciate if Toyota, atleast, provide good infotainment screen (present one is literally a Karol Bagh stuff) and a good sound set up.

On a side note, lesser the electronics in any machine, better is the reliability.

[ZenMaster]

Oh God! the HILUX has also caught the Split Headlamp disease!