[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!

[TurboPetrol150]

So, does this mean that a Fortuner facelift is also on the horizon post Hilux launch?

[sid__kaps]

I look forward to this, it could suggest that the Fortuner has a upgrade/facelift incoming. We are looking to replace our 2017 Fortuner and want to do so with a big SUV under 70 lakhs with a hybrid engine. Apart from the Innova Hycross, there isn't any SUV of that kind, is there?

[PrideRed]

Looks like the facelift will get 360 degree camera and ADAS. Since the Hilux is CKD, hopefully we get same kits here in India too. A mild hybrid Fortuner was to be launched soon in India, may be the Hilux facelift will arrive soon after.

With facelift, we will not see all new gen until 2026 and may be 2027 launch in India.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by PrideRed

With facelift, we will not see all new gen until 2026 and may be 2027 launch in India.

Erm... As per rumours, this is the next gen.

As per rumours, the Hilux is not making the platform jump to the TNGA-F platofrm, and they are continuing on the older platform. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ml#post5907453 (Toyota Hilux Review)

Just like how the new Camry is not exactly next gen, but a deep facelift one of the 2017 model. Looks like the TNGA-F is turning out to be too expensive/ complex for the core markets of the Hilux and Fortuner.

[PrideRed]

Originally Posted by DicKy

Erm... As per rumours, this is the next gen.

As per rumours, the Hilux is not making the platform jump to the TNGA-F platofrm, and they are continuing on the older platform. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ml#post5907453 (Toyota Hilux Review)

Just like how the new Camry is not exactly next gen, but a deep facelift one of the 2017 model. Looks like the TNGA-F is turning out to be too expensive/ complex for the core markets of the Hilux and Fortuner.

Missed the update, current gen is 10 years old, and I doubt Toyota would stretch the platform too long. Ranger and DMAX have improved by significant margin and Toyota will have tough time selling current gen for another 5 years.

[karan561]

New Hilux development is codenamed as 640x, if this test mule spotted is of the 640x (which looks like a facelift) but will pretend to be an all new gen (as an updated IMV platform) then its quite a LAZY approach from Toyota & Disappointing for sure.

About India, well the dealers have been told that the current Fortuner will keep selling for 2025 & upto probably March 2026 before anything new comes in.

Let's wait & watch.

[Torq-D]

Yesterday, I went to local Toyota dealership to enquire about the discounts for 2025 hilux. Sales manager told me that they still don’t have any update regarding availability and discounts on offer.
He specifically mentioned that this year discounts would be much lesser since allocation, in india, of hilux for whole year (2025) is around 900 units as compared to 3600 units in 2024.

Don’t know how true is his statement but with rumours of facelift/new gen hilux/fortuner is anything to go by, this could true.

[volkman10]

Rendered images of the 2025 Hilux: