Thailand: World premier of the Toyota Hilux Revo

Toyota premiered the eighth generation of the Hilux Revo pick-up truck in Bangkok, Thailand. It has been launched in multiple variants including a Single Cab, Smart Cab and Double Cab, with a wide choice of engines and transmissions. The price range for this truck in Thailand is from 5.69 lakh Baht to 11.39 lakh Baht (i.e. Rs. 10.84 lakhs to Rs. 21.70 lakhs).

Exteriors of this pick-up truck feature new projector headlamps with LED DRLs, a 4-slat chrome front grill, new bumpers, new chrome ORVMs with integrated turn indicators and new 17" alloy wheels to name a few.

The equipment list in this pick up truck includes a re-designed dashboard with a 7" infotainment system, automatic climate control, engine start/stop button with keyless entry, cruise control, new instrument cluster and multifunction display and a new multifunction steering wheel.

The Hilux Revo is powered by a range of completely new diesel engines from the GD family, comprising of a 2.8 litre diesel motor that produces 177 BHP and 420 Nm of max torque between 1,400 and 2,600 RPM. A 6-speed manual gearbox will transmit the power to the wheels. A 6-speed automatic gearbox is also available with the same engine which produces the same power figure but 450 Nm of max torque between 1,600 and 2,400 RPM. A 2.4 litre diesel engine is also on offer which produces 150 BHP and 400 Nm of max torque. This unit too will be available with a 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox. A 5-speed gearbox will be available too with the 2.4 unit; while the power figure remains the same, the torque figure stands at 343 Nm.

Safety features in the new Hilux Revo are ABS + EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill-start Assist, Downhill Assist Control and 7 airbags (including a driver knee airbag).

This new pick-up truck is a good indicator for those who are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the next-generation Fortuner and Innova in India. Toyota is likely to reveal the new Fortuner on July 28, 2015.