2027 Toyota Hilux: Variants, Specs, Features
The all-new Toyota Hilux has finally been launched in the Philippines, a little over a month after it made its public local debut with a preview at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) in June.
And while we already know of its rather controversial redesign that’s more of an evolution of the previous generation, this ninth-generation of the most popular pickup truck looks to be very promising, especially with what it has to offer.
For starters, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is offering the all-new Hilux in both turbodiesel and battery electric vehicle (BEV) flavors, the latter a first for the midsize pickup truck. It’s also available in eight different variants which are as follows, along with their pricing:
- Hilux 2.8 E 4×2 A/T – Php 1,772,000
- Hilux 2.8 E 4×4 M/T – Php 1,903,000
- Hilux 2.8 G 4×2 M/T – Php 1,798,000
- Hilux 2.8 G 4×2 A/T – Php 1,849,000
- Hilux 2.8 Conquest 4×2 A/T – Php 2,273,000
- Hilux 2.8 V 4×4 M/T – Php 2,533,000
- Hilux 2.8 Conquest 4×4 A/T – Php 2,611,000
- Hilux BEV 4×4 – Php 2,990,000
All non-BEV variants are powered by the tried-and-tested 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine known as the 1GD-FTV, carried over from the previous generation. It produces 204 horsepower and 420Nm of torque with a six-speed manual transmission, or 500Nm with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2.8 V 4×4 M/T variant also comes with an Intelligent Manual Transmission (IMT) function which manages revs, shifts gears more smoothly, and prevents stalling for off-road or low speed city driving conditions. The 2.8 Conquest 4×4 is equipped with Multi-Terrain Select, giving options of Dirt, Rock, Sand, Mogul, and Mud modes for off-roading.
Both 2.8 Conquest 4×2 and 4×4, and 2.8 V 4×4 share the same synthetic leather seat upholstery, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with electronic power steering and an electronic parking brake, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
Common to the rest of the lineup are fabric seat upholstery, seven-inch TFT driver’s display, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and hydraulic power steering and a manual brake lever.
These also now all sport LED headlights, with all but the base 2.8 E 4×2 coming with auto-leveling function. E and G variants also get 17-inch alloy wheels, while the V and Conquest variants get larger 18-inch wheels. Also exclusive to the Conquest are unique bumpers and a sports bar.
Available exterior colors on all variants are Super White 2 and Attitude Black Mica. Exclusive to the V and Conquest variants are Ash and Emotional Red 2, while exclusive to E and G variants is Silver Metallic.
Meanwhile, the Hilux BEV is powered by dual (front and rear) electric motors that produce a combined 196 horsepower, and 200Nm of torque from the front motor, and 269Nm from the rear motor. These are paired to a 59.2kWh lithium-ion battery that allows it to drive up to a modest 315km on a single charge, supported by Type 2 AC charging and CCS2 DC charging.
Standard equipment is similar to the turbodiesel V and Conquest variants, but with 17-inch alloy wheels and an electronic gear selector. Like those variants, it also gets a 360-degree camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a wireless phone charger. It’s also exclusively available in a Platinum White Pearl Mica exterior paint job.
With the midsize pickup truck space becoming more and more competitive, especially with the entry of electrified rivals from Chinese automakers, do you think the all-new Toyota Hilux has what it takes to remain as the segment leader?
