Toyota Hilux, the ninth generation also becomes 100 per cent electric

Toyota Hilux reaches its ninth generation and does so by presenting itself at the Brussels Motor Show in a turbodiesel 2.8 mild hybrid version and for the first time also 100% electric. Revamped in interior styling, the electric version is equipped with a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and front and rear electric axles providing permanent all-wheel drive. The new Hilux will only be available in a double-cab configuration. A Toyota T-Mate active safety and driver assistance package completes the offer. A hydrogen fuel cell version will also arrive in the future.

The electric Toyota Hilux is equipped with a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and electric front and rear axles that provide permanent all-wheel drive. The system delivers 205 Nm of torque at the front axle and 268 at the rear. The range is up to 257 km with Wltp approval in the combined cycle and up to 380 km in the city cycle. The electric Hilux offers a load capacity of 715 kg and a towing capacity of 1.6 tonnes. The model shares the same body-on-frame Tnga platform as the other Hilux versions. The correct weight distribution, electric power steering (standard on all versions) and suspension engineering contribute to safe and comfortable performance, while the unique shift-by-wire technology allows smooth and linear gear changes. The electric powertrain, including the battery, has been designed and installed to maintain superior off-road performance: ground clearance is 212 mm and the maximum wading depth is the same as the other Hilux versions at 700 mm. A dedicated Multi-Terrain Select system has also been developed for the electric model that optimises braking and torque to provide superior control even in the most demanding conditions.