Toyota will share details on the all-new Hilux pickup on November 10th.
Ninth-generation Hilux retains diesel, hybrid options; EV models may be tailored to specific markets at first.
New exterior design teased with LED lights, black alloys, and ladder-frame construction.
Toyota has teased the unveiling of the ninth-generation Hilux pickup truck for November 10, with the new model expected to include a battery electric version for the first time. The electric variant, referred to as the Hilux BEV, should be manufactured in Thailand and primarily targeted at the Southeast Asian market, where pickup trucks represent a major share of new vehicle sales.
Toyota Hilux Revo BEV Concept | Photo: ToyotaThe production version of the Hilux BEV follows several years of testing using the Revo BEV prototype, which was trialled in mining operations in Thailand and Australia. Toyota Motor Asia Executive Vice President Pras Ganesh confirmed to Reuters in May 2024 that the electric Hilux will enter production in late 2025. Things seem to be on track.
The Hilux BEV is expected to retain a ladder-frame chassis, consistent with the model’s global reputation for durability. A driving range of approximately 200 kilometres is anticipated, though Toyota has not disclosed details to support any figure. A larger battery is unlikely, according to Ganesh, due to potential trade-offs with vehicle weight and payload.
Teaser images released ahead of the November debut show key exterior changes, including slimmer LED headlights, a raised bonnet design, and new rear lighting. A promotional video from Toyota Thailand also reveals black alloy wheels, a double-cab body, and a bed-mounted protection bar.
Toyota should continue offering internal combustion variants, including the recently introduced 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine with mild-hybrid technology, producing 201 horsepower and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. The existing 2.7-litre petrol engine, available in some markets, is not expected to carry over.
While interior details remain unconfirmed, the new Hilux is likely to adopt features from the Land Cruiser, including a 12.3-inch central touchscreen and a mix of digital and physical controls.
The Hilux BEV is part of Toyota’s response to increased competition from Chinese manufacturers and growing demand for electric commercial vehicles in emerging markets. Thailand remains a core market for pickups, with Toyota holding a 46.4 % share of the 1-tonne segment as of mid-2025. The company has not confirmed whether the electric Hilux will be offered outside the expected Southeast Asian and Australian markets.
Toyota also plans to introduce another electric pickup in 2026, which is expected to be named the EPU and aimed at other international markets. Given the strong headwinds facing EVs in North America, it’s highly unlikely we’ll see an EV version of our Tacoma anytime soon.
The world will find out more on 10 November at 05:00 GMT.
Source: Electrive
