Toyota Hilux 2026: Full Model Data — Price, Specs, Variants & Features

August 3, 2026

This model data is sourced from V3Cars' 2026 Toyota Hilux Launched — Price, Features, Powertrain Specs coverage.

Overview

Toyota launched the ninth-generation Hilux in India on 28 July 2026, bringing updated styling, a fully redesigned cabin and a stronger safety package, while carrying over its proven ladder-frame chassis and 2.8-litre diesel engine. It remains the only genuine lifestyle pickup truck sold by a mainstream manufacturer in India, going up directly against the Isuzu V-Cross and Isuzu Highlander.

Toyota Hilux Price (2026)

Variant	Ex-Showroom Price
GX 4x2 AT	Rs. 31,99,000
GX 4x4 AT	Rs. 33,69,000
VX 4x4 AT	Rs. 36,69,000

This represents a significant Rs. 3.47 lakh jump at the entry point over the outgoing model — largely because Toyota has discontinued the manual transmission entirely; every 2026 Hilux variant is automatic-only. In exchange, Toyota has introduced a genuinely new 4x2 (rear-wheel drive) drivetrain option for the first time, positioned as a more affordable entry point than the previous 4x4-only line-up. The range-topping VX 4x4 AT carries a Rs. 69,000 premium over the outgoing top-spec High AT.

Engine & Powertrain Specs

Spec	Detail
Engine	2.8L Turbo Diesel
Power	204 PS @ 3400 rpm
Torque	500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Transmission	6-speed automatic (manual discontinued)
Drivetrain	RWD (4x2) or 4WD (4x4), variant-dependent

The engine itself is mechanically unchanged from the outgoing Hilux — Toyota's focus for this update was almost entirely on styling, cabin technology and safety, not the drivetrain.

Exterior Design

The 2026 Hilux adopts Toyota's latest global SUV design language, described by V3Cars as "Land Cruiser-inspired," with a notably bolder front fascia. Key changes include:

Slim LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs
A larger, body-coloured grille
A redesigned front bumper
New alloy wheel designs
Updated LED tail lamps
Embossed "TOYOTA" tailgate lettering (replacing the previous badge treatment)
Functional side steps and roof rails

The overall silhouette and rugged pickup proportions carry over from the outgoing generation.

Interior & Technology

The cabin represents the single biggest change on the 2026 Hilux, headlined by dual 12.3-inch displays — one for infotainment, one for the driver's instrument cluster. Full interior feature list:

12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
12.3-inch fully digital driver's display
Wireless phone charger
JBL premium sound system
Connected car technology
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Ventilated front seats
Powered driver's seat
Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold
USB Type-C charging ports
Physical climate control buttons retained alongside the touchscreen, for easier operation while driving

Safety Features

Toyota has meaningfully strengthened the Hilux's safety package for 2026:

7 airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control
360-degree camera
Blind View Monitor
Front and rear parking sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Electronic parking brake
Level 2 ADAS

Colour Options

The 2026 Hilux is offered in six exterior colours: Sulfur Metallic (Brown), Attitude Black, Ash (Grey), Platinum White Pearl Mica, Super White (Metallic White), and Emotional Red.

Toyota Hilux Rivals

The Hilux's only direct competitor remains the Isuzu V-Cross and Isuzu Highlander, priced between Rs. 21.05 lakh and Rs. 30.00 lakh — meaningfully undercutting the Hilux, though without matching its brand strength or dealer network. The 4WD Hilux variants may also draw cross-shopping interest from buyers considering similarly priced SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian and MG Gloster — though the Hilux trades their enclosed third-row seating for an open cargo bed and greater load-carrying versatility.

Financing

Toyota claims the Hilux can be financed at a starting EMI of Rs. 39,999/month (conditions apply) — worth running through your own numbers given interest rates and tenure vary by lender.

Final Word

The 2026 Hilux is a case of Toyota doubling down on the truck's core strength — genuine off-road-capable engineering — while finally addressing its biggest weakness: a dated cabin. The new 4x2 variant is the most significant structural change, giving budget-conscious buyers a lower entry point without needing to pay for 4WD capability they may not use, while the range-topping VX 4x4 AT remains the pick for buyers who want the fullest feature set and genuine off-road ability in one package.