Toyota has unveiled the ninth generation of its iconic Hilux bakkie in Thailand, and this time, a full electric version joins the line-up.
Details on when it will reach South African shores and what the local model range will include have not yet been confirmed, although speculation suggests it could arrive sometime next year.
Indications are that the 150kW, 500Nm 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel will continue, alongside the smaller 2.4-litre turbo-diesel (110kW and 400Nm) and the all-rounder 2.7-litre petrol engine (122kW and 245Nm).
The full electric version, which will complement rather than replace the hybrid, features dual electric motors (one on each axle) producing a combined output of 144 kW. It draws power from a 59kWh battery, offering a claimed range of around 315 km.
Milestones in the Toyota Hilux’s South African history:
There is no doubt that Toyota South Africa Motors’ Prospecton facility in KwaZulu-Natal will continue to play a key role in the Hilux’s evolution.
The latest version reportedly shares its platform with the current range but gains significant technical and cosmetic updates. A new honeycomb grille and slimmer headlights echo the Corolla Cross’s styling, while a more sculpted rear end enhances its modern look.
Inside, the cabin takes inspiration from the new Land Cruiser Prado, offering a fresh, contemporary design focused on driver and passenger comfort.
Range anxiety remains one of the main concerns for motorists considering a switch to electrified vehicles, particularly in markets where charging infrastructure is still developing. iCAUR believes its new V27 SUV offers an alternative by combining electric driving capability with extended driving range through a range-extender powertrain.
GWM has expanded its P300 line-up with the introduction of the P300 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV, marking the arrival of the first electrified version of the bakkie range.
As a relatively new player in South Africa's motoring industry, LDV is often assumed to stand for "Light Delivery Vehicles". The acronym actually originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a heritage that dates to the founding of Leyland Motors in the UK in 1896. The brand is now part of the SAIC Motor Group, one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers.
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Range anxiety remains one of the main concerns for motorists considering a switch to electrified vehicles, particularly in markets where charging infrastructure is still developing. iCAUR believes its new V27 SUV offers an alternative by combining electric driving capability with extended driving range through a range-extender powertrain.
GWM has expanded its P300 line-up with the introduction of the P300 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV, marking the arrival of the first electrified version of the bakkie range.
As a relatively new player in South Africa's motoring industry, LDV is often assumed to stand for "Light Delivery Vehicles". The acronym actually originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a heritage that dates to the founding of Leyland Motors in the UK in 1896. The brand is now part of the SAIC Motor Group, one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers.
