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But that will be in the distant future
At the launch of the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux, the Japanese carmaker unveiled the pickup with a traditional turbodiesel option and a surprising fully electric powerplant. Oddly, there was no self-charging or plug-in hybrid configuration, but Toyota has not completely
by Billy Caluag
It’s just not very Hilux-y
Automotive design has always been very subjective. It all boils down to you and whether or not you like how one car looks. Your thoughts may affect someone else's opinion, but at the end of the day, that's all that
It can still be spec’d with a turbodiesel
At long last, it's finally out: Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the all-new Toyota Hilux.This next-generation model is the first of the IMV triumvirate to get a full model change for this generation. The design has been
Is this the next-generation model we’ve been waiting for?
Toyota Motor Thailand has announced that the next-generation Hilux will be revealed next Monday, on November 10, 2025.From the teaser shared, we can see the silhouette of a burly Toyota pickup, surrounded by bolts of lightning in various outdoor environments.
by Billy Caluag
It will be familiar choices
It looks like the next-gen Toyota Hilux hype train is well underway. Spy shots, patent photos, and various reports have gotten the ball rolling, and there's no turning back. This time around, there are key details regarding its powertrain that
Things are brewing in Thailand
There's something big brewing over in Thailand. Reports from over there have stated that the next-generation Toyota Hilux will make its world premiere very soon. How soon, you ask? It could be as early as November 2025.If true, it'
Along with more deals on the Hilux, RAV4 HEV, and GR Yaris
Toyota Motor Philippines is offering a mountain of deals and discounts this September, including flexible payment terms of up to 60 months.Throughout 2025, Toyota has offered customers the flexibility to 'pay light,' with smaller monthly fees in exchange for higher down
It gives us a better idea of what to expect
It's no secret that the next-generation Toyota Hilux is coming soon. If anything, it might be revealed before the end of the year at the earliest, as it's slated for the 2026 model year. There have been several spy
Here come the tariffs
This is it folks: The prices of pickup trucks are starting to creep up. Toyota is the first to show off its post-tariff prices for its Hilux, and you might want to sit down for this.Starting this month, all of
Look out, Shark 6?
The all-new Toyota Hilux is upon us, and there are several rumors and speculations regarding the new generation pickup. While it's pretty much locked in for 2026 model year, Toyota is still keeping its lips sealed on any developments.That
Looks…convincing?
Own a Toyota Hilux but always dreamt of a Tundra? Or maybe you want a Tundra but without the potentially wallet-flattening fuel bills from its twin-turbocharged V6 or massive V8. Well, a shop over in Thailand might have the solution...
Are they any different?
If we were to include the fleet variants, the Toyota Hilux has the widest range of variants available in the pickup class. There are presently 16 to choose from, far more than any of its competitors.Now, a 17th trim level joins
Ready to rock your world...literally and figuratively
There's no beating around the bush here: The current Toyota Hilux is old. It landed here in 2015 and has received a series of updates and upgrades over the years. Despite the age, it's still the country's best-selling
Electrified newcomer takes on PH’s best-selling truck in a numbers game
One of the most anticipated new vehicle introductions here is the BYD Shark 6 DMO, the Chinese carmaker's first pickup. As expected, this new BYD is an electrified model. For this comparo, we will be pitting this newcomer against the top-
Place your bets
When it comes to hybridization, it's safe to say that Toyota pioneered the market. It was first to make electrified vehicles mainstream. Locally, The company has been offering hybrid power for nearly 20 years and has been integrating it into its
Again, based on spy photos and our imagination
At the start of the year, we reported that Toyota filed a trademark for the name 'Hilux Travo,' which we presume is the replacement for the current model known in Thailand as the Hilux Revo. So new suffix, new generation? Not quite
Hilux owners would be proud
After two grueling weeks out in the desert, the Dakar Rally is officially finished. This year's winner is Toyota and took home a 1-2 finish in a convincing manner. It's a win for Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk,
Time flies
2005 was a huge year for launches. We witnessed the debuts of great cars such as the groundbreaking fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the somewhat divisive third-generation Mazda MX-5, the return of the Dodge Charger, and the mighty Bugatti
News from Thailand suggests so
The current Toyota Hilux isn't exactly the youngest model in its segment. Most of its rivals have either received a heavy update or a full model change in the last five years. Only the Nissan Navara sits on an older platform.
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you
Race car is probably the last thing on anyone's mind when the Toyota Tamaraw is mentioned. It's a pickup with utility in mind, not speed or high-performance driving. Besides, just look at it.But don't tell that to
