New ninth-generation Toyota Hilux revealed with bold look and electric version

Toyota has unveiled its new ninth-generation Hilux pick-up truck which will be available as an electric vehicle for the first time.

Set to go on sale in summer next year, the new Hilux will be offered in both electric and diesel-powered forms to ensure that there is a version for all drivers.

The battery-powered version has been designed to deliver the same level of rugged quality as the standard car but gets a 59.2Wh battery, which, Toyota claims, can deliver up to 150 miles of range while giving the truck a 715kg payload and 1,600kg towing capacity. The brand has said that it is targeting ‘best-in-class’ charge times, but, as yet, hasn’t disclosed any further details.

Alongside the electric model will come Toyota’s ever-popular 2.8-litre diesel engine, which was introduced to the Hilux lineup in 2025. It gets mild-hybrid assistance through a 48-volt battery and compact electric motor-generator. In contrast to the electric model, the diesel-powered Hilux can deliver a payload of up to one tonne and a towing capacity of up to 3,500kg.

In addition, Toyota has stated that a hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of the Hilux will also be launched in 2028, with its arrival helping to ‘add stimulus to a wider roll-out of hydrogen eco-systems and infrastructure in Europe’. There is no confirmation whether this model will come to the UK, however.

Inside, the new Hilux gets a 12.3-inch central infotainment system and a driver’s display of the same size, as well as a wireless smartphone charging point. A greater range of safety assistance systems, including Emergency Driving Stop and Low Speed Acceleration Suppression, have been added to the Hilux, too.

Further details surrounding the Hilux’s specifications and prices are expected to be released early in 2026.