Key Takeaways:
- Toyota Hilux 2026 comes with electric, hybrid, diesel, and future hydrogen options
- Electric version has a 59.2 kWh battery with two motors and 240 km range
- 2026 Toyota Hilux reveal first-ever fully electric Hilux
- Hybrid version combines 2.8L diesel engine with electric motor for better fuel economy
- 2026 Hilux interior includes two 12.3-inch screens and modern design
Toyota Hilux 2026: Now Available as Electric
The Toyota Hilux 2026 brings big changes to the world’s most popular pickup truck. Toyota showed the new model on November 10, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first time the Hilux comes as a fully electric vehicle.
You can now choose between electric, hybrid, diesel, petrol, and a hydrogen version coming in 2028. The electric Hilux is set to launch in December 2025, with other versions arriving in Spring 2026.
Stronger Design, Smarter Feel
The new Hilux takes design ideas from the Land Cruiser. It has slim LED lights and bold TOYOTA letters on the front. The electric version has no traditional grille. Side steps are now easier to use for loading cargo. All models come as four-door Double Cab only.
Inside, you’ll find two 12.3-inch screens—one behind the wheel and one in the center. The cabin looks modern and feels premium, with cleaner lines and better materials.
The Electric Hilux: Power Meets Purpose
The electric Hilux uses a 59.2 kWh battery with two motors (one front, one back) for all-wheel drive. It goes 240 km on a full charge and delivers quick acceleration. You can carry 715 kg in the bed and tow up to 1,600 kg. The traditional truck frame stays, keeping the Hilux tough for off-road driving.
Hybrid 48V: Smarter Strength
Coming in Spring 2026, the Hybrid Hilux mixes a 2.8L diesel engine with an electric motor. This setup saves fuel while keeping the truck strong. It carries 1 ton, tows 3.5 tons, and drives through 700 mm of water. You get better efficiency with less noise.
