Toyota India has launched the Hilux pickup truck in India at Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Its a diesel-only offering and is offered in two broad trims: Standard and High. Bookings are temporarily halted due to a variety of factors affecting its supply, making it unable to meet customer demand. Bookings were being accepted for a token amount of Rs 50,000 online, and Rs 1 lakh at Toyotas dealerships.

The Hilux is priced between Rs 33.99 lakh and Rs 36.8 lakh (ex-showroom). In India, the pickup will lock horns with the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross.

The Toyota Hilux is powered by the Fortuners 204PS/500Nm 2.8-litre diesel engine. It can be mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. The pickup will get a four-wheel drive with a low-range gearbox as standard.

The Toyota Hilux is offered in two trims: Standard and High. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, while the High can be specced with an optional 6-speed automatic.The pickup comes in five body shades: Super White, White Pearl, Grey Metallic, Silver Metallic, and Emotional Red.

The Toyota Hilux pickup gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone automatic climate control, steering-mounted audio controls, a powered drivers seat, cruise control, and push-button start. Passenger safety is taken care of by seven airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, hill descent control, and electronic stability control.

The Toyota Hilux locks horns with the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross in India.