2016 Toyota HiLux Unveiled in Australia and Thailand; To Hit the Markets in October Yet

Consistent with its mid-May pronouncement, the Japanese carmaker has unveiled its 2016 Toyota HiLux in Bangkok, Thailand on May 21.

But just days before the unveiling of the latest pickup truck from the Japanese carmaker in Thailand, Toyota Australia already launched the flagship HiLux SR5 dual-cab in Sydney, reports Car Advice.

The Thailand unveiling of Toyota’s latest pickup truck primarily focused on the 2016 HiLux featuring single- and space-cab body styles. Over at Australia, it was announced that the 2016 HiLux featured the eighth generation exterior of the utility vehicle.

Superb interiors

The dashboard of the high-end 2016 Toyota HiLux variants is dominated by a 7.0-inch infotainment touch screen display with satellite navigation and blue-lit touch-sensitive buttons stacked vertically on both sides.

The instrument panel sports a smaller central screen and displays driving and trip computer data, while its controls are mounted on the steering wheel for ease of use by the driver. The panel also features phone and audio functions too.

Toyota’s trademark digital clock is noticeable above the large display screen while the single-zone climate control panel is located below it.

Passengers of the 2016 Toyota HiLux are also provided with a pair of gloveboxes to hold three drink cans and other items.

The dual-cab rear seats also feature a center armrest, an outboard ISOFIX ports, and vents. It also has the smart key with push-button start, trailer sway control, downhill assist control, and uphill assist control.

October release date

Although it has already been launched in two countries in the Asia Pacific region, the 2016 Toyota HiLux will be unwrapped in some other countries before it officially goes on sale this coming October.

The Japanese carmaker has actually conducted test runs of the 2016 Toyota Hilux Black Edition in Australia in March and the review was awesome. Those Australians who have actually seen the pickup truck during its test runs were already asking when and where they can buy or get the handsome new pickup from Toyota.

Upon its release to the retail markets in October, the 2016 Toyota HiLux shall have 31 variants, with the choice of two petrol and two diesel engines.

The pickup shall also come with the option of either a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission. It shall also come with regular and Hi-Rider bodies, 4×2 and 4×4 drive layouts, three body styles, and three equipment levels.

The 2016 Toyota HiLux is a firm truck that will also draw strength from the popularity of its first model that came out in 2004.

The pickup truck is now considered a top tier vehicle as it exudes quality, efficiency, purpose and functionality.

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In terms of its exteriors, the 2016 Toyota HiLux is far different from its predecessor as it did not follow the previous ‘Keen Look’ design language used by the Japanese carmaker. The new HiLux has slim headlights with projector lights and LED DRL, among other exterior features.

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