2020 Toyota Hilux gets fresh fascia, power bump, and new Cargo variant

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) updates the Hilux for model year 2020 with a more robust grille, added safety features, increased power output, plus a new Cargo trim for customers with increased commercial mobility demands.

The new front comes with a bigger rendition of the hexagonal-shaped front grille, which is highlighted by thicker cladding around it and L-shaped foglamp housing.

The Conquest trim comes with bi-beam LED headlights and LED rear combination lamps with line guide, and sports bar with LED lamps. The tailgate gets an over-fender garnish and "Conquest" decals on both sides of the cargo bed. It also offers and exclusive Emotional Red body color.

Keyless entry is now offered in the Conquest, G, and E grades, with Conquest variants getting smart entry and push start/stop system. All three grades also have power adjust with auto fold for side mirrors and speed-sensing door locks.

It still gets the 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display but adds Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility for Conquest, G, and E grades. Exclusive to the Conquest is cruise control.

Under the hood of the New Hilux 4x4 variants is a 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV engine with more output at 201hp and 500Nm of torque for the AT variant, and 420Nm max torque for the MT variant with Intelligent Manual Transmission. The 4x2 Conquest, G, and E variants get the 2.4-liter 2GD-FTV engine with 148hp max output, and 400Nm max torque.

As we reported, both the 1GD and 2GD engines are improved and now offers 4-5% improvement in fuel efficiency versus the previous-generation Hilux.

It doesn’t come with Toyota Safety Sense like its Thai counterpart but all three grades have SRS airbags (seven for the 4x4 Conquest AT variant), three-point ELR seatbelts, anti-lock brake system with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution, vehicle stability control, and hill-start assist control. Conquest 4x4 variants also have downhill assist control and active traction control.

Clearance sonars are available for Conquest while back sonars are available for G grades, and the reverse camera is available for Conquest variants.

TMP will continue to offer the Hilux J in 4x4 and 4x2, Cab and Chassis, and FX for its fleet and business partners. But along with the update, TMP also brings in the Hilux Cargo. This is a rear seat-less, windowless variant powered by the same 2GD engine. It is specifically designed for the more demanding needs of mobilizing goods and services.

Last year, the Hilux captured 30.5% of the segment and TMP aims to increase that by offering more variants of the model.

VARIANT	SRP	COLORS AVAILABLE
2.8 4x4 Conquest AT	P1,830,000	Emotional Red (+Php20,000) Super White Gray Metallic Attitude Black Mica Nebula Blue Metallic
2.8 4x4 Conquest MT	P1,755,000
2.4 4x2 Conquest AT	P1,455,000
2.4 4x2 Conquest MT	P1,380,000
2.4 4x2 G AT	P1,295,000	Super White Silver Metallic Gray Metallic Attitude Black Mica Crimson Spark Red Metallic Nebula Blue Metallic Orange Metallic
2.4 4x2 G MT	P1,220,000
2.4 4x2 E MT	P1,113,000	Super White Silver Metallic Gray Metallic Attitude Black Mica Crimson Spark Red Metallic
2.4 4x4 J MT	P1,148,000	Super White
2.4 4x2 J MT	P952,000
2.4 4x2 FX w/ Rear Aircon MT	P1,057,000
2.4 4x2 FX w/o Rear Aircon MT	P1,029,000
2.4 4x2 Cargo MT	P936,000
2.4 4x2 Cab & Chassis MT	P843,000

 

“This 2020, the new Toyota Hilux and Toyota Hilux Conquest arrive with an impressive new look that is more rugged and exciting than ever. The new Hilux is designed to meet the tough demands of Filipino drivers and the country's varying roads. I am confident that the Hilux would once again prove why it is the Philippines' pickup of choice. Tough on every road, every inch a Hilux.” said TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto.

The New Hilux will be available in all of TMP’s 70 dealerships across the country by September 14, 2020 for the Conquest, G, and E variants, while the Hilux Cargo variant will be available on October 26, 2020. The New Hilux is also available for safely distanced viewing in TMP’s virtual showroom. Get the full dealership experience online and check out the Hilux product highlights, view the interior and exterior in 3D, calculate payments, and submit inquiries direct to any preferred dealer via https://toyota.com.ph/hilux.

Photos from Toyota Motor Philippines

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