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The Toyota Hilux is a tough pickup truck that offers a rare combination of utility, go-anywhere capability and creature comforts. It will go on sale in March priced over Rs 30 lakh. But for the money, it’s set to offer a host of features even in its base Standard Variant.
Exterior Features
On the outside, the standard variant bears only subtle differences from the fully-loaded ‘High’ trim level. It is equipped with front and rear fog lamps, keyless entry and chrome door handles. In addition, the base Hilux also gets:
Automatic headlights
Machine-finished 17-inch alloy wheels
Electrically adjustable outer rearview mirrors with turn indicators
What it misses:
LED headlights, DRLs and LED taillights
Chrome steel step in rear bumper
‘Super chrome’ 18-inch alloy wheels
Electrically retractable ORVMs
Other chrome exterior trim
Interior Features
The interior of the base-spec Hilux is upholstered in fabric, and the rear seats have a 60:40 split and a ‘tip-up’ folding function. You also get the 8-inch Android Auto and Apple CarPlay-enabled touchscreen as standard, alongside 6 speakers. Premium features such as heat insulating glass and cruise control are also present, and the equipment list includes:
Cooled upper glovebox
Centre console box with lid
Manual air conditioning controls
Push button engine start/stop
What it misses
Front centre armrest
Leather seats
Electrically adjustable driver’s seat
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Safety Features
Other than the government-mandated inclusions of ABS and rear parking sensors, the Hilux offers a host of important standard safety features. A total of seven airbags are part of the base variant’s kit, as are stability control and hill start assist.
Front parking sensors
Reversing camera
Hill descent control
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Seven airbags
Emergency brake signal
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Off-roading Hardware
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All Toyota Hilux variants are capable of handling off-road terrain. The four-wheel-drive system with four-high and low range modes is a standard fitment. In addition, you also get electronically locking differentials, an electronic limited slip differential and a standard 6-speed manual transmission.
Power comes from a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine that makes 204PS and 420Nm. The engine is tuned a bit differently and produces 500Nm on the automatic transmission variant, but you can only have the auto ‘box in the top-spec High trim level.
Colours:
You can only get the base variant in solid Super White or ‘Gray Metallic’ paint shades.
The base-spec ‘Standard’ Toyota Hilux does miss out on some features you’d expect for the price, but it gets the safety kit and off-roading hardware as standard. It remains to be seen how wide the price gap is between the base-spec and top trim levels. But if utility and off-road ability is a priority for you, the Hilux Std could be the right truck for you. To know more, stay tuned to Zigwheels for our full review.
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