Toyota’s Fresh Hilux Travo Pickup Set to Launch Next Month
If you’re into tough, reliable trucks, the Toyota Hilux has probably caught your eye at some point. Right now, we’re on the eighth generation, and it’s a favorite in spots like Thailand where pickups rule the roads. Word is, Toyota’s cooking up the ninth-gen version, dubbed the Hilux Travo there, and it could show up as early as November.
Hilux Travo Makes Its Entrance
Toyota loves giving its Thai models a special twist—think the current one’s called the Revo. The Travo name comes from a recent trademark filing down there. Local reports say the big reveal might happen at the Thailand Motor Expo, kicking off November 28 and wrapping up December 10. It’s a perfect spot for Toyota to pull the covers off this updated workhorse, and folks are already buzzing about it.
Sneak Peeks at the Look Inside and Out
Patents that leaked online give us a solid hint at what’s coming. Up front, expect sharper headlights with clean lines curving around what looks like air vents for better flow. They’ll tie together with a strip that might spell out “TOYOTA.” The grille splits into a mesh top and slatted bottom, hiding tech for driver aids, plus a sturdy metal guard underneath—no fake bits here. The truck’s shape stays familiar, but roll on new 18-inch wheels with chunky tires.
Inside, things get a refresh too: a big standalone screen takes center stage on the dash, paired with a digital gauge cluster. Comfort upgrades could include cooled seats up front, power adjustments for the driver and passenger, a tailgate that lifts with a built-in step, and even a rear window that slides at the touch of a button.
Power and Where It Might Go Next
Under the hood, don’t expect big changes—a 2.8-liter turbo diesel should stick around, pushing about 200 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque, hooked to a stick shift or auto with four-wheel drive options. For U.S. fans, it might not hit our shores right away, but in places like India, Toyota could bring it over by 2027 or so. That fresh style and kit would likely trickle down to siblings like the Fortuner SUV and Innova minivan.
All in all, the Travo looks like a smart evolution—keeping what works while adding just enough modern touch. Keep an eye on that expo; it could be the start of something big for truck lovers everywhere.
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