India, Nov. 11 -- The Toyota Hilux finally broke cover in its new generation form, and the biggest highlight is that it is now available with a battery electric powertrain for the first time in the nameplate's lifespan. It continues to be based on the robust IMV body-on-frame platform to retain the toughness and off-road capability associated with past models, while putting on EV-specific changes and design elements. The Hilux BEV starts a new chapter in the iconic pick-up's legacy, where it forms a crucial part of Toyota's multi-pathway strategy towards clean mobility.

The ninth-generation model follows Toyota's "Tough and Agile" design language but adapts it for electrification while retaining the body-on-frame architecture of the Hilu...