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Toyota unveils ‘affordable’ compact bakkie concept alongside electric Hilux
This week, Toyota staged a ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its Thailand subsidiary, which also happens to be its biggest bakkie-production hub.
The ever-enthusiastic Toyota president, Akio Toyoda, was on hand to recount the history of the division and reveal some of the secrets of its future, which includes a new affordable bakkie and an electric Hilux.
Toyota showed off two concept vehicles that preview the upcoming bakkies, but the company has released only a single picture that partially reveals the concepts, and details remain thin on the ground, although Toyoda did drop more than a few hints during his speech.
The Toyota Hilux Revo BEV concept shows that the carmaker is serious about putting a battery-powered one-tonner onto the market, although given how late the current Hilux is in its life cycle, this will probably happen only in the next generation.
But what really piques our interest is the compact IMV 0 concept vehicle next to it, which is a compact bakkie that takes some retro-design inspiration from the earlier Land Cruiser models.
This week, Toyota staged a ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its Thailand subsidiary, which also happens to be its biggest bakkie-production hub.
The ever-enthusiastic Toyota president, Akio Toyoda, was on hand to recount the history of the division and reveal some of the secrets of its future, which includes a new affordable bakkie and an electric Hilux.
Toyota showed off two concept vehicles that preview the upcoming bakkies, but the company has released only a single picture that partially reveals the concepts, and details remain thin on the ground, although Toyoda did drop more than a few hints during his speech.
The Toyota Hilux Revo BEV concept shows that the carmaker is serious about putting a battery-powered one-tonner onto the market, although given how late the current Hilux is in its life cycle, this will probably happen only in the next generation.
But what really piques our interest is the compact IMV 0 concept vehicle next to it, which is a compact bakkie that takes some retro-design inspiration from the earlier Land Cruiser models.
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Check Out the Adorable New Trucks Toyota Is Building for Thailand
Toyota is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in Thailand with reveal of the IMV 0 and Hilux Revo BEV Concept.
Toyota has revealed its first fully-electric pickup truck alongside a mysterious and adorable new truck due for release in Thailand one year from now, if not more. The Hilux Revo BEV Concept is a new EV based on the popular Hilux pickup, while the enigmatic IMV 0 is unlike any truck currently produced by the Japanese carmaker. But given it’s “0" designation and similarity to the Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, it’s possible the IMV 0 could be powered by a number of eco-friendly powertrains, maybe even an FCEV or hydrogen-combustion setup.
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda unveiled the trucks at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Toyota production in Thailand, where he led the development of the original International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) in 2002.
The Hilux Revo BEV and IMV 0 are just concepts for now, but Toyoda estimates that the official launch of the IMV 0 is just over a year away. The launch of the fully-electric Hilux is presumably not far behind the new IMV, according to the relationship Toyoda described between the two models, which will complement each other on the Thai truck market:
jalopnik.com
Toyota is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in Thailand with reveal of the IMV 0 and Hilux Revo BEV Concept.
Toyota has revealed its first fully-electric pickup truck alongside a mysterious and adorable new truck due for release in Thailand one year from now, if not more. The Hilux Revo BEV Concept is a new EV based on the popular Hilux pickup, while the enigmatic IMV 0 is unlike any truck currently produced by the Japanese carmaker. But given it’s “0" designation and similarity to the Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, it’s possible the IMV 0 could be powered by a number of eco-friendly powertrains, maybe even an FCEV or hydrogen-combustion setup.
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda unveiled the trucks at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Toyota production in Thailand, where he led the development of the original International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) in 2002.
The Hilux Revo BEV and IMV 0 are just concepts for now, but Toyoda estimates that the official launch of the IMV 0 is just over a year away. The launch of the fully-electric Hilux is presumably not far behind the new IMV, according to the relationship Toyoda described between the two models, which will complement each other on the Thai truck market:
Check Out The Adorable New Trucks Toyota Is Building For Thailand - Jalopnik
Toyota has revealed its first fully-electric pickup truck alongside a mysterious and adorable new truck due for release in Thailand one year from now, if not more. The Hilux Revo BEV Concept is a new EV based on the popular Hilux pickup, while the enigmatic IMV 0 is unlike any truck currently...
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Electric Toyota Hilux Shown
Toyota recently celebrated 60 years of business in Thailand and a battery-electric Hilux concept vehicle was unveiled by Toyota president, Akio Toyoda.
Exactly a year ago, Toyota announced its intention to produce no less than 30 new Electric Vehicles (EVs) by the end of the decade and took the opportunity to show off 15 new concepts.
Interestingly, one of those concepts was an electric Hilux bakkie and now, a year later, a battery-electric single-cab Hilux bakkie concept has been shown. The electric Hilux concept stood alongside the IMV O Concept and was joined on stage by Toyota president, Akio Toyoda.
Note the EV-like grille as well as the charging port seen above the front left wheel arch. Sadly, no technical details for the electric Hilux concept were divulged and it remains to be seen when exactly Toyota will launch an electric Hilux.
Toyoda did, however, comment that “I am often criticised in the press because I won’t declare that the automotive industry should commit 100% to BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles). I believe we need to be realistic about when society will be able to fully adopt Battery Electric Vehicles and when our infrastructure can support them at scale. Because, just like the fully autonomous cars that we were all supposed to be driving by now, I think BEVs are just going to take longer to become mainstream than the media would like us to believe. And, frankly, BEVs are not the only way to achieve the world’s carbon neutrality goals. Personally, I would rather pursue every option, not just one option, such as emission-free synthetic fuels and hydrogen. I still believe hydrogen is as promising a technology for our future as BEV.”
www.cars.co.za
Toyota recently celebrated 60 years of business in Thailand and a battery-electric Hilux concept vehicle was unveiled by Toyota president, Akio Toyoda.
Exactly a year ago, Toyota announced its intention to produce no less than 30 new Electric Vehicles (EVs) by the end of the decade and took the opportunity to show off 15 new concepts.
Interestingly, one of those concepts was an electric Hilux bakkie and now, a year later, a battery-electric single-cab Hilux bakkie concept has been shown. The electric Hilux concept stood alongside the IMV O Concept and was joined on stage by Toyota president, Akio Toyoda.
Note the EV-like grille as well as the charging port seen above the front left wheel arch. Sadly, no technical details for the electric Hilux concept were divulged and it remains to be seen when exactly Toyota will launch an electric Hilux.
Toyoda did, however, comment that “I am often criticised in the press because I won’t declare that the automotive industry should commit 100% to BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles). I believe we need to be realistic about when society will be able to fully adopt Battery Electric Vehicles and when our infrastructure can support them at scale. Because, just like the fully autonomous cars that we were all supposed to be driving by now, I think BEVs are just going to take longer to become mainstream than the media would like us to believe. And, frankly, BEVs are not the only way to achieve the world’s carbon neutrality goals. Personally, I would rather pursue every option, not just one option, such as emission-free synthetic fuels and hydrogen. I still believe hydrogen is as promising a technology for our future as BEV.”
Electric Toyota Hilux Shown
Toyota recently revealed an electric Hilux bakkieconcept in Thailand but technical details remain unknown at this stage.
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Toyota unveils BEV powered Hilux for cabon neutral future bid
www.carmag.co.za
Toyota unveils BEV powered Hilux for carbon neutral future bid
A BEV-powered Hilux? This is all part of Toyota’s plans of a carbon-neutral future with a range of PHEV, BEV, and fuel-cell vehicles.
www.carmag.co.za
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Hi five! Why the Toyota Hilux GR-Sport is our best vehicle of 2022
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Hi five! Why the Toyota Hilux GR-Sport is our best vehicle of 2022
Hi five! Why the Toyota Hilux GR-Sport is one of the best vehicles of 2022 | Life
Not the fastest or most sophisticated new vehicle launched in 2022. But the most symbolic and relevant to South Africans.
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CarExpert first look at the 2023 Hilux GR Sport
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Toyota Hilux GR-Sport Scores Tougher Looks Overseas
A fresh version of the Toyota Hilux GR-Sport has broken cover in Australia, with the flagship double-cab bakkie gaining wider tracks and more aggressive styling than that of the SA-spec model…
Toyota has unwrapped a new version of its Hilux GR-Sport for the Australian market, with the latest iteration boasting noticeably tougher styling than that of the halo double-cab bakkie available here in South Africa.
While the Australian-spec Hilux GR-Sport features the same engine tune – taking the 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel unit’s peak outputs from the standard 150 kW and 500 Nm to 165 kW and 550 Nm – as the version offered in South Africa since September 2022, it gains considerably wider tracks as well as a far more aggressively styled front end (improving the approach angle to 30 degrees), complete with a skid plate.
Ostensibly inspired by Toyota Gazoo Racing’s successful Dakar competitor, the front track has been extended 140 mm to 1 675 mm and the rear 155 mm to 1 705 mm, while this version also scores redesigned wishbones and a reinforced rear axle to “cater for the most demanding driving conditions”. As a result, the listed vehicle width comes in at a whopping 2 020 mm. This model is slightly shorter than the one built in SA, measuring 5 320 mm from nose to tail.
The grille, too, differs from that of the SA-spec version, as does the design (not to mention hue) of the 17-inch alloy wheels, which are here wrapped in all-terrain tyres. The black wheels furthermore frame red brake callipers (while the rear drums are replaced with discs) and the load bay features an embossed “GR” logo. Round back, you’ll likely also notice this model’s red recovery points. Interestingly, this version does without a sports bar, an item that is included as standard in SA.
Described as a “hardcore off-roader”, the new Hilux GR Sport 4×4 AT offered Down Under also gains a special suspension tune, seemingly subtly different to that applied to the SA version. According to the Japanese firm’s Australian arm, this includes dedicated monotube shock absorbers (with higher damping force and heat-dissipation capacity), stiffer coil springs and an “optimal” front-rear suspension balance. It also features a “higher ground clearance”, though an exact figure has yet to be revealed.
www.cars.co.za
A fresh version of the Toyota Hilux GR-Sport has broken cover in Australia, with the flagship double-cab bakkie gaining wider tracks and more aggressive styling than that of the SA-spec model…
Toyota has unwrapped a new version of its Hilux GR-Sport for the Australian market, with the latest iteration boasting noticeably tougher styling than that of the halo double-cab bakkie available here in South Africa.
While the Australian-spec Hilux GR-Sport features the same engine tune – taking the 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel unit’s peak outputs from the standard 150 kW and 500 Nm to 165 kW and 550 Nm – as the version offered in South Africa since September 2022, it gains considerably wider tracks as well as a far more aggressively styled front end (improving the approach angle to 30 degrees), complete with a skid plate.
Ostensibly inspired by Toyota Gazoo Racing’s successful Dakar competitor, the front track has been extended 140 mm to 1 675 mm and the rear 155 mm to 1 705 mm, while this version also scores redesigned wishbones and a reinforced rear axle to “cater for the most demanding driving conditions”. As a result, the listed vehicle width comes in at a whopping 2 020 mm. This model is slightly shorter than the one built in SA, measuring 5 320 mm from nose to tail.
The grille, too, differs from that of the SA-spec version, as does the design (not to mention hue) of the 17-inch alloy wheels, which are here wrapped in all-terrain tyres. The black wheels furthermore frame red brake callipers (while the rear drums are replaced with discs) and the load bay features an embossed “GR” logo. Round back, you’ll likely also notice this model’s red recovery points. Interestingly, this version does without a sports bar, an item that is included as standard in SA.
Described as a “hardcore off-roader”, the new Hilux GR Sport 4×4 AT offered Down Under also gains a special suspension tune, seemingly subtly different to that applied to the SA version. According to the Japanese firm’s Australian arm, this includes dedicated monotube shock absorbers (with higher damping force and heat-dissipation capacity), stiffer coil springs and an “optimal” front-rear suspension balance. It also features a “higher ground clearance”, though an exact figure has yet to be revealed.
Toyota Hilux GR-Sport Scores Tougher Looks Overseas
A fresh version of the Toyota Hilux GR-Sport has broken cover in Australia, gaining wider tracks and tougher styling than the SA-spec model...
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At this point, I honestly think it's just an Easter egg
FiestaST
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Dakar-inspired Hilux gets beefed-up body kit for Australian market
www.carmag.co.za
Dakar-inspired Hilux gets beefed-up body kit for Australian market
In similar fashion to the local Hilux GR-Sport, a beefed-up bakkie has now risen in Australia as a meaner, wider bakkie with Dakar genetics.
www.carmag.co.za
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Why don't i see a dedicated Dakar 2023 thread ?Dakar-inspired Hilux gets beefed-up body kit for Australian market
Dakar-inspired Hilux gets beefed-up body kit for Australian market
In similar fashion to the local Hilux GR-Sport, a beefed-up bakkie has now risen in Australia as a meaner, wider bakkie with Dakar genetics.
FiestaST
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Lol, go make one if there is not. I dont follow the Dakar religiously.
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Mpumalanga mooning: Bare buttocks stunt earns NW man R10 000 fine - LNN - Northern Natal News
An elderly resident of Marloth Park reportedly requested a man to turn down his music, but the man retaliated by mooning him.
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