Pick-up, the brand-new Toyota Hilux hybrid and BEV introduced at Brussels Motor Show
The new model (ninth generation) will be offered with two electrified powertrains: a 2.8-litre diesel engine supported by a 48V hybrid system – the option that will be the volume seller in Europe – and a battery electric version, both of which are on display in Brussels. In selected markets, diesel and petrol combustion engines will also be available.
The all-new Toyota Hilux is making its European debut at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, currently taking place in Belgium. It is the ninth generation of Toyota’s famous pick-up, a model that will break new ground with a range that includes its first battery electric powertrain. Indeed, the all-new Hilux aligns with the company’s multipath philosophy to provide a choice of powertrains suited to different customer requirements and preferences, and operation in different driving conditions. Here’s our article about the hydrogen fuel cell version of the pick-up.
Thus, the new model will be offered with two electrified powertrains: a 2.8-litre diesel engine supported by a 48V hybrid system – the option that will be the volume seller in Europe – and a battery electric version, both of which are on display in Brussels. In selected markets, diesel and petrol combustion engines will also be available.
The all-new Hilux hybrid and full electric pick-up
Additionally, in line with customer preference, the all-new Hilux will be offered exclusively in double-cab format. The all-new Hilux will be introduced in Europe from next April with the BEV model, followed by the Hybrid 48V version from July 2026. Further details of performance, equipment features, and local pricing will be announced in due course.
In the hybrid version of the Hilux pick-up, the 2.8-litre diesel engine is supported by a 48V lithium-ion battery, giving quieter, smoother and more refined performance. According to the manufacturer, the Hilux’s load-carrying capabilities are maintained: maximum payload is one tonne, and towing capacity is 3.5 tonnes.
The new Hilux BEV introduced in Brussels
On the other hand, the Hilux BEV uses a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and front and rear eAxles to secure permanent all-wheel drive. The system develops 205 Nm of torque at the front axle and 268 at the rear. Final WLTP homologation data show up to 257 km of driving range in the combined cycle, and up to 380 km in the city cycle. The Hilux BEV offers 715 kg payload and 1.6-tonne towing capacity. The model shares the same practical body-on-frame construction as other Hilux versions, with its BEV system providing smooth, effortless and silent power delivery.
The electric powertrain, including the battery unit, has been packaged and installed so that superior off-road performance is maintained: ground clearance is 212 mm and maximum wading depth matches other Hilux versions at 700 mm. A Multi-Terrain Select system has been developed specifically for use in a BEV, adapting braking and torque to provide enhanced control in challenging conditions.
