Toyota has teased the next-generation Toyota Hilux in Thailand, with a new teaser video showing us a brief look at the all-new pickup truck ahead of its debut on November 10, 2025 in the Land of Smiles.
As per tradition, the Toyota Hilux will get a new suffix with each significant update. Based on a trademark filing with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property, the ninth-generation Hilux could likely be named the Toyota Hilux ‘Travo’ in the country – though it’ll most likely not be mirrored here in Malaysia.
The short 15-second video only shows off brief parts of its front fascia, which reveals a pair of sleek headlights with integrated daytime running lights. The front grille features a prominent ‘TOYOTA’ wordmark. Completing the new look, the bonnet is sculpted and features a recessed central section.
Towards the rear, the tailgate also gets the same ‘TOYOTA’ badging treatment as the front grille, flanked by taillights that feature a C-shaped light signature. The grab handle now features embossed ‘HILUX’ lettering, and is integrated with the third brake light. Also new on the ninth-generation Hilux are a set of seven-spoke alloy wheels, seemingly finished in black.
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Despite being launched as a next-generation model, Headlightmag in Thailand reports the all-new Toyota Hilux will be essentially a heavy “update” of the current pickup, retaining the existing IMV platform, rather than a clean-sheet redesign.
This is supported by spy shots of test mules with heavy camouflage covering the front and rear facades, while the cab section remains exposed and visually unchanged.
As such, the all-new Toyota Hilux is also expected to retain its current family of GD diesel powertrains, specifically the 2.4-litre and 2.8-litre turbodiesel engines, though they may feature some minor improvements to meet the more stringent Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards.
Another new improvement could be the addition of an electric power steering system, which is already found on the mild-hybrid variants of the Toyota Hilux.
In related news, during Toyota’s briefing at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS 2025), the company confirmed plans to introduce more Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) across Asia, particularly where infrastructure allows. This push will also include a model from the IMV series—strongly hinting at the debut of the Hilux BEV that the company has teased for years.
