The next-gen 2026 Toyota Hilux continues to be tested globally. While it was recently spotted in Latin America, its dashboard design has leaked online. Read below what to expect from the next generation of the Hilux pickup truck.
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What to expect from the 2026 Toyota Hilux interiors?
As seen in the leaked image, the dashboard of the upcoming Hilux will be all-new in terms of design, feel, and features. It uses a double-deck design with a big digital console cutout visible in the photo.
Other notable features include the red and black contrast on the dashboard, which hints at dual-tone leather upholstery. Additionally, it gets new AC vents with cup holders in front of them - a feature that will be a boon for the UAE customers.
Meanwhile, it features a floating infotainment screen, which we suspect will have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. The HVAC controls are visible under the infotainment screen.
Apart from the image, online rumours have also been suggesting that it will come equipped with modern features like electric seats with ventilation and heating, a new digital console, a new steering wheel, wireless charging, ambient lights, and more.
Exterior design of the 2026 Toyota Hilux
Meanwhile, the recent spy shot of a test mule at a fuel station has surfaced from Latin America. The heavily camouflaged test mule shows an all-new silhouette with an upright front fascia, a wider and bigger grille, and a new bumper.
The side profile is also looking heavily redesigned with the new glass area, new alloy wheels, and a new flatbed design. A faint glimpse of the rear shows the new set of LED taillights as well.
What engine will the 2026 Toyota Hilux get?
As per the online rumours, Toyota is set to ditch the current 2.4-litre turbo-diesel and the 2.7-litre turbo-petrol engine options on the new-generation Hilux.
It is being reported that the 2026 Hilux will get an all-new 2.8-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol hybrid engine. It will be mated to a 48V electric motor, which will help in enhancing the drivability, off-roading, and fuel economy.
When will the 2026 Toyota Hilux launch in the UAE?
The new-gen 2026 Toyota Hilux is expected to debut in the global market next year. We suspect that Toyota will launch it in the UAE by late 2026.
The expected price of the 2026 Toyota Hilux is around AED 156,000.
Our verdict
The new-gen 2026 Toyota Hilux is expected to bring radical changes to the most valuable and top-selling pickup truck of Toyota. The Hilux is one of the most demanded vehicles in the UAE, and we expect that the new-generation model will enhance its capabilities further.
