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- The 2025 Toyota Hilux has secured a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, scoring high across adult, child, and safety assist categories.
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Check Offers The latest generation of the Toyota Hilux broke cover just a month ago and it has now been awarded a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The pickup truck has long been heralded for its robustness, off-road agility, and reliability, and it continues to add to its credentials with a perfect crash test score that applies to all variants of the latest generation model. While these are not the Bharat NCAP scores, the Hilux is largely expected to retain a similar rating or higher once tested on our shores.
The 2025 Hilux secured 33.96 points out of 40 in Adult Occupant Protection, reflecting an 84 per cent rating. In Child Occupant Protection, it was given 44.00 points out of 49 to reach an 89 per cent rating. For Vulnerable Road User Protection, the Hilux was awarded 52.16 points out of 63 with an 82 per cent score. It also got 14.83 points out of 18 for Safety Assist, scoring 82 per cent in the category.
The Hilux comes with a broad range of safety features, including ABS with brake assist, VSC, TPMS, rearview camera, traction control, hill driving aids and more. It is further equipped with Toyota Safety Sense ADAS package, which includes features such as pre-collision warnings, auto highbeam alert, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Panoramic View Camera, and more.
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2025 Toyota Hilux: What you need to know
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux comes with a revamped design that follows the new ‘Tough and Agile’ philosophy. It is the first generation of the iconic pickup truck to embrace electrification with not only a mild-hybrid diesel engine but also a battery electric powertrain.
Toyota Hilux BEV: Specifications
| Specification | details |
|---|---|
| battery | 59.2 kWh lithium-ion |
| Drive System | Dual eAxles (front & rear) |
| Torque Output | 205 Nm (front) + 268.6 Nm (rear) |
| Combined Power | 183 bhp (estimated) |
| Drive Type | Permanent AWD |
| Range(WLTP) | ~240km |
| payload | ~715kg |
| Towing Capacity | ~1,600 kg |
| Wading Depth | 700mm |
| Terrain Control | Multi-Terrain Select with torque and brake control |
The Hilux BEV brings a 59.2-kWh battery that powers a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive. This enables a combined power output of 193 bhp, while torque figures stand at 205 Nm at the front and 268.6 Nm at the rear. Toyota claims a WLTP-equivalent driving range that hovers over the 240-km mark and a payload capacity of approximately 715 kg, while towing capacity is rated at 1,600 kg.
The Hilux 2.8D 48V is the diesel-powered mild-hybrid variant that integrates a 2.8-litre diesel mill with a 48-volt hybrid system. With this, it makes a combined 201 bhp (approx) and 500 Nm of torque. Production for this variant will begin in 2026, and the new model is expected to be a mainstay in several international markets.
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First Published Date: 15 Dec 2025, 20:01 pm IST
