Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), has launched the iconic Hilux in the Indian market The name Hilux, which is derived from ‘high’ and ‘luxury’, known for extreme ‘toughness’ and ‘ruggedness’ across terrains of the world for decades.
The Toyota Hilux has been developed considering the local conditions and requirements even as it stays true to its character. The highly anticipated lifestyle vehicle was launched in a mega event in the presence of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Chief Engineer – Mr. Yoshiki Konishi, and many more officials. Sharing his views, Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Executive Vice President – Sales & Customer Service, TKM, said, “Our desire is to continue to excite them and our new customers with lifetime experiences that fulfil varied needs and provide a bouquet of options.”
The Hilux is loaded with features a heavy-duty turbo engine and diamond-like carbon coating on the piston rings for maximized frictional efficiency. The result is a whopping 500Nm of Torque which is by far the best in the segment. In essence, the Hilux is an unrivalled amalgamation of performance, power and fuel efficiency in its class. The Variable Flow Control to the power steering has boosted drivability making the steering lighter at low speed in city traffic condition & heavier at higher speeds cruising on a highway.