It appears Toyota is readying a new iteration of its famed Hilux midsize pickup truck. Our spy photographers grabbed these images along a mountain road in southern Europe as the Japanese automaker put this test mule through its paces.
Absent from the pictures but present on-site was a Volkswagen Amarok, a direct competitor for the Hilux. While the two trucks aim at the same market, the VW is regarded as more spacious and comfortable than past Hilux trucks. Since Toyota brought it along, perhaps we can expect a more civilized and roomy Hilux.
We can expect the upcoming Hilux to include a bevy of gasoline and diesel engine options, along with both manual and automatic transmissions and two- and four-wheel-drive. At this point, no details exist about its powertrain options.
Considering the new offerings coming to the U.S. by way of the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Navara, and a rumored Honda Ridgeline, Toyota may elect to bring the new Hilux to the States as the Tacoma. If this possibility becomes a reality, then we could see a new Tacoma by 2017, if not sooner.
Then again, Toyota could stick with its current U.S.-spec Tacoma, opting for a heavy refresh with new looks, new underpinnings, and generously updated powertrain options. Only time will tell, but rest assured TopSpeed will cover it.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Toyota Hilux.
Toyota Hilux originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 15 September 2014 19:00 EST.
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