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Great News! Toyota Hilux teased; to be launched in India on 20 January
With the refreshed Camry hybrid launched, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has dropped the first teaser of its next offering for the Indian market. No, it’s not another rebadged version sourced from its alliance partner. It’s an all-new model. It’s Toyota Hilux
The Hilux will utilise the same IMV platform as the Innova Crysta and the Fortuner SUVs in the lineup. To be offered in the double-cab body style, the teaser reveals highlights such as a massive hexagonal-shaped grille with chrome outline, LED projector headlamps, a bash plate, and minuscule fog lamps. Besides this, the Hilux is expected to be offered in five exterior shades – Gray Metallic, Pearl White, Silver Metallic, Emotional Red, and Super White.
The cabin of the Hilux will bear resemblance to the Fortuner facelift that includes a black-themed dashboard with a touchscreen infotainment system, leather upholstery, a push start/stop button, and automatic climate control. To know more about the Toyota Hilux.
Under the high-rise bonnet, the Hilux is likely to source the 2.8-litre diesel engine from the Fortuner. Although the power figures are not yet disclosed, we expect the Hilux to be offered in both manual as well as automatic transmission along with an all-wheel-drive configuration.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.