Too Good To Be True? Massive Discounts On Toyota Hilux Officially Denied

The carmaker has responded to reports of heavy benefits on the Toyota Hilux worth many lakhs

• Several reports claimed that the Hilux is available with discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh. 

• Toyota has confirmed that the reports are incorrect and there are no discounts available with the Hilux. 

• It gets a 2.8-litre diesel engine with manual and automatic transmissions and 4X4 as standard. 

• Offered in just two variants with comforts like cruise control, dual-zone climate control and powered driver’s seat.

• The Hilux is priced from 30.40 lakh to Rs 37.90 lakh (ex-showroom). 

Several reports have been suggesting heavy discounts on the Toyota Hilux ranging from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, depending on the variant. However, Toyota has denied the validity of any such offer claims. 

In an official statement, Toyota has responded stating: With regards to certain media reports on the Toyota Hilux being offered at a highly discounted price, this is to officially communicate that the reports are incorrect. Toyota Kirloskar Motor continues to strictly follow the price list officially announced by the company which ranges from Rs. 30,40,000 - Rs. 37,90,000/- (ex-showroom).

The claimed discounts

As per the reports about the massive discounts, dealers are offering the top-end automatic variant of the Hilux for an on-road price of around Rs 30 lakh instead of the regular on-road price that is around Rs 44 lakh. This would have made it cost similar to the fully-loaded Isuzu V-Cross. The deal definitely sounds very attractive, but has been officially denounced by the manufacturer. In fact, there are no known offers on the pickup and it even has an average waiting period of three months.

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Toyota Hilux details

The Hilux gets a 2.8-litre diesel engine, which develops 204PS and up to 500Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include 6-speed manual and automatic units, while 4X4 is standard. The pickup uses a low range gearbox with a transfer case, traction control, and electronic differential lock to aid the off-roading capabilities. 

Features onboard the Toyota Hilux include LED headlamps, an 8-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control, and cruise control. Safety is taken care of by vehicle stability control, hill assist / descent control, seven airbags, front parking sensors, and a rear camera. 

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The Toyota Hilux is costlier and remains a premium alternative to the likes of the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. 

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