Of course, the 2026 Toyota Hilux Travo and its Travo-e zero-emissions sister – globally unveiled in November – had to turn up at this year’s Bangkok motor show. The ninth-gen pick-up truck is available in many versions in Thailand – as is always the case.
These include the single cab (2.8 MT or AT, both with 4Trex four-wheel drive) from 767k baht (RM93k), the Smart- (one-and-a-half-cab) and double-cab (2.8 MT or AT, Prerunner 2WD or 4Trex 4WD) from 789k baht (RM95k), the high-spec Overland (double-cab and 2.8 AT only, Prerunner 2WD or 4Trex 4WD) from 1.102 million baht (RM133k) and the sole Travo-e double-cab variant at 1.491 million baht (RM180k).
The ICE models’ 204 PS/500 Nm 1GD-FTV 2.8 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine is connected to either a six-speed manual (capped at 420 Nm) or a six-speed auto, while the Travo-e has a 112 PS/205 Nm front motor and a 176 PS/268 Nm rear motor (196 PS combined), a 59.2 kWh battery (240 km WLTP) and max charging rates of 125 kW DC and 11 kW AC.
The Hilux continues to be built on the Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform that was introduced on the seventh-generation Vigo, retaining the ladder frame, cab and doors but with a significantly redesigned exterior and interior, plus new technologies. Despite its age, the IMV project remains important to Toyota, with new products including the Hilux Champ and the Land Cruiser FJ.
To that end, the Hilux has received substantial mechanical updates that Toyota calls Dynamic Cloud. This includes additional body mounting points for increased rigidity, uprated suspension for smoother handling, hydraulic engine mounts and shear-type body mounts to reduce vibration, and a larger steering shaft for greater precision and response.
All Hilux variants in Thailand except the single cab have rear disc brakes; electric power steering is available from the Overland Plus AT and up, making the latest Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 possible (enhanced ACC, lane centring assist).
Some variants have the Multi-Terrain System (MTS) – a rotary dial with selectable Dirt, Sand, Mud, Rock and Snow drive modes that control throttle and gearbox response. Users also benefit from a Multi-Terrain Monitor with surrounding and underfloor views built into the new 360 camera. Four-wheel drive models now come standard with a rear locking differential.
The Travo-e retains 500 mm of wheel articulation, 700 mm of maximum water-wading depth and 1,600 kg of towing capacity. As there is a rear motor, the usual solid rear axle has been replaced by a De Dion setup. Malaysia bila? Learn more about the ninth-gen workhorse here.
Toyota Hilux Travo at Bangkok Motor Show 2026
Toyota Hilux Travo-e at Bangkok Motor Show 2026
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Should bring petrol variants like 2.0/2.7 than bringing 2.4 non hybrid diesel, not only just mild hybrid 2.8 diesel, as diesel prices are skyrocketing
Nice
240km with a full payload will become less than 200km. lousy japan tech better dont bother selling it at all
Bring petrol variants…diesel prices getting more expensive.
Good, RM4.55 diesel per liter will teach the stinking Hilux to leave their trucks idle and poison people all the time.
Immediately implement BudiDiesel diesel and petrol quota restriction in Sabah&Sarawak to curb smuggling. Now !!!
It’s a luxury Camry with off-road capabilities and rear cargo bed
Your Camry must cramped as heck and will give anyone backache from sitting upright at the back. We not even talk about the bouncy ride.
what is so luxury about it ? you think leaf springs== luxury?
Mcm sial diesel Varian ni, bawak laa 1.4 petrol Varian, Dan Ada dah kat planet uto tu. Pakai tayar skuter. Gear mcm forklift, depan belakang neutral je. Ale undek betul.