Toyota will be simultaneously unveiling facelifted versions of all three of its IMV models at the Indonesian International Motor Show next month.
Just for some background – Toyota’s IMV (Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle) project vehicles are aimed at emerging markets and have spawned a total of 5 bodystyles which consist of three pick-up variants of the Toyota Hilux, an SUV which is the Toyota Fortuner and an MPV which is the Toyota Innova.
The picture you see above is the first leaked image of the new Toyota Hilux facelift, which is spreading like wildfire around the internet right now. As you can see the front end has been revised and now features a stronger face inspired by the high end Toyota Landcruiser J200.
The IMV project is actually something unprecedented for Toyota, as it is conducted almost entirely outside Japan, including purchasing, manufacturing and logistics. As emerging market vehicles, they are not designed or sold in Japan, and in fact most if not all of the parts are not sourced from Japan, instead supplied by various ASEAN countries such as Thailand and Indonesia. They are also designed to suit the “hardship” that the suspension system has to endure because of the general road conditions in emerging markets.
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Paul, that is actually a photoshop render first previewed months ago on the Argentina Autoblog website.
Oh my! On first sight I really thought that it’s FJ200 if not for the tagline.
Having said that, it looks absolutely gorgeous from the front and hopefully it’s as gorgeous at the tail. Oh yes! They should improve their interior especially dashboard as Triton & Navara win hands down compared to the current Hilux model.
even it stated “inspired by the high end Toyota Landcruiser J200”, but i feel that is outdated..
but of course, the T-fans still will go for it!
What’s wrong to go for T brand in particular this Hilux ?
as long as it’s carrying T or H brand…ppl will bash…..same like p1 and p2…..when the car sells a lot…they butthurt and think that they are so exclusive driving less quantity cars….
Nice from toyota. my focus is towards innova replacement..any leaked pics? need for MPV for my family. i’m still considering of used estima or serena or at least exora turbo.any way, let us be more patient.i believe many upcoming new models will be unleash..
there are some spy shots about innova n fortuner replacement..
u can try google it, imo, it just a facelift after looking those pics..
wow nice one! wonder how much and Malaysia launch date.
great!
that’s definitely gonna be a hit in East Malaysia… hope it gets better…
look like same body…..
That’s why it’s called facelift.
i bet the interior will be black and they will change the meter panel color..and that it i think..
The current generation looks much better than this. And I felt that the sport rim is too big…
looks normal !! the all new Mazda BT and Ford Ranger is a better looker !!
facelift again?
Paul,
There are also Innova facelift spyshot in Indonesia. The front takes a more squarish design, much like Nissan.
Hence the 1st paragraph – a ‘facelift’.
another facelift? how long has the current Hilux been in the market?!? where is the all-new model???
In the time where this generation Hilux has existed, newer and better pickups like triton (facelifted once), navara, 2 generations of ranger and mazda BT (the 2nd generation coming out real soon) has appeared, chevrolet colorado 2nd generation may be coming to our shores soon also.
but Hilux is undergoing another aesthetic FACELIFT?? (3rd facelift so far)
any changes to the worst-performance engine in its class?
The Hilux is not one of the worst performing engine with the 1KD-FTV 3.0 engine. The Hiace is the one that is worst performing engine for the 2KD-FTV 2.5 engine. No intercooler for a turbo engine. Toyota really know how to maximise its profit at cutting corners.
looks boring/outdated
It certainly looks more aggressive. I’m looking forward to the Innova. After 4 years, my Innova still feels very solid and looks new. But I hope they improve on the fuel consumption and power.
2012 Ford Ranger pwned
Ranger and Navara stand out… torquey and specs wise, competitively price too.
Its about time UMWT bringing in the more torquey and better specs Toyotas.
More T fans are deserting this brand, it is getting just too pricey for the price & low-tech & low specs that Malaysians are paying for, generally.
Camry style grill, probably a bit to fancy for Hilux, I wish they made it more aggressive…