Toyota Fortuner vs Toyota Hilux - Which One Should You Buy

All of the cars on our list come with 4x4 or AWD capability, so take them pretty much everywhere

The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero has been officially unveiled at a world premiere in Tokyo on September 2, 2026. It is a body-on-frame 7-seat diesel SUV with a fresh cabin, updated 4WD, and a phased global launch beginning in Thailand.

India has two pickup trucks for private buyers. The ninth-gen Toyota Hilux launched in July 2026, and the Isuzu V-Cross was updated earlier this year. Here is how they compare.

The Toyota Hilux comes in three variants in India. All three share the same 2.8-litre diesel, 6-speed automatic, and 80-litre tank. But the differences in 4WD hardware, off-road features, and cabin tech make the variant decision far from straightforward.

Toyota has re-shown the Fortuner Flex Fuel Concept at the 2026 Indonesia Motor Show. The E100 bioethanol-powered SUV is still a prototype, but with India's ethanol push accelerating, a market launch looks closer than before.

Toyota refreshed the Hilux this week at Rs 31.99 lakh, and the timing puts Mahindra in an awkward spot. With the Scorpio-based pickup now likely slipping to 2027, Toyota gets a clear run at a segment Mahindra has been circling for three years.

Toyota has launched the ninth-generation Hilux in India at Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Three variants, a new cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a first-ever 4x2 option, and the same proven 2.8-litre diesel. Here is everything you need to know.

Discover the 5 biggest features of the 2026 Toyota Hilux 9th generation, including its new platform, hybrid powertrain, tech, safety, and design upgrades.

Toyota teased the next-generation Hilux ahead of its global debut in November 2025. The updated pickup (launching in India on July 28, 2026) retains the IMV platform while gaining a bolder design, a tech-rich cabin, and a 48V mild-hybrid diesel option.

There are quite a few key car launches to look forward to this month.