The new-generation 2025 Toyota Hilux has reinforced its reputation for durability and safety by earning a 5-star rating in the ANCAP crash tests. The rating applies across all variants, highlighting Toyota’s strong focus on occupant and road-user protection.
Toyota’s popular pickup truck, the Toyota Hilux, is widely known for its rugged build and reliability. The vehicle has once again proven its strength, as the new-generation 2025 Toyota Hilux has received a 5-star safety rating in the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash tests. Notably, this rating is applicable to all variants of the new Hilux.
Although this rating is not from India’s Bharat NCAP, it is expected that the Hilux could achieve a similar or even better score if tested under Indian safety norms.
In various safety categories evaluated by ANCAP, the 2025 Toyota Hilux delivered strong results. The scores indicate that the pickup performs well not only in protecting occupants but also in ensuring the safety of other road users.
Adult Occupant Protection: 33.96 out of 40 (84%)
Child Occupant Protection: 44 out of 49 (89%)
Vulnerable Road User Protection: 52.16 out of 63 (82%)
Safety Assist Systems: 14.83 out of 18 (82%)
The 2025 Toyota Hilux comes equipped with an extensive list of safety features. These include ABS with Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), rear-view camera, and hill driving assistance systems.
Additionally, the pickup features the Toyota Safety Sense ADAS package, which includes pre-collision warning, automatic high-beam alert, intelligent adaptive cruise control, and a panoramic view camera, further enhancing overall safety.
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has been developed under the brand’s new “Tough and Agile” design philosophy.
This is the first time the Hilux range has introduced electrification, offering both a mild-hybrid diesel engine and a fully electric (BEV) powertrain option.
The electric Toyota Hilux comes with a 59.2 kWh battery pack, paired with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. It produces a total output of 193 bhp, with 205 Nm torque from the front motor and 268.6 Nm from the rear motor. According to the company, the pickup offers a WLTP-equivalent driving range of over 240 km, along with a payload capacity of around 715 kg and a towing capacity of 1,600 kg.
For diesel enthusiasts, Toyota has also introduced a 2.8-litre diesel mild-hybrid variant featuring a 48-volt hybrid system. This version delivers approximately 201 bhp of power and 500 Nm of torque. Production of this variant is scheduled to begin in 2026, with availability across multiple international markets.