Mar 26 2024: Toyota, the renowned Japanese automaker, is set to embark on mass production of a battery electric version of its popular Hilux pickup truck by the conclusion of 2024. This announcement was made by Noriaki Yamashita, the president of Toyota’s Thailand unit, during discussions with reporters at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
Yamashita revealed that Toyota has ambitious sales targets in Thailand, aiming to sell 250,000 vehicles within the current year. However, specific details regarding the manufacturing location of the Hilux electric truck were not disclosed during the briefing.