Is the Toyota Hilux made in India?
The Hilux is not manufactured in India. As of 2025, Toyota Kirloskar Motor does not produce the Hilux at its Indian plant, and the model is not listed as a locally assembled vehicle for the Indian market.
In detail, the Toyota Hilux is a global pickup built at several production facilities around the world to serve regional markets. In India, Toyota’s manufacturing focus has been on models like the Fortuner and Innova Crysta, with no publicly announced domestic Hilux production program. If the Hilux is offered in India, it would typically arrive as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) imported from overseas rather than being assembled locally—unless Toyota establishes a CKD (completely knocked down) arrangement in the future.
Global production footprint of the Toyota Hilux
To understand where the Hilux is produced and why that matters for India, here are the main international production hubs that supply the vehicle.
- Thailand – Toyota Motor Thailand conducts substantial Hilux production for the Asia-Pacific region.
- Argentina – Toyota Argentina builds Hilux for South American markets from its Zárate plant.
- South Africa – Toyota South Africa Motors produces Hilux for African and nearby markets.
- Other regional plants – additional production sites exist to support European, Oceanian, and other regional demand.
The dispersed global production network helps Toyota manage tariffs, logistics, and market-specific requirements for the Hilux around the world.
The India angle
In the Indian context, the situation differs from these global hubs. The country has not announced a domestic Hilux production program, and Toyota India’s current lineup focuses on models such as Fortuner and Innova Crysta rather than the Hilux being produced locally.
- Domestic production status: There is no active Indian Hilux manufacturing line as of 2025.
- Local lineup: Hilux is not part of Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s standard Indian assembly roster at this time.
- Availability and imports: If the Hilux is offered in India, it would more likely be imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) unless Toyota creates a CKD path in the future.
- Future prospects: No official confirmation of Hilux production in India has been announced as of 2025.
In summary, there is no Indian-made Hilux as of 2025, and any future production in the country would require an official corporate decision and public communication from Toyota.
Summary
The Toyota Hilux is not produced in India today. Its global manufacturing footprint centers on plants in Thailand, Argentina, South Africa, and other international sites to serve regional markets. While India is a key market for other Toyota models, there has been no confirmed plan to manufacture the Hilux locally in India as of 2025; if the vehicle is available in India, it would likely be imported rather than assembled domestically unless Toyota changes its production strategy. Buyers should watch for official announcements from Toyota India for any future changes.
