Is the Toyota HiLux V4 or V6?
The Toyota HiLux is powered by four-cylinder engines, not V4 or V6 configurations. In today’s lineup, all standard powertrains are inline-four petrol or diesel units.
Historically and in the current generation, Toyota has not offered a factory Hilux with a V4 or V6 engine in most markets. The Hilux family sticks to four-cylinder engines while related SUVs and trucks share the platform but offer their own engine options. Availability varies by region due to emissions standards and market preferences.
Current engine options
Here are the primary engine options available in the latest Hilux generation. All are four-cylinder units.
- 2.7-liter petrol inline-four engine
- 2.4-liter diesel inline-four engine
- 2.8-liter diesel inline-four engine
In short, the Hilux lineup uses four-cylinder engines; there are no factory V4 or V6 Hilux variants in standard production as of the latest model years.
Has a V6 ever been offered in Hilux history?
There is no widely documented mass-market V6 Hilux variant. Toyota’s midsize pickups and related SUVs have used inline-four engines for the Hilux itself, while some other Toyota models in the same family (such as certain SUVs) have offered larger V6 options. If you encounter a Hilux marketed as V6, verify the specific market and model year, as it would be atypical for the standard Hilux pickup.
Summary
The Toyota HiLux has consistently relied on four-cylinder engines—petrol and diesel—through recent generations. There is no regular factory V4 or V6 option for the Hilux pickup. For V6 variants from Toyota, shoppers would typically explore related models in the broader pickup/SUV family, not the Hilux itself. Always check local specifications for the exact engine options available in your market.
