2025 Toyota Hilux Tamaraw: Body specs, dimensions, capacities
Toyota Hilux Tamaraw coming very soon
Over the weekend, the many automotive news outlets in the Philippines all started posting about the new generation Toyota [Hilux] Tamaraw. The reason for that is that the embargo that we had was completed, allowing us to post articles, photos, and videos of the new vehicle that they previewed for us during a recent media drive over in Davao.
At the time that we saw the vehicles, the information was still preliminary. There wasn’t anything in the way of detailed specifications of the vehicles apart from the engine and chassis specs that were common to other markets that already launched the vehicle such as Thailand with the Hilux Champ. Given that we did not expect the preview, I wasn’t able to pack certain things that would have been useful like my tape measure.
Today, that changes. More information is now available regarding the examples of the Hilux Tamaraw that we saw, and we will detail each one below. But first, let’s recap.
There will be two engines for the Philippine market: the 2GD-FTV 2.4L turbodiesel and the 1TR-FE 2.0L VVT-I gasoline engine. The 2GD-FTV can be had with a 5-speed manual that makes 150 PS and 343 Nm, as well as a high-spec high-torque variant with 150 PS and 400 Nm with the 6-speed automatic. The gasoline variant will only be available with the 5-speed manual.
Rear wheel drive will be the only layout available, though there are two lengths available for the vehicle: long wheelbase (diesel only) and short wheelbase (gasoline only). There are two variant grades available: high spec diesel LWB (with power windows, better touchscreen, LED headlights) and standard spec gasoline SWB and standard spec diesel LWB (with more basic features like manual windows).
But what people want to know more about are the measurements and capacities of the vehicle with the designated body fitted, and we will list this information down below. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacities and dimensions of the SWB gasoline variant with bodies, but we will check in on that at a later date.
Toyota Hilux Tamaraw Dropside Pick-Up 2.4L Turbodiesel 6AT High
Length: 5305mm / Width: 1795mm / Height: 1711mm
GVW: 2810kg / Curb: 1710kg / Payload: 1100kg
Seating: 2 (Individual seats)
Toyota Hilux Tamaraw Dropside Pick-Up 2.4L Turbodiesel Standard 5MT
Length: 5305mm / Width: 1795mm / Height: 1711mm
GVW: 2790kg / Curb: 1665kg / Payload: 1125kg
Seating: 2 (Front bench seats)
The dropside pick-up body style will likely become very popular in our market for private and commercial customers. The flat deck makes it ideal for large and/or heavy cargo like boxes, furniture, appliances, sacks of rice, and the like. The dropside truck also gives it the ability to be easily loaded from multiple angles, and the utility bar and cargo hooks make securing cargo easier.
Toyota didn’t show any measurements for the cargo deck, but foreign examples show us that the long-wheelbase dropside has a deck that is about 2.65 meters long, while the short-wheelbase has a deck that is about 2.31 meters long.
Toyota Hilux Tamaraw Aluminum Van 2.4L Turbodiesel 5MT Standard
Length: 5305mm / Width: 1795mm / Height: 2097mm
GVW: 2790kg / Curb: 1775kg / Payload: 1015kg
Seating: 2 (Front bench seats)
The aluminum van will be a key addition to the lineup of the Tamaraw, as this will be suited for a variety of businesses. The rear is made primarily of lightweight aluminum, helping to keep the weight penalty down despite having a fully protected space for cargo. This will be ideal for wet and/or dry goods and last-mile logistics.
Toyota Hilux Tamaraw Utility Van 2.4L Turbodiesel 5MT Standard
Length: 5305mm / Width: 1795mm / Height: 2100mm
GVW: 2790kg / Curb: 1905kg / Payload: 885kg
Seating: 2 Front / 12 Rear
Out of all the variants, the utility van is the body style that everyone is looking at because it is the most versatile out of all, and it is the one specifically aimed at competing against the Mitsubishi L300 FB. The rear features a UV/FB body with periphery bench seating that can be folded up.
The quoted seating capacity in the back is 12, though there was no mention of any kind of A/C system for the rear; we presume it will be optional, but we can’t be sure. What we do know is that the rear body in the LWB variant is bigger than the L300, and features redesigned water channels for the rear windows. The key thing to remember is the height: at 2.1 meters, it will still be classified as Class 1 on the expressways.
Those are the three primary body types, but more are possible later on. Mind you, these are turnkey Tamaraw units, meaning the vehicles will come fitted, completed, and ready to go when a customer takes delivery. There will be no waiting for a bodybuilder to complete the rear because Toyota will build them at the factory.
We do know that Toyota is also studying if they will offer other body types like ambulances, patrol vehicles, and the like. Toyota is also studying if they will offer Cab & Chassis variants for customers that have niche requirements.
No word on pricing yet, but from what we understand these vehicles (except for the high grade) will likely be below PHP 1 million.
