2026 Toyota Hilux BEV review, quick drive

50 years after the Toyota Hilux first went on sale in New Zealand, a fully electric version has gone on sale. With limited range and payload, can it live up to the Hilux legend?

Dave Kavermann

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Dave Kavermann

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