The year 2020 and 2021 will see more car launches in the Philippines. Many brands will update their SUV and pickup trucks lineup as well. Below we list the best passenger trucks that will be launching soon in the Philippines. It includes the no. 1 pickup truck, which is the Toyota Hilux 2021.
UPDATE: Added official photos of Toyota Hilux 2021 and Mazda BT-50 2021
Top Pickup Trucks coming in PH this year and 2021
Launched in Thailand with an overall updated structure, exterior, and interior; the new Isuzu D-Max 2020 will debut in the Philippines in just a few months. It will feature a more powerful 3.0-liter engine and the available 1.9-liter RZ4E. The pricing will remain relatively the same as the current generation DMax.
Dmax 2020 in Blue Color
One of the most anticipated trucks that will be launching this year or next year is the Toyota Hilux 2021. Its design will be based on the Tacoma while sporting updated engines and more safety features.
There is no definite launch date yet but we heard that Toyota has delayed the unveiling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ: Toyota Fortuner 2021 images leaked online
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021
Hyundai’s very own production model pickup truck the Santa Cruz 2021 is already being tested and soon the Korean giant will announce it later this year. It’s the first consumer-ready truck the company will launch. The engine details remain vague but some rendered images have been released. We expect it will feature a 2.2-liter turbo diesel and probably a hybrid electric one for select markets.
READ: Hyundai Tucson 2021 official photos revealed
Concept of Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021
Nissan Navarra Calibre
Just a couple of days ago, Nissan officially teased the updated Navara and Navara Calibre trucks. There are no clear images or visible changes aside from the redesigned headlight. Nissan is expected to introduce the Navara 2021 based on Titan by this year and hopefully launch it by early 2021.
The current engine on the Navara is a 2.5-liter turbo diesel. The company will likely upgrade the engine with more torque and power.
Nissan Navara Calibre will be based on Titan truck in the USA
Finally, Isuzu and Mazda–two Japanese giants–have partnered in the development of their pickup trucks. The latest Mazda BT-50 will share features and form with the D-Max 2020.
The Mazda BT-50 is yet to be revealed with a new look and new engine. But it is heavily expected to borrow the exterior looks from its SUV counterparts, the CX-9, and CX-5.
Which utes are you most excited most to come to our local market? Let us know in the comment section below.
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