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# Toyota’s hydrogen HiLux edges closer
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/car-news-2026-toyota-hilux-fcev-hydrogen/
- Published: 2026-09-17T23:30:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T23:30:16.000Z
- Description: The revolutionary Toyota HiLux FCEV has been locked in for a 2028 launch, emitting nothing but water from its hydrogen powertrain.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, Electric

Toyota is forging ahead with its plans for hydrogen vehicles to enter the mainstream market, confirming it still aims to launch the HiLux FCEV in 2028.

In a teaser image uploaded online, Toyota shared a shadowy silhouette of the hydrogen fuel cell powered HiLux FCEV, which appears to continue with the outline of the current turbo-diesel HiLux and the [HiLux BEV](https://torquecafe.com/toyota-news-hilux-bev-electric-ute-price-australia/).

However, apart from its different three-slot daytime running lights, we know it’ll be quite different to the HiLux already on sale in Australia and abroad.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/09/hiluxfcev2028teaser--2-.jpg)

Toyota HiLux FCEV teaser

Toyota has been testing a HiLux FCEV prototype for the past few years, using a hydrogen fuel cell from the Mirai sedan, three hydrogen tanks under the cabin, and a single electric motor, supplying 134kW and 300Nm to the rear wheels.

Official figures for the production-spec HiLux FCEV have yet to be locked in, but for context, the 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in the standard HiLux makes up to 150kW and 500Nm, while the electric HiLux BEV’s dual-motor powertrain produces 144kW and 468Nm.

The Japanese car giant is targeting the HiLux FCEV to have a driving range of more than 400km (based on WLTP cycle lab tests) and a towing capacity of 2500kg, down on the industry standard 3500kg figure, but more than the HiLux BEV’s 2000kg.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/09/Toyota-HiLux-hydrogen-3.jpg)

Toyota HiLux FCEV Prototype

So far only confirmed for Europe, Toyota wants the HiLux FCEV to be able to better serve a wider share of the market, aiming to cut overall emissions.

“While our BEV results are strong, we believe the scale of the decarbonisation challenge facing Europe requires every available technology to play a role,” said Toyota Motor Europe Executive Vice President, Sales, Till Conrad. 

“Different customers have different operational requirements, which is why there is no single solution for every business. Toyota continues to offer the right technology for the right application.”

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/09/crop_Hydrogen-Hilux-proto-01.jpg)

Toyota HiLux FCEV Prototype

Toyota’s fuel-cell hydrogen lineup in Australia has been limited to the Mirai sedan, available as a lease-only vehicle, and with limited places to fill it up across the country.

The Toyota HiLux BEV was launched earlier this year as a commercial-focused vehicle, aimed at mines and fleets wanting to cut down on emissions.

Pricing starts from $74,990 before on-road costs for the HiLux BEV SR cab-chassis, $76,490 plus on-roads for the SR pickup, and $82,990 for the SR5 pickup.

[For context](https://torquecafe.com/toyota-hilux-2026-price-specs-australia/), the automatic turbo-diesel 2.8-litre HiLux SR 4×4 dual-cab starts from $57,990 in cab-chassis guise, increasing to $59,490 for the pickup, while the equivalent SR5 is $65,990.