Electric Toyota HiLux firms for Australia as Revo show car’s local stay extended for further study

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Toyota has changed its stance on electric utes, with the HiLux Revo BEV concept now being considered for sale in Australia. The vehicle was showcased at a Toyota event in Melbourne and has been extended for further evaluation by Toyota Australia engineers. Initially skeptical about electric utes in Australia, Toyota’s sales and marketing chief, Sean Hanley, has gained enthusiasm for the Revo after test driving it. He sees potential for the vehicle in city-based fleet operations. While there are no confirmed plans for a production version in Australia, Toyota has announced a BEV ute will go into production in Asia in late 2023. Hanley also expressed interest in a hydrogen fuel cell HiLux project undertaken by Toyota in the UK.
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