So you’ve heard the news—a hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux FCEV is set to hit production in 2028. We have truly exciting times ahead, folks.
That’s still a long way to go, though, so in the meantime, might we interest you in something that’s already been unveiled and waiting for you to have a gander: the DKR GR FC Hilux.
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We’ve seen this one before, albeit covered in camo. Now, the Dakar-bound hydrogen-powered Hilux has bared its design, complete with all of Gazoo Racing’s partners for the upcoming 2027 rally. That includes Jameel Motorsport, Denso, Toyo Tires, and IAV.
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In case you missed the news, the hydrogen-powered Toyota DKR GR FC Hilux will compete in the Dakar Future Mission 1000, which is a category dedicated to experimental vehicles. This will also be the first time ever that Toyota “has combined hydrogen and fuel cell technology in its motorsports activities.”
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The Toyota DKR GR GC Hilux is expected to run over 13 stages with a total of 1,000 kilometers. Unlike actual real-world testing, the Dakar Rally will be extremely grueling and significantly more taxing than even poorly-paved-but-still-asphalt-covered highways.
Work on this hydrogen-powered rally-ready truck is ongoing at Toyota’s European research and development center near Brussels, Belgium. The DKR GR FC Hilux will undergo a pre-Dakar Rally testing program, and when that commences, perhaps we’ll get more details about it.
Exciting times ahead, indeed. What do you guys think?
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