Toyota Hilux and KGM Musso New Pickup Trucks Launch in Israel with Key Differences
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Toyota has launched the ninth-generation Hilux and second-generation KGM Musso pickups in Israel, priced from 275,000 to 360,000 shekels. The Hilux features a 2.8-liter diesel hybrid engine and three trim levels, while the Musso offers a 2.2-liter diesel engine in one well-equipped trim. Both trucks have similar payload and towing capacities but differ in size, off-road specs, and features.
- 01Toyota Hilux ninth generation launches in Israel priced 310,000-360,000 shekels.
- 02KGM Musso second generation offered in one trim at 275,000 shekels.
- 03Hilux has a 2.8L diesel mild hybrid engine; Musso uses a 2.2L diesel engine.
- 04Musso has a slightly larger cargo bed; both tow up to 3,500 kg.
- 05Hilux offers three trims with advanced safety and luxury features; Musso has one premium trim.
- 06Both trucks come with 3-year/100,000 km warranty and different maintenance schedules.
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