[{"id":15911,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/07\/15\/toyota-to-debut-fuel-cell-hilux-in-2027-dakar-rally\/","title":"Toyota to Debut Fuel Cell Hilux in 2027 Dakar Rally","content":"Toyota GAZOO Racing will take another major step toward carbon-neutral motorsport by entering the 2027 Dakar Future Mission 1000 category with a hydrogen fuel cell-powered DKR GR FC Hilux, marking the company's first motorsports program to combine hydrogen and fuel cell technology. \u00a0The announcement underscores Toyota's continued commitment to using motorsports as a proving ground for next-generation technologies. The Dakar Rally's Mission 1000 class was created to showcase alternative energy vehicles capable of tackling one of the world's toughest off-road competitions while advancing sustainable mobility solutions.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15913\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Toyota Gazoo Racing will enter a Fuel Cell Hilux in the Dakar Future Mission 100 Category. Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe DKR GR FC Hilux will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) system, generating electricity from hydrogen while emitting only water vapor. Toyota says the project represents a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to expand the possibilities of hydrogen-powered transportation both in competition and future production vehicles.\r\n

The 2027 Mission 1000 entry continues Toyota's broader multi-pathway strategy toward reducing carbon emissions, which includes hybrid, battery-electric, hydrogen combustion, and fuel cell technologies. By bringing hydrogen fuel cell technology to the Dakar Rally, Toyota aims to demonstrate its potential in one of the most grueling endurance events in motorsports.<\/p>","excerpt":"

Toyota GAZOO Racing will take another major step toward carbon-neutral motorsport by entering the 2027 Dakar Future Mission 1000 category …<\/p>","date":"July 15, 2026 08:37","categories":[{"id":25048544,"title":"Electric","slug":"electric"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049942,"title":"Dakar Future Mission 100","slug":"dakar-future-mission-100"},{"id":25047642,"title":"Dakar Rally","slug":"dakar-rally"},{"id":25049943,"title":"FCEV","slug":"fcev"},{"id":25049940,"title":"Fuel Cell","slug":"fuel-cell"},{"id":25049941,"title":"Hilux","slug":"hilux"},{"id":25048379,"title":"toyota","slug":"toyota"},{"id":25048685,"title":"toyota gazoo racing","slug":"toyota-gazoo-racing"}]},{"id":14408,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/11\/06\/toyota-unveils-concept-utv\/","title":"Toyota Unveils Concept UTV","content":"Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. The concept was revealed this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week. What makes this reveal significant is how far it strays from the original Scion identity\u2014and where Toyota appears to be aiming next.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14410\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Toyota has long been known for its trucks and SUVs. Photo: Toyota[\/caption]\r\n\r\nToyota has long been known for its trucks and SUVs, but venturing into the side-by-side (SxS) market places them head-to-head with established powersports players. Analysts say this could shake up the UTV\/side-by-side landscape.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14412\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Photo: Toyota[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cAt Toyota, innovation drives us to explore new possibilities and redefine the future of mobility,\u201d said Mike Tripp, group vice president, Toyota Division Marketing. \u201cSEMA is the perfect venue to showcase how Toyota\u2019s powertrain diversity meets the needs of today while pushing the limits for tomorrow. Whether you choose gas, hybrid, electric, or hydrogen, Toyota vehicles prove that efficiency, performance and adventure are possible in every form.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe Scion 01 is a purpose-built side-by-side concept developed by Toyota of North America engineers and features a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain (deriving from Toyota\u2019s truck lineup) paired with an electric motor. Toyota states the combined output exceeds 300 hp. Actual full specs of the concept have not been released by Toyota.","excerpt":"

Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. …<\/p>","date":"November 6, 2025 13:25","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25049806,"title":"SCION","slug":"scion"},{"id":25049807,"title":"SCION 01","slug":"scion-01"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25048379,"title":"toyota","slug":"toyota"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":3814,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/11\/05\/tacozilla-brings-the-overland-to-sema\/","title":"TacoZilla Brings the Overland to SEMA","content":"Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota TRD Sport Pickup truck. Built by Marty Schwerter and the Toyota Motorsports Garage team, the truck is all custom.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe camper cab has rounded edges that blend in with the truck. A large pop-up Lexan skylight provides ambient light and natural air circulation into the camper. The interior is fully insulated with full bathroom and hot water shower. There is a functioning stove and sink along with 3D printed table that can be converted to wall art or ample sleeping space.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe paint job brings back the old-school vintage yellow, orange and bronze lines. Fender flares and General Tire Grabbers were also added to the truck. In all, 2-inches of wheel clearance was added to the truck making it functional for overlanding.\r\n\r\n\"\"","excerpt":"

Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota …<\/p>","date":"November 5, 2021 13:15","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048540,"title":"camper","slug":"camper"},{"id":25048538,"title":"overland","slug":"overland"},{"id":25048539,"title":"overlander","slug":"overlander"},{"id":25047891,"title":"SEMA","slug":"sema"},{"id":25048537,"title":"tacozilla","slug":"tacozilla"},{"id":25048379,"title":"toyota","slug":"toyota"},{"id":25048366,"title":"truck","slug":"truck"}]},{"id":3395,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/09\/29\/ivan-stewart-inducted-into-motorsports-hall-of-fame\/","title":"Ivan Stewart Inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame","content":"The \u201cIronman\u201d Ivan Stewart was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America this week. The induction ceremony was held in Pontiac, Michigan. Stewart becomes only the second person in off-road motorsports to earn such an honor. Walker Evans was inducted in 2015.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nStewart has had a storied off-road career, racing for Cal Wells and the factory Toyota race team starting in the 1980\u2019s. Stewart has been involved with TRD (Toyota Racing Development) for the last few decades. He has banked several dozen wins and championship across his career.\r\n\r\nStewart was originally selected to be inducted in 2020, but the pandemic forced the cancellation the ceremony last year.","excerpt":"

The \u201cIronman\u201d Ivan Stewart was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America this week. The induction ceremony was …<\/p>","date":"September 29, 2021 13:31","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048380,"title":"cal wells","slug":"cal-wells"},{"id":25048378,"title":"ceremony","slug":"ceremony"},{"id":25048377,"title":"induction","slug":"induction"},{"id":25048382,"title":"ironman","slug":"ironman"},{"id":25048383,"title":"ironman ivan stewart","slug":"ironman-ivan-stewart"},{"id":25048375,"title":"Ivan Stewart","slug":"ivan-stewart"},{"id":25048376,"title":"motorsports hall of fame","slug":"motorsports-hall-of-fame"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25048381,"title":"ppi","slug":"ppi"},{"id":25048379,"title":"toyota","slug":"toyota"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/toyota/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/toyota/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/toyota/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "toyota Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15911", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/07/15/toyota-to-debut-fuel-cell-hilux-in-2027-dakar-rally/", "title": "Toyota to Debut Fuel Cell Hilux in 2027 Dakar Rally", "content_html": "

Toyota GAZOO Racing will take another major step toward carbon-neutral motorsport by entering the 2027 Dakar Future Mission 1000 category …

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\n", "content_text": "Toyota GAZOO Racing will take another major step toward carbon-neutral motorsport by entering the 2027 Dakar Future Mission 1000 category …The post Toyota to Debut Fuel Cell Hilux in 2027 Dakar Rally appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-07-15T08:37:34-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-07-15T08:37:34-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Dakar Future Mission 100", "Dakar Rally", "FCEV", "Fuel Cell", "Hilux", "toyota", "toyota gazoo racing", "Electric", "News", "Rally" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=14408", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2025/11/06/toyota-unveils-concept-utv/", "title": "Toyota Unveils Concept UTV", "content_html": "

Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. …

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\n", "content_text": "Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. …The post Toyota Unveils Concept UTV appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2025-11-06T13:25:34-08:00", "date_modified": "2025-11-06T13:25:34-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "SCION", "SCION 01", "Side-by-Side", "toyota", "UTV", "News", "Rides" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=3814", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2021/11/05/tacozilla-brings-the-overland-to-sema/", "title": "TacoZilla Brings the Overland to SEMA", "content_html": "

Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota …

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\n", "content_text": "Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota …The post TacoZilla Brings the Overland to SEMA appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2021-11-05T13:15:29-07:00", "date_modified": "2021-11-05T13:15:29-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "camper", "overland", "overlander", "SEMA", "tacozilla", "toyota", "truck", "News", "Rides" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=3395", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2021/09/29/ivan-stewart-inducted-into-motorsports-hall-of-fame/", "title": "Ivan Stewart Inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame", "content_html": "

The \u201cIronman\u201d Ivan Stewart was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America this week. The induction ceremony was …

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