- Toro receives its second major update since its 2015 debut in South America.
- Front end redesigned with aggressive bumper intakes and vertical grille slats.
- Drivetrain options include a 1.3 turbo flex FWD and a 2.2 turbodiesel AWD.
Some design influences are just too strong to miss, and Fiat’s South American lineup seems to be picking up more than a few cues from its Maserati cousins. Not long after the Abarth Pulse and Fastback crossovers adopted a Maserati-style front end, the facelifted Fiat Toro pickup now looks set to follow the same design path.
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The Fiat Toro was originally introduced in 2015 and received its first redesign in 2021. Having produced over 600,000 units of the Toro in Brazil, Fiat wants to expand the lifecycle of the decade-old pickup with another update for 2026.
The Facelift
While Fiat was busy sharing a teaser video of the Toro, a YouTuber managed to get hands-on with the refreshed model, providing a first look at the changes. The Toro’s front end adopts a sharper design, with split LED headlights and vertical chrome slats in a gaping grille.
These changes give the pickup a more assertive stance, and the styling wouldn’t feel out of place on a Maserati. Still, the unpainted plastic trim and the boxy bumper intakes bring the Fiat back to its humble roots.
The profile appears to be largely carried over, although Fiat might introduce new options for the alloy wheels and the color palette. At the back, the Toro retains the split tailgate, but gains more modern LED graphics for the taillights.
Interior Tweaks and Underlying Hardware
Interior updates center around new trim materials and upholstery, along with the addition of an electronic parking brake. In the leaked video, the high-spec Ranch trim is shown featuring leather seats and wood-style accents for a more upscale look. The digital cockpit appears to be unchanged, with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment display.
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The Fiat Toro rides on the Small Wide 4×4 LWB architecture, which is shared with the Jeep Compass / Commander, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Dodge Hornet, and Ram Rampage, dating back to the FCA era.
Powertrain Options and Market Scope
Engine choices include a 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline/ethanol engine driving the front wheels, and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel driving all four wheels. The diesel variant is the more capable of the two, with a payload capacity of 1,000 kg (2,205 pounds) and a towing rating of 400 kg (882 pounds).
There’s no official date yet for the 2026 Toro’s debut, but based on the fact that examples have already reached dealers, the announcement is just around the corner. It remains to be seen if a similar update will follow for the rebadged Ram 1000 pickup. As with its predecessor, availability of the Toro will be limited to South American markets.
