The Toyota Hilux Thread

Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA

Take a look at the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently available in the South African market!

A flurry of new bakkie products are currently on offer in South Africa and the arrival of vehicles such as the new Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton have broadened the scope of choice available to buyers locally.

If power and torque figures get you revved up and excited, then this bakkie list is for you! Here are the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently on offer in South Africa.

Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6

The Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 is currently the most powerful double-cab bakkie in South Africa, offering a mighty 175 kW, but with only 376 Nm of torque on offer from its naturally aspirated petrol engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission is fitted as standard.

However, the Hilux 4.0 V6 will be dethroned when the highly-anticipated Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI reaches South Africa later this year. With 165 kW and 550 Nm of torque, the Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI will also feature an overboost function that will increase output to 180 kW and 580 Nm of torque for 10 seconds. Power will be transferred using an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Ford Ranger 3.2 Double Cab / Mazda BT-50

The Ford Ranger’s powerful 3.2-litre turbodiesel engine, which also does service in the recently updated Mazda BT-50, offers a heady 147 kW and 470 Nm of torque. For both the Ranger and BT-50, this engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.

The BT-50 still shares its platform with the Ranger but the new BT-50, due in 2019, will be underpinned by the Isuzu KB.

Nissan Navara

The recently launched Nissan Navara offers decent output from its smaller 2.3-litre twin turbodiesel engine with 140 kW and 450 Nm of torque. Buyers have a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission.

Mitsubishi Triton

The all-new Mitsubishi Triton was also recently introduced locally and it comes fitted with a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine offering 133 kW and 430 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose from a 6-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Fiat Fullback

Based on the aforementioned Triton, the new Fiat Fullback was introduced in 2016 and its most powerful derivative is driven by a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine offering 131 kW and 400 Nm of torque. Only a 5-speed manual transmission is currently on offer.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/most-powerful-double-cab-bakkies-in-sa/43183/
 
Hilux on top for March

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies of March 2017:

1. Toyota Hilux – 3 447
2. Ford Ranger – 3 234
3. Nissan NP200 – 1 294
4. Isuzu KB – 1 156
5. Nissan NP300 – 1 118
6. Chevrolet Utility – 840
7. Nissan Navara – 304
8. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up – 243
9. Volkswagen Amarok – 111
10. Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up – 107

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/south-africas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-march-2017/
 
5 best-selling bakkies in South Africa in Q1 of 2017

Yes, the first quarter of 2017 has already come and gone. So, we’ve decided to look back on the first three months of the year, break out the calculator and work out which five bakkies are the runaway leaders in terms of sales.

In 2017 so far, the Toyota Hilux leads the way, with close to 9 000 units registered in South Africa in Q1. The Ford Ranger is a mere 107 units behind in second place. It’s certainly shaping up to be a close race…

A whopping 5 053 units further off the pace, though, is the Nissan NP200 in third, with its NP300 sibling breathing down its neck in fourth. Fifth place, meanwhile, is currently occupied by the Isuzu KB, with nearly 3 000 units sold.

The Chevrolet Utility finds itself outside of the top five, some 704 units behind. The Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-up (774) is next in line, with the Volkswagen Amarok (456) and Nissan Navara (451) currently separated by a mere five units.

SA’s 5 best-selling bakkies of Q1 2017:

1. Toyota Hilux – 8 931
2. Ford Ranger – 8 824
3. Nissan NP200 – 3 771
4. Nissan NP300 – 3 585
5. Isuzu KB – 2 986

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-best-selling-bakkies-in-south-africa-in-q1-of-2017/

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wolverine_dcp said:
This looks awesome.Pity its export only for the moment. Waiting patiently for them to take my money
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Toy SA is just silly not to jump on this bandwagon. They could sell a truckload of true or fake TRD-badged Hilux bakkies in SA. Just look at how incredibly popular the Rangie Wildtrak is.

Mechanically identical but visually rather different.
 
FiestaST said:
Toy SA is just silly not to jump on this bandwagon. They could sell a truckload of true or fake TRD-badged Hilux bakkies in SA. Just look at how incredibly popular the Rangie Wildtrak is.

Mechanically identical but visually rather different.
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I see the TRD spec everyday because i work at Toyota SA and the wait is killing me
 
Toyota Hilux (finally) joins 'Forza Horizon 3' line-up

Are you a Toyota Hilux fan who happens to own an Xbox? Well, you’ll be delighted to hear that the 2007 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38 will be joining the Forza Horizon 3 line-up early in May as part of the “Hot Wheels” expansion pack.

Although it’s already 10 years old, this particular Hilux earned its fame after Jeremy Clarkson and James May drove it all the way to the Magnetic North Pole. Designed in Iceland, the Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38 was developed specifically for icy expeditions, and boasts oversized tyres and long-travel suspension.

Powering the bakkie is a 3,0-litre turbodiesel engine delivering 127 kW and 360 N.m to all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. Of course, if that isn’t quite enough, you can always do the classic Forza V8 swap and have a little more fun…

The Hilux will also be joined by the Zenvo ST1, Jeep Trailcat, Pagani Zonda R and four “Hot Wheels” exclusives. The expansion pack will be available on May 9 at a price of R339.

http://www.carmag.co.za/speed_post/toyota-hilux-finally-joins-forza-horizon-3-line-up/

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5 most expensive single-cab bakkies in SA

Many automakers are focusing on the lifestyle bakkie market with plenty of double-cabs options available. The caveat however is the single-cab workhorse is receiving somewhat less attention; Volkswagen's updated Amarok range no longer features single-cab derivatives.

The aforementioned Amarok also takes the title of SA's most expensive double-cab. But what about premium single-cabs in SA?

The current market is filled a vast array of bakkies to choose from. Toyota is still top of the most expensive bakkie list with its Land Cruiser 79 - almost R200 000 more than its closest rival.

Tough market

Toyota and Ford are in a never-ending battle to see who can sell the most bakkies in SA, but hot on their heels is Isuzu and Volkswagen. The Hilux and Ranger are top-sellers in monthly the sales charts but they aren’t the most expensive. Especially in the single-cab segment.

The Land Cruiser 79, the grand daddy of pick-ups in SA, is a bakkie in the truest sense of the word.

Here is are 5 of the most expensive single-cab bakkies in SA:

1 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 4.5D LX V8 4x4 - R671 400

Proven and reliable, the Land Cruiser would be any farmer's first choice for a workhorse. The single-cab derivative is as accomplished as its double-cab counterpart though with the benefit of having a much larger load bay. It is also the only bakkie in SA to have a V8 engine under the bonnet. If a workhorse is what you're after, they don't come much tougher than this!

2 Nissan Patrol 3.0 TD - R583 900

The only other bakkie to give the Land Cruiser a run for its money is the Patrol. This bakkie has one of the most accomplished 4x4 system of any bakkie in SA and will go bundu-bashing on any given day. It's 3.0-litre engine has come a long way, but at least you know that it can be fixed anywhere, anytime should something go awry. This is a real bakkie; in the true sense of the word.

3 Toyota Hilux 2.8 4x4 Raider - R456 300

The market leader in terms of sales, the Hilux is a proven vehicle in SA's bakkie market. The single-cab is a firm favourite amongst farmers, artisans, private companies and government due to its reliability. Few will question the Hilux's eagerness to work but even fewer will be persuaded away from it.

4 Ford Ranger 3.2 4x4 XLS - R447 900

Though the Hilux dominates sales, the Ranger could just be the bakkie to go for. Like its double-cab sibling, the single-cab is one of the better looking bakkies in SA and its assertive, bold design add to its aggressive presence on the road. It's engine and gearbox combinations are some of the smoothest in the segment and it takes very little effort to chase off into the sunset.

5 Isuzu KB KB300D-Teq 4x4 LX - R445 100

The KB has a loyal following in SA. It is one of the last 'true bakkies' in SA and though the market has veered into a more leisure-orientation, the KB still lags a behind in this regard. Despite being behind it tech you're purchasing a rugged workhorse; a bakkie that has no problem getting its load bay dirty.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_a...t-expensive-single-cab-bakkies-in-sa-20170502
 
WATCH: Did Toyota's revised Hilux pass the moose test?

In late October 2016, Wheels24 reported on a video showing the Toyota Hilux bakkie failing a handling test (called the Moose Test).

In the video, created by Swedish motoring publication Teknikens Värld, the Hilux can be seen travelling at 60km/h as a test driver attempts to navigate a 'Moose Test''. The publication demonstrated that the Hilux performed worse than several of its rivals.

Earlier in 2017, Toyota said it would release a "package of measures" to remedy the issue.

New video test results

The swedish publication posted a test of the "revised" Hilux in action. According to the publication: "The new Toyota Hilux now handles an evasive manoeuvre in the so-called moose test. The pick-up truck has been updated by the Japanese car manufacturer."

Here's the revised Hilux in action:

[video=youtube_share;y2QSogJj3ec]https://youtu.be/y2QSogJj3ec[/video]

http://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_a...as-revised-hilux-pass-the-moose-test-20170525
 
Bakkie build: Many fun ways to beef up your Hilux

South Africans love their double cab bakkies, as they’re great for schlepping toys to weekend playgrounds. But the bakkies themselves can be turned into toys with a raft of aftermarket upgrades available to make them look, sound and ride better.

Leisure Wheels magazine recently took a standard Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 SRX double cab 4x4 and tricked it up with some new suspension, wheels and tyres, free flow exhaust, and decals. Inside, there are racing bucket seats with four-point seatbelts, and a suede-covered racing steering wheel.

The vehicle has been nicknamed the SRS but it’s not a Hilux you can buy off the showroom floor; it’s a showcase for some of the aftermarket products that can be individually bought to beef up your bakkie.

We test-drove it for a few days and the modifications have injected some va va voom into what is a very capable but otherwise unexciting diesel bakkie.

For starters it looks anything but run-of-the-mill. It’s been fitted with high-profile 265/75 R16 General tyres (compared to the standard 265/65 R17s), and rides on raised Old Man Emu suspension. The balloon tyres and jacked-up ride give this Hilux a bit of an arctic-truck vibe while the addition of decals, red racing stripes and red-rimmed wheels complete a picture that wouldn’t make this Hilux look out of place in a Fast and Furious movie.

To avoid any warranty-voiding issues the engine hasn’t been touched. At 110kW and 400Nm that 2.4-litre four cylinder turbodiesel makes one of the gutsiest outputs in its class, but the fitment of a free flow exhaust from Pretoria-based De Graaf gives it a hell-raising voice that cranks up the imaginary kilowatts a good few notches. These are anything but subtle vocals, and this bakkie huffs and puffs like the wolf that will blow your house down.

Apart from the entertaining noise, the modification we enjoyed most was the bump-beating ride of that Old Man Emu BP-51 rally suspension, supplied by 4x4 Mega World. This coilover, adjustable suspension can be tuned for a harder or softer ride and also adds 60mm of ground clearance.

Together with those high-profile tyres it really smooths out the ride. Driving this Hilux on our regular rough-road test route, I laughed out loud when I was able to cruise over humps at normal speeds rather than having to carefully crawl over them as in most vehicles. We also took the bakkie for a spin on a gravel road, where that 60 grand suspension just seemed to get better the harder we pushed it. It’s the single most expensive upgrade on this bakkie but worth every penny, methinks.

To give underbody protection, Front Runner supplied a set of rock sliders to replace the sidesteps, along with a set of aluminium engine protection plates. The headlights are covered in Llumar Professional film to protect against debris on the road, while heat- and UV-reducing Llumar film covers the side and back windows.

Finally, the interior was sported-up with OMP racing bucket seats with four-point racing harnesses, and an OMP racing steering wheel covered in black suede - all sourced from ATS Motorsport supplies.

THE BAKKIE

One standard Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4x4 SRX: R468 800


The upgrades:

OME BP-51 suspension (shocks and rear blades): R59 475

Racing Hart Concepts Dannon 16” wheels (x4): R7 500

General Tire MT 265/75 R16 tyres (x4): R14 800

Front Runner rock sliders and engine protection: R6 995

OMP Recliner Style bucket seats (x2): R10 349

OMP racing steering wheel plus Momo hub: R3 859

Schroth Quickfit four-point ASM harness (x2): R5 019

De Graaf 76mm custom exhaust system: R7 397

Wrap Vehicles custom vinyl detailing: R4 950

Llumar window tint and headlight protection: R5 000

Liquid Armour custom paint: R2 950

4x4 Muscle Trucks (fabrication and fitment): R4 500

TOTAL EXTRAS: R132 794

For more information and contact numbers of the vendors, email us at [email protected]

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/lates...-many-fun-ways-to-beef-up-your-hilux-10155544
 
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