The Toyota Hilux Thread

Toyota SA says 2020's Hilux Legend 50 range was a 'massive success'

Toyota South Africa Motors says it ran out of stock of the outgoing Legend 50 range ahead of the launch of the updated Hilux in 2020.

In October 2020, the refreshed Hilux line-up hit the market in South Africa, featuring fresh styling cues, improved specification, revised suspension and a 150 kW version of the 2,8-litre turbodiesel engine.

Leon Theron, senior-vice president of sales and marketing at Toyota SA Motors, told the local media during the recent State of the Motor Industry 2021 address that the run-out campaign for the Legend 50 – a model conceived to celebrate 50 years of the nameplate in South Africa – was “one of the most successful” yet.

“We had a run-out on Legend 50 before we launched the minor change. This was a massive success. In fact, we did so well from a dealer perspective that we actually ran out of stock for about a week-and-a-half to two weeks. It was one of the most successful run-outs we’ve ever had in my time at Toyota."

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Toyota SA says 2020's Hilux Legend 50 range was a 'massive success' - CAR Magazine

Toyota South Africa Motors says it ran out of stock of the outgoing Legend 50 range ahead of the launch of the updated Hilux in 2020. In […]
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Toyota SA details Hilux’s ‘reimagined’ Raider variants (with pricing)

Back in October 2020, when Toyota South Africa Motors updated its Hilux range, the company provided only basic details of the “reimagined” Raider variants. Now, however, that’s changed.

At the time, we managed to dig up some images showing the Hilux in Raider specification, but details were scarce. Now Toyota SA Motors has released extra information about its Raider line-up, which effectively replaced the old SRX range.

The Japanese firm’s local arm says the previous mid-tier SRX grade had moved “closer and closer into traditional Raider territory, somewhat blurring the lines between the mid-grade and top-grade models”. So, when it launched the high-spec Legend model, it decided to “optimise the model-line up”.

The new Raider adopts the latest Hilux’s face (the basic S and SR models retain the outgoing bakkie’s front end), though the chrome treatment for the grille frame is specific to the Raider. The previous 18-inch wheels have been ditched in favour of graphite-coloured 17-inch items wrapped in 265/65 R17 tyres.

Pricing:

Single cab:
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 RB Raider: R459 000
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT: R477 800
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 4x4 Raider: R531 100
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 4x4 Raider 6AT: R551 700
Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT: R545 600
Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 4x4 Raider 6AT: R614 400

Xtra cab:
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 RB Raider: R471 500
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT: R490 200

Double cab:
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 RB Raider: R515 300
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 RB Raider AT: R531 600
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 4x4 Raider: R595 400
Toyota Hilux 2,4 GD-6 4x4 Raider AT: R621 700
Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 RB Raider AT: R644 500
Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 4x4 Raider AT: R720 500

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Toyota SA details Hilux’s ‘reimagined’ Raider variants (with pricing) - CAR Magazine

Back in October 2020, when Toyota South Africa Motors updated its Hilux range, the company provided only basic details of the “reimagined” Raider variants. Now, however, that’s... Read more →
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New Toyota Hilux gains hardcore Arctic Trucks AT35 edition

Chunky All-Terrain tyres and a performance suspension package bolster the truck's off-road credentials

Toyota has teamed up once again with revered off-road engineering firm Arctic Trucks to revive the hardcore Hilux AT35, a heavily upgraded version of the recently renewed pick up.

Based on top-rung Invincible trim, the Arctic Truck package brings modifications to the Hilux's chassis, suspension and styling with the aim of delivering "even greater off-road capabilities".

Chief among the chassis revisions is a suspension lift that - along with larger 35in BFGoodrich All-Terrain tyres - gives the AT35 65mm of additional ground clearance, improving approach and departure angles by nine and three degrees respectively.

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New Toyota Hilux gains hardcore Arctic Trucks AT35 edition | Autocar

Chunky All-Terrain tyres and a performance suspension package bolster the pick-up's off-road credentials
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Toyota Hilux Raider (2021) Specs & Price

The updated Toyota Hilux Raider range has landed in showrooms. Here are detailed specifications and pricing for this model.

The Toyota Hilux is South Africa's most popular vehicle, with sales tallying into the thousands each month. Late in 2020, Toyota introduced the facelifted Hilux range, complete with the flagship Legend RS model. Being a flagship product, pricing has breached the R800k barrier and is thus out of reach for some customers who need a bakkie.

For the mid-spec customers, Toyota offered the SRX grade for Hilux, which has been rebranded back to Raider. Here are the details regarding the 2021 Toyota Hilux Raider.

Why the change back to Raider? Toyota says, 'the simple answer is that as the ‘bakkie’ market has evolved; customers have come to expect more from even utility-biased derivatives. This in turn meant that the mid-tier SRX grade moved closer-and-closer into traditional Raider territory, somewhat blurring the lines between the mid-grade and top-grade models.

Visually, you can spot the new Raider with its updated headlamps, grille and chrome. There are 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265/65 R17 rubber.

Toyota Hilux Raider Price in South Africa (February 2021)

All Hilux models come with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty. A 9-services/90 000 km service plan is standard on all models. Customers can also purchase extended service plans and warranty packages via their Toyota dealer.

SINGLE CAB

HILUX SC 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT R459 000

HILUX SC 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6AT R477 800

HILUX SC 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT R531 100

HILUX SC 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6AT R551 700

HILUX SC 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6AT R545 600

HILUX SC 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6AT R614 400

XTRA CAB

HILUX XC 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6MT R471 500

HILUX XC 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6AT R490 200

DOUBLE CAB

HILUX DC 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER MT R515 300

HILUX DC 2.4 GD-6 RB RAIDER AT R531 600

HILUX DC 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER MT R595 400

HILUX DC 2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER AT R621 700

Hilux DC 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER AT R644 500

Hilux DC 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER AT R720 500

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Toyota Hilux Raider (2021) Specs & Price

The updated Toyota Hilux Raider range has landed in showrooms. Here are detailed specifications and pricing for this model. The Toyota Hilux is South Africa's most popular vehicle, with sales tallying into the thousands each month. Late in 2020, Toyota introduced the facelifted Hilux range...
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TESTED: Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend SR gets it right, but the price is steep

We took both models to an offroad track just outside Pretoria and while they proved to be almost equally capable, the upgraded traction control did kick in a little earlier which allowed for less wheel spin. The Legend’s hill descent control has been recalibrated to be slower although it's still not adjustable but most of the people I drive with prefer using the brake pedal. This is especially so when it gets really technical down rocky descents.

Tricky climbs in low range with the diff lock on you really had to be an anorak to notice any real difference between the two as they crawled to the top so we called it a draw.

Because ours was a test unit we were more circumspect than some of the other Hilux owners with us so we were weary to test approach and departure angles too vigorously but you know that because its a Hilux it will do exactly as it says on the box.

Relaxing afterwards around the braai fires there was a lot of discussion surrounding the Legend and while the general consensus was that Toyota had definitely got it right in terms of exterior appeal and interior ergonomics but that at R868 100 for the SR Auto and R835 400 for the manual, prices were becoming ridiculous.

Still, they can’t keep up with supply though.

All Hilux models have a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-services/90 000 km service plan.

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TESTED: Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend SR gets it right, but the price is steep

The recently upgraded Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 is brawnier and better looking than before, and it’s also packed with tech.
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Hilux-based Subaru bakkie? ‘There’s always the possibility,’ says exec

A Subaru executive from Australia has refused to rule out the possibility the Japanese brand could one day offer a bakkie based on the Hilux.

While Subaru Australia general manager Blair Read stressed to CarsGuide.com.au he knew of no such plans, he admitted he “would love” to have the option of a bakkie, saying “there’s always the possibility”.

“There’s no visibility on those sorts of discussions on what could be in the pipeline,” Read told the publication.

“But it brings to mind the great example of the BRZ and 86 – and the successful fruits of that Toyota and Subaru partnership.”

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Hilux-based Subaru bakkie? ‘There’s always the possibility,’ says exec…

A Subaru executive from Australia has refused to rule out the possibility the Japanese brand could one day offer a bakkie based on the Hilux.
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DRIVEN: Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 4×4 Legend RS 6AT

With car-like sophistication at the top end of the spectrum, such as this Legend RS model, and great value to be had lower down the model range as well, long may the Toyota Hilux legend continue in South Africa.

Price: R851 100

0-100 km/h: 10,83 sec

Power: 150 kW @ 3 000 r/min

Torque: 500 N.m @ 1 600 r/min

CAR fuel index: 9,60 L/100 km

C02: 209 g/km

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DRIVEN: Toyota Hilux 2,8 GD-6 4x4 Legend RS 6AT - CAR Magazine

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – Our stint late last year (November 2020) with the flagship of the Hilux range is still fresh in our memories,... Read more →
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Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 300 will go electric, report suggests

Toyota confirmed that it would be on a heavy EV offensive after the reveal of its bZ4X concept. A new report suggests that this strategy may include an electrified Hilux and Land Cruiser 300.

According to Motoring, Toyota confirms that electrified variants of these two halo models will be revealed by 2030 although, an official date is not yet confirmed. It’s also not clear whether these two models will be diesel-hybrid, petrol-hybrid or fully electric.

This information was revealed to the Australian publication during a media briefing on the aforementioned bZ4X concept. Sales and marketing chief Sean Hanley revealed that an electrified Hilux and Land Cruiser 300 was a part of the brand’s road map for a commitment to zero and low emission offerings by 2030.

“We plan to offer an electrified option across virtually our entire model range – including commercial vehicles – as early as 2030,” Hanley stated.

“This target includes vehicles like Land Cruiser and Hilux.”

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Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 300 will go electric, report suggests - CAR Magazine

Toyota confirmed that it would be on a heavy EV offensive after the reveal of its bZ4X concept. A new report suggests that this strategy may include an electrified Hilux and Land Cruiser 300.
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Hybrid Hilux must happen

Toyota's 2030 promise, means more battery power, for your bakkie.

The Shanghai auto show has brought some big reveals, but also caution, regarding electrification.

As the world attempts to ease out of lockdown and return to some semblance of normalizing production and the product introduction schedule, there has been much relief at Shanghai.

But for Toyota, despite the reveal of its new electric vehicle, the theme remains cautious.

The promise of a solid-state battery breakthrough remains largely unrealized, and Toyota has now indicated that its fleet-wide electrification targets are unreachable. A deadline of 2025 was scheduled to have every single Toyota model available with an electric or hybrid drivetrain option, but this is clearly not going to happen, especially as it appears the bakkie and van business will need more time to develop the tech.

Toyota has recommitted to a new deadline, in 2030. Realism is meeting expectation in the rush to appease policy makers and environmental campaigners with electric vehicles, and many of the pre-pandemic promises, are not deliverable.

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Hybrid Hilux must happen

Toyota's 2030 promise, means more battery power, for your bakkie. The Shanghai auto show has brought some big reveals, but also caution, regarding electrification. As the world attempts to ease out of lockdown and return to some semblance of normalizing production and the product introduction...
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