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Toyota Hilux GR-S (2022) Launch Review

Toyota Hilux GR-S pricing and after-sales

The Toyota Hilux GR-S is sold with a 3-year 100 000 km warranty and 9 services/90 000 km service plan.

Hilux GR-S GD-6 4×4 6AT R865 400

Summary

Toyota has dominated the double-cab market throughout the past three years, so I suspect this new GR-S will only reaffirm the Hilux’s status as South Africa’s favourite bakkie. Those that scooped up the previous GR-S will feel satisfied that Toyota has listened to their concerns and improved the key areas of the special version with more power and safety systems.

The Hilux GR-S’ ride quality is admittedly firm, and that might dissuade some buyers, but the upgraded suspension indeed improves the Japanese bakkie’s on-road stability and dynamism. It’s an interesting time to be a bakkie buyer in the segment as the new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok will soon be available and knocking on the door of Hilux owners to “get a foot in.”

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Toyota Hilux GR-S (2022) Launch Review

The GR-S was a popular addition to Toyota's Hilux range in 2019, but this version arrives as Ford and VW prepare to launch new bakkies in SA.
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REVIEW: New 165kW Toyota Hilux GR Sport is a bakkie to be reckoned with

VERDICT

The Toyota Hilux GR Sport is a welcome addition to the range and will no doubt find favour with many buyers.

The engine and suspension improvements are more than just a tweak and the exterior and interior aesthetics align themselves perfectly with the GR brand, making a bakkie that not only looks good but also performs accordingly.

It comes with a nine-services/90 000km service plan and three-year/100 000km warranty. Service and warranty plan extensions can also be purchased from any Toyota dealer (220 outlets).

Pricing

Toyota Hilux GR Sport 4x4 auto: R 865 400

 
Government gives £11m backing to hydrogen Toyota Hilux project

Project is part of Westminster's drive to find alternative zero-emission vehicles for remote UK areas

A hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux prototype will be built in Derbyshire as part of a £70 million government drive to find alternative zero-emission vehicles for isolated parts of the UK.

The fuel cell version of the popular pick-up – which is normally fitted with a a 2.4-litre diesel engine – will be created as a prototype using components from Toyota’s second-generation fuel cell system, as featured in the latest Toyota Mirai saloon.

If successful, it is hoped the Hilux can be used for commercial operations in remote areas where electric vehicle charging is impractical.

Initial prototypes will be built at Toyota's vehicle plant in Burnaston during 2023 – which also produces the Toyota Corolla – with testing to follow soon after. A small series production will follow.

“The project is an exciting opportunity to investigate a further application of Toyota’s fuel cell technology in a vehicle segment that is key to a number of industry groups and will help support the sector’s move towards decarbonisation,” the car maker said in a statement.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/government-gives-£11m-backing-hydrogen-toyota-hilux-project
 
Hi can one drive up Sani Pass on a stock 2022 Hilux 2.8GD Legend 4x4 DC? What other nice unguided friendly 4x4 trails around the coast one can do.
 
Hydrogen-Powered Hilux Could Be a Reality

While it’s still a long way from being a production reality, research and development of a hydrogen-powered Hilux from Toyota has begun.

While the world seems to be focused mostly on electrification, there are still other options to be explored when it comes to alternative sources of propulsion. Things like biofuel and hydrogen are gathering momentum, and Toyota reckons a hydrogen-powered Hilux is worthy of investigation.

Toyota UK will be receiving funding from the UK government to investigate and develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered prototype Toyota Hilux. Toyota’s 2nd-gen fuel cell technology will be utilised, straight from the current Mirai.

“The UK is one of the key markets for pick-up trucks and is an important market for Toyota. This funding represents a tremendous opportunity to develop a zero emission solution in a critical market segment. We would like to thank the UK Government for the funding that will enable the consortium to investigate the development of a fuel cell powered powertrain for the Toyota Hilux, supporting our carbon neutrality ambition,” said Matt Harrison, President & CEO of Toyota Motor Europe.

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Hydrogen-Powered Hilux Could Be a Reality

Toyota is investigating the feasibility of a Hydrogen-Powered Hilux bakkie, that will hopefully spawn a limited production run.
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