The Toyota Hilux Thread

Next Toyota Hilux could offer V6 petrol and diesel options – report

South Africa’s bakkie craze is a largely diesel-fuelled affair, and that’s especially true when it comes to the range-topping double cab derivatives. That said, the Toyota Hilux still persists with a V6 petrol offering, and that could continue into the next generation – albeit with a far more modern and powerful twist.

Australian website Carsales.com.au says its latest intel suggests that the GR version of the next-generation Toyota Hilux could be offered with the 3,5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that’s slated for the upcoming Land Cruiser 300, and also fitted to the current Lexus LS500 luxury sedan. It remains to be seen how Toyota would tune this new V6 for its bakkie application, but an output upwards of 300 kW is not implausible given that the Lexus is good for 310 kW and 600 N.m. In the latter application, the engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox.

Dieselheads could have something exciting to look forward to as well. It’s widely speculated among Australian media that the next GR Hilux will also offer the new 3,3-litre V6 turbodiesel that’s expected to debut in the Land Cruiser 300 SUV. The engine is said to produce around 230 kW and 687 N.m, as was recently reported by Japanese website Creative311, which cited dealer sources.

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Toyota Hilux GR future speculation 2024 V6 petrol diesel

South Africa’s bakkie craze is a largely diesel-fuelled affair, and that’s especially true when it comes to the range-topping double cab derivatives. That said, the Toyota Hilux still persists with a V6 petrol offering, and that could continue into the next generation - albeit with a far more...
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Toyota Hilux GR Sport could make a comeback soon

Toyota Hilux fans have been praying for a Raptor rival for some time now, and according to rumours emanating from Japan something to that effect could happen as early as this year in some markets.

According to Australian website CarAdvice, citing Japanese media sources, Toyota is planning to launch an updated version of the Hilux GR Sport edition later in 2021, although it remains to be seen whether it would make an appearance in South Africa.

The original Hilux GR Sport was launched in selected markets including South Africa in 2019, but it fell away when the facelifted Hilux range was introduced in 2020.

The new GR Sport would likely be an updated version of the previous recipe, incorporating the facelift but making it even bolder. There’s no word on any power upgrades but remember that the upgraded 2.8-litre turbodiesel that was launched in 2020 already gained 30 kW and 50 N.m over its predecessor. With 150 kW and 500 N.m on tap, the latest Hilux 2.8 GD-6 matches the Ford Raptor’s torque figure while falling just 7 kW short when it comes to power.

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Toyota Hilux GR Sport could make a comeback soon - CAR Magazine

The new Toyota Hilux GR Sport would likely be an updated version of the previous recipe, incorporating the facelift but making it even bolder.
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Toyota Hilux GR Sport Due Soon

The GR Sport badge is making a comeback to the Toyota Hilux

The claim was made by a Japanese publication Creative311 which says a sportier flagship Toyota Hilux GR Sport will be launched in Japan in October 2021. This model is not to be confused with the performance GR version as the family hierarchy suggests GR Sport implies visual sporty tweaks as well as a mild suspension tune.

Interestingly, the source claimed the GR Sport upgrades will "greatly improve" its offroad and 4x4 capabilities, thanks to tuning input from the Toyota Gazoo Racing department. Like the GR Sport model you see here which was offered with the pre-facelift Toyota Hilux, expect extensive GR branding. But, this time around, it's said the new Toyota Hilux GR Sport will feature unique 18-inch wheels wrapped in 265/60-profile all-terrain rubber, flared wheel arches, and a retuned sports suspension.

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Toyota Hilux GR Sport Due Soon

The GR Sport badge is making a comeback to the Toyota Hilux *Pictured is the previous Toyota Hilux GR Sport The claim was made by a Japanese publication Creative311 which says a sportier flagship Toyota Hilux GR Sport will be launched in Japan in October 2021. This model is not to be confused...
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Toyota GR Hilux Coming With Big V6 Power

Toyota is preparing a GR Hilux that’s likely to be the most powerful high-performance diesel bakkie to come to market.

Last year Toyota trademarked the “GR Hilux nameplate” in Australia and it was recently reported that Toyota will launch a stylised Hilux GR Sport later this year but now some more news has emerged about the next-generation, high-performance GR Hilux which is expected in 2023.

While the 190 kW Volkswagen Amarok is currently the most powerful double-cab bakkie in South Africa, its throne is under threat and the incoming GR Hilux is likely to unseat the Amarok V6.

Speculation around a 3.3-litre V6 engine being the preferred power plant for the GR Hilux has been rife for some time but more definitive reports have now emerged from Down Under pointing to tantalising outputs that are sure to get Hilux enthusiasts very, very excited.

How does 230 kW and 687 Nm grab you? Those figures are certainly worthy of a GR badge and if this is indeed the case, the GR Hilux is bound to be a formidable bakkie both on tar and in the dirt. Also, the GR Hilux is also purported to make use of a 10-speed automatic transmission, much like the current Ford Ranger Raptor.

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Toyota GR Hilux Coming With Big V6 Power

Toyota is preparing a GR Hilux that’s likely to be the most powerful high-performance diesel bakkie to come to market. Last year Toyota trademarked the “GR Hilux nameplate” in Australia and it was recently reported that Toyota will launch a stylised Hilux GR Sport later this year but now some...
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ROAD TEST: Hilux Legend vs Amarok V6 vs Ranger Thunder

TEST SUMMARY

There are times when even the logical and measured process of our scoring system brings forth results that make us do a double-take. The seeming three-way tie between these capable pickups is a prime example. While we try to limit the weighting the emotional aspect of car ownership carries when assessing something as practical as a pick-up, the aspirational nature, visual flair – and in the Amarok’s case, its sheer mechanical punch – made this task immensely challenging. On the percentage-based framework that underpins our

five-star rating system, there was a mere 1,6-point margin.

On this occasion, it’s the tough-as-nails Hilux at the tail end of the table. Its virtues are many: mechanical robustness, off-road ability and palpable improvements in refinement, performance and overall packaging make it an imposing product. However, its less-rounded road manners feel a step behind its more tarmac-savvy rivals and, given the tiny margins separating the three pickups, the near-R120 000 body blow that the largely unessential RS pack deals to the Toyota’s value proposition is enough to relegate it to base camp here.

Many will question the logic behind Volkswagen’s decision to shoehorn the diesel equivalent of a nuclear bomb into the Amarok’s engine bay, especially given that it’s essentially a parting gesture ahead of the Ford co-developed successor’s 2022 unveiling. Like Mallory’s opening gambit, it could be argued the opportunity was taken “because it’s there”. Applied to a vehicle that has already impressed with its dynamic prowess, tasteful styling and almost SUV-like liveability, the

190 kW treatment is its trump card. Yet, all of that ability comes at a massive asking price. Factor in some flagging perceived quality issues and the rarefied atmosphere of the Amarok’s near-R1 million price bracket is simply too far a climb for most.

The Ranger Thunder’s blend of value for money, excellent specification, balanced road manners and well-executed cosmetic package has it narrowly shouldering past its rivals on the way to the summit. It doesn’t excel in one specific area but rather exhibits a hard-to-emulate balance of talents, culminating in a crushingly capable package with a broad appeal.

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ROAD TEST: Hilux Legend vs Amarok V6 vs Ranger Thunder - CAR Magazine

Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, VW Amarok. Three Peaks. They represent the pinnacles of the one-tonne pickup landscape, but who is peaking and who is over the hill?
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4000 km in 4 days in the new Toyota Hilux

We travelled 4 000 km in 4 days in the new Toyota Hilux Legend RS to see how well it would cope with the challenge. This was not a casual sightseeing cruise, however – our film crew put the bakkie to work as an equipment lorry and tracking vehicle during a recent film shoot in Gauteng. Here's what we discovered...

Our findings

The Toyota Hilux Legend RS was the 3rd bakkie, after an Isuzu D-Max and the aforementioned Volkswagen Amarok, that we have used for long-haul travel from Cape Town to Joburg (and back) for shoots.

While the Isuzu seemed evergreen, it felt comparatively sluggish and tended to run out of puff when we needed to pass trucks at highway speeds, the Volkswagen was an accomplished cruiser; it offered plenty of in-gear acceleration, a comfortable high-quality interior, as well as a pliant ride quality. The VW was very thirsty, however (the video crew drives like they don’t pay for their own fuel – ed).

The Toyota Hilux Legend RS, by comparison, felt like a near-perfect all-rounder. Its interior appears a bit low key compared with the VW's, but it was sufficiently comfortable and equipped with an up-to-date infotainment system and sonorous audio setup. What's more, the Hilux remains a great long-distance hauler... In addition to its updated 150 kW/500 Nm 2.8-litre turbodiesel and 6-speed automatic powertrain, it benefits from radar-guided (dynamic) cruise control and other driver-assist features and, best of all, we averaged just over 10 L/100 km during the trip, which was an impressive return.

The Hilux definitely made the trip a breeze and it is clear why it is such a highly sought-after vehicle in South Africa. The Toyota Hilux Legend RS is equally adept at being a workhorse and a comfortable family car, which is just what its target market wants. Having the roller shutter, which is very dust- and rainproof, is a big bonus; it makes packing gear a breeze, plus it's lockable (to keep your cargo safe).

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4000 km in 4 days in the new Toyota Hilux

We travelled 4 000 km in 4 days in the new Toyota Hilux Legend RS to see how well it would cope with the challenge. This was not a casual sightseeing cruise, however – our film crew put the bakkie to work as an equipment lorry and tracking vehicle during a recent film shoot in Gauteng. Here’s...
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Toyota Hilux GR Sport to return as global model – report

Toyota fans have been crying out for a Hilux that directly rivals the Ford Ranger Raptor, and it has been widely rumoured that such a model will form part of the next-generation Hilux range that’s due around mid-decade.

But not only will this full-blown GR Hilux have all the off-road kit that you’d expect from such a vehicle but it will also offer a lot more power than today’s Raptor, with the rumour mill suggesting that Toyota will offer V6 petrol and diesel powertrains, the latter taking the form of the new 3,3-litre V6 turbodiesel that’s expected to make its debut in the new Land Cruiser 300.

But to tide us over until the next-generation Hilux, Toyota will be reintroducing the GR Sport model as a global model, BestCarWeb reports. The Japanese website said that the new flagship Hilux would be launched in its home market in October, followed by a global rollout.

As with the previous GR Sport model that was briefly offered in select countries such as South Africa and Australia before the Hilux was facelifted, the new model will feature a firmer suspension set-up, although it’s unlikely that we’ll see a system as sophisticated as the Raptor’s. The 2,8-litre D-4D turbodiesel engine is expected to remain unchanged.

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Toyota Hilux GR Sport to return as global model - report - CAR Magazine

To tide us over until the next-generation Hilux brings a proper Raptor rival, Toyota will be reintroducing the GR Sport as a global model, according to Japanese media reports.
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New Toyota Tundra could hold clues to next Hilux

As yet another piece of forbidden fruit for South African bakkie fans, Toyota’s US division has released the first official image of its latest-generation Tundra pick-up – which competes with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500.

Although it’s unlikely to ever come to South Africa, it’s also not impossible given that a right-hand drive version is reportedly under consideration for Australia. However, regardless of that the new Toyota Tundra does show the way forward for Toyota’s bakkie design language, which means it’s very likely that what you see here holds at least a few clues to the next-generation Hilux, which is expected to hit the scene by around 2024.

Toyota hasn’t disclosed any significant information on the new Tundra, however it is expected that the full-sized pick-up will be built around the new TNGA-F architecture, which underpins the new Land Cruiser 300. Given Toyota’s shift towards global platforms based around TNGA, it’s also more than likely that this platform will underpin the next-generation Hilux in one form or another. But just how much of the tech will filter down to the smaller bakkie remains to be seen. Interestingly, the Tundra is expected to offer coil-spring rear suspension for the first time, CarAdvice reports, which could certainly be an option for the more luxurious Hilux variants given that Nissan’s Navara has already gone this route.

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New Toyota Tundra could hold clues to the next Hilux

Although it’s unlikely to ever come to South Africa, the new Toyota Tundra does show the way forward for Toyota’s bakkie design language.
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South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies: June 2021

June 2021 wasn’t the best of months for bakkie sales, in relative terms at least, with the light commercial vehicle sector growing by 9,6% versus June last year, whereas passenger cars saw a growth of 28%. Overall the South African vehicle market was 0,8 percent down on the month before and 20,2 percent up on May 2020.

Toyota once again won the bakkie sales race, with 3 320 Hilux sales recorded, and Ford’s Ranger had a decent month too, with 2 407 units moved. Isuzu followed in third with its D-Max (1 304), Nissan’s NP200 was fourth (987) and GWM made it into the top five by selling 387 P-Series bakkies, according to Naamsa figures.

Among the lesser-selling bakkies, the Volkswagen Amarok just missed the top 10, with 88 Amarok sales recorded, while the Mitsubishi Triton managed 44 sales and the Mahindra Bolero 37. The soon-to-be-discontinued Nissan NP300 range managed 49 sales, and no Navara numbers were listed for last month – although you can expect this to change soon as the significantly expanded, locally-produced line-up comes on stream soon.

South Africa’s 10 best-selling bakkies: June 2021
  1. Toyota Hilux – 3 320 units
  2. Ford Ranger – 2 407
  3. Isuzu D-Max – 1 304
  4. Nissan NP200 – 987
  5. GWM P-Series – 387
  6. Toyota Land Cruiser PU – 303
  7. Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up – 301
  8. Hyundai H100 Bakkie – 169
  9. GWM Steed – 163
  10. Kia K2700 – 129
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SA’s best-selling double cab bakkies: 1st half of 2021

The sales numbers are in for the first six months of 2021 and if we narrow the bakkie focus down to double cabs, it was a very close race between Toyota and Ford.

According to Lightstone Auto, the Toyota Hilux emerged as South Africa’s best-selling double cab, with a total of 9 251 units sold between January and June this year. The Ford Ranger double cab range followed closely, with 9 170 sales. Isuzu was third with 4 024 D-Max DC sales. That represents a monthly average of 1 541 units for Toyota, 1 528 for Ford and 671 for Isuzu.

Toyota enjoyed a far more dominant lead in the ‘cab-and-a-half’ sales race, with the Hilux Xtra Cab line-up attracting 3 416 sales, versus 1 110 for the Ford Ranger Super Cab and 515 for Isuzu’s D-Max Extended Cab.

Toyota also enjoys a considerable lead when it comes to single cabs, with its Hilux workhorse range accounting for 7 144 units in the first half of 2021, with Isuzu taking second place with 3 576 sales and Mahindra’s Pik-Up following in third with 1 585 sales. Ford’s single cab Rangers emerged in fourth place, with 1 234 sales.

With all the body configurations combined, Toyota sold 19 818 Hilux bakkies in the first half of 2021, versus Ford Ranger (11 514), Isuzu D-Max (8 116) and Mahindra Pik-Up (2 146).

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South Africa’s best-selling double cab bakkies in the first half of 2021

The sales numbers are in for the first six months of 2021 and if we narrow the bakkie focus down to double cabs, it was a very close race between Toyota and Ford.
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Next-generation Toyota Hilux rendered with Land Cruiser 300 face

As we know from a number of reports, the next-generation Toyota Hilux is well on its way with an array of drivetrain revisions. A digital artist has put together what this model could look like if it adopts design cues from the recently revealed Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and current Tacoma.

As penned by KDesign, the rendition takes the face of the LC300 and applies it to the body of the double-cab Tacoma bakkie, exclusive to the North American market, that represents a vision of the next-generation Toyota Hilux. Key design cues at the front include the LED headlamps, large grille with the brand’s lettering applied close to the centre, a U-shaped air intake connecting both headlamps, an anti-scuff plate attached to the lower-end of the bumper and a pair of LED foglamps at either end.

At the rear, the proposed next-generation Toyota Hilux draws strong inspiration from the current Tacoma as it boasts a pair of modernised taillamps applied on either end of the tailgate. This is joined by a chrome-tipped exhaust outlet that has been angled to the side.

The cabin of the design keeps things closer to the current LC300 with the large touchscreen infotainment system mounted to the centre console. This is joined by analogue buttons for the drive-mode select, climate controls and electronic parking brake. Interestingly, it looks like the iconic greenlit LED clock did not make the cut for this rendition.

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Next-generation Toyota Hilux rendered with Land Cruiser 300 face

As we know from a number of reports, the next-generation Toyota Hilux is well on its way with an array of drivetrain revisions. A digital artist has put together what this model could look like if it adopts design cues from the recently revealed Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and current Tacoma.
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SVI reveals ‘anti-riot’ armoured Toyota Hilux

Johannesburg-based armoured vehicle specialist SVI has announced a new Toyota Hilux conversion, which was designed to serve as a more nimble and cost-effective alternative to larger, older-generation armoured personnel carriers.

The vehicle’s possible applications include controlling riot action, as well as extracting people from dangerous situations and transporting guards.

Based on the single cab Toyota Hilux bakkie, the vehicle can accommodate up to eight people, with seating for six in the air conditioned canopy area. According to SVI, the vehicle’s cabin and canopy, which is manufactured from special armoured steel, offers B4+ ballistic protection against AK47 assault rifle fire.

SVI says the B6 Stopgun cabin armoring is priced from R223 000, excluding VAT, while the B4+ riot-control canopy starts at R271 000. This of course, excludes the Toyota Hilux base vehicle, which is priced from R309 000 to R620 000, and given the extra weight involved you might want to avoid the normally aspirated petrol base models.

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SVI reveals ‘anti-riot’ armoured Toyota Hilux

SVI’s new Toyota Hilux conversion was designed to serve as a more nimble and cost-effective alternative to larger, older-generation armoured personnel carriers.
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Toyota Hilux Anti-Riot announced by SVI Armour: we have pricing!

The Toyota Hilux Anti-Riot conversion has been announced by vehicular armour specialists, along with pricing for the range. Its latest offering is based on the single cab body configuration and can carry up to eight people in air-conditioned safety. The rear canopy offers space for six, with riot amenities such as seatbelts, windows with gun ports and air-conditioning, as well as an escape hatch.

The canopy offers ballistic protection against AK47 assault rifle fire ie: B4+, thanks to its armoured steel construction. As for the two occupants up-front, the cabin of the Toyota Hilux Anti-Riot is protected by a B6-grade armouring kit which entails armoured glass, vehicle body armour and roof. Along with this, the Hilux’s suspension is also upgraded in order to handle the significant added weight.

Speaking of weight, the carrying capacity of the Toyota Hilux was exceeded due to the added armour. As such, the Toyota Hilux Anti-Riot had to go through the homologation process once again, something which all vehicles must pass in South Africa. After passing braking, side-slope and visibility tests amongst others at Gerotek Testing facility, the SVI Anti-Riot Toyota Hilux was given the green light. This allows drivers with a standard car license to pilot the converted Hilux, now with a homologated GVM of 3 499 kg.

Pricing (excluding VAT and donor car):

B6 Stopgun cabin armour – R 223 000
B4+ riot-control canopy – R271 000

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