The Toyota Hilux Thread

Toyota Hilux GR Sport III (2024) Launch Review

How much does a Hilux GR-Sport III cost in South Africa?

Toyota Hilux GR Sport III R999 000

The price includes a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 3-year or 9 services/90 000 km service plan.

Summary

Overall, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport III is a welcome and competitive addition to the Hilux range – one that is likely to fulfil most of the dyed-in-the-wool 4×4 enthusiasts’ requirements. For just under R1 million, the “Widebody” makes a strong case for itself; even if it’s based on an ageing model, you should add it to your shortlist if you are looking for an off-road-biased double-cab 4×4 with head-turning looks.

 
Ford Ranger Tremor Vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport III: What to Buy

Summary

Given its beefed-up kerb appearance, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport III with its widebody configuration will surely have countless Hilux fans champing at the bit. With its wider tracks and suspension upgrade, the Hilux GR-S III is expected to outperform standard Hilux variants and will strike a chord with dyed-in-the-wool 4×4 enthusiasts. Even though the Hilux offers strong performance, its standard equipment list is fair (average) and the cabin architecture is showing its age. How likely is that to deter buyers, though?

Likewise, the Ford Ranger Tremor’s purposeful stance and off-road design is hard to ignore and buyers will have a difficult time choosing between this and the new widebody Hilux. The new Ford Ranger is arguably the best-looking bakkie on the market, after all…

From an interior perspective, we think that the Ranger Tremor has the edge over its Hilux rival. Not only is its vinyl upholstery more suited for a rugged lifestyle but its cabin is more modern and comes generously equipped with standard comfort and safety features, which translates into a stronger overall value proposition.

Whichever you choose, you’re going places…

 
Toyota's hydrogen-powered Hilux pick-up claims 373 miles of range

Prototypes of the most indestructible car ever are now on the road

Toyota is preparing to demo its hydrogen-powered Hilux prototype. There are now 10 UK-built examples of the fully electrified pick-up, and Toyota reckons it's good for 373 miles of range.

That's thanks to three 2.6kg high-pressure hydrogen tanks buried inside the indestructible Hilux's ladder-frame chassis. That's a total capacity of 7.8kg.

The fuel-cell stack – comprised of 330 polymer electrolyte cells – sits on the hydrogen truck's front axle and drives 180bhp and 221lb ft of torque via an e-motor on the rear axle. Size-wise, the extra-cab pickup is 5.3m long and 1.88m wide, just like the production version (which notably has 201bhp/368lb ft torque).

Since hydrogen is lighter than the batteries of a BEV version would be, this Hilux should be able to better cope with higher payloads and plenty of towing, according to Toyota – caravanners of the world, rejoice.

 
Toyota Hilux Raider gains fresh look! SA prices revealed…

Toyota SA Motors has updated its Hilux Raider extended- and double-cab derivatives with fresh front-end styling. Here’s how much these new-look bakkies cost…

Back in February 2024, the Toyota Hilux was handed fresh front-end styling overseas. Now, Toyota South Africa Motors has applied this new look to the extended- and double-cab versions of its Hilux Raider trim level.

From what we can tell, single-cab Raider derivatives seemingly stick with the old design, as do the limited-edition Raider X double cab variants (though we suspect the latter will soon fall away).

So, what do these design revisions entail? Well, the Hilux Raider’s updated face features a new-look matte-black grille and front bumper, combined in what the Japanese automaker describes as an “interlocking design with an octagonal grille, trapezoidal lower section and bold outer bumper”.

Judging by the images of the Prospecton-produced model, there’s also a fresh foglamp-bezel design, as well as a black rear bumper and black side-mirror caps (double-cab derivatives furthermore score black exterior door handles). It’s not yet clear whether any updates have been made to the cabin nor whether the list of standard specification has been expanded.

How much does the updated Toyota Hilux Raider cost in SA?

2.4 GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider 4×2 6MT – R563 200

2.4 GD-6 Xtra Cab Raider 4×2 6AT – R587 200

2.4 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 4×2 6MT – R612 100

2.4 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 4×2 6AT – R633 200

2.4 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 4×4 6MT – R684 800

2.4 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 4×4 6AT – R716 300

2.8 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 4×2 6AT – R769 900

2.8 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 48V 4×2 6AT – R785 400

2.8 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 4×4 6AT – R858 600

2.8 GD-6 Double Cab Raider 48V 4×4 6AT –R876 600

A 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan are again included as standard.

 
Toyota Hilux Raider gets fresh new face in South Africa

Earlier this year the Toyota Hilux was given a facelift in markets such as Thailand and Australia (see our original story here), and now that fresh look has made it to South Africa, in Raider form at least.

Toyota South Africa has released images of its new Hilux Raider model, which features a raft of design changes at the front and rear ends. Until now the Hilux Raider has lived in the shadow of its more glamorous Legend sibling, but that could be about to change with the latest upgrade.

Upfront we see a brand new bumper design, with the previous model’s chrome surround falling away in favour of a cleaner overall look with less shiny bits.

 
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