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Tougher Than Ever New Toyota Hilux
Tougher Than Ever New Toyota Hilux
"The new Hilux builds upon the rock solid reputation of its predecessors, and delivers a 'bakkie' that is tougher than ever before, while at the same time providing customers with the comfort, refinement and features of a passenger car", says Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Toyota Marketing.
The design team concentrated on creating a vehicle that would project a tough stance, whilst also exuding a sense of innovation and refinement, in order to evoke a more emotive connection between driver and 'bakkie'.
Underpinning the new Hilux is a 20% more rigid, all-new frame, designed to combine improved handling, ride comfort, NVH performance and collision safety.
Powering the new Hilux is the range of newly developed 'Global Diesel' series engines, which offer improved power output, efficiency and refinement. Three petrol engines are on offer, a 2 litre 4 cylinder unit employing VVT-i with 100 kW and 182 Nm, the familiar 2.7 litre VVT-i engine, delivering 122 kW and 245 Nm with a 10% improvement in fuel economy, and the familiar 4.0 litre V6, delivering a throaty 175 kW and 376 Nm.
Forming the link between the advanced new engines and the driving wheels, are the all-new 5-speed manual and 6-speed transmissions in either manual or automatic.
Delivering on the promise of Advanced, the new Hilux is fitted with a number of electronic driver support systems to make light work of any task. A highlight is the inclusion of Toyota's revered Active Traction Control system (A-TRC) found in the Land Cruiser family of vehicles.
All models are accompanied by a 5 year or 90000 kilometre service plan with service intervals set at 10000 kilometres.
This is a bakkie that really needs to be test driven to be understood, contact CMH Toyota Umhlanga on 031 580 4000 to book your chance to test drive the new Hilux or pop into their showroom at 1 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge and meet the new tough Hilux.