The motorsport-inspired model adds a sporty flavour to a winning package
SA’s favourite bakkie looks bold with its GR Sport makeover. Picture: DENIS DROPPA
The visual verve is further amplified by bumpers based on those used on the Hilux Raider and wider black overfenders with contrasting inserts. Black mirror caps, black door handles, black side steps and a rear styling bar with prominent GR branding continue the sporting makeover, and four paint colours are on offer: Arizona Red, Graphite Grey, Attitude Black and Glacier White.
Thumb-start this bakkie with the GR-branded button and you discover a Hilux with significant extra voema. Throttle inputs are satisfyingly instant and responsive, especially in the selectable Power mode. Drive Mode Select offers Power and Eco modes that change the GR Sport’s power delivery and engine response.
For its extra power the engine doesn’t slurp fuel excessively and the test vehicle averaged an economical 9.4The sported-up suspension reduces body roll without having a negative effect on the bakkie’s ability to absorb bumps. The ride is slightly harder without being uncomfortably firm, and this Hilux still glides over rough roads better than most one-tonners.
Where it does show some ageing is in the cabin, with manually-selected intermittent wipers instead of automatic rain-sensing wipers. Also, the rear seat doesn’t have USB ports or air vents as per the modern trend.
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