Revealed earlier this year in Australia, the facelift Toyota Hilux has been priced in South Africa, albeit in Raider guise only.
Latest renewal only applies the mid-spec Raider and could well be the final makeover for the now nine-year old Hilux.Uncovered in a single image in Australia in February, Toyota has released pricing of what it is likely to be the final refresh to the now nine-year old eighth generation, the third lifecycle update since 2015 only applies to the mid-spec Raider powered by the 2.4 GD-6 turbodiesel engine and the 2.8 GD-6 with or without the 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
Applicable only to the Raider, the revised exterior comprises a new grille, headlights and bumper at the front. Image: Toyota-approved aftermarket accessories supplied by Ironman, 4×4 Megaworld, Thule, Front Runner and IVXIVBUSHINDABA. On the list are tow bars, nudge bars, side-steps, sports bars and canopies.
Somewhat strangely, the Raider loses out on the wireless smartphone charger, type-C USB ports and rear climate control vents fitted to the SR5, though it does now feature leather seats with that of the driver being electric.Fitted to the mild-hybrid 48V is the Multi-Terrain Select system, all around one touch up/down function for the electric windows, keyless entry and push-button start. The sole addition to the 2.4 are electrically folding mirrors across all models.
In the case of the 2.8 GD-6, opting for the manual brings outputs of 150kW/420Nm, with the latter increasing to 500 Nm when mated to the six-speed automatic., the latter output of 150kW/500Nm remains, but increased by 12kW/65Nm for short bursts using the belt/starter generator that weighs 7.6 kg when factoring-in the battery situated below the rear seats.
Claimed to reduce fuel consumption by five percent, the 48V’s idling speed drops from 720 rpm to 600 rpm, with otherwise lost energy being stored within the battery and then redeployed when braking.Hilux 2.4 GD-6 Raider 4×4 – R623 800Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider – R563 200Hilux 2.4 GD-6 Raider 4×4 – R684 800Hilux 2.
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