Toyota extends its Hilux and Fortuner Range

Updated Toyota Hilux and Fortuner

The ever-popular Hilux range has undergone the knife as a very mild refresher, the changes were very slight and more so to create a mild buzz over the introduction of the Xtra Cab model. Its no secret we love Toyota’s giant behemoths, the Hilux is fantastic at being a bakkie and does this very cleverly now with the added leisure element that the modern bakkie needs to have.

Whats new?

This leisure element has resulted in the updates to the interior of the range where the addition of more durable and soft touch leather armrests has replaced the material ones in the models before.

On the outside, the front headlights have been updated to provide a more modern look, which secretly was the spec offered on European models from the jump but nevertheless, the addition of Xenon lighting with  LED driving lights provide better lighting and helps a great deal in the enhancement and creation of a “New Generation” look of the Toyota design mantra. A set of 18” alloy wheels fitted to 265-60-R18 all terrain tyres now come standard on the higher spec Raider models. No changes to the engines and transmissions but the addition of the 6-speed auto to the 2.4G4D engine should improve the drivability and everyday usability of the lesser diesel.

Updated Safety

The most important update to the Hilux range, is the offering of the safety features that where only exclusive of the more expensive models, with single cab SRX and Raider models now inclusive of the of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) also incorporating Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Trailer Sway Control (TSC) safety systems.

Xtra Cab

The new offering is the extended single cab version of the bakkie. The same variants of engines and transmissions will be offered and the range is completely identical. The addition of the 6-speed auto to the 2.4GD-6 engine is the only difference, and this should also improve the drivability and everyday usability of the lesser diesel.

Fortuner Updates

Much of the Fortuner remains the same but benefits from the same tech and convenience upgrades seen in the modern SUV. The major feature updates include the new electronic tailgate and a 220v electrical outlet on the 2.8GD-6 and V6 Petrol. The lights have been updated too and now feature LED lighting.

Again the lower spec 2.7-Litre petrol and 2.4 GD-6, received updated safety spec, with the addition of side and curtain airbags and will complement the range of passive safety systems.The New offering of the 6-speed mated to the 2.4GD-6 is translated to the Fortuner and will offer a good way to enter the range.

Toyota Hilux and Fortuner Pricing in South Africa

The Fortuner range starts art R 462,900, rising to R 675,600 with 8 model variants in between.

Single cab Hilux’s start at R243, 200 for the entry-level model, this rises to R435 700 with the top of the range Hilux SC 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6AT (NEW). In the Ultra Cab department, pricing starts at R365 300 for the Hilux XC 2.4 GD-6 RB SRX 6MT and rises to R525 500 for the top of the range 2.8 4×4 6 Speed Auto. Double Cab models start at R 394 700 rising to R 465 400.