The 50th global anniversary of the of the trusty Toyota Hilux has seen a local addition to its body variants.
It includes 14 wide-bodied options of the ute range. The SR and SR5 extra and double cab variants come with a similar tough looking stance first introduced with the popular SR5 Cruiser earlier this year.
“Most of our Hilux range now looks even tougher to back up its long-established reputation for being resilient with the ability to perform in demanding conditions,” Toyota New Zealand general manager of product planning and new vehicle sales Neeraj Lala says.
“Like the SR5 Cruiser, these utes make a bold statement that will appeal to even more customers.”
The front-end design includes a bold new honeycomb grille with a chrome surround, redesigned front bumper, black bonnet garnish, chrome fog light garnish with SR variants gaining halogen fog lights.
SR5 Cruiser variants will change to Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 tyres with white lettering for further enhancement.
The Hilux was introduced to the Japanese market in 1968 and exports began the following year, with the first Hilux arriving in New Zealand in 1976. The current model is the eighth generation. More than 18 million have now been sold world-wide in 170 countries.
Initially only available in 2WD, a 4WD option did not appear for Hilux until the third generation in 1978, the same time as double cab models and diesel engines were introduced.
The Toyota Drive-away pricing includes WOF, 12 month registration, a full tank of fuel, 1000 kms of RUC, the Toyota care service advantage package, genuine floor mats, and three years or 100,000 kms warranty with the potential to extend to five years or 150,000 kms if regularly serviced.
Pricing ranges from NZ$38,990 for the 2WD 2.8 TD PreRunner SR Extra Cab Ute AT to $51,490 for the 4WD 2.8 TD SR5 Double Cab Ute MT.
