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Toyota South Africa offers exclusive Dakar Limited Edition Hilux Pickup

lang Editor: Riaan Esterhuysen lang Photos: See credits under article   lang In database since June 14, 2018

In Toyota speak the acronym ‘QDR’ refers to Quality, Durability and Reliability – and indeed these three terms have come to underpin the global Hilux marketing mantra. One arena where ‘QDR’ makes an unquestionable contribution, is the Dakar Rally. The South African built Hilux off-road race vehicles have amassed four podiums - in celebration of this achievement, Toyota South Africa is proud to announce the introduction of a limited edition model aptly named Hilux Dakar.

The Dakar limited edition sports an all-new face, featuring a more prominent trapezoidal grille and "squared-off" design. The central focal point is the large gloss-black-honeycomb grille. The inner grille area is bordered by a metallic grey surround with three-dimensional appearance, which blends into the LED headlamps. A matching gloss-black accent strip on the bonnet and stylised Dakar insignia attached to the grille, complete the design.

Special exterior and interior design with Dakar logo brandings

The lower bumper also features a large honeycomb mesh pattern, extending to the sides of the vehicle, creating a sense of width. The new bumper design additionally includes intersecting horizontal and vertical fog lamp garnishes decked out in matching gloss black. The fog lamps themselves utilise LED elements. A metallic grey ‘skid plate’ provides the finishing touch to the bold new front facia. In addition, the exterior sports a number of distinctive touches such as gloss-black treatment for the door handles and power-retractable side mirrors. The rear bumper is fashioned in grey.

In a world of contrasts and oxymoron’s, the Hilux Dakar limited edition boasts an enveloping interior to offset the rugged exterior treatment. The interior features all-black treatment, with a black roof headliner (versus light grey on normal Raider), metallic black trim accent panels (silver on Raider) and black leather upholstery with light grey contrast stitching (fabric on Raider) - creating a sporty, premium space for occupants.

The infotainment system is upgraded to include Satellite Navigation, whilst the standard Bluetooth, USB and CD/DVD playback functionality is retained. The touch-screen system also includes an on-board trip computer and customisable home screen.

Available with 2.8 litre turbo diesel or 4.0 litre V6 engines

Dakar models receive a unique instrument cluster, using white-faced gauges with orange needle pointers and bespoke graphics, emulating a toothed gear (cog) - to distinguish the Dakar from its normal brethren. The LCD multi-information display also features a bespoke start-up graphic showing off the Dakar model’s exterior façade.

Customers can chosse between the 2.8 GD-6 powertrain or 4.0-litre V6 (double-cab only) engines. The 2.8-litre, four cylinder turbo-diesel engine produces 130 kW and 420 Nm in manual transmission guise. Automatic transmission-equipped variants receive a boost to 450 Nm. The V6 variant delivers a throaty 175 kW and 376 Nm. Fuel consumption varies between 7.6 and 8.5 litres per 100 kilometers dependent on drivetrain configuration. CO2 figures range from 199 to 224 g/km.

Both rear-wheel and switch-on-the-fly four-wheel drive transaxles are offered, each available in either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission configuration – creating a matrix of four 2.8 GD-6 variants. The manual gearbox includes a selectable iMT function (intelligent Manual Transmission), which provides rev-matching downshift and hesitation-free upshift functionality. The iMT feature also helps prevent accidental stalling of the engine.

The Toyota Hilux Dakar limited edition is restricted to four exterior colours – including an all-new Inferno Orange Metallic. Buyers have a choice between Glacier White, Chromium Silver, Graphite Grey Metallic and Inferno Metallic exterior hues. White, Silver and Orange models utilise black Dakar decals on the front doors and rear tailgate, whilst Graphite Grey units receive contrasting silver decals.







Photos: Toyota South Africa


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