NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Toyota New Zealand has broadened its customer appeal for the Hilux range with a new entry level Hilux grade, the WorkMate, aimed at buyers who need an affordable workhorse backed by the dependability of Toyota.
The new WorkMate replaces the ‘S’ grade as the new entry level with Single Cab chassis and Double Cab variants. It’s available as a two-wheel-driveonly and has a low body height allowing easier on and off loading of equipment and tools.
Toyota New Zealand Chief Operating Officer, Neeraj Lala, said the WorkMate would meet customer demand for an affordable, safe and reliable ute.
“The WorkMate is a true workhorse. It has all the features you need and nothing you don’t,” Mr Lala said.
The 2.7 litre petrol engine ( and standard six-speed auto trans) in the WorkMate means no road user charges, cheaper registration and servicing for customers.
The WorkMate comes with the Toyota Safety Sense
( TSS) package, including a Pre-Collision System with Autonomous Emergency Braking for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert and
Road Sign Assist, meaning it gets a 2019 five-star ANCAP safety rating.
The Hilux WorkMate also has a reversing camera as standard, seven airbags and a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system.
Two tray options are available for purchase from Toyota for fitment to the cab-chassis variant. The Toyota Genuine alloy tray features galvanised steel bearers and mounts, while the T Custom Steel and Timber tray is constructed of heavy-duty galvanised steel with a transtex industrial plywood deck.
The Toyota Drive-away pricing includes all on road costs; WOF, registration, a full tank of fuel, the Toyota Care Service Advantage fixed price servicing package, floor mats, and the three years or 100,000 kms warranty.
The 2019 Toyota Hilux WorkMate variants are priced at:
Hilux 2.7P WorkMate Single Cab Cab Chassis AT $ 28,990 ( tray extra), and
Hilux 2.7P WorkMate Double Cab AT $ 29,990