Any Hilux – as long as it’s Black

ʂ This Raider is keeping to the Toyota tradition of exclusive models. HOST OF DESIGNER TOUCHES

South Africa’s best-selling vehicle, the all-conquering Toyota Hilux is now available in special-edition “Black” guise. Exclusive to the flagship 2.8 GD-6 double-cab range and available in a choice of three striking hues – Glacier White, Chromium Silver and Graphite Grey – this special edition comes with a host of designer touches, created to elevate the Black above its more subdued stablemates.

The history of Hilux has been punctuated by many special editions over the years (Dakar, Legend 35, -40 and -45, as well as Heritage) to underline its distinctive ability to combine exclusivity with mass-market appeal, while remaining true to its tough mandate. This still holds true for the all-new Hilux Raider Black.

At a glance, this new special edition comes with the following: Gloss Black front grille, front bumper insert & roof, colour-coded over-fenders, door handles & mirrors and 18-inch dual, trispoke alloy wheels and Black rear styling bar and tonneau cover.

On the inside you get Black leather interior with silver stitching, power-adjustable driver’s seat and carbon fibre panel accents.

Some of the standard fare that appears on the Raider menu include full-colour touch screen with reverse camera, 4,2-inch TFT multi-information display screen, Bluetooth, cruise control, automatic climate control, steering wheel controls, electronic 4x4 switchgear (4x4 models), Hill Assist and Downhill Assist Control (the latter is on 4x4 models only), iMT (manual versions), autolights and a full suite of safety kit ranging from seven airbags to VSC and A-TRAC (4x4 models only), to name just a few of the highlights.