HILUX AND FORTUNER GET UPGRADES
TOYOTA South Africa has expanded its Fortuner and Hilux line-ups, the former getting a lower-priced 4x4 derivative and the latter gaining more automatic options, while both receive various specification enhancements.
FORTUNER
Previously, Fortuner buyers who wanted to go offroading had to opt for a range-topping 2.8-litre GD-6 derivative, but now the 2.4 GD-6 is also available as a 4x4, paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. As with the 2.8 models, the part-time fourwheel drive system has low-range gearing for tackling steep obstacles.
Engine outputs across the range remain as before, with the 2.4 GD-6 turbodiesel pushing 110kW and 400Nm and the 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel producing 130kW and 420Nm (manual) or 450Nm (auto), while the normally aspirated 2.7-litre petrol model is rated at 122kW and 245Nm and the 4.0 V6 at 175kW/376Nm.
Toyota has upped the safety standard on the 2.4 GD-6 and 2.7 derivatives, which gain side and curtain airbags.
Furthermore, the electrically-operated tailgate, which was previously only fitted to the 4.0 V6 model, is now also a standard feature on the 2.8 GD-6, and both also gain a 220V accessory connector and LED foglights. As before, the 2.8 and 4.0 Fortuners come with leather seats, auto climate control and LED headlights.
FORTUNER PRICES
2.7 VVTi RB 6 auto R444 500 2.4 GD-6 RB 6 manual R462 900 2.4 GD-6 RB 6auto R480 900 2.4 GD-6 4x4 6 auto (NEW) R506 000 2.8 GD-6 RB 6 manual R552 900 2.8 GD-6 4x4 6 manual R614 400 2.8 GD-6 RB 6 auto R571 800 2.8 GD-6 4x4 6 auto R633 500 4.0 V6 4x4 6 auto R675 600
HILUX
Toyota is responding to the growing demand for automatic gearboxes in bakkies with an expanded range of Hilux derivatives fitted with the company’s six-speed autobox.
The double cab range sees the addition of a 2.4 GD-6 SRX 4x4 auto model, while the Xtra cab line-up gains an auto-gearbox 2.8 GD-6 Raider option in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.
Single cab customers can now choose auto versions of the 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX and 2.8 GD-6 (4x2 or 4x4) Raider.
In addition, various spec enhancements have been made across the Hilux range.
Raider models get new ‘tri-spoke’ 18” alloy wheels as well as LED headlights and foglights, while double cab versions receive a 220V power outlet.
SRX single cab and XTra-Cab derivatives get a safety boost with the addition of Vehicle Stability Control, with Hill Assist and Trailer Sway Control.
As before, all Hilux and Fortuner models are sold with a five-year/90 000km service plan and year/100 000km warranty.
HILUX PRICES Single Cab
2.0 VVTi 5 manual R243 200 2.0 VVTi 5 manual A/C R251 100 2.7 VVTi RB manual SRX R344 600 2.4 GD 5 manual R276 200 2.4 GD 5 manual A/C R284 100 2.4 GD-6 RB SRX 6 manual R355 300 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX 6 manual three- R419 200 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX 6 auto (NEW) R436 800 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SR 6 manual R407 300 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6 manual R418 100 2.8 GD-6 4x4 RAIDER 6 manual R479 800 2.8 GD-6 4x4 RAIDER 6 auto (NEW) R497 400 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6 auto (NEW) R435 700
X-Tra Cab
2.4 GD-6 RB SRX 6 manual R365 300 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6 manual R444 700 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6 manual (NEW) R462 200 2.8 GD-6 4x4 RAIDER 6 manual R508 200 2.8 GD-6 4x4 RAIDER 6AT (NEW) R525 800
Double Cab
2.7 VVTi RB SRX 5 manual R394 700 2.4 GD-6 RB SRX 6 manual R442 700 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SR 6 manual R465 400 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX 6 manual R478 100 2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX 6 auto (NEW) R495 700 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6 manual R506 200 2.8 GD-6 RB RAIDER 6 auto R524 100 2.8 GD-6 4x4 RAIDER 6 manual R570 700 2.8 GD-6 4x4 RAIDER 6 auto R589 800 4.0 V6 4x4 RAIDER AT 6 auto R638 700 - IOL Motoring