It Is So Tough
Riding on its reputation for being tough and dependable, the Toyota Hilux just passed the five million sales milestone in April 2013. Well you don’t get recognised as the market leader unless you bring the goods to the market. With the Toyota Hilux single cab or double cab Bakkie, everything is tough. Which derivative of the Hilux to choose is a tough choice on its own. With a range of seven engines to choose from, Double Cab, Single Cab, Xtra Cab, 4X4 or 4X2? These are tough choices. The Hilux is manufactured in South Africa at Toyota’s world class manufacturing plant right here in Durban. We as South Africans know how tough a bakkie needs to be to meet our standards and the Hilux range is world renowned for its toughness. Take the 2,7 double cab 4X2 for example. The 2.7 VVTi petrol engine has proven its worth over and again and this model of Hilux, as with all the others makes an impressive choice for both leisure and commercial applications. The Multi-Information Display touch screen lets you interact with the audio system, which includes USB and iPod inputs and other pertinent vehicle information and settings. Being tough is also about having grunt, and the 2TR-FE 2,7 litre, 16-valve engine, has twin balance shafts, which produce a very smooth 118 kilowatts and torque of 241 Nm at just 3Ê800 revs per minute. So with enough power and tough, rugged ability on its side, the Hilux range offers a luxury interior that envelops you. The LED lighting, firm support from the seating and luxurious upholstery, might have you thinking that your are in a luxury saloon. Either way you are assured of rugged reliability with tenacious capabilities that will satisfy your bakkie needs completely.