IOL Motoring Staff
Johannesburg - The all-new Toyota Hilux is only due to be launched in South Africa in two weeks from now but the line-up and pricing has already been leaked.
Although this data hasn't been officially confirmed by Toyota South Africa, the pricing and range info, which appeared in a post on the Durban South Toyota blog, does at least appear to be the real deal.
WIDE ENGINE RANGE
The post lists seven engine-gearbox combinations:
Petrol
2.0 VVTi - 5-speed manual - 102kW/183Nm
2.7 VVTi - 5-speed manual - 122kW/245Nm
4.0 V6 - 6-speed automatic - 175kW/376Nm
Diesel
2.4 GD - 5-speed manual - 110kW/343Nm
2.4 GD6 - 6-speed manual - 100kW/400Nm
2.8 GD6 - 6-speed manual - 130kW/420Nm
2.8 GD6 - 6-speed automatic - 130kW/450Nm
WELL APPOINTED
Though the post doesn't detail the features fitted to every model, it does highlight some of the items that you'll find on higher-end models, such as an 18cm touch-screen audio system with satnav and reverse camera as well as keyless (push-button) start and automatic climate control. Active safety items include trailer sway control and vehicle stability control.
The all-new model is 90mm longer, 20mm wider and 5mm lower than before, cargo deck width is up 10cm (from 1544mm to 1645mm) and top models have a 3200kg towing capacity.
But now for what you've really been waiting for…
TOYOTA HILUX PRICES
SINGLE CAB
Petrol
2.0 VVTi - R228 900
2.0 VVTi A/C - R236 400
2.7 VVTi RB* SRX - R309 900
Diesel
2.4 GD - R259 900
2.4 GD A/C - R267 400
2.4 GD-6 RB SRX - R319 900
2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX - R379 900
2.8 GD-6 RB Raider - R377 900
2.4 GD-6 4x4 SR - R382 900
2.8 GD-6 4x4 Raider - R435 900
DOUBLE CAB
Petrol
2.7 VVTi RB SRX - R377 900
4.0 V6 RB Raider auto - R503 900
4.0 V6 4x4 Raider auto - R593 900
Diesel
2.4 GD-6 RB SRX - R414 900
2.4 GD-6 4x4 SRX - R439 900
2.4 GD-6 4x4 SR - R441 900
2.8 GD-6 RB Raider - R468 900
2.8 GD-6 RB Raider auto - R485 900
2.8 GD-6 4x4 Raider - R529 900
2.8 GD-6 4x4 Raider Auto - R547 900
XTRA CAB
Diesel
2.4 GD-6 RB SRX - R333 900
2.8 GD-6 RB Raider - R410 900
2.8 GD-6 4x4 Raider - R470 900
*RB = Raised body
HILUX vs RIVALS
Single cab (lower end)
Ford Ranger 2.2 HR XL (118kW/385Nm) - R284 900
Isuzu KB 250D-Teq Fleetside (100kW/320Nm) - R285 600
Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD AC (110kW/343Nm) - R267 400
VW Amarok 2.0 TDI (103kW/340Nm) - R284 700
Double cab (lower end)
Ford Ranger 2.2 XL (118kW/385Nm) - R339 900
Ford Ranger 2.2 XLS (118kW/385Nm) - R428 900
Isuzu KB 250 D-Teq (100kW/320Nm) - R344 400
Isuzu KB 250 D-Teq LE (100kW/320Nm) - R435 200
Mitsubishi Triton 2.5 DI-D (100kW/314Nm) - R374 900
Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 SRX (110kW/343Nm) - R414 900
Double cab (high end)
Ford Ranger 3.2 4x4 XLT auto (147kW/470Nm) - R566 900
Isuzu KB 300D-Teq 4x4 LX auto (130kW/380Nm) - R563 500
Mazda BT-50 3.2 4x4 SLE auto (147kW/470Nm) - R475 700
Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Raider auto (130kW/450Nm) - R547 900
VW Amarok 2.0 BiTDi 4x4 HL auto (132kW/420Nm) - R543 900