Toyota Hilux GR-S leads exciting band of bakkies heading for SA

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Toyota Hilux GR-S the first of a barrage of bakkies including 222kW Amarok, new Mitsubishi Triton and Kia Tasman heading for SOuth Africa.

The third version of the Toyota Hilux GR-S is expected to be rolled out soon. Picture: Jaco van der MerweOn the cards are all-new generations being introduced, updated models added to existing ranges, some old faces returning and a surprising new arrival.Hilux Gazoo Racing Sport will be officially launched next week.

The T9 rides on a different platform to its T6 and T8 siblings and is only offered as a double cab in two trim levels, starting at a competitive R529 900. It is mated to either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox with a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.Due to arrive in the second quarter is the larger-than-life P500, which will sit above the current P-Series in Great Wall Motor’s bakkie line-up.

A conventional 135kW/480Nm 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine mated to nine-speed auto is also on the cards.Chinese commercial vehicle giant Foton will officially resume local sales at the end of June with the Tunland, featuring in an extended portfolio. It is expected the all-new bakkie will be offered with at least one single-turbo 2.4-litre diesel engine derivative alongside the twin-turbo.

 

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