Hilux 2.8 Rogue pictured
The Toyota Hilux vary in Malaysia now has a returning member within the type of the two.4E MT 4X4, bringing again the choice of a double-cab Hilux for individuals who favor to row their very own gear ratios, in accordance with a revised worth listing on the Toyota Malaysia web site.
The beforehand obtainable model, the two.4G MT 4X4 was dropped in March from UMW Toyota Motor’s line-up in Malaysia as a part of a range-wide worth hike on the time, and the dual-cab handbook transmission providing within the vary is now represented by the E trim stage, priced at RM110,880 on-the-road with out insurance coverage; the opposite is the extra primary single-cab 2.4 MT 4X4 that’s listed for RM95,880 OTR with out insurance coverage.
Because the variant title denotes, the two.4E MT 4X4 is a handbook transmission model of the two.4E AT 4×4, and as such it employs the identical 2GD-FTV 2,393 cc inline-four VNT-equipped turbodiesel that produces 150 PS at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,600 rpm to 2,000 rpm.
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Gearbox apart, the fundamental mechanical specification of the two.4E MT 4X4 is similar to that of the AT variant by way of suspension, brakes, driveline, steering in addition to wheels and tyres, which proceed to be 265/65R17 all-terrain tyres on alloy wheels together with a full-size spare on a metal wheel. Likewise, its floor clearance, gas capability, wheel tracks and cargo deck measurements are the identical.
Exterior gear on the two.4E MT 4X4 equally mimics that of the AT variant, that includes halogen reflector computerized headlamps with bulb DRLs, darkish grey-painted radiator grille, entrance and rear bumpers in physique color and gray respectively, and power-adjustable facet mirrors in black with indicators.
The identical applies inside. The instrument panel is backlit and does with out the multi-information show and Optitron setup of the two.4V, whereas audio comes courtesy of six audio system and a CD participant with radio tuner, MP3 playback, auxiliary audio enter jack, USB and Bluetooth connectivity; the identical because the AT model of the two.4E 4X4.
Hilux 2.8 Rogue pictured
Equally, the handbook dual-cab Hilux follows its AT sibling in providing handbook air-conditioning, urethane four-spoke steering wheel (leather-based on the two.4V) with controls for audio and Bluetooth hands-free operation, keyless entry, energy home windows (auto-down for driver solely), black cloth seat upholstery, four-way manually adjustable driver and entrance passenger seats, and tip-up rear bench seats (2.4V will get 60:40 split-folding). Each E variants and the two.4V get three drive modes and an digital 4WD switch dial.
Likewise, security gear on the two.4E MT 4X4 mirrors these on the AT; each E variants (in addition to the two.4V) do with out the pre-collision system (PCS) and lane departure alert, together with the blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) that’s current on the two.4V.
Current on each handbook and auto variations of the two.4 E 4X4 are traction management, hill begin help, emergency cease sign, trailer sway management, ABS, EBD and brake help and reverse sensors. Non-compulsory equipment right here embrace the entrance digital video recorder, reverse digital camera and panoramic view monitor (PVM).
When it comes to passive security equipment, the two.4 E MT 4X4 additionally follows the AT equal in providing three airbags, three-point seatbelts in all 5 seats and ISOFIX mounts on the outer rear seats. What do you suppose, pricey readers – does the return of the DIY transmission make this the Hilux trim of selection for you?
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