The Toyota Hilux GR Sport exists in lots of varieties in varied markets – we’ve seen European, Thai, Japanese and South African variations earlier than this, however this Australian model is probably the most hardcore one but and the closest to being a Ranger Raptor rival to this point.
Underneath the hood, the two.8 litre turbodiesel 4 cylinder engine will get tuned as much as 224 PS and 550 Nm of torque, one thing solely the South African model received beforehand. That is complemented by sportier tuning for the automated gearbox.
The Aussie Hilux GR Sport additionally will get wider tracks – 140 mm wider on the entrance and 155 mm wider on the rear, with redesigned wishbones and a bolstered rear axle. Monotube shocks with larger damping drive and heat-dissipation capability paired with stiffer coil springs present elevated stability by way of diminished roll angle and extra exact steering. The Hilux GR Sport additionally will get greater brake discs.
Inside, the cockpit will get a monochromatic black theme with shiny sports activities pedals and purple seatbelts. GR branding is featured in and out, together with on the steering wheel, headrests, purple brake callipers, and exterior badges.
In Malaysia, the range-topping Hilux variant is the Rogue, which is configured with a 204 hp, 500 Nm 2.8 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine. With the Ranger Raptor going petrol with the most recent iteration, do you assume there will probably be a spot for a Hilux GR Sport for diesel followers?