South Africa’s bestselling vehicle, the Toyota Hilux, gets a new limited edition for the 2023 model year.
Taking everything people love about the indomitable Hilux and dialing it up to the max, the new Hilux Raider X Limited Edition is now in Toyota showrooms around the country.
Using the Raider 2.4 GD-6 4×4 as the donor, the two new Limited Edition models replace the aforementioned Raider 2.4 4×4 variants in standard guise – for a ‘limited’ period only.
Boasting some really cool kit, the Hilux Raider X flaunts its extrovert personality with a host of exclusive exterior standard features such as All-new 17-inch, bi-tone, diamond-polished, chrome and black multi-spoke alloy wheels; Chunky matt black overfenders with distinctive red insert detailing; Chrome grille inset bar with Hilux badging; “Louvre” matt black styling bar and integrated tonneau cover and Unique Raider X badging.
And when it comes to practicality, Hilux Raider X goes the extra mile with a fully rubberised cargo bed to soften the blows of extreme loading, not to mention the spring-loaded Tailgate Assist function which makes light work of opening and closing the tailgate.
A peek under the hood exposes what drives the new Hilux Raider X – the proven 2.4-litre diesel powerplant employing DOHC 16-valve, inline 4-cylinder architecture and delivering 110kW and an extraordinary 400Nm of torque available from a very accessible 1600rpm.
And there’s zero penalties at the pumps – the combined fuel consumption is pegged at just 7,6 litres per 100km for the manual and 7,7 litres per 100km for the auto.
To keep you safe in the new Hilux Raider X there’s an exhaustive array of active and passive systems. It goes without saying that must-haves such as ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) are standard, but the list also includes Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control or VSC.
And with its considerable off-roading credentials come Hill Assist Control and Trailer Sway Control.
