Dakar Rally Hilux a rugged celebration of Toyota

14 April 2014 - 11:14 By Quickpic
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BEEFED UP: The ever-popular Toyota Hilux now has a limited-edition Dakar model
BEEFED UP: The ever-popular Toyota Hilux now has a limited-edition Dakar model

Toyota once again pays homage to the Hilux's towering achievement in the world's toughest vehicle race, the Dakar Rally, by producing a limited-edition Dakar model.

This celebratory Hilux is available in Toyota dealerships across three engine ranges, all body styles (Single Cab, Extra Cab and Double Cab) and comes with a plethora of exterior and interior upgrades.

There's a healthy dose of rugged appeal in the form of a nudge bar up front, accompanied by a styling (roll-over) bar, matching side steps and a rear step-up bumper - all crafted from polished stainless steel oval tubing.

Incidentally, the rear step-up bumper incorporates an integrated tow bar.

Smokey Grey 17-inch alloys replace the normal metal-finish wheels and, as a final flourish, all Dakar Editions come standard with a matt black tonneau cover, as well as colour-coded (as opposed to chrome finish) mirror covers and door handles.

A rear-view camera linked to the display infotainment centre is standard equipment on all 3- and 4-litre Double Cab models (Raider and Dakar variants) as well as the Extra Cab Dakar Editions.

As you'd expect, there are plenty of reminders of the Hilux's illustrious pedigree, courtesy of tastefully redesigned Dakar badging adorning the nudge bar, styling bar, side steps and tailgate of the vehicle.

Move inside and you're greeted by a leather-clad cabin (seats and door inserts) featuring black leather with dramatic red stitching, which really pops.

In terms of kit, the Hilux is already generously endowed, especially the Double Cab Raider models, which come with a full suite of luxury and safety accoutrements, ranging from automatic climate control and display audio to six air bags and stability control.

Pricing:

Single Cab: Starting from R307100

Extra Cab:

starting from R381200

Double Cab:

Starting from R386500

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