Toyota has launched a special edition version commemorating 45 years of the Hilux bakkie. The Legend 45 model boasts more kit in addition to exclusivity. Based on the top-tier Raider derivative, the Legend is available in raised body 4x2 and 4x4 formats, across all variants.
Buyers can take their pick from one of four engines, the 2.5 D-4D (106kW); the 2.7 VVTi (118kW); the 3.0 D-4D (120kW) and the 4.0 V6 (175kW). Glenn Crompton, vice-president of marketing for Toyota SA said, “Hilux is the Corolla of the light commercial world and its worldwide success is by no means accidental.
“Evolutionary progress through the generations has produced a vehicle with the ideal combination of superlative off-road driving manners, car-like refinement, plus rugged workhorse credentials.”
“It’s undoubtedly the purest distillation of toughness and versatility you’ll ever find in pick-up and, best of all, it’s rooted in the guiding principles of Toyota’s QDR (Quality, Durability and Reliability),” said Crompton.
Pricing for the Legend 45 is as follows:
Legend 45 Single Cab
2.7 VVTi 4x2: R300 200
3.0 D-4D 4x2: R345 100
3.0 D-4D 4x4: R401 200
Legend 45 Xtra Cab
3.0 D-4D 4x2 RB: R374 100
3.0 D-4D 4x4: R430 400
Legend 45 Double Cab
2.5 D-4D 4x2: R411 900
2.7 VVTi 4x2: R377 900
3.0 D-4D 4x2: R438 300
3.0 D-4D 4x2 auto: R452 000
3.0 D-4D 4x4: R495 500
3.0 D-4D 4x4 auto: R509 300
4.0 V6 4x2 auto: R451 200
4.0 V6 4x4 auto: R533 900
-Ignition Live Reporter
Look out for our driving impressions of the Legend 45 this Thursday in Ignition Live, inserted into The Times and Sowetan newspapers.
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