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Specification Alignment and Upgrades for Toyota Hilux

Nov 10, 2021 Toyota Hilux, National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), Leon Theron

Specification Alignment and Upgrades for Toyota Hilux

In August 2020, the new 'face' of Hilux was introduced alongside the new flagship Legend grade, while the long-running SRX-grade made way for Raider.

This change also introduced the premium leisure Legend RS models complete with electric roller-shutter deck lid. Based on market feedback and customer response, some notable specification tweaks have been brought to the Hilux range which will be outlined here:

Legend Grade Alignment - Double Cab. When introduced last year, the Legend 4x4 Auto models received additional specification features as the flagship of the double-cab range. While all Legend models boasted the same exterior design and visual treatment - only the 4x4 Auto models received the full-house treatment which included a leather interior, JBL premium audio system and Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) active safety system.

For 2021, ALL Legend models (including Raised Body 4x2) now boast the following features:

• Power-adjustable driver seat

• Leather interior

• JBL Premium Audio with 9 speakers

• Toyota Safety Sense (Pre-crash system, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control)

• Upgrade to dual-zone climate control

• Enhanced Smart Entry system

Legend Grade Alignment - Xtra Cab

Based on customer feedback, the Xtra-cab Legend models' interior is upgraded to more closely align with that of the Double-cab, with the addition of the following:

• Leather Interior

• Power-adjustable driver seat

Raider Spec Additions - For 2021 they now offer even more:

• Change to alloy spare tyre (all variants)

• Height-adjustable driver seat (all variants)

• Meter illumination control (all variants)

• 60/40 rear split seat (2.4 D/Cab variants)

• Rear Armrest with cup holders (2.4 D/Cab variants)

• Seat back pockets with shopping hooks (2.4 D/Cab variants)

• Upgrade to dual-zone climate control (2.8 D/Cab variants)

Deletion of Navigation System - Due to the inclusion of Android Auto/Apple CarPlay on all models fitted with an audio system, the on-board satellite navigation previously offered on selected models has been removed in lieu of customers using smartphone apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze.

The Service Plan & Warranty

• A nine-services/90 000 km service plan is standard on all Hilux models

• Service intervals of 12-months/10 000 km

• A 3-year/100 000 km warranty is included

• Additional service and warranty plan extensions can be purchased from their nearest Toyota dealer (220 outlets nationwide).