Toyota Hilux 2009
The 2009 Toyota Hilux bakkie will be launched in South Africa in the last term of 2008, and it is bigger and better than before. It features a fresh new front styling along with improved comfort characteristics and definitely more power.
The Toyota Hilux is due to be release the same time in the UK. These bakkies are put together at Toyota SA’s Prospect ion plant in Durban and hold a 22 percent share of the UK market in their division. Toyota UK estimates on retailing 8000 Hilux bakkies in 2009.
When viewed form the fort the 2009 Hilux appears to have a lower centre of gravity. This is created by adding a deeper bumper with a wider air intake and a new grille.
Defined crease lines spread across the bonnet to the bottom of each A-pillar and from there it runs into a straight waistline.
The wheels of most of the UK models will be fitted with 15” alloy rims, while the high end range twin cabs will be fitted with 17” alloy rims. The same is expected for the SA models.
A new five-speed auto transmission labeled “intelligent” complements the three-litre D-4D turbo diesel. This “intelligent” transmission observes factors such as the gradient of the road traveled and what the driver is doing, and according to this it adjusts its shift pattern accordingly. Other newly added features include the vehicle stability control and crash bags on the high-end models.
The power of the auto diesel has been increased to 360, and is now available form 1400-3400rpm.
The interior of the new Hilux is much more comfortable with finger controls on the four-spoke steering wheel that allows you to adjust the sound system and the information display. It also includes a new air conditioning system that shows the selected temperature, vent and air-inlet mode on a digital display and you can adjust the settings with push-button controls.
The instrument cluster, light switches and wiper controls are much more organized and the centre console on manual models has been amended.
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