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Tough Toyota tow tug unleashed
Souped-up SR5 dual-cab ute with tow kit now available under $60,000Toyota has launched its 'boldest, most aggressive' iteration of the HiLux yet, courtesy of a new ‘racing’ package that includes a towing kit as part of the deal.
The $5000 TRD parts kit for the eighth-generation HiLux borrows seven items from the fabled TRD (Toyota Racing Development) division, along with a further eight items designed to improve the capability and aesthetics of the Japanese hay-hauler.
In a move that will see the HiLux pitted against the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Volkswagen Amarok V6 in the minds of buyers, the package is solely available on new variants of the top-of-the-range HiLux SR5 double cab, with leather-accented trim and either black or white exterior paint.
The TRD package starts at $58,990 in white paint, manual transmission models – a $5000 increase over the garden-variety SR5.
According to Toyota: “The transformation starts at the front with a dramatic red TRD-branded skid plate, which provides a stark contrast to the powerful new black TRD grille, TRD lower bumper cover and TRD fender flares."
Then there are “edgy black 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels and a robust black sports bar (and) black mouldings along the body side and the leading edge of the bonnet”.
The parts kit includes a 3500kg rated towing kit (tongue, ball and wiring harness), ute liner, soft tonneau cover, tail light covers and TRD mudflaps. Inside, the TRD kit brings carpet floor mats and a TRD gear knob for automatic variants.
The TRD kit coincides with the release of a new Tonka HiLux Concept from Toyota Australia. While the bright yellow beast isn’t slated for production, don’t be surprised if you begin seeing elements of the prototypes roll off the floor of Toyota’s Australian dealerships soon.
Check it out in the video below:
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Written bySam Charlwood
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