The new limited-edition Toyota Hilux Raider X has quietly hit the market in South Africa. Here are initial details of the fresh double-cab derivatives, including pricing…

Toyota South Africa Motors has added new limited-edition Hilux Raider X derivatives to its Prospecton-built double-cab bakkie range.

Offered exclusively in 4×4 guise and featuring the Japanese firm’s familiar 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine – which makes an unchanged 110 kW and 400 Nm – the Raider X can be specified with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission with the same number of cogs.

From what we can tell, the Raider X derivatives have (temporarily) replaced the standard Raider 4×4 variants in the local Hilux double-cab range, though the length of this limited production run is unclear.

The Hilux Raider X gains black overfender protectors with red detailing.

Interestingly, pricing is unchanged from that of the standard Raider 4×4 models, with the manual Raider X coming in at R674800 and the self-shifting version pegged at R704300. The Hilux was, of course, subjected to a general price increase at the start of July 2023, which pushed the top-spec Legend RS past R1-million.

So, what makes a Hilux Raider X (which sports the same suffix as the recently launched Ford Ranger Wildtrak X)? Well, Toyota SA Motors says the special-edition model “showcases its extrovert personality with a host of exclusive exterior features”. Marketing speak aside, we know the load bin is rubberised (and further protected by atonneau cover) and a “tailgate assist” feature is included as standard.

We can furthermore spot new bi-tone 17-inch alloy wheels (wrapped in 265/65 R17 tyres), a model-specific treatment for the grille, a matte-black styling bar (complete with “Raider” branding) and black overfender protectors with red inserts. The tailgate and front doors, meanwhile, score “Raider X” badges, with a similar logo applied in the cabin near the gearlever.

Note the styling bar and the 17-inch 2-tone alloy wheels.

Other than that, the X-badged models appear to inherit the equipment level of the standard Raider 4×4 derivatives, which includes items such as fabric upholstery, parking sensors (fore and aft), a touchscreen infotainment system and 7 airbags. We’ll update this story should any more specification details come to light.

In the opening half of 2023, the Toyota Hilux was South Africa’s best-selling vehicle by quite some margin. As many as 18 801 units were registered locally in the 6-month reporting period, while the Japanese contender was the only bakkie to cross the 3 000-unit mark in a month, a feat it achieved no fewer than 3 times in H1 2023.

How much does the Toyota Hilux Raider X cost in SA?

Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4×4 Raider X 6MT – R674800

Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4×4 Raider X 6AT – R704 300

The purchase price includes a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 10 000 km).

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