Toyota South Africa Motors has rolled out a few specification updates to its ever-popular Hilux range, with a focus on the Xtra Cab Legend models. Here’s what has changed…

With the new Ford Ranger officially on the market in South Africa, Toyota has seen fit to roll out a specification update for its Hilux, with the Xtra Cab Legend derivatives gaining the most significant changes.

As a reminder, the Hilux was South Africa’s best-selling vehicle overall in 2022, with 32 203 units registered around the country. The Japanese firm’s local division says one of the keys to this sales success is the company’s ability to be “responsive to customer needs”. Indeed, it says these latest changes to the 39-strong Hilux line-up are intended to “cater to ever-evolving” buyer demands.

So, what’s new? Well, Xtra Cab versions of the Legend grade gain the full Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 package, which includes a pre-collision system, high-speed-range adaptive cruise control and lane-departure alert. The system’s operation can be adjusted via the dedicated steering switches or through the multi-information display (MID). In addition, Xtra Cab Legend models score a welcome light feature – as already employed by the double-cab Legend models – incorporated into their side mirrors.

All double-cab Legend models now come with the JBL audio system.

Meanwhile, all double-cab Legend derivatives now feature the same specification level (including the 4×2 variants, which previously did without the JBL audio system). The Legend trim level thus now includes items such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a leather interior, the aforementioned Toyota Safety Sense system, a 9-speaker JBL premium audio system, dual-zone climate control and a smart entry system.

Any other changes worth mentioning? Well, all Raised Body models (that is, 4×2 versions of the Raider and Legend grades) with self-shifting gearboxes are now equipped with an automatic transmission temperature warning system, which reports the cog-swapper’s operation when conveying heavy loads or driving up steep terrain.

While the Hilux’s colour palette is unchanged, Toyota SA Motors says the Sand Beige hue is now available in “limited” numbers across all three body styles, with prospective buyers urged to chat to their nearest Toyota dealer for information on availability.

Check out full pricing for the range below…

How much does the Toyota Hilux cost in SA?

Petrol single cab

Hilux 2.7 VVTi RB S 5MT – R433 100Hilux 2.0 VVTi S 5MT – R336 100Hilux 2.0 VVTi S A/C 5MT – R346 000

Diesel single cab

Hilux 2.4 GD S 5MT – R378 900Hilux 2.4 GD S A/C 5MT – R389 100Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider 6MT – R506 900Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT – R527 600Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 Raider 6MT – R583 200Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 Raider 6AT – R605 700Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT – R469 200Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 SR 6MT – R540 000Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT – R602 400Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Raider 6AT – R675 000

Chassis cab

Hilux 2.4 GD 5MT A/C – R364 800Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 6MT – R521 200

Xtra cab

Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider 6MT – R521 500Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT – R542 100Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Legend 6MT – R626 100Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Legend 6AT – R654 000Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Legend 6MT – R706 200Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Legend 6AT – R734 500

Petrol double cab

Hilux 2.7 VVTi RB S 5MT – R493 600Hilux 4.0 V6 4×4 Legend 6AT – R849 200

Diesel double cab

Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider 6MT – R567 600Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT – R585 500Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 Raider 6MT – R655 100Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 Raider 6AT – R683 800Hilux 2.4 GD-6 RB SR 6MT – R534 400Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4×4 SR 6MT – R615 300Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Raider 6AT – R709 000Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Raider 6AT – R792 600Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Legend 6MT – R757 300Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Legend 6AT – R802 300Hilux 2.8 GD-6 RB Legend RS 6AT – R895 000Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 GR-S 6AT – R891 400Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Legend RS 6MT– R909 700Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Legend RS 6AT – R945 400Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Legend 6MT – R813 900Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Legend 6AT – R849 600

A 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 12 months or 10 000 km) are included in the purchase price of all Hilux derivatives.

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