LThe Hilux has been the undisputed leader in the medium-sized pickup segment for more than a decade, a reign that seems to be far from being questioned by its rivals despite being a very competitive segment with continuous updates. The Toyota truck achieved this success based on its recognized reliability, robustness and the support of the brand’s dealer network and to continue along the same path, the Japanese firm presented a new accessorized version with a more adventurous aesthetic.
Like similar versions of its competitors, it stands out for its more aggressive and personalized image, also incorporating several accessories such as the adjustable load divider or new front bumpers, but without reaching the level of preparation of a GR-Sport.
These are its main features:
The new:
It is a new version with a more adventurous and sporty aesthetic that is positioned above the SRX but without reaching the extreme of the GR-Sport. Designed to compete with other pickups with a similar proposal such as the Nissan Frontier X-Gear, the Chevrolet S-10 Z71 or the Ford Ranger FX4, in this case it is based on the SRX variant.
Aesthetically, it stands out from the rest of the range for having a series of distinctive elements such as the exterior mirrors, the door handles, the window moldings and the overfenders in black. It also has 18-inch alloy wheels of a specific design and shod with 265/60R18 tyres.
In the front sector, it has a new and voluminous grille with different black and chrome textures that, together with the Led headlights with a darkened mask and the more prominent fenders, give it a more aggressive image.
For its part, in the rear sector it incorporates gray bumpers, a trim molding on the tailgate and a bar exclusive to the model in black. It also has an adjustable load divider, which adjusts to different ways of organizing the load box according to each situation of use.
Inside, it has an exclusive setting combining various colors: black, dark chrome and brushed imitation steel. The doors have blue LED lighting, which complements the design of the instruments.
Comfort equipment:
Ditto SRX version with dual-zone automatic climate control, multimedia system with 8” touch screen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, navigation, USB/AUX/MP3/TV/DVD/Bluetooth, JBL audio system with 8 speakers and subwoofer, front seats with electrical regulation and ventilation, leather upholstery, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, electric windows with one touch, central locking, push-button ignition, smart entry system (Smart Entry System), on-board computer with color display of 4.2”, front and rear parking sensors and backup camera, among the most important items.
Safety equipment:
Like the entire range, it has 7 airbags (front, side, curtain and knee for the driver) along with brakes with ABS/EBD/BA, traction control, stability control (with a new calibration), control trailer swing, emergency braking lights and Isofix anchors.
As it is based on the SRX version, it also has the Toyota Safety Sense driving assistance package, consisting of adaptive cruise control, frontal pre-collision system and automatic emergency braking, involuntary lane departure alert and parking assistant. automatic lights.
Mechanics:
The 1GD turbodiesel engine remains unchanged, which in its latest update went on to deliver 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque, coupled to the automatic transmission with 6-speed torque converter and 4×4 traction system with reduction gear, limited slip differential (auto LSD) and differential lock.
Colors: metallic red, mica black, metallic silver, metallic dark gray, super white and pearl white.
Price and guarantee:
- Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 AT6 4×4: $12,814,000
- Warranty of 5 years or 150,000 kilometers.
