2020 Toyota Hilux tougher and safer

By MUHAMMAD ARIEF CHE SOH
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KUALA LUMPUR 8 Oct. - UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. (Toyota) announces the sales launch of the 2020 Toyota Hilux, Malaysia’s best-selling pick-up truck.

Toyota in a statement said, besides a refreshed appearance on the inside and outside, there are also improvements in performance as well as upgraded safety systems.

"The new Hilux takes on a bolder appearance with a redesigned front grille and stronger styling elements. Inside, a more premium image is evident with the new trim. 

"For the flagship Hilux Rogue, the premium interior ambience is elevated with the use of clear blue door trim illumination," said Toyota.

2020 Toyota Hilux is available in five variants with the new Hilux Rogue 2.8 Double Cab AT positioned as the flagship of the range. 

The other variants are the new Hilux 2.4 V AT Double Cab, Hilux 2.4 E AT Double Cab, Hilux 2.4 G MT Double Cab, and Hilux 2.4 MT Single Cab. 

Customers would be able to order their new Hilux in one of seven exterior colour choices that are Bronze Mica Metallic (new colour), Crimson Spark Red Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Phantom Brown Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic, Silver Metallic and Super White II.

However, the Hilux Single Cab is available only in a Solid White colour.

The 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine of the Hilux Rogue has received technical improvements which raise both power output and torque. 

Maximum power output is now 204 ps at 3,400 rpm while maximum torque is 500 Nm between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm. 

In spite of the higher output, fuel consumption has actually been lowered by 4% to an average of 10.9 kms per litre.

The 2.4-litre engine, which also has a Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) and an intercooler as well as a common-rail system, has received refinements that improve cooling and fuel economy with the thanks to increased pressure in the common-rail system, fuel efficiency has been improved by 5%.

In addition, this refined and improved engine for the new Hilux allows longer service interval from 5,000 kms/3 months to 10,000kms/6 months which will help to reduce maintenance costs.

Although it has tough workhorse capabilities, the Hilux is also comfortable for daily motoring and also provided with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) that assist drivers: PreCollision System (PCS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), with Steering & Brake Assist.

The new Hilux range is available for viewing and test-drives at all authorised Toyota showrooms nationwide. 

Monthly instalments start from as low as RM788 a month with a mere additional RM89 for the Toyota Service Savers package through the Toyota EzBeli financing scheme. - DagangNews.com