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Meet the Hilux GR Sport Limited Edition

Since go-faster bakkies are now a big thing, Toyota also want in on the action.

Meet the Hilux GR Sport Limited Edition
Meet the Hilux GR Sport Limited Edition — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Since go-faster bakkies are now a big thing, Toyota also want in on the action.

The result is the Hilux GR Sport limited edition, of which only 420 will be made. And none of them are destined for South Africa

To build it, Toyota starts off with a range-topping 2.8-litre turbodiesel model. The power output remains as is. You do, however, get a suspension setup tuned specifically for tough off-road conditions.

The rest of the upgrades include Gazoo Racing decaals, black grille surrounds, red trim on the foglights, 17-inch black alloy wheels and new running boards.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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