The most noticeable changes to the Toyota Hilux are found at the front, where the Hilux receives slimmer LED headlamps, a wider grille and revised bumper styling.
It’s been a long time coming but the ninth generation Toyota Hilux, that has been a fixture on our roads for 60 years, has rolled into showrooms and what better way to test the heavily revised South African icon than on the gravel roads in Namibia.
It’s a revelation to be sure and worth the wait, but before we get to that let’s see what changes have been incorporated including updated styling, a redesigned cabin, expanded safety technology and a 48-volt mild-hybrid option.
It may not be to everyone’s liking and keyboard warriors have been having a field day, but Toyota’s “Cyber Sumo” philosophy grows on you the more time you spend with it.
The most noticeable changes are found at the front, where the Hilux receives slimmer LED headlamps, a wider grille and revised bumper styling.
