Toyota has announced the launch of the new HiLux GR Sport, a special edition of its popular pickup truck that features rally-inspired performance and style. The Hilux GR Sport is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and its motorsport division, Gazoo Racing, which has been dominating the Dakar Rally with the HiLux since 2019.
The HiLux GR Sport is not just a cosmetic upgrade but also a mechanical one. It boasts a more powerful 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine that delivers 221 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 10 percent over the standard HiLux. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that has been tuned for sportier performance and paddle shifters for manual control.
The suspension system has also been upgraded with new monotube shock absorbers and stiffer coil springs that improve the handling and comfort of the Toyota Hilux GR Sport on and off the road. The rear sway bar has been removed to enhance the wheel articulation and off-road capability of the pickup truck. The HiLux GR Sport also features a wider wheel track (extended by 5.5 inches at the front and 6.1 inches at the rear) with redesigned wishbones and a reinforced rear axle.
The HiLux GR Sport rides on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires that provide better grip on various surfaces. The braking system consists of four-piston front and one-piston rear calipers with red paint and large discs that offer more stopping power.