Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport Vast Tread, which retails for 1.499 million baht (RM196,868). In comparison with the earlier GR Sport bought within the nation, the brand new variant will get a extra highly effective engine in addition to numerous upgrades geared toward making the pick-up truck much more rugged and aggressive in look.
Beginning underneath the bonnet, the GR Sport Vast Tread continues to be powered by a 1GD-FTV 2.8 litre inline-four turbodiesel engine, though it now delivers 224 PS (221 hp or 165 kW) at 3,400 rpm and 550 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,800 rpm – these figures are similar to the GR Sport now we have in Malaysia.
The up to date engine’s frequent rail direct gasoline injection system additionally now operates at the next stress of 275 MPa as a substitute of 265 MPa, and there’s a diesel particulate filter to make sure it meets Euro 5 requirements. Different adjustments embody a brand new engine management unit (ECU) and particular tuning for the engine and transmission.
By way of visible adjustments, the Thailand-spec GR Sport mimics the variant bought in Australia by sporting new bumpers and a entrance grille which might be extra attention-grabbing. Becoming a member of these components is a widebody package that features overfenders which enhance the entrance observe by 140 mm whereas the rear is up by 155 mm to accommodate the chunky 265/65 profile BF Goodrich AT tyres paired with 17-inch wheels.
The pick-up truck additionally has an elevated floor clearance of 37 mm, accompanied by new monotube dampers which might be fitted additional out from the ladder-frame chassis. Different adjustments are retuned entrance coil springs, a bigger entrance stabiliser bar, thicker entrance wishbones, extra welding for the chassis, disc brakes for the rear (beforehand drums) and bigger entrance brake discs (17 inches as a substitute of 16 inches).
With these adjustments, the GR Sport measures 5,320 mm lengthy, 2,020 mm huge, 1,880 mm tall and has a wheelbase of three,085 mm. The elevated entrance observe now spans 1,675 mm whereas it’s 1,705 mm within the rear, and the bottom clearance is 217 mm.
Inside, the GR Sport receives a brand new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with help for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The package record can be improved with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a wi-fi charging pad, USB-C ports for rear passengers and a brand new sample for the inside trim.
Different commonplace gear contains bi-beam LED headlamps, LED entrance fog lamps, suede/leather-based seat upholstery, a GR Sport-branded steering wheel, dual-zone local weather management, T-Join telematics, a 360-degree digicam, six audio system, keyless entry and begin, seven airbags, the standard array of passive security techniques, hill begin help, hill descent management, adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and prevention and rear cross site visitors alert.
Whereas we do get the extra highly effective engine in Malaysia, our Hilux GR Sport doesn’t look almost as aggressive and rugged as what’s provided in Australia and now, Thailand. What do you consider this search for the Hilux GR Sport? Ought to we get this right here?
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