Limited edition Hilux heads to SA

Called the Hilux Dakar Edition, the package is available for a limited period only (August to September) on Raider-grade models across all three body types.

The Dakar Edition comes with a host of additional standard equipment over and above the features of the standard version.

Exterior-wise, it features a number of stainless-steel adornments (nudge bar, rear styling bar, side steps) with the Dakar logo. The package also includes a rear step bumper with a tow bar, black tonneau cover, smoke-grey alloy wheels, body coloured mirrors, body coloured door handles and a Dakar badge on the tailgate.

The interior is enhanced with black leather seats and door inserts with red stitching and black carpets with Dakar embroidery and a reverse camera on the Xtra-cab and double-cab models.

Pricing ranges from R292 200 for the single-cab 2.7-litre petrol Raised Body Raider Dakar Edition to R509 100 for the double-cab 4.0-litre V6 petrol 4x4 automatic Dakar Edition.