Toyota has launched a limited-edition version of its best-selling Hilux series in South Africa, known as the Raider X.
It retains the tried-and-trusted 2.4-litre, turbo-diesel powerplant as its siblings, and is available in both six-speed manual and automatic specifications at a starting price of R674,800 and R704,000, respectively.
Combined with a part-time 4WD system, this gives the double cab a power cap of 110kW and 400Nm, allowing it to tow 3,500kg and support 830kg in the back.
It also has a fuel consumption of 7.7l/100km, a ground clearance of 286mm, and a water wading depth of 700mm.
To denote its special status in the range, the X has been given cosmetic details such as black side steps, a matte-black styling bar, large matte-black wheel arches with red inserts, a chrome grille, an integrated tonneau cover, unique 17-inch alloy wheels, a rubberized load bay, and Raider X badges on the exterior and inside the cabin.
This is in addition to the equipment found on the normal Raider which includes automatic headlights, LED foglamps, a multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, four speakers, USB ports, a reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, and an infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The competition
These are the double-cab 4x4s that will have to contend with the new Toyota Hilux Raider X in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe double cab 4×4 S11 Karoo Storm
- Starting price – R639,999
- Power – 103kW/320Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.3l/100km
- Towing capacity – 2,500kg
- Load capacity – 995kg
- Ground clearance – 210mm
- Wading depth – 800mm
Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD double cab LS 4×4
- Starting price – R684,100
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
- Towing capacity – 2,100kg
- Load capacity – 1,105kg
- Ground clearance – 227mm
- Wading depth – 800mm
GWM P-Series 2.0TD double cab LTD 4×4
- Starting price – R694,950
- Power – 120kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.5l/100km
- Towing capacity – 1,200kg
- Load capacity – 650kg
- Ground clearance – 232mm
- Wading depth – 800mm
Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD double cab 4Action 4×4
- Starting price – R699,900
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.1l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,000kg
- Load capacity – 1,105kg
- Ground clearance – 235m
- Wading depth – 600mm
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT double cab XLT 4×4
- Starting price – R714,100
- Power – 125kW/405Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.7l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 930kg
- Ground clearance – 237mm
- Wading depth – 800mm
VW Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW double cab 4Motion
- Starting price – R721,500
- Power – 125kW/405Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.1l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 930kg
- Ground clearance – 237mm
- Wading depth – 800mm
Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi double cab LE 4×4 auto
- Starting price – R760,500
- Power – 140kW/450Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 1,003kg
- Ground clearance – 221mm
- Wading depth – 450mm
Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D double cab 4×4 Athlete
- Starting price – R749,990
- Power – 133kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.3l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 1,003kg
- Ground clearance – 221mm
- Wading depth – 450mm
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