Toyota's Australian arm and Tonka have teamed up to
create yet another special vehicle dubbed the Hilux Tonka Concept.
Based on the double cab version of the popular
pickup truck, it features a black and yellow livery, carbon fiber skin bonnet
and tailgate, air scoops, rear spoiler, off-road LED light bar on the roof and
35-inch tires.
Further mods include the extra ground clearance of
150 mm, heavy-duty suspension, rugged bash plate made from 6 mm-thick
alloy that protects the sump and other vital components, and tubular side rails
to protect the body and chassis, among other upgrades.
Powering it is a 2.8-liter engine, the output of
which remains unkown. However, that unit is good for 174 horses and 420 Nm of torque in the production version of the Hilux, and can work in
conjunction with either a manual or an automatic gearbox.
Toyota has no plans of offering a production version
of the playful Hilux Tonka, as it will only be displayed at 4WD shows, field
days and expos across the country.
