The Toyota Hilux GR Sport exists in many forms in various markets – we’ve seen European, Thai, Japanese and South African versions before this, but this Australian version is the most hardcore one yet and the closest to being a Ranger Raptor rival thus far.
Under the hood, the 2.8 litre turbodiesel
four cylinder engine gets tuned up to 224 PS and 550 Nm of torque, something
only the South African version got previously. This is complemented by sportier
tuning for the automatic gearbox.
The Aussie Hilux GR Sport also gets wider
tracks – 140 mm wider at the front and 155 mm wider at the rear, with
redesigned wishbones and a reinforced rear axle. Monotube shocks with higher
damping force and heat-dissipation capacity paired with stiffer coil springs
provide increased stability through reduced roll angle and more precise
steering. The Hilux GR Sport also gets bigger brake discs.
Inside, the cockpit gets a monochromatic
black theme with bright sports pedals and red seatbelts. GR branding is
featured inside and out, including on the steering wheel, headrests, red brake
callipers, and exterior badges.
