MZANSI drivers are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful double-cab bakkies, which are becoming the choice of youngsters who want the best of both passenger and one-ton bakkies.
We paged through the latest Toyota Hilux DC 2.8 Dakar 4x4 manual and can say it is the king of twin-cams around. If you ever wondered what’s best bakkie in town, the Dakar Limited edition is the one you want in your garage.
Not only for the best looks a bakkie could have, including the square nosed face, but also for its amazing performance.
The suspension is so good that, for the first time perhaps, you can literally go around looking for challenges like speed bumps and take every opportunity to remind yourself of the great work that went into the Dakar’s chassis.
The Dakar derivative’s exclusive nose design is now being introduced on Raider and SRX models too.
Driving this car is more than convenient. Its amazing interior includes a touchscreen infotainment system (previously only fitted to the Raider) and a high quality reverse camera.
Standard specs include 18-inch alloys, auto climate control, cruise control, leather steering wheel and seven airbags.
All Hilux models come with a three-year/100 000 km warranty, while nine-services/90 000 km service plan is standard on all models.