THE 2022 Hilux GR Sport is the second GR iteration of Mzansi’s best-selling bakkie, following the debut model introduced in 2019.
It features unique design and dynamic features to differentiate it from its stablemates and position the Hilux GR-S as the hero model of the range.
The GR product hierarchy comprises of four levels represented as a pyramid, with the first layer being GR Parts currently under investigation for Mzansi, which allows customers to inject their normal model.
Then comes the variants with GR flavour, followed by the GR-Sport moniker that offers cosmetic and dynamic handling enhancements for the Corolla Cross, Hilux and Land Cruiser 300.
The third tier is occupied by fully-fledged GR performance models the GR86, GR Yaris and GR Supra while the fourth is GRMN, that represents the highest level of performance tuning.
The Hilux GR-S wears a unique suit, with the design around the concepts of toughness and sportiness.
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A large and prominent black front grille, horizontal cross bar finished in a carbon-fibre pattern and chrome Toyota lettering (a GR Sport trademark) announce its presence.
Special treatment has been applied to the LED headlights alongside vertically-stacked air ducts with integrated LED fog lamps.
Design changes to the interior include a new instrument cluster with a cog-like metallic bezel, red needles and unique gauge face.
A bespoke, perforated leather-trim steering wheel with red contrast stitching and GR badging is joined by sporty aluminium pedals with rubber inserts. GR branding has also been applied to the push start button and centre console.
While the GR-Sport moniker normally represents cosmetic and handling enhancements, the Hilux variant has a trick up its sleeve in the performance department, too.
Power output has been increased to 165kW (+15) and torque ramped up by 50Nm to a peak of 550Nm.
This has been accomplished via a special ECU calibration that interfaces with revised six-speed automatic transmission mapping and lock-up control to ensure optimised power delivery.
Only one drivetrain configuration is offered in the form of a 4x4 transaxle mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with auto LSD function.
Pricing
Hilux GR-S 2.8 GD-6 4x4 6AT – R865 400
