The Toyota Hilux climbs its way onto the top of the South African car sales charts on a monthly basis, and it seems that the Japanese carmaker is looking to maintain the status-quo. That’s why Toyota South Africa Motors has launched a new limited edition version of the Hilux called the Dakar Edition.

This special range has been created in celebration of the performance of the Hilux within the 2013 Dakar Rally, and coincided with the announcement of the Toyota Imperial SA Dakar team for 2014.

Toyota stated that the Dakar package is available for a limited period only (between July to September 2013) on Raider grade variants of the Hilux, across all three body types (Single, Xtra and Double Cab).

Exterior features that sets the Dakar Edition Hilux versions apart from the standard Raider bakkies includes:

• Stainless steel nudge bar with Dakar logo
• Stainless steel rear styling bar with Dakar logo
• Stainless steel side steps with Dakar logo
• Rear step bumper with tow bar
• Black tonneau cover
• Smoky grey alloy wheels
• Body coloured mirrors
• Body coloured door handles
• Tailgate Dakar badge

Exclusive interior features of the Dakar Edition Hilux range includes:

• Black leather seats with red stitching
• Black leather door inserts with red stitching
• Black carpet set with red Dakar embroidery and red border
• Reverse camera (Xtra Cab and Double Cab)

Pricing (incl. VAT)

Hilux Single Cab 2.7 VVTi Raised Body DAKAR                     R292 200

Hilux SC 3.0 D-4D RB DAKAR                                                 R333 800

Hilux SC 3.0 D-4D 4X4 DAKAR                                               R385 600

Hilux Xtra Cab 3.0 D-4D RB DAKAR                                       R364 500

Hilux XC 3.0 D-4D 4X4 DAKAR                                              R416 500

Hilux Double Cab 2.7 VVTi RB DAKAR                                   R365 800

Hilux DC 2.5 D-4D RB DAKAR                                                 R397 100

Hilux DC 3.0 D-4D RB DAKAR                                                R420 900                                

Hilux DC 3.0 D-4D RB AT DAKAR                                           R433 700

Hilux DC 3.0 D-4D 4X4 DAKAR                                               R473 700

Hilux DC 3.0 D-4D 4X4 AT DAKAR                                         R486 400

Hilux DC 4.0 V6 RB AT DAKAR                                              R433 000

Hilux DC 4.0 V6 4X4 AT DAKAR                                             R509 100        

“I am delighted that we have announced the arrival of the Dakar Edition, which offers a fresh approach to our tough Hilux range,” said Kerry Roodt, GM of Toyota South Africa Motors. “Its combination of bold, rugged looks with a high level of standard equipment makes it an even more attractive proposition for the style- and value-conscious buyer.”

In other motoring related news, Jaguar’s new F-Type recently made its way onto local roads, with the fabric topped sports roadster available to local buyers in three flavours.