Soon after its global launch, Toyota Hilux Malaysia now announces that the 2020 Toyota Hilux is now accepting reservations in Malaysia. The estimated price of a 2.4 MT 4×4 bike is RM 93,880.
A total of five variants are provided, including the above-mentioned main single cab 2.4 MT (RM93,880), the new Double Cab 2.4 E AT (RM109,880), Double Cab 2.4 G MT (RM112,880), Double Cab 2.4 V AT (RM134,880) is an upgraded version of the current L- Edition, and Double Cab 2.8 Rogue AT (RM148,880) is an upgraded version of the current Black Edition.
In this update cycle, only the top 2.8 Rogue AT will upgrade its powertrain, including an improved version of the 1G-FTV 2.8-liter turbo diesel mill. The current rated output power is 204 hp and the torque is 500 Nm (27 hp) and 50 Nm bumps).
The new and improved engine has a two-stage oil pump that can optimally switch the oil pressure to improve fuel efficiency. It is also equipped with a new water-cooled double-pipe pre-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler to better manage EGR. temperature.
Otherwise, the variant marked with “2.4” will get the 2GD-FTV 2.4-liter turbo diesel unit inherited from the current model, suitable for 150 hp and 400 Nm of torque. As for the gearbox, 2.4 G models with single and double cabs will be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and the rest will be equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
In addition to the single-row cab variant, other mechanical upgrades have been made on the new Hilux, including a new power-assisted rack and pinion steering column and a new variable flow control system, which helps reduce the need for power steering pumps. Demand, thereby better fuel economy, and at the same time the steering feel in the entire speed range has also been improved.
The new Hilux is also equipped with a new automatic limited slip differential (LSD) to assist traction in conjunction with the traction control system-controlling braking and engine output when one of the rear wheels starts to spin. The system only operates at a maximum speed of 50 km/h in high-speed and 2WD mode.
In addition to the transmission system, the biggest update of the oldest Hilux is the addition of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) advanced driver assistance features, including pre-collision system (PCS), dynamic radar cruise control (DRCC) and lane departure alert (LDA) And yaw assist.
From the outside, the 2020 model is the second revision of the eighth-generation Toyota Hilux. It uses a larger hexagonal grille at the front and slender headlights on the sides to give the front of the car a new look. The front bumper and newly designed fog lamp cover have also been redesigned, while the rear bumper has been redesigned with new taillights.
Most of the visual style flows to the top Rogue variant, which gets a new bonnet molding and anti-skid plate; the other variants below it use newly designed 17- or 18-inch wheels.
The internal changes are less obvious. The well-known interior package includes a new interior design, a new dashboard design and illuminated door trim. Now, the basic model also has a multi-information display in the instrument cluster.
Buyers can choose from seven exterior color options for the 2020 Toyota Hilux, including new bronze mica metal, deep red spark red metal, attitude biotite, phantom brown metal, silver metal, silver metal and Super White II. Hilux Single Cab is only available in pure white.
The 2020 Toyota Hilux can now be booked at all authorized Toyota dealers in Malaysia. As mentioned above, the estimated price of the basic Single Cab model starts from RM 93,880, and is priced on the road, without insurance, and including business tax. The final pricing will be announced later during the official release.
For customers interested in the top 2.8 Rogue variant, UMW Toyota is currently offering a special price of RM144,880 (RM4,000 discount) for all purchases in 2020.
