Action sports
ISUZU D-MAX ARCTIC TRUCKS AT PEUGEOT 35 6AT 3008 T 1,6 THP HILUX ACTIVE 2,8 GD-6 4x4 GR-SPORT 6AT
It began with the Ford Ranger Raptor. It was the first bakkie that could back up its bulked-up appearance with pukka off-road racing performance (in contrast to the many DIY attempts plying our roads). This has seemingly created an all-new niche: the action bakkie. Whereas most performance divisions demand more power, this is not a prerequisite of the action bakkie. The OEMs rather focus their attention on visual appeal and technical prowess over broken surfaces. Toyota and Isuzu are the latest players.
THE RECIPES
Nasser Al-Attiyah won the Dakar this year in a proudly South African-built Hilux. In doing so, he cemented Gazoo Racing (GR) as a global trademark for Toyota, although locally, the brand is still in its infancy. CAR was deeply impressed by the Yaris GRMN during this year’s Performance Shootout
