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Price: R891 400 0–100 km/h: 9,87 seconds Top speed: 175 km/h Power: 165 kW Torque: 550 N.m CAR Fuel index: 9,6 L/100 km CO2 : 210 g/km

The Raptor isn’t easily usurped; although the GR badge-wearing Hilux strikes a good balance without asking for as much money
Ryan de Villiers
Raptor still impresses but GR-S badged Hilux has closed the gap in terms of desirability
Kyle Kock

The Hilux has been a staple in South Africa for some time, from utilitarian workhorses to luxurious double cabs, as well as commemorative models and everything in between. There has been a Hilux on the scene for as far back as we can remember and it’s still as loved. The difference for the Hilux, especially double-cab variants, is that it finds itself in a segment where features, performance, looks and overall capability matter now more

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