As a case study of what a Toyota Hilux double-cab might look like with a widebody kit fitted to it, the sight of Giniel de Villiers’ company car launching over a dune during a stage of the Dakar Rally is a compelling departure point.
Since its official participation in this gruelling overland race (celebrating its first overall victory in 2019) Toyota South Africa has been flirting with the idea of marketing the success of its Gazoo Racing bakkie team within its local double-cab line-up.
Although the