After hearing countless speculations and rumors, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the Gazoo Racing (GR) versions of the Toyota Fortuner and the Toyota Hilux.
Toyota PH launches the GR Sport versions of the Hilux and the Fortuner
Known as the Toyota Hilux GR Sport and the Toyota Fortuner GR Sport, these two now sit as the top-spec variants in their respective lineups. As such, it comes as no surprise that they are also a bit pricier than the Hilux Conquest and the Fortuner LTD, respectively.
So, what do these two new Gazoo Racing variants offer to a prospective buyer?
Exterior
As a top-of-the-line variant, the Hilux GR Sport still gets the same equipment as the Hilux Conquest. It has LED headlamps and daytime running lamps, front fog lamps, and the same LED C-shaped taillight cluster. What’s different however is the abundance of black-colored exterior bits, which helps in bringing out the inherent macho stance of the Hilux.
2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport
On the front, it gets a black-colored grille, as well as a different bumper. From the sides, you’ll find a new set of wheels unique to the variant. The bed was also improved with a new sports bar. Tying up the looks of the GR Sport Hilux is a set of GR Sport-specific 18-inch alloy wheels. The exterior also comes with red-colored brake calipers with a GR Sport logo.
For the Toyota Fortuner, it also follows the style of the Thai-spec GR Sport trim. It gets a lot of GR Sport badges, a more aggressive-looking front bumper, as well as a more imposing grille.
2022 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport
Besides those, it also gets a two-tone color scheme, plus a set of new GR Sport 18-inch wheels. Like the Hilux model, it also comes with red GR Sport brake calipers.
As the new top-spec variant, the Fortuner GR Sport also gets LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, front fog lamps, roof rails, and LED taillights.
Interior
For the interior, the seats for the Hilux GR Sport are provided with red inserts and red-colored contrast stitching. Furthermore, the Hilux GR Sport also features aluminum sport pedals, and the driver is also given paddle-shifters to manually control the truck’s automatic transmission.
Moreover, the Hilux Conquest also features a push-to-start button, cruise control, power-folding side mirrors, as well as an automatic air-conditioning.
And of course, the interior of this new Hilux variant is also adorned with GR Sport logos. There’s one for each of the headrests for the front seats, one on the steering wheel, among others.
In turn, the Fortuner GR Sport’s interior looks similar to the one on the GR Hilux. It is after all, based on the Hilux. Specifically, this new Fortuner trim also features GR Sport logos on its headrests, as well as aluminum sport pedals.
Unlike the seats on the Hilux GR Sport though, the ones on the Fortuner GR Sport don’t get red inserts. Instead, its seats are clad in black leather. It does get a splash of color by way of the red contrast stitching as well.
Furthermore, the new Fortuner variant also comes with paddle shifters which were present before on the LTD variant. Other amenities on the Fortuner GR Sport include a push-to-start button, automatic air-conditioning, among others.
It also mirrors the differences between the Hilux Conquest and the Fortuner LTD, in that the latter comes with tilt and telescopic steering wheel and rear air-conditioning vents. Both features are absent on the Hilux GR Sport and the Hilux Conquest.
Tech & Safety
Apart from those interior upgrades, the Hilux GR Sport still features the same eight-inch touchscreen headunit as the Hilux Conquest. It has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and it is linked to a six-piece speaker system. It also gets a Panoramic View Monitor.
2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport is available in Emotional Red exterior color
Safety-wise, it is pretty much on par with the Hilux Conquest. It gets stability and traction control, anti-lock braking (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), parking sensors, hill-start assist, a reverse camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and engine immobilizer, as well as seven airbags.
In the case of the Fortuner GR Sport, it also mirrors the Fortuner LTD. It is equipped with seven airbags, ABS with EBD, stability and traction control, a reverse camera, ISOFIX, among others.
2022 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport features added style points
Unlike the Hilux GR Sport however, the Fortuner GR Sport gets the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assist suite. Like on the Fortuner LTD, it has blind-spot detection, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree view camera, lane departure warning, among others.
For entertainment, the Fortuner GR Sport is similar to the Hilux as it also uses an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with the same connectivity options. Just like the Fortuner LTD, the Fortuner GR Sport has a nine-piece JBL sound system.
Engine & Performance
The Hilux GR Sport and the Fortuner GR Sport also received some mechanical upgrades. Specifically, their suspension systems have been improved as both models now have monotube dampers. This provides continuous damping force, and more stability when driving.
For the engine though, the Hilux GR Sport and the Fortuner GR Sport still use the same 2.8-liter turbodiesel that powers the Hilux Conquest trims and the Fortuner LTD trims. At maximum, this engine can produce up to 201 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The engine is then paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels through a 4x4 drivetrain.
Pricing
2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport and Fortuner GR Sport
When it comes to pricing, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 4x4 has a starting price of Php 1,985,000, which is Php 110,000 more than the Hilux Conquest 4x4 AT. On the other hand, the Hilux GR Sport in Emotional Red exterior paint is priced at Php 2,005,000.
In turn, the new Fortuner GR Sport can be had for Php 2,509,000. This price makes it the most expensive midsize, truck-based seven-seater SUV in the Philippine market. In comparison to the Fortuner LTD 4x4 AT, the GR Sport trim is priced Php 69,000 more.
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Know more about Toyota Hilux 2024
The Toyota Hilux 2024 is a midsize pickup offered in the local market as both fleet and regular units. Toyota Hilux Prices Philippines range from PHP 885,000 to PHP 2,192,000 with 13 variants, spanning from the basic cab & chassis 4x2 model to the range-topping GR Sport 4x4. It is also available in two turbodiesel engine options and four gearbox choices, accompanied by eight exterior colors. Dimensions start at 5,285mm in height, 1,800mm in width, and 1,700mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,085mm. Among the rivals to the Toyota Hilux in the market are the Mitsubishi Strada, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, and the Isuzu D-Max.
This popular pickup continues to evolve and slowly move upmarket after gaining luxuries. The most significant revolutionary jump of the Hilux happened in 2004 when the seventh generation of the model was introduced. It was the first 21st-century iteration of Toyota's pickup. It is also the first generation to ride on Toyota’s new Innovative Multi-purpose Vehicle architecture. It provided improved safety, better ride comfort, modern D-4D diesel engines, more interior space, and a more modern aerodynamic body.
The current 8th generation offers a more refined and stylish design than its predecessor, but the tradition of being a tough pickup continues. It received a much-awaited refresh in 2020.
Toyota Hilux Launch
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) debuted the refreshed Toyota Hilux in 2020, featuring a meaner and more aggressive pickup truck design from the front to the back. The biggest update the Japanese carmaker added in the most latest model of the pickup truck is the minor power bump for the 2.8-liter engine option, which now makes it one of the most powerful in terms of performance numbers.
To cater to different car consumers who are in the automotive market for a reliable workhorse, TMP is offering its pickup truck with a wide array of variants, namely the Cab & Chassis, Cargo, J, FX, E, J, G, and the top-of-the-line Conquest. Only the top-ranging variant gets to benefit from the updated engine that now joins the superb 500 Club alongside the Ford Ranger
For 2024, the GR Sport received a massive update and it is now more powerful and more off-road capable than its predecessor. The brand also added a new E AT trim to its variant lineup.
Toyota Hilux Exterior
The current generation Toyota Hilux features a bolder and more rugged exterior styling. When Toyota's business unit in the Philippines introduced the Conquest variant of the Hilux, it received some much-needed flare. The top variants can turn heads because of their several external enhancements. The Conquest variant of the Hilux features a more aggressive exterior design while the standard variant leans on the safer side.
Upfront, it can come with either a set of projector or reflector halogen headlights, depending on the chosen variant. The higher trim levels feature an LED lighting set, as well as benefit from an array of DRLs. The E and G variants ride on 17-inch wheels, while the Conquest uses 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels. The new GR Sport meanwhile, also uses a 17-inch though these are off-road ready, Dakar-inspired wheels.
The current generation Toyota Hilux features a bolder exterior
Other exclusive features made available on the Toyota Hilux Conquest variants only include a tailgate assist, a bedliner, a sports bar, a roof ornament, and side decals to provide a sturdier road presence on the go.
The GR Sport meanwhile, gets a wider track width, a set of beefier fender flares, an aero sports bar, under chassis protection, etc.
Toyota Hilux Interior
The Toyota Hilux currently on sale mostly carries over the interior from the 2020 update. Inside the pickup, there is the right amount of dimensionality that is also found in other Toyota vehicles offered in the Philippines that sit on the same platform. However, there are subtler styling elements that distinctly mark it as Hilux.
Higher trim levels feature seats with leather wrappings while lower trims have fabric seat coverings. Top variants are also equipped with automatic climate control and steering wheel audio control that depends on the head unit. The twin-dial setup gauge cluster comes with a multi-function display in the middle.
Technology & Safety Features
For on-board entertainment, Toyota gave the G a new eight-inch touchscreen. The Conquest likewise uses an eight-inch display, while the updated GR-S comes with a nine-inch headunit. The E meanwhile, retains its 6.75-inch display. Standard on the Conquest and GR-Sport is wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The displays on the G though, get the wired version of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The top-range variants come with a push-start system and keyless entry. Hill-start assist is also available in this pickup. It adds to the livability and drivability of the Toyota Hilux. Depending on the trim, the Hilux also gets radar cruise control.
Safety is not an issue for the Toyota Hilux
This popular pickup from Toyota is a safe vehicle. The basic variant features passenger’s and driver’s airbags as standard. Higher variants have two front, side, and curtain airbags. Other safety features include ABS with EBD, brake assist, stability control, and speed-sensing door locks.
The GR-S and the Conquest get the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assistive kit which includes a pre-collision system, lane departure alert, etc. Also present for the higher-spec trims are blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross-traffic alert, and a panoramic view parking camera.
Platform & Chassis
The Toyota Hilux is a midsize four-door pickup truck. It shares the same Toyota IMV platform with the Innova and Fortuner. This pickup truck features a double-wishbone front suspension, and the rear setup is a rigid axle with leaf springs to further bolster its reputation as a reliable workhorse in the Philippines.
Toyota's pickup truck has a commanding presence on the road
On the top-spec GR Sport, the Hilux's suspension system is updated with monotube shock absorbers. It is also the only trim that gets disc brakes for all four wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood, TMP offers two engine options for its entry to the Philippine pickup truck segment. The first engine option is a 2.4-liter 2GD-FTV diesel engine which is used on the E, G, and Conquest 4x2 variants. It can generate 148 hp at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 1,600 to 2,000 rpm.
The second engine option for the model is a larger 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel engine which is capable of generating 201 hp at 3,400 rpm and 420 Nm of torque at 1,400 to 3,400 rpm (500 Nm of torque for the top-of-the-line Conquest 4X4 A/T variant). Both the said engines can be paired to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, depending on the chosen variant.
The updated 2024 GR-Sport meanwhile, is propelled by a 2.8-liter turbodiesel that can generate up to 220 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. Like the other automatic versions, it also uses a six-speed gearbox, but this has been tuned for better performance.
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Available colors for the Toyota Hilux Philippines are Super White, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Crimson Spark Red Metallic, Nebula Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic, and Emotional Red.
Much like most of its rivals, the Toyota Hilux 2024 comes with a rear-locking differential for added traction and control in slippery driving conditions, especially when off-road. It also retains its 1,115-kilogram payload capacity, one of the highest in its segment, for superb carrying capability. Toyota has equipped the Hilux with a variable-flow control power steering pump to relieve driver stress during strenuous drives.
Toyota Hilux Pros & Cons
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Toyota Hilux Q&A
1. How much is the Toyota Hilux 2024 Philippines?
Toyota Hilux 2024 price Philippines ranges from 885,000 PHP for the entry-level 2.4 Cab & Chassis 4x2 MT to 2,192,000 PHP for the top-of-the-line Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2.8 4x4 AT (Emotional Red color).
2. What are the Dimensions of Hilux 2024?
Dimensions for the Toyota Hilux 2024 include 5,285mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,700mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,085mm.
3. What are the colors available in Hilux Philippines?
Toyota Hilux 2024 colors are available in 5 colors in the following shades: White, Super White, Sliver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Crimson Red, Attitude Black Mica, Nebula Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic, and Emotional Red.
4. What is the Engine Capacity of Hilux Conquest 2.4 4x2 MT?
Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.4 4x2 MT is offered with a 2.4-liter 2GD-FTV diesel engine which can generate 148 hp at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 1,600 to 2,000 rpm.
5. Is Toyota Hilux available in Automatic Transmission?
Yes, it is. All Hilux trims available in the Philippines are automatic transmission.
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