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Toyota Hilux, Fortuner, GR86 upgraded for 2024, open for bookings

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced the opening of bookings for the new Hilux, Fortuner, and GR86, featuring several upgrades and enhancements.

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux, the reigning pickup truck king in Malaysia, has been updated with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) for the 2.4 Single Cab model.

It also comes with Remote Engine Start for selected variants, a first for a Toyota model. Activated through the Toyota My app, this function can also start the air conditioning to cool the cabin before entering the vehicle.

The Hilux 2.8 GR Sport, Rogue, and 2.4V variants are also equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor, while the GR Sport and Rogue editions feature wireless charging capability. The 2.8 GR Sport is powered by a 2,755cc engine with an output of 224PS and 550Nm of torque, while the 2.8 Rogue has an output of 204PS and 500Nm.

Meanwhile, the Hilux 2.4 generates 150PS and 400Nm of torque. The starting price for the Toyota Hilux is RM104,880.

Toyota Fortuner

The Toyota Fortuner now comes with GR body kit as an additional accessory for the 2.7 SRZ and 2.4 models. The kit includes front bumper skirting, fog lamp garnish, and rear bumper skirting.

Remote Engine Start is now available for the Fortuner 2.8 VRZ and 2.7 SRZ. The SUV is still offered with both petrol and diesel engine options.

The 2.7 SRZ petrol unit produces 166PS and 245Nm of torque, while the 2.8 VRZ diesel generates 150PS and 400Nm of torque. The Toyota Fortuner 2024 can be yours starting at RM195,800.

Toyota GR86

In the case of the Toyota GR86 sports coupe, both automatic and manual variants have been updated for better handling and response.

The throttle response has been retuned for more precise control, while the suspension has been refined for handling and road feel.

The steering system has also been recalibrated for a smoother feel. For the automatic transmission, new tuning allows for downshifting at higher RPMs, providing better control for the driver. The price for the 2024 Toyota GR86 starts at RM295,000

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The Toyota Hyper-F Concept is a Fortuner on steroids

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The Toyota Fortuner is an SUV that shares its underpinnings with the Hilux, so it is fair to say that it’s not the first vehicle that crosses one’s mind when talking about something sporty.

However, that does not stop TCD Asia (Toyota Customizing & Development) from turning the Fortuner into a rather low-slung, aggressive concept vehicle dubbed the Hyper-F Concept.

Making its debut at the 2024 Bangkok Auto Salon, the Hyper-F Concept features a head-turning body kit that includes a large grille, big air intakes, a deep front splitter, massive fenders, a diffuser, and a roof spoiler.

Though unmentioned, the car evidently rides on a lowered suspension system. Its rolling stock is a gorgeous set of TWS wheels from Japan shod with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx rubbers. Hidden behind those wheels are Powerbrake calipers.

But the wheels are not the only thing that’s carried over from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Reportedly, its bumper and bonnet are made from Tafnex (a mix of carbon fibre and polypropylene resin) supplied by two Japanese companies, Mitsui Chemicals and APRK Corporation.

Additionally, there are also several 3D-printed components. The use of these materials allows TCD Asia to reduce the weight of the Hyper-F Concept.

No interior photos have been released, but the donor car’s original three-row seating has been taken out to make room for four body-hugging bucket seats.

Information on powertrain is also scarce, but it isn’t far-fetched to assume that it uses the Fortuner GR Sport’s 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine with 224 PS and 550 Nm on tap.