Pending its official premiere in the South American markets, there is new information about the new Toyota Hilux GR Sport.
Update will be released soon Toyota Hilux GR Sport for South America and with it has been appearing Preliminary images and data. The most recent has to do with a more powerful propulsion system than the conventional.
Hilux in its GR Sport version has been an important global premiere in recent months, reaching markets such as Japan, Thailand and several in Europe. Here, his first destination is Argentina where he will produce the model for the region.
Although in the Gazoo Racing classification, the “GR Sport” versions receive more than anything aesthetic modifications from sport stylein our continent could benefit from a power boost, greater than the others presented in the rest of the world.
Same engine, more power for Toyota Hilux GR Sport
The information comes from the international media IOL Motoringwhich states that for some markets Toyota Hilux will have the turbodiesel engine already known, but with more horse power for the GR Sport trim level.
That would correspond to South America, because reviewing the details of the GR Sport Hilux in Asia and Europe they do not exceed the 204 hp of power. The changes could also benefit the version of the pick-up sold in south africafrom where the matter has been a request to the brand.
Counting on that happening, the sports model of the range will be equipped with the 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, which with the respective adjustments will raise the power up to 224 hp. Previously the variant produced in Argentina, had been offered with engine V6 of 238 hp.
Overall the vehicle will have a more imposing appearance, distinctive accessories for your exterior design and exclusive Gazoo Racing badges, which are also added to the clothing on board. Among its competitors are Ford Ranger Raptor Y Volkswagen Amarok.
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Jessica Paola Vera Garcia.