2024 Toyota Hilux GR Sport – Ford Ranger Raptor’s New Competitor Arrives in Southeast Asia

The Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 was introduced in the Australian market in January 2023. Only now, the Japanese automaker has brought the pickup truck to the Southeast Asian region, specifically Thailand, through the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival 2023. According to the plan, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 will be sold in the Land of Smiles next year.

Compared to the version for the Australian market, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 is almost identical in terms of design and equipment. The only difference is the name of this model in Thailand, which will be Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport.

Compared to the standard version, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 has an increased height of 15mm and a maximum width increase of 155mm. The front suspension system is an independent double-wishbone with coil springs, while the rear suspension system features leaf springs with large diameter monotube KYB shock absorbers. These changes help reduce tilt angle, enhance steering precision, and improve stability for the vehicle.

The towing capacity and off-road capability of the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 are also improved with the inclusion of Bridgestone Dueler AT 265/65 R17 tires and unique black Dakar-style 17-inch alloy wheels. The vehicle is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, fixed four-pot calipers with 338 mm x 28 mm front rotors, and a single-piston floating caliper with 312 mm x 18 mm rear rotors, all painted red.

Other changes to this pickup truck include redesigned front suspension arms, reinforced rear differential, rescue hook, and stone-resistant side steps and door sills.

Inside, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 features improvements such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching at the center and a GR logo at the bottom. Other highlighted interior features include sports seats with leather and suede combination, red seatbelts, aluminum pedal, “Technical Mesh” dashboard trim, GR Sport shifter, floor mats, and a JBL 9-speaker audio system.

The Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 is equipped with a familiar 2.8L turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces a maximum power of 224 horsepower and a peak torque of 550 Nm. Compared to the standard version, the engine of the Toyota Hilux GR Sport 2024 is 10% more powerful. This engine is paired with an improved 6-speed automatic transmission for sportier driving.

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