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HILUX GR SPORT gets a new look, but only for the Japanese market

The new Toyota Hilux stands out for including important changes in the exterior design that give it a more up-to-date, dynamic and attractive image, while the interior has updated some materials to achieve a better visual impression. The endowment also gains many elements, to which the new Toyota Hilux GR Sport is added.

For now, the new model will only be available for the Japanese market, although we may even see it outside its home country. The sports versions are very much appreciated by customers, although in this case we are not facing a high-performance version made by Toyota Gazoo Racing. We are talking about updates of a purely visual nature.

Among the changes introduced are new body-colored wheel arches that increase the width of the pick-up by 45 mm. Toyota also equipped the Hilux GR Sport with a more aggressive single front and a distinctive black grille. It can read the name 'Toyota' in larger size.

Along the body, you can also find side running boards in black, exterior mirrors in the same shade, red brake calipers at the front and a darkened rear bumper. Rounding out the array of exterior visual improvements are the 18-inch-size alloy wheels and black finish.

The Hilux sports version also gets some unique interior details. You can enjoy faux leather upholstery, GR logos on the headrests, red suede on the front seatbacks, red contrasting stitching, a steering wheel with the GR badge, aluminum pedals, metal gearshift fins and a GR start button.

While the mechanics remain intact, the Hilux GR Sport features a unique suspension adjustment designed to improve steering response and handling. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.4 liter diesel 4-cylinder engine with 150 hp and 400 Nm of maximum torque. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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