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Hilux gets a touch of black to add colour
Toyota has added a limited edition Hilux to its range in the form of the Raider Black, writes Lerato Matebese
Toyota is no stranger to offering limited editions of its Hilux models. In the past many have eluded me, but the most recent in mind were the Legend editions — the 30, 40 and 45 all commemorating the Hilux’s anniversary at varying times of its life. There were also Dakar editions of the previous generation celebrating the model’s exploits in the race, where the racing model came runner-up on more than one occasion. Now the new model, which was launched in the first quarter of 2016, has received a limited edition variant, dubbed the Raider Black. Based on the flagship 2.8 GD-6 double cab, the model is said to bring a tinge of black into the Hilux range. So what makes the model, well, black then? How does a black gloss grille, black bumper insert, colour coded fender extenders, colour coded mirrors, 18-inch alloy wheels and gloss black roof, black styling bar and tonneau cover sound? There are also black leather seats — with an electrically adjustable seat — with white contrast stitch...
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