NEW MODELS
Toyota makes minor tweaks, both inside and out, for stablemates — but no price cut
Mark Smyth reports on some of the minor changes to the Toyota Fortuner and Hilux
Most car manufacturers like to introduce model updates from time to time. Some call them enhancements, others life cycle improvements, but the reality is that the extent of the changes can vary immensely. Sometimes, improvements can be significant, other times (and this really has happened) it can just be a new door handle. Toyota is one of the major advocates of regular model updates and the latest to benefit are the Fortuner and Hilux stablemates. Interestingly the updates to South African models happened just a few weeks after Toyota Australia announced similar updates to the same models there. That’s no big thing you say, but down under, the company cut the prices of the models by a significant 10%. No reduction in SA, says Toyota SA. So what is new? Well let’s start with the Hilux, which sees six models receive the option of an automatic transmission. The six-speed auto is available on a number of models from the basic single cab to the more luxurious double cab. Interiors of t...
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