2008 Toyota TRD HiLux 4000SL

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2008 Toyota TRD HiLux 4000SL
Toyota Press Release

Toyota
Australia's TRD division has transformed Australia's most popular ute
into a tough yet sophisticated performance-enhanced vehicle.

The
new TRD HiLux offers a unique "tough truck" experience with
supercharged performance, Bilstein sports suspension, sophisticated
ride, 17-inch alloy wheels, beefier brakes and strong, powerful styling.

Toyota
Australia's senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner
said TRD HiLux delivers sports-truck credibility with real-world
practicality.

"TRD HiLux is the ultimate active ute," Mr Buttner said.

"It
offers scintillating performance and dramatic styling while still being
able to carry a full load and perform a hard day's work," he said.

TRD
HiLux is derived from the double-cab 4x4 version of the standard HiLux,
which is the third best-selling vehicle range in Australia.

Its
4.0-litre quad-cam V6 petrol engine is fitted with an intercooled Eaton
supercharger, which boosts maximum power by 28.5 per cent to 225 kW and
peak torque by 20.4 per cent to 453 Nm.

The engine, mated to a
five-speed automatic transmission, pumps out more torque than the
standard engine's 376 Nm maximum from just above idle all the way to
around 5700 rpm.

TRD HiLux accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Remarkably,
the supercharged TRD HiLux returns official fuel-economy figures
comparable with the standard HiLux at just 12.9 litres per 100km.

Mr Buttner said the target market was mainly men aged 30 to 39 who were actively seeking performance vehicles.

"Dealers have told us for some time there is a latent demand for a performance truck from Toyota.

"TRD HiLux will be the tradie's choice; it will also be the prestige choice of owner-operators and business proprietors."

The TRD-fettled HiLux creates its own segment as the only volume-production supercharged ute sold in Australia.

It is available in two grades, 4000S and 4000SL.

Both
grades come standard with twin front airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes, air
conditioning, cruise control, power windows and mirrors, remote central
locking and DataDot security.

TRD HiLux has specially calibrated monotube Bilstein shock absorbers and 17-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres.

Other
enhancements include larger front brake rotors and calipers, a TRD body
kit, sports bar and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever.

"Drivers
will notice a more compliant ride and flatter, more controlled
cornering in a wide range of load and surface conditions.

"TRD
HiLux has also improved the off-road capabilities with a wider
departure angle due to the new TRD rear bumper," Mr Buttner said.

TRD HiLux 4000S is priced at AUD$59,990 and the 4000SL at AUD$64,990. The only option is metallic paint at AUD$300.

This is the second vehicle from TRD in Australia. TRD Aurion was launched in August last year.

Source: Toyota Press Releases