Toyota unveils eighth generation Hilux pickup in Mideast - Peninsula On-line
Doha: Toyota has unveiled the new Hilux to mark the introduction of the eighth generation of the pickup in the Middle East. Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Chief Engineer behind the Hilux and a Managing Officer of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), said: “Our development concept was centred on ‘redefining toughness’. The message we want to deliver to our customers is embodied in our slogan for the vehicle: A New Era for Pickup. Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, TMC, said, “The new Hilux is a worthy successor to the earlier generation of models and set to create a reputation while enhancing core values of... The name Hilux, a combination of the words “high” and “luxury”, was given to underline the truck’s splendour and superiority and the slogan illustrates its reputation as a sturdy, all-conquering vehicle constantly evolving to set new benchmarks... It is offered in the Middle East in single cab and double cab configurations, in 2WD and 4WD. It is offered in Super White 2, Silver ME, Gray ME, Attitude Black MC and White Pearl CS introduced for the first time due to high demand from Middle... excellent torque in all rev ranges, with improved torque at low speed, thanks to the newly. Source: www.thepeninsulaqatar.com
