Al-Futtaim launches 2016 Toyota Hilux in UAE - MEConstructionNews.com
Al-Futtaim Motors, the dealer for Toyota in the UAE, has launched the eighth generation of the Japanese brand’s popular pickup truck, the 2016 Toyota Hilux. Offered in single and double cab variants, the new Hilux comes in 2. 0L and a 2. 7L petrol engines, or a 2. 4L diesel engine, and in 4x4 or 4x2 configurations. The pickup is now available with a six-speed automatic transmission, which according to the manufacturer translates into fuel savings of up to 15% over the last generation Hilux, depending on the choice of petrol or diesel engines. 4L diesel engine is also available with a 6-speed manual transmission, delivering a torque of 40. 7kg-m (399Nm) at 1600-2000rpm and power of 147hp at 3600rpm. Although the vehicle is currently only available to commercial customers, Al-Futtaim does see an opportunity to expand its scope and make it available to retail customers as well. com that there is increasing demand from customers keen on using the Hilux for more than just commercial purposes. “What we’re seeing is there is a growing demand from retail customers but also from SME customers, who want to use the vehicle for work and leisure. Source: meconstructionnews.com
