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upgrades continues with interior piano black finish and a cosseting, leathery cabin with black trim, complete with great multimedia connectivity, SatNav, cruise control and more. In truth, you could buy the Hilux Dakar Limited Edition for its looks alone – finished in Glacier White, Chromium Silver, Graphite Grey Metallic or brand- new Inferno Metallic.


PUTTING IT TO THE TEST There’s no better way to see what


the Dakar can do than by trying it out on the most technical 4x4 track in Johannesburg at Halfway Toyota Fourways, under the guidance of Ryan Otto, its full-time certified 4x4 driver trainer and Riaan Kotzee, a sales executive and certified 4x4 driver trainer. Martin says a decision was made


some years ago that Halfway Toyota would actively pursue the 4x4 market segment. “We identified enthusiasts within the dealerships that would be involved in this segment of the market.” This was made easier by the fact that the Chairman of the company was also an enthusiast. “We set out to provide all the accessories and services 4x4 owners needed.” Halfway Toyota Fourways is now


considered one of Toyota’s flagship dealerships, but what sets it apart is the fully equipped conference facility with a 50-seat auditorium (which can be booked for any occasion) and the on-site 4x4 track that forms part of the conference facility. “We’ve built a small sample of what you’d find in the outdoors. Loose


YOURS IN TWO FLAVOURS You can get your Dakar Hilux in two


specs – the efficient 2,8 GD-6 diesel engine or the impressive 4,0 petrol model – mated to a variety of manual and automatic transmissions. But if you’re looking for true road – and gravel – presence, you’ll have trouble moving beyond that aggressive exterior. Expect a new front and rear bumper, grille and hood design. Then you’ve got the sleek gloss black outside door handles and side mirrors, LED front fog lamps and brake lights, LED headlights, daytime running lights and 18” alloy wheels. And, just so people know who they’re sharing the road with, the iconic Dakar badging is on the grille and doors and the Dakar Sandman on the tailgate. Clamber aboard and the spate of


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