TOYOTA LAUNCHES RALLY-INSPIRED GR SPORT II
updated range line-up. Said to be inspired by Toyota’s heritage in the Dakar Rally, the Hilux GR Sport II features chassis tweaks including a raised ride height (by 20mm) and a widened front and rear track (by 140mm and 150mm respectively). New, lighter 17in wheels are fitted with all-terrain tyres, and larger front brake discs are provided, while at the rear disc brakes replace the Hilux’s usual drums. A new front ‘air curtain’ structure is designed to improve the truck’s aerodynamics, while new dampers are
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oyota has opened orders for the new GR Sport II version of its Hilux pick-up, as part of an
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and sports seats upholstered in a combination of black synthetic suede and leather with silver stitching and perforations. Power comes from the Hilux range’s familiar 204hp diesel engine, and there’s a 3,500kg towing capability and 1,000kg payload.
fitted to provide a smoother and more stable ride over rough ground. Styling features of the GR Sport II include red coil springs and coloured dampers, red brake callipers, and black
detailing including mesh grilles, while there’s also an aero sport bar and soft load area cover. Inside, there are red seatbelts, aluminium pedals, paddle gear shifters,
The Hilux GR Sport II is priced at £41,523, excluding VAT. Toyota has also announced model year upgrades for the Invincible version of the Hilux, including the addition of smart entry, an 8in multimedia touchscreen, and a reversing camera. The previous GR Sport and Icon trims have been dropped from the line-up, which will now consist of Active, Invincible, Invincible X, and GR Sport II.
VAN FLEET WITH BEDEO MEDISORT ELECTRIFYING
with Bedeo. The technology will give Medisort’s vans up to 73 miles of electric range, with two in-wheel electric motors and a 37kWh battery, retrofitted to work alongside the vans’ existing diesel engines.
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The conversion is initially being applied to two of Medisort’s Fiat Ducato-based vans, with the first already in service, and the second due later this year. The phased approach is designed to allow Medisort to assess performance and practicality in real- world scenarios.
Medisort managing director Stuart Brittle (pictured) said: “The ability to upgrade and electrify our existing fleet
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without changing our rear cargo fit-out is key for us to keep our operations running effectively and efficiently. “We cater to companies that facilitate and house some of the most
vulnerable within our communities, and the work we do is essential in keeping those businesses running. “The ability to start our journey towards a greener, more sustainable
future without jeopardising any of our key partners or clients is a huge step towards transforming our fleet and our operations to keep doing what we do, just in a more sustainable, flexible and cost-effective manner.”
Bedeo CEO and founder Osman Boyner said: “Companies like Medisort serve as the backbone of countless communities, and it’s imperative that they sustainably continue their vital services well into the future. “As we continue to advocate for effective and robust e-solutions in the market, we are enablers on the path to this sustainable future. Bedeo is committed to being a driving force behind the transformative journeys of companies such as Medisort, ensuring they thrive in a greener tomorrow.”
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