Toyota calls the changes over the standard Hilux, which is roughly the size of the Tacoma, “Dakar-inspired.”
That means a much wider track over the stock car, as evidenced by the hard-to-miss black over-fenders. It also means all-terrain tires, upgraded suspension, rock rails, and more recovery points. Suspension changes include new front lower control arms and monotube dampers with stiffer front springs.
On top of all that, Toyota adds disc brakes to the rear. We thought this was some anomaly, but standard Hilux models are equipped with drum brakes at the rear. Despite this oversight, the Hilux remains a best-seller in almost every country it’s sold in.