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New chapter begins for iconic pick-up

Visitors at the roadshow. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI

The all-new Toyota Hilux 2.8 marks a new chapter for the iconic pick-up, combining its legendary toughness, durability and capability with a bold new design, enhanced technology and a more refined driving experience.

The new Toyota Hilux 2.8 was officially unveiled at the NBT Toyota ‘Best in Town’ Experience Roadshow at The Atrium, The Mall Gadong yesterday by President of Inchcape Brunei Haji Ahmad Omar bin Pehin Haji Husin, Vice President of Inchcape Brunei Muhammad Clovien bin Abdullah Timpoh, General Manager of Baiduri Finance Jonathan Lim, and Interim Acting Managing Director of BIBD At-Tamwil Berhad Haji Shamri bin Haji Mahali.

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The all-new Toyota Hilux 2.8 is built around the theme ‘Power Every Move’. The all-new Hilux 2.8 combines bold styling, modern technology, everyday comfort and dependable performance. Whether navigating urban streets, tackling challenging terrain, supporting business operations or heading out on weekend adventures, the Hilux is built to move with confidence wherever life takes you.

Available in auto mid, auto high and manual mid variants, the Hilux 2.8 line-up offers customers the flexibility to choose a model that best suits their lifestyle and requirements.

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The exterior is designed to stand out in both urban and outdoor environments. The new Hilux features a refreshed appearance highlighted by a cyber sumo theme grille front grille, giving the pick-up a more confident and contemporary look. It is available in six exterior colours: super white, silver metallic, ash, attitude black, emotional red and sulfur metallic.

The new Hilux auto mid, the launch highlight, offers a balance of capability, comfort and technology. Key features include a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine, six-speed automatic transmission with multi-terrain select (MTS), cyber sumo theme grille, LED headlamps with DRL and an eight-inch infotainment system.

Meanwhile, the Hilux auto high variant offers a more premium driving experience. Additional features include a 12.3-inch digital cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment system, synthetic leather seats, push-start system, blind spot monitor (BSM), Toyota safety sense (TSS), panoramic view monitor (PVM) and others.

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The new Hilux manual mid variant is built for drivers who prefer greater control and practicality. Powered by the 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine, the variant features a six-speed manual transmission with auto limited slip differential (Auto LSD) and traction control system for safety.

The public is invited to visit The Atrium, The Mall Gadong, to experience the all-new Toyota Hilux up close and discover a pick-up built to meet the demands of modern lifestyles.

Whether for work, business, family or adventure, the all-new Hilux 2.8 combines bold styling, modern technology, everyday comfort and dependable performance to take on every journey with confidence.  What makes the Hilux the pick-up of choice is its ability to deliver a balance of power, capability, comfort and versatility. Built on Toyota’s renowned quality, durability and reliability (QDR), the Hilux is designed to support every lifestyle, from daily commuting and business operations to family journeys and off-road adventures.

Visitors can experience the Hilux 2.8 auto mid, which is on display at The Mall Gadong today and tomorrow, before continuing at all Toyota showrooms on August 17, 2026.

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BPRNEO BULLETIN/James Kon

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