Al-Futtaim Toyota, the exclusive Toyota distributor in the UAE, has introduced the all-new eighth-generation Toyota Hilux Adventure, marking the first time that the Hilux is available as a retail model in the UAE.

The much-awaited Hilux Adventure is a leisure vehicle specially designed for active family life, which could include long road trips, off-road exploration, camping, fishing, and other lifestyle activities that require a lot of gear.

Tested and approved by two-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner and two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso, the Spaniard dubbed the latest Hilux “invincible” and paid praises to the suspension and ride quality.

The unstoppable Hilux keeps impressing, having already conquered both the North Pole and the Antarctic, as well as every point in between including locations as remote as Icelandic volcanoes. Last year Toyota additionally added a historic notch to the Hilux’s tally of successes with an outright win at the gruesome Dakar rally, the greatest test of man and machine run over 5,600km of every terrain imaginable.

Saud Abbasi, Managing Director at Al-Futtaim Toyota said: “We have been constantly asked for a retail version of the Hilux, and now, I can proudly announce that it’s finally here and that customers, Emiratis and expats alike, do not need a commercial license to enjoy this tough ma-chine. I believe the Hilux Adventure will be a strong player in the lifestyle pick-up segment thanks to its striking new design, powerful powertrain, and technological updates. We are extremely confident that this vehicle will exceed the expectations of those who have waited for it for so long.”

For the first time in the UAE, the Hilux Adventure packs a proven 4.0-litre V6 engine producing 235 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 38.3 kg-m of torque at 4,400 rpm. With an automatic transmission and switchable four-wheel drive and six speed automatic, the performance excels on any terrain, with particular focus during development on the new suspension design which enhances both ride comfort and handling.

New front and rear shock absorbers and an improved leaf spring design as well as new bushings combined with the latest generation Vehicle Stability Control system, ensure class-leading dynamics wherever life may take you.

The Hilux is offered in 11 colours available including white, orange, silver, gray, blue, red, bronze and black and is available at any Al-Futtaim Toyota dealership in the UAE for prices starting from AED143,000 ($38,900). – TradeArabia News Service