The Black Toyota display proved to be a winner with visitors to the CRT FarmFest Field Days held in Kingsthorpe this week, of particular interest was the HiLux Tonka Concept vehicle which stirred many childhood sandpit memories among those who inspected it.
Black Toyota Dealer Principal and equity partner Damian Purcell said the vehicle is a dream toy for adults.
“It’s an impressive rock-crawling truck that combines the enviable reputations for toughness and durability that dominate the Toyota and Tonka DNAs,” Mr Purcell said.
The vehicle was conceived, designed, assembled and tested by designers and engineers from Toyota Australia's 150-strong product planning and development division.
Product design chief Nicolas Hogios said the HiLux Tonka Concept has captured the imagination of kids and adults alike.
"Inspired by the Tonka trucks that kids play with in their backyards, the HiLux Tonka Concept goes way beyond the already hugely capable abilities of HiLux to traverse rocks and other rugged terrain," he said.
Underneath the dramatic black-and-yellow livery of the HiLux Tonka Concept is the top-of-the-range production HiLux - the SR5 double cab with a powerful 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine.
An extensive makeover starts with substantially extra ground clearance - an increase in ride height of 150mm (6 inches). Combined with a high-riding axle, heavy-duty suspension and 35-inch diameter tyres.
A new front bar is compatible with the vehicle's safety systems while the bonnet has a carbon-fibre skin and features an aggressive "power bulge" and air scoops.
High-performance off-road LED lighting in the bar and roof pod combine to provide excellent night vision for off-road trails.
Last year, HiLux became the first vehicle other than a passenger car to be the best-selling vehicle in the country. To the end of February this year, Australians have bought more than 920,000 examples including 530,000 4x4s and 390,000 4x2s. Globally, HiLux sales have topped 16 million.
Mr Purcell said visitors at FarmFest took advantage of the end of financial year prices available on many of the models in the Black Toyota range.
“We’re offering great savings across many 2016 models including the HiLux Workmate 4x4 and utility, Fortuner Crusade and Landcruiser Prado GXL.
“Visit one of our dealerships at Warwick, Oakey, Dalby, Chinchilla, Roma or the Service Centre in Miles, and walk away with a great deal before June 30 this year.”
For enquiries please phone 1800 MY TOYOTA or visit the Black Toyota website.
