{
  "id": 17983907,
  "title": "Sporty new Toyota Hilux GR-S confirmed for South Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/sporty-new-toyota-hilux-gr-s-confirmed-for-south-africa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/sporty-new-toyota-hilux-gr-s/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toyota South Africa Motors' President and CEO Andrew Kirby has confirmed that a new Toyota Hilux GR-S will be introduced in 2027 during a recent interview at Naamsa’s SA Auto Week 2026 event in Durban. Kirby hailed the upcoming model as an \"exciting product,\" although he did not reveal whether the new GR-S would feature the widebody configuration of its predecessor. The previous Toyota Hilux GR-S was powered by a tweaked version of the 150kW/500Nm 2.8 GD-6 engine, but Toyota has not ruled out the possibility of maintaining the same power and torque output in the future. The new Hilux GR-S is expected to retain its rear-end design while sporting a distinctive GR-inspired front end. The vehicle is also anticipated to come equipped with a modified suspension system featuring monotube shocks and stiffer coil springs. Interior upgrades may include carbon-fibre trim, red accents, and Alcantara upholstery, along with GR branding on headrests and the instrument cluster. Despite previous speculations, current power figures suggest that the 165kW/550Nm powertrain may be sufficient for the new Toyota Hilux GR-S to compete in today's market.",
  "summary": "While the world chases shiny gimmicks and extraordinary power figures, Toyota just keeps doing what it does best.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}