The Toyota Hilux received a facelift in Thailand last November. The revised eighth-gen pick-up truck has since arrived in Malaysia, but here we take a look at the new range-topper for the Thai Hilux Revo, the Rocco.
If the Rocco name hints at ruggedness, that’s the theme Toyota is going for. The two examples here – a Smart Cab and a Double Cab – wears a grey and gloss black grille, a grey rear bumper, black wheel arch trims, black 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres with white lettering, a sports bar, bed lining, special Rocco graphics and a black interior with black metallic trim.
All that is in addition to the facelift, which centres on the a big hexagonal grille inspired by the US-market Toyota Tacoma truck. The big nose joins a redesigned bumper with an upturned centre air intake and new fog light surrounds. There are no changes to the rest of the exterior, the cabin and available equipment.
The 2.4 litre 2GD-FTV turbodiesel continues to make 150 hp at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,600 and 2,000 rpm with a six-speed automatic transmission (343 Nm between 1,400 and 2,800 rpm with a five-speed manual).
The larger 2.8 litre 1GD-FTV engine retains its output of 177 hp at 3,400 rpm and 450 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm (420 Nm between 1,400 and 2,600 rpm with a six-speed manual). There’s also a 2.7 litre petrol with 166 hp/245 Nm in Thailand.
In Malaysia, the Hilux facelift is here as the L-Edition, available as a 2.4L AT 4×4 or a 2.8L AT 4×4. The kit list is largely unchanged, but the L-Edition adds on piano black trim (instead of silver) and perforated leather seats. It is priced at RM119,300 (OTR without insurance) for the 2.4L and RM133,900 for the 2.8L.
GALLERY: Toyota Hilux L-Edition 2.4L AT 4×4 in Malaysia
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hahaha looks only, but nothing.
unlike Ford Ranger Raptor so GOOD!
How many names they want to put in? Toyota Hilux Revo then Rocco? What else? Loco? Which means Crazy in Spanish
i dont like the new facelift look.. looks like a snoring pig face
why is our Malaysian rear bumper so big compared to Thai?
A Big Bumper has its purpose. It prevent your vehicle from being dented/”bumped” by others. It is suppose to be a good thing don’t U think so ?.
The best was Suzuki Jimny. Its could beat the Hilux.
I do agree.
Still fail in moose test
Anybody knows about when will malaysia get Isuzu D-max 1.9ddi blue power?
Years of hilux facelift from a lorry to transformer kind of thing. When will toyota put lockers in the hubs, real low gears. Everytime face lift and put more boost out the engine. All the power but my wheel spinning like mary go round in mud whats the point? Jimny can crawl up the hill better and safer than lux.