Highway Bakkie Hire caters to a range of car hire and bakkie hire needs with a compact yet widely capable selection of vehicles. One of our bakkie’s available for hire is the notorious Toyota Hilux – the 2.0 VVTi to be exact – and as South Africa’s favourite bakkie, we think it is only fitting to inform our readers on why the Hilux is the best option for bakkie hire.

South Africa’s Favourite Bakkie

Most South Africans know that the Toyota Hilux has been a fan favourite for many years, but they may not realise the extent of the Hilux’s success. The Toyota Hilux is not only the top-selling bakkie, but the top-selling vehicle overall, according to recent statistics.

Our other robust bakkie for hire, the Ford Ranger, has been the Toyota Hilux’s main competition for a few years, with neck-and-neck sales with each passing month. That said, the Hilux still came out on top in 2017 according to Naamsa’s official figures, selling a massive 33 040 units between the January and the November alone.

A Multi-Purpose Bakkie

The consumer trends within the bakkie market have been shifting in recent years, as bakkies are seen less exclusively as workhorses, and more consumers opt for bakkies as symbols of status. The Toyota Hilux is still suitable for hard labour of course, but has come to double as a lifestyle vehicle that transports families for leisure as well.

The Toyota Hilux can comfortably accommodate two adults in a single cabin, and a sizeable cargo in the loading bay as well. People can be safely transported in the loading bay if a canopy is fitted securely, making this bakkie almost limitless in its capabilities.

Modern Interior Fittings and Furnishings

The Toyota Hilux reaches new heights of comfort and refinement compared to other workhorse single-cabs, delivering an elegant yet solid passenger car-like feel with ease.
The ride quality of the Toyota Hilux 2.0 VVTi has been improved upon considerably when compared to previous iterations of the vehicle. The underpinning on the Hilux’s frame, double wishbone front suspension and leaf-spring rear suspension with twin shock absorbers make this bakkie a seriously smooth ride.
The interior styling of the Toyota Hilux uses upper-grade and durable materials to create a cabin that is far more attractive and comfortable that its predecessors, whilst the cabin itself sports greater head, shoulder and rear leg room than most comparable models. The load capacity has also been increased for your working convenience.

Let’s not forget that the steering column can now be adjusted in both height and reach, meaning all shapes and sizes of drivers can find a position that suits them best!

Quick Features of the Toyota Hilux:

• Electric windows with auto-down for driver
• 12-volt power outlet
• Eco indicator
• Electronically adjustable mirrors
• ABS brakes
• Driver airbag
• Central locking with auto door lock
• Anti-theft system

To hire a Toyota Hilux bakkie today, get in touch with Highway Bakkie Hire and we will get back to you promptly. Don’t let your rental vehicle hold you back – take the world by storm in a robust Toyota Hilux!