2024 Toyota Hilux GR Sport first drive: Nothing like the old Hilux GR-S | Top Gear Philippines

Finally, a true Ford Ranger Raptor contender lands on our shores. The 2024 Toyota Hilux GR Sport has more than just decals and badges giving it street and off-road cred—this is quite a big upgrade over the previous model, which was more GR Sport in name, but not in spirit.

We were able to take it out on a quick drive during the last leg of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup 2023, and we guarantee the improvements were apparent over the brief time we had with this Dakar-inspired truck. Click play on the video above for our initial impressions.

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[jorgereinante]

I love watching car reviewers who sound humble & who sports a decent haircut like Sir Razon & others

[Steegampoota]

"This truck is so comfortable". While shaking at every minor road imperfection. 😂

[STALMANNEN]

This Hilux GR Sport deserves to have AT LEAST a stock 33" tires (the stock Ranger Raptor had a 32.7")! That would fit perfectly with its oversized fender flares!

[kejah]

before this actual's car arrival there were already these kinds of kits in Evangelista and Banawe. Turning Hilux J and G to almost same, at least aesthetically. in essence, the metal body is same.. just all plastic claddings and mouldings. so it is a no for me. The only thing I crave from the GRS is the rear aircon vents. And i don't understand why on a 1.9m conquest they can't give a vent at the back..

[gj]

Please do a Raptor and this Hilux GRS comparison video just like the Ranger Wildtrak vs previous Hilux GRS that you guys did months ago.

[asktitoheli]

Ultimate answer? 😂 hell nah!, must've been skipping leg day!

[dhudong]

It's basically a normal Hilux with body kits? Nothing special about it.

[euphegeniadoubtfire]

Topgear are you sure it has a new engine or a tweaked engine?

[Cobaltrb]

The interior is just Jurassic tbh. Improved suspension, but with the looks of it, it dips and swings allover the place and whats with that overfender? Was hoping this to be a real contender to the Ford Raptor, atleast they got the engine segment.

[alfonsomartinez]

it's time for Mitsubishi to have their own to battle out against the GRS and Raptor. too bad.. they thought stickers would cut it

[lyricaesthetic]

Damn just imagine if you bought a 2022 hilux grs then Toyota decided to add some extra stuff on the next year variant

[ErnestMarvinEsteban]

There's something about the exterior that makes the design looks out of proportion. The front looks nice though but other angles it's weird

[SedaArif]

Shama saying "don't wait, join now" — felt that, 4RAB’s calling and I’m answering 📞💥

[AliElif-gpfo]

That 4RAB video is on repeat here, can’t get enough of the vibes, it’s more than just cricket, it’s life 🔄👍

[lakaycaloy]

Top Gear Philippines: "I wouldn't even call it a truck anymore..."
Hilux: "I identify as a TRUCK."

[IlikeSankalp]

The title should’ve been “Almost everything like the last Hilux” lol

[marinerchris]

That Overfender is killing me. 😂😂😂 Just the same tbh.

[moonmoon]

Yehey! Another non workhorse but a status symbol truck. I lift kaagad without adjusting the headlights para silaw at alam na naka lift pick up natin😂😂😂

[refaFRATzit]

This Hilux is a bummer IMO. They facelifted it, they tuned the engine (not a new one btw which was wrongly described here), with a slightly better KYB tuned suspension. Its a Hilux GRS with a better tuning. Period.

Let’s be honest Toyota people, while it looks good (aside that it skipped leg day), this is charging too much money for the same thing, almost. We deserve better!

[OzgurArif-ysrr]

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