Toyota's new Hilux Legend 55 is here! It could be yours from R728,300...

Toyota has officially launched the new Hilux Legend 55 in South Africa, a special-edition version of its popular bakkie range. First unveiled at the brand’s State of the Motoring Industry event in January, the Legend 55 is now available for purchase.

Power comes from the automaker’s familiar 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which delivers the standard 150 kW and 500 Nm via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Offered in both Xtra Cab (extended cab) and Double Cab configurations, the new model is priced from R728,300 for the base variant, while the range-topping version comes in at R935,900.

Buyers can also choose between 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, bringing the total number of available versions to four.

Unlike other models in the Legend lineup, the Legend 55 does not feature Toyota’s 48V mild-hybrid system.

Pricing for the Toyota Hilux Legend 55:

• Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4×2 6AT Legend 55 – R728,300

• Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra Cab 4×4 6AT Legend 55 – R813,700

• Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4×2 6AT Legend 55 – R885,700

• Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4×4 6AT Legend 55 – R935,900

All models include Toyota’s standard 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 9-year/90,000km service plan.