The Ranger has transitioned to the next generation for 2022 whereas the Hilux won't be renewed this year. However, Toyota is making a preemptive move to fight the Raptor debuting on February 22 by developing a more potent midsize truck. While the GR Sport trim has been around since late 2018, it's only now the more athletic derivative is getting more power.
Previewed in South Africa where it was shot by our pals at Adventure Afrika, the 2022 Hilux GR Sport is decked out with the usual Gazoo Racing bits. More importantly, it also hides a juicy secret under its hood. The 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine has been massaged to deliver a healthy 221 horsepower (165 kilowatts) and 550 Newton-meters (404 pound-feet) of torque. Both output figures represent a 10 percent increase compared to the regular pickup.
