Jul. 12, 2026

Watch: First Impressions 2026 Toyota Hilux

First Impressions of the Toyota Hilux

This video features first impressions of the 2026 Toyota Hilux Legend (2.8 GD6) as the team heads to the S RRC Rally (0:06 - 0:21).

Key observations from the team include:

Interior & Tech: The vehicle features new technology on the instrument cluster, a concealed cup holder conveniently located by the air vent, a full JBL sound system, and a redesigned steering wheel similar to the Land Cruiser Prado (0:32 - 1:11).
Ride & Comfort: The team noted a highly comfortable and refined ride, with a reinforced suspension that doesn't feel like a traditional "bakkie" (1:19 - 2:02, 2:32 - 2:38).
Future Review: The presenters mentioned that they have not yet conducted a full test of the vehicle but plan to do a comprehensive review after a 7-day test period (1:45 - 2:30).

The video concludes with the team sharing their contact details and social media handles for their platform, Let's Talk Zed (2:49 - 3:33).

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Video Credits: Ziyaad Plaatjes and Isa Plaatjes
Driver: Nabihah Plaatjes
Filmed: 11 July 2026
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Gear: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Feiyu Tech Vimble 3

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Transcript

6 seconds

Hello and welcome to Let's Talk Zed.

9 seconds

Today we are in the Toyota Hilux Legend. And where are we off to? To the uh rally.

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Okay. So that's the S RRC Rally.

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Yes. The um South African #backtgra. Okay.

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Um so hi guys, welcome to Let's Talk today. Today we are in the all new Toyota Hilux. It's the Legend. It's the

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2.8 GD6. Um you can see a lot of uh new tech here. Um also on the instrument

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cluster. We've got a nice little cup holder here that's concealed. I like it cuz it's still here by the vent so it

50 seconds

can keep your drinks warm or cold. Um, we've got a full JBL um, sound system as

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well. Uh, you can see we've got a new steering wheel. Looks a bit like, if you remember the Land Cruiser Prao that we

1 minute, 5 seconds

had, I think about 2 or 3 years ago, we were at the launch of that. Um, so it's got that steering wheel. So, it looks quite nice. Toile, what do you have anything to say?

1 minute, 14 seconds

Do you have any first impressions of the Toyota Hilux Legend?

1 minute, 19 seconds

One of my my initial reactions on it is how well the suspension feels. I know it has a

1 minute, 27 seconds

reinforced suspension with the same um powertrain, but it gives a more comfortable and more refined feeling to

1 minute, 35 seconds

it throughout. Honestly, um I'm a big fan also of the infotainment screen and the steering wheel as well.

1 minute, 42 seconds

Yes, that's I'll keep it simple for now.

1 minute, 45 seconds

That's it. Yes. So, you haven't done a full review because you haven't really tested the car and neither have we. So, that's awesome for a first impression. Any more first impressions?

1 minute, 53 seconds

No. Like Kia said, um it's very comfortable ride. You don't feel like you're driving in a Bucky. I mean, when

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we grew up and we drove a Bucky and we had the manual, right?

2 minutes, 8 seconds

It doesn't feel like that anymore. And I think um Toyota's just refined it more and more and um they just get better and

2 minutes, 17 seconds

better as we go along. But we obviously when we get it on on our 7day um

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uh test then we're going to obviously do a better and a full review of the vehicle. So keep a look out for that.

2 minutes, 30 seconds

Issa, where can people find Thank you for that. I just want to mention from the back seat here, it is absolutely comfortable. And

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we've got this um side uh uh slide window that I like that you love. Okay. So that's your uh um liker of this. So take it away.

2 minutes, 49 seconds

Okay. So for more pictures and videos, visit our website www.il.com.

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# B2B at B2B #up and voting only we at let's talk today o rq u e z a

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and we're on Instagram, Facebook and x and that's # let's talk today. Thank you, Issa and the drivers. Yeah. And we have a passenger who gave his opinion.

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That's Toilet. And my myself, Nabiha. We love city.

Ziyaad Plaatjes is the Co-Founder of iloveza.com & Let's Torque ZA, the Founder of the After Fajr Grind Academy, a Radio Host for the longest running award-winning Motoring show in South Africa - Bumper2Bumper on Cii Radio, and a Brand South Africa Play Your Part Ambassador, who was named one of Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans in the Arts, Entertainment, Film & Media Category.

He is a Bachelor of Commerce Honours graduate and has been running businesses since the age of 13. Ziyaad is a social media fundi and content creator, but has taken on many roles in various industries over the years. With his entrepreneurial skills and vast knowledge he assists individuals and businesses to grow and achieve their goals.

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