Toyota aims mid-engine 2WD Hilux Evo at Dakar 2017

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa has its eyes on a big Dakar 2017 showing, key to which will be its all-new rally car. Like the vehicle it ran this past January, the new model is based on the Hilux pickup. Only this time around it has some radical departures, including a mid-engine layout and 2WD system. The new Hilux Evo is lighter, faster and more balanced than its predecessor. Will it have what it takes to triumph?

• Dakar Rally 2017
• Off-road
• Toyota

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