Aluminium wheels punctuate the car’s tyres. They are an integral part of the T1+, left in their natural aluminium finish to improve heat rejection over painted versions. Under the skin, the Hilux retains the same mid-engine layout Toyota has used since Dakar 2016.
For Nasser, 2023 was his fifth win in the Dakar Rally, while Mathieu’s tally is now four victories. The pair has won three times for Toyota, with the latest victories coming in a back-to-back display of quality, durability and reliability for the Japanese manufacturer. The pair took over the event’s lead on Stage 3 and never relinquished that position. Toyota dominated the Dakar 2023 results, with the works TGR crews finishing 1st, 4th and 5th. A privately entered Toyota Hilux T1+ in the hands of the young Brazilian, Lucas Moraes, added to the Japanese manufacturer’s tally by finishing in third place overall.
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