Loyal Toyota Hilux customers do not come much stronger than the family farming business, W.H. Bond & Sons.
The Cornwall-based company has been a loyal Hilux customer for the past 28 years and has just taken the delivery of its 200th Toyota pick-up.
The business uses the ultra-tough Toyota as transport for employees and as part of its extensive hire fleet, alongside other vehicles and plant equipment.
On behalf of the W.H Bond family, Alison Bond said: “When we purchased our first Hilux 28 years ago, we could not have foreseen just what an integral part of our business it would become.”
“Taking delivery of our 200th vehicle, we can reflect on the excellent service it has given us year after year as our business has grown.”
“At the same time, Hilux has become much more than a reliable workhorse, being safe, comfortable and versatile vehicle to drive.”
W.H. Bond and Sons, based in Trerulefoot, near Saltash, was established in 1957 as a family farming business. They later diversified into timber, civil engineering, agricultural services and machine sales. Today, it employs more than 50 people.
Invincible X model
The company’s landmark 200th Hilux is a top-of-the-range Invincible X model in Titan Bronze, powered by the new 201bhp 2.8-litre engine introduced to the Hilux range earlier this year.
As well having plenty of muscle – maximum torque 500Nm (with auto transmission) and 3.5-tonne towing capacity – the new Invincible X also majors on “sharp new styling and a higher equipment” specification, including:
- Nine-speaker JBL audio system;
- Dual-tone leather upholstery;
- Heated front seats;
- Ambient cabin lighting;
- Smart entry and start;
- 18-inch alloys;
- Automatic air conditioning.
The renewed Hilux pick-up has a striking design, a powerful 2.8-litre powertrain, improvements in on and off-road driving performance and equipment upgrades.
The manufacturer states that these changes strengthen its appeal to the growing market for customers who need a vehicle that is right for both business and leisure.
According to Toyota, since launching in 1968, “the unstoppable Hilux has proved its toughness time and again”.
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