By Otsile Kadiege

Thule, the Swedish manufacturer of vehicle accessories, is well known for their range of vehicle related products that are specially designed for the transportation of precious leisure equipment. In a new partnership, buyers and owners of Toyota’s extensive range of vehicles can have their vehicles kitted out with Thule’s wide range of vehicle accessories at their local Toyota dealer.

Toyota South Africa Motors recently launched a new Associated Accessory Products Programme and Thule’s range of cargo carrying solutions forms part of this programme. This means that Toyota owners can have selected Thule accessories fitted to their vehicle at their local Toyota dealership before taking delivery of their new vehicle. These accessories can be financed along with the purchase price of the vehicle. Alternatively these accessories can be fitted by Toyota’s highly trained technicians in the Toyota workshop at any point in the vehicle’s life.

To kick off this partnership and show consumers what can be done, Thule have kitted out two brand new Toyota Prado’s ahead of their first public showing at Nampo Harvest day, taking place in Bothaville, this month. The two Toyota Prado’s on display at Nampo Harvest day will be fitted with an assortment of Thule products, including the new Thule CapRock, Thule Epos and Thule Approach roof top tent. The second vehicle will showcase Thule Evo Roof Racks, a Thule ProRide 598 Black and Thule Force XT Large roof box.

Toyota’s Associated Accessory Products programme was born out of the need to offer Toyota Customers a one-stop shop for a range of accessories that allow them to customize their vehicles while also enhancing their lifestyles. The products that form part of this offering were stringently evaluated to ensure that they conform to Toyota’s high standards in terms of quality and durability. Thule products available through Toyota’s AAP programme include roof bars, roof boxes, and bicycle carriers.