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Toyota Hilux Travo GD-6 Snorkel 2026+ – 9th Generation

Protect Your Engine. Breathe Cleaner. Explore Further.

Take your new-generation Toyota Hilux Travo GD-6 further with the SNHI26 Vehicle-Specific Snorkel, designed exclusively for the 2026+ Toyota Hilux 9th Generation.

Whether you’re travelling on dusty gravel roads, working on the farm, exploring remote destinations or tackling challenging 4×4 trails, a snorkel is an important upgrade for protecting your engine’s air intake.

By raising the air intake to approximately roof height, this snorkel helps draw cleaner, cooler air from above the dust cloud created by your vehicle’s tyres. It also raises the intake position significantly above the factory air intake, providing additional protection when navigating water crossings and wet conditions.

Why Fit a Snorkel to Your Toyota Hilux Travo?

1. Cleaner Air for Your Engine

On gravel roads and dusty tracks, the standard factory air intake sits relatively low, where dust and debris are easily stirred up by your tyres.

A raised snorkel intake draws air from a higher position, helping reduce the amount of dust entering your vehicle’s air filtration system. This can help extend air filter service life and support better engine breathing in dusty environments.

2. Additional Protection During Water Crossings

When travelling through rivers, flooded tracks and muddy terrain, a raised air intake provides an additional level of protection against water entering the engine.

The elevated intake position helps reduce the risk of water ingestion compared to the standard low-mounted factory intake.

Important: A snorkel does not automatically make your vehicle waterproof or guarantee safe water crossings. Proper installation, sealing of all intake connections and inspection of other vehicle components are essential.

3. Built for Tough South African Conditions

Made from LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene), this snorkel features a flexible construction designed to withstand demanding outdoor conditions.

The material flexes rather than easily cracking under impact, while its UV-resistant properties help protect against prolonged sun exposure and fading.

4. Vehicle-Specific Design

The SNHI26 features a vehicle-specific design that follows the lines of the Toyota Hilux Travo’s A-pillar, creating a neat, integrated appearance that complements the factory styling.

Its smooth black finish provides a clean, rugged look that suits the Hilux’s adventurous character.

Key Features & Benefits

• Vehicle-Specific Fitment: Designed for the Toyota Hilux Travo GD-6 2026+ (9th Generation).
• Raised Air Intake: Positions the engine’s air intake at roof height to draw cleaner air.
• LLDPE Construction: Flexible, durable material designed to resist cracking.
• UV Resistant: Helps prevent fading and deterioration from sun exposure.
• Smooth Black Finish: Complements the original vehicle styling.
• A-Pillar Design: Follows the vehicle’s body lines for an integrated appearance.
• Dust Protection: Helps reduce dust intake during gravel-road and off-road driving.
• Water Crossing Protection: Raises the intake position to provide additional protection in suitable water-crossing conditions.
• DIY Fitment Components: Supplied with mounting hardware and a cutting template.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty: Added peace of mind with manufacturer-backed warranty coverage.

Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle	Compatibility
Toyota Hilux Travo GD-6	Yes
Model Year	2026 onwards
Generation	9th Generation
Previous Hilux GD-6 (2016–2025)	Not compatible

Please Note: This snorkel is specifically designed for the new-generation Toyota Hilux Travo GD-6. It will NOT fit the previous-generation Hilux GD-6 models from 2016–2025.

What’s Included in the Box?

• 1 × Vehicle-specific snorkel body
• 1 × Air intake pipe
• Mounting bolts and nuts
• Mounting brackets
• 1 × Cutting template for accurate drilling

Ideal For

• 4×4 and off-road enthusiasts
• Overlanding and touring
• Farm and agricultural applications
• Gravel-road driving
• Dusty working environments
• Water-crossing adventures

Upgrade Your Hilux Travo for the Road Ahead

Your Toyota Hilux Travo is built for adventure, and protecting its engine is an important part of keeping it ready for the journey.

The SNHI26 Hilux Travo Snorkel combines vehicle-specific styling, durable LLDPE construction and a raised air intake to help protect your engine in demanding driving environments.

Order your Toyota Hilux Travo GD-6 Snorkel today and get your bakkie ready for your next adventure!