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I'm in Thailand now and looking at buying the Champ. I have seen in the flesh the various options and, for me, it looks like a good buy. I respect what appears to be Toyota's vision of bringing to the market a "farmers" or basic trade truck. No bells no whistles, do away with the fancy wish list stuff and keep it simple (maybe it's the new "Peoples Truck" ) I certainly expect it will be running around Asia for the next 40 to 50 years. Diesel is my preferred option but with a short wheel base bed. That limits me to an automatic when I would have gone for a manual. There isn't a 4wd option either. There are a couple of additions (extras) that I will specify, not least a reversing camera as the rear window is small and our parking space is tight, grab handles on the window pillars as otherwise you have 2 threaded holes each side that are not even blanked off. Same goes for a passenger visor..not standard but the fitting is there. All in, with metallic paint, it's going to work out close to 17000 USD. I'm a Brit and there's nothing like it in the UK..and it would clean up at this price... I understand it will not been seen in Australia or the US either. To me, for years, manufacturers have added stuff to vehicles we didn't know we needed and it's all the more to go wrong. Give me an old diesel that bangs away for ever, even if I have to manually wind the windows, sing to myself and look at a map book. And, I should, add it won't be long before there will be a load of aftermarket add-ons available.
Wow still 17k, is that standard stripped down version or some of the add-ons? The cons were pros to me for the most part on this truck, though a king cab would be useful. Was in Thailand last year and love all the little trucks and vans running around when I'm in Asia, I'm still rolling my 99 ford ranger here in the States, it has took a beating as a work truck but still running strong. This truck is exactly what the US car market needs, but of course they'll never allow it in.
I am looking at getting a champ here in Thailand. I always have a dash cam in my cars here and most of them come with a second camera to put on the back which doubles as a reversing camera.
@@JaGEM09 Hi, you don't say where you are but I guess Toyota will have some sales there. I would ask them first but then maybe contact A Toyota dealer in Bangkok to find someone who would ship/export what you want.
You show the hilux with 4 doors but then say it doesn’t. Then you talk about American brand trucks and then show a Chevy that isn’t sold in North America…
You mean at 3:04...??? That's an image of a car show lifted IMV-O Champ vehicle with a modular camping box on the back... it's not a crew cab 4 door variant.
It's not gonna be a comfortable seating position for larger drivers over longer durations. The seats can be improved, but you won't be able to recline, nor push the seat far enough back to sit in a comftable position.
I would buy a brand new Hilux Champ for $13k, I don't care about airbags or crash performance. Unfortunately we'll never get the chance in North America.
_"The 2024 Toyota HiLux Champ could offer the North American market..."_ NO. No it couldn't. These aren't hitting the US until 2048 as a 25 year old used car. _"...But, it faces stiff competition..."_ From what, exactly? Side-by-sides? The double-the-price Ford Maverick? 10 seconds in and my eyes rolled out of my head. 🙄 I think they're afraid to watch the rest of the vid.
the only limit if the base price is actually 10K will 4x4 drive trains, allot of farm trucks need to be 4wd to be useful and dependable , light 2wd trucks will get stuck in flat pasture just from morning dew , and from what ive seen they sre just offering 2wd models which will not be any good off road or winter weather
They have 4x4 option on normal Hilux (Called Hilux Revo), that price starting from $21k for single cab, LWB, 2.8L diesel turbo, and 6MT. already quite popular among farmers
@@00x0xx i’ve got the biggest hard on for the Toyota champ. But I don’t think it’ll ever happen in that price range. after they add the required, ABS, airbags, and other safety bullshit it will be a $25,000 truck.
@@bobcranberries5853 Prior to releasing this vehicle, Toyota CEO said that their new company direction was to shift from making premium expensive vehicles into low cost basic vehicles. And this was across the board. Likely he's betting on slow or stagnant economy growth will continue globally, so there is more profit in mass selling these low cost vehicles than fewer high cost vehicles. Even in the states, nobody is buying brand new Tacoma's, they buy used trucked because of it's better benefit/cost ratio. Car companies don't make money when people don't buy their new vehicles. They have to make what people want to buy. I agree though, that American politicians will find a way to raise the cost of this particular truck so Toyota might not be able to sell it under $15k here.
pickup used to be a bit above the price of a regular car , but today most pickup are more expensive than a mercedes , to all car makers make a cheap under $20,000 car or pickup and forget about all the toys like infotainment or electric side mirrors , give us the cars you sell in the third world at a cheap price and if I want to add any electronic toys I will have them added later if I have money to burn but stop pricing those cars out of the range of the average consumer.
I like the concept, of a rugged bare bones vehicle without a lot of electronics that can go wrong or squeal on you. But I dislike the modern design and would like it with a more nostalgic exterior. Perhaps DAMD will make a mod for it that makes it look better.
"The North American market favors bigger trucks". Maybe because there are NO other options? Meanwhile, trying to buy an older model compact truck like an original Hilux will cost the price a new truck.
The north American market does not favor bigger trucks. They are forced on us with all the bells and whistles that many people don't want. Many just want a good quality small, simple and affordable truck like Toyota used to make. I disagree with your opinion and think that it's propaganda. I bet if Toyota sold the new Champ in North America that it would out sell any other vehicle at the price point that Toyota is selling them in other countries. Even if Toyota priced them at 20k, it would still sell extremely well. A new full sized truck in now 135k. You could purchase 13 Toyota Champs at that price.
You're not wrong. It's how US emission standards, tariffs, and regulations are designed. But one thing uniquely American is that pick-up trucks are not necessarily used as work/farm trucks like in most other countries. American consumers are often picky about heated seats, sun-roof, infotainment, wireless charging, or latest tech/software. Many are demanding "luxury" interior which suggests, pick-up trucks in the US is more a status symbol and fashion statement than anything. I think Toyota plans to sell these trucks in Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, etc....where they actually need them for work.
@@yo2trader539 I get your point and that's true in many cases. Another thing to consider is that America doesn't sell small trucks anymore and we are forced to purchase the bigger trucks that many world rather have a small truck. Another thing is that all the vehicles are getting larger and larger due to the EPA and people are somewhat scared to drive a smaller vehicle. They feel safer driving a larger vehicle in case they get in an accident. The used Toyota market is very hot hear. People love the older Toyota trucks and pay a premium for them. A good condition 2003 4x4 extra cab Toyota P/U will ealially sell for $18,000. I firmly believe that if a new basic Champ was sold in North America that it would blow the competition away because of price and many other factors. The price of a brand new top of the line Ford, GMC, Chevy or Dodge goes for $130,000. If the Champ was priced 15k than you could get 8.67 Champs verses that one new full size truck. The average new vehicle in America is about 45k. Another reason that they will not let an affordable Toyota come into America is because it would disrupt the high prices that all of the other auto makers are charging. I firmly believe that people world rather get a brand new Champ for 10 to 15k rather than get pretty much anything else available. These things would sell like hot cakes.
It's RWD. All the engine options come from other pickups with RWD. I prefer the 2.7L, it came in the Tacoma and Hilux since 2005. I've only seen ONE with a blown engine. And that was in a 4X4. Good power and decent gas mileage.
My buddy sure took his base 89 truck off road, beat the shit outta that thing! Never had problems. Over 200k miles. Basic 2WD. Vinyl seat, manual everything, manual trans, no rear bumper, under $7000 brand new.
Yeah and its well known a 2wd ute has no offroad capabilities... I am challenging the videos claim of offroad capabilities. I know Toyota have 2wd models from way back...
@@Kenobi-vu9mb In my experience 2wd utes/light trucks typically are not very good at all offroad or even wet grass as the lack of weight over the rear wheels with an open differential is a terrible recipe. But with a locking diff and some wieght on the back would be perhaps capable for mild off road.
What hell this guy talking about the manufacturers are ones that stop making small trucks. The customers were force into buying a mid size to full size truck so they could make more money. Toyota was leader of small trucks for years. The only reason they won't bring that truck here because it will kill the large truck market. If it ends up here then everyone else will have to try and compete and build small trucks.
🔴Do you believe that the $12k Toyota Hilux Champ will arrive in the US market?🤔
🏆Subaru CEO Just REVEALED 4 NEW Subaru Models For 2024 WATCH HERE 👉 ua-cam.com/video/FiPoTEv-TEM/v-deo.html
I'm in Thailand now and looking at buying the Champ. I have seen in the flesh the various options and, for me, it looks like a good buy. I respect what appears to be Toyota's vision of bringing to the market a "farmers" or basic trade truck. No bells no whistles, do away with the fancy wish list stuff and keep it simple (maybe it's the new "Peoples Truck" ) I certainly expect it will be running around Asia for the next 40 to 50 years.
Diesel is my preferred option but with a short wheel base bed. That limits me to an automatic when I would have gone for a manual. There isn't a 4wd option either. There are a couple of additions (extras) that I will specify, not least a reversing camera as the rear window is small and our parking space is tight, grab handles on the window pillars as otherwise you have 2 threaded holes each side that are not even blanked off. Same goes for a passenger visor..not standard but the fitting is there. All in, with metallic paint, it's going to work out close to 17000 USD. I'm a Brit and there's nothing like it in the UK..and it would clean up at this price... I understand it will not been seen in Australia or the US either.
To me, for years, manufacturers have added stuff to vehicles we didn't know we needed and it's all the more to go wrong. Give me an old diesel that bangs away for ever, even if I have to manually wind the windows, sing to myself and look at a map book. And, I should, add it won't be long before there will be a load of aftermarket add-ons available.
Wow still 17k, is that standard stripped down version or some of the add-ons? The cons were pros to me for the most part on this truck, though a king cab would be useful. Was in Thailand last year and love all the little trucks and vans running around when I'm in Asia, I'm still rolling my 99 ford ranger here in the States, it has took a beating as a work truck but still running strong. This truck is exactly what the US car market needs, but of course they'll never allow it in.
I am looking at getting a champ here in Thailand. I always have a dash cam in my cars here and most of them come with a second camera to put on the back which doubles as a reversing camera.
4x4 will come eventually.
i want to get 2 or 3 for my country, where would i get a dealer?
@@JaGEM09 Hi, you don't say where you are but I guess Toyota will have some sales there. I would ask them first but then maybe contact A Toyota dealer in Bangkok to find someone who would ship/export what you want.
You show the hilux with 4 doors but then say it doesn’t. Then you talk about American brand trucks and then show a Chevy that isn’t sold in North America…
You mean at 3:04...??? That's an image of a car show lifted IMV-O Champ vehicle with a modular camping box on the back... it's not a crew cab 4 door variant.
There are no cons. Detroit doesn't want this truck in the USA. They can't compete.
Stay in Detroit because in Texas I’ll need this
It's not gonna be a comfortable seating position for larger drivers over longer durations.
The seats can be improved, but you won't be able to recline, nor push the seat far enough back to sit in a comftable position.
I would buy a brand new Hilux Champ for $13k, I don't care about airbags or crash performance. Unfortunately we'll never get the chance in North America.
You can thank NTSSA for dat!
@@thomaslthomas1506
They are in bed with the American owned manufacturers
_"The 2024 Toyota HiLux Champ could offer the North American market..."_
NO. No it couldn't. These aren't hitting the US until 2048 as a 25 year old used car.
_"...But, it faces stiff competition..."_
From what, exactly? Side-by-sides? The double-the-price Ford Maverick?
10 seconds in and my eyes rolled out of my head. 🙄
I think they're afraid to watch the rest of the vid.
the only limit if the base price is actually 10K will 4x4 drive trains, allot of farm trucks need to be 4wd to be useful and dependable , light 2wd trucks will get stuck in flat pasture just from morning dew , and from what ive seen they sre just offering 2wd models which will not be any good off road or winter weather
They have 4x4 option on normal Hilux (Called Hilux Revo), that price starting from $21k for single cab, LWB, 2.8L diesel turbo, and 6MT. already quite popular among farmers
The Toyota Hilux is not going to be sold in the North American market. So what the f#ck is this video about?
Toyota wants to bring the truck to North America. It all depends on how much they are being prevented by local laws.
@@00x0xx I don’t think Toyota wants competition for the Toyota Tacoma. So I don’t think they really want to bring it here.
@@bobcranberries5853 Toyota had publicly said they were looking to sell this in other markets including North America.
@@00x0xx i’ve got the biggest hard on for the Toyota champ. But I don’t think it’ll ever happen in that price range. after they add the required, ABS, airbags, and other safety bullshit it will be a $25,000 truck.
@@bobcranberries5853 Prior to releasing this vehicle, Toyota CEO said that their new company direction was to shift from making premium expensive vehicles into low cost basic vehicles. And this was across the board.
Likely he's betting on slow or stagnant economy growth will continue globally, so there is more profit in mass selling these low cost vehicles than fewer high cost vehicles.
Even in the states, nobody is buying brand new Tacoma's, they buy used trucked because of it's better benefit/cost ratio. Car companies don't make money when people don't buy their new vehicles. They have to make what people want to buy.
I agree though, that American politicians will find a way to raise the cost of this particular truck so Toyota might not be able to sell it under $15k here.
pickup used to be a bit above the price of a regular car , but today most pickup are more expensive than a mercedes , to all car makers make a cheap under $20,000 car or pickup and forget about all the toys like infotainment or electric side mirrors , give us the cars you sell in the third world at a cheap price and if I want to add any electronic toys I will have them added later if I have money to burn but stop pricing those cars out of the range of the average consumer.
We need this in Brazil
I’d love to have one that’s exactly right what I need no frills just give me a truck that works
I like the concept, of a rugged bare bones vehicle without a lot of electronics that can go wrong or squeal on you. But I dislike the modern design and would like it with a more nostalgic exterior.
Perhaps DAMD will make a mod for it that makes it look better.
Ummm...the high price option isn't working in the US anymore. This is the right truck at the right time.
in America bigger vehicles sell better as that's all we can buy is big trucks and suvs
i would buy one.
"The North American market favors bigger trucks".
Maybe because there are NO other options? Meanwhile, trying to buy an older model compact truck like an original Hilux will cost the price a new truck.
Could you buy in thailand and drive back to uk , that would be an adventure ...
It's not made for the north American market, unless you are referring to Mexico.
The north American market does not favor bigger trucks. They are forced on us with all the bells and whistles that many people don't want. Many just want a good quality small, simple and affordable truck like Toyota used to make. I disagree with your opinion and think that it's propaganda. I bet if Toyota sold the new Champ in North America that it would out sell any other vehicle at the price point that Toyota is selling them in other countries. Even if Toyota priced them at 20k, it would still sell extremely well. A new full sized truck in now 135k. You could purchase 13 Toyota Champs at that price.
You're not wrong. It's how US emission standards, tariffs, and regulations are designed.
But one thing uniquely American is that pick-up trucks are not necessarily used as work/farm trucks like in most other countries. American consumers are often picky about heated seats, sun-roof, infotainment, wireless charging, or latest tech/software. Many are demanding "luxury" interior which suggests, pick-up trucks in the US is more a status symbol and fashion statement than anything. I think Toyota plans to sell these trucks in Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, etc....where they actually need them for work.
@@yo2trader539 I get your point and that's true in many cases. Another thing to consider is that America doesn't sell small trucks anymore and we are forced to purchase the bigger trucks that many world rather have a small truck. Another thing is that all the vehicles are getting larger and larger due to the EPA and people are somewhat scared to drive a smaller vehicle. They feel safer driving a larger vehicle in case they get in an accident. The used Toyota market is very hot hear. People love the older Toyota trucks and pay a premium for them. A good condition 2003 4x4 extra cab Toyota P/U will ealially sell for $18,000. I firmly believe that if a new basic Champ was sold in North America that it would blow the competition away because of price and many other factors. The price of a brand new top of the line Ford, GMC, Chevy or Dodge goes for $130,000. If the Champ was priced 15k than you could get 8.67 Champs verses that one new full size truck. The average new vehicle in America is about 45k. Another reason that they will not let an affordable Toyota come into America is because it would disrupt the high prices that all of the other auto makers are charging. I firmly believe that people world rather get a brand new Champ for 10 to 15k rather than get pretty much anything else available. These things would sell like hot cakes.
We have enough expensive 4 door choices. Please keep this small and AFFORDABLE
Those who are looking for bells and whistles can check out the top of the line Hi Lux made for them
is the fng thing fwd or rwd .
It's RWD. All the engine options come from other pickups with RWD. I prefer the 2.7L, it came in the Tacoma and Hilux since 2005. I've only seen ONE with a blown engine. And that was in a 4X4. Good power and decent gas mileage.
It's made for the Asian Market...and maybe for the European market as well.
Its only sold in Asia
It's still NOT available in the Mexican market. Don't know about the rest of Latin American. BTW, it's FUGLY! But at that price point, who cares.
are you sure they will be able to tackle the offroad? pretty sure they only come in 2wd
My buddy sure took his base 89 truck off road, beat the shit outta that thing! Never had problems. Over 200k miles. Basic 2WD. Vinyl seat, manual everything, manual trans, no rear bumper, under $7000 brand new.
Im referring to this 2wd only Hilux champ. The old 4x4 hiluxs are unstoppable.
Yeah and its well known a 2wd ute has no offroad capabilities... I am challenging the videos claim of offroad capabilities. I know Toyota have 2wd models from way back...
@@Kenobi-vu9mb In my experience 2wd utes/light trucks typically are not very good at all offroad or even wet grass as the lack of weight over the rear wheels with an open differential is a terrible recipe. But with a locking diff and some wieght on the back would be perhaps capable for mild off road.
Oh I’m sure someone will dream up a 4WD version one day; remember, this truck just came out…
What hell this guy talking about the manufacturers are ones that stop making small trucks. The customers were force into buying a mid size to full size truck so they could make more money. Toyota was leader of small trucks for years. The only reason they won't bring that truck here because it will kill the large truck market. If it ends up here then everyone else will have to try and compete and build small trucks.
It looks totally nerdy but that's ok.
Offroad? Maybe needs a 4" lift and bigger wheels.
Champ safari
Champ safari
off road??? why?? it is 4x4?
It would be nice to see this truck in North America . Thumbs down to this video and Toyota
Lacking 4WD... I am NOT interested
4x4 with double cab👍
People will buy it because is a Toyota😅 those cars are forever jajaja
Cute truck, but I’m holding out for a Stout (when available) 🛻