Driving Toyota's $12,000 Turbo Diesel Truck in Thailand!

[@CBMedia404]

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[@ryzzhan9125]

i've heard Thai food spice level turns your butthole into a napalm dispenser. (specially after watching Mark Wiens enough)

[@JNorth87]

FYI, $12,000 is about how much it costs to replace the emissions equipment on a new F250 diesel.

[@Alextia.Lkr1]

Especially you should come to visit nagaland North East India 🇮🇳 for more spicy food 🥵🥵🔥 King chili 🌶️

[@Kamon-tl1ud]

Where do I want to modify the contact?

[@Rob-r2s]

I'd like to purchase a Toyota Champ truck. Can you purchase one in Thailand and then ship it to America? I'm sure that you would have to pay the Chicken Tax and it most likely will pass all of the EPA standards so that it's legal to drive in America. Not 100% about that but I think it would be legal.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

the 6 wheel conversion looks perfect! i clicked the second i saw the video just wow! im impressed.

[@michaelerzuah1105]

Same here

[@D809G]

With a name like BEER that drives a Harley and a badass toyota ...he's a man of culture for sure

[@Taintlessdisc]

Bro is obviously a fan of usa😂

[@bmad1386]

Thai people nicknames are GOATED 😂 Their fighters have names like "Superlek" and "DieselNoi"

[@InputEmitter]

That truck is so cherry, I'd love to have one in the states. Thank you for covering this majestic creature.

[@neukin]

Yup, same. I was close to getting a used Honda Ridgeline but kinda big and mpg still poo. That truck for $15k would be awesome.

[@experimental_av]

100x better than the Cybertruck

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Cybertruck is more Star Trek, this is more Aliens, or Galactica, or Last Starfighter. Betting the fit and finish is better on this too, with nowhere on it that tears shirts or cuts owners.

[@charliestoybox2099]

@@PiDsPagePrototypescybertruck looks like a refrigerator 😂

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@charliestoybox2099 One the doors don't shut properly on, going by the reports on fit and finish.

[@-mako-6018]

not very hard to achieve but true

[@DeePunter]

Or any giant penis enlargement American trucks thats not being used for any work but to inflate fragile ego.

[@Axiomatic75]

I went to the dealership here in Thailand to look at it. Even unmodified it looks pretty cool and the price is just unbelievable. I'll probably get one.

[@АлексейФадеев-у2д]

Возьми и мне .... парочку 😂

[@dougm7744]

I like the new format Chad. Happy to see some locals get camera time and be able to share their stories. Thanks for doing this!

[@vintageexcellence]

Imagine if USA had low cost work trucks like this, cheap street food, affordable rent, no worries about extreme liability, low barriers to entry to start a business and make money…. If USA had all that then it would have a great future ahead of it.

[@RoycoNL]

We could even name it, call it the American dream!

[@alpbilenler]

Bro it costs $200 to start your own LLC. You have internet. google it and do it

[@timothylolcats8020]

used to exist, was why our country was founded

[@mesagoat]

that would be giving the werking class a bone. death core capitalists say: hell no, shut up git back to werk homies

[@jockey0034]

The Zionist occupied government isn't interested in American welfare or prosperity. They serve the interests of their masters, full stop

[@aaronlee8798]

This truck was just released in Thailand, and they have already modified it. Crazy!!

[@isaacs3413]

Still has his red numberplate, less than 2 months and bro has added an extra pair of wheels. I love Thailand the individuality in vehicles is unparalleled.

[@bmad1386]

Thai fabrication works are unmatched

[@alanjohnson5906]

im sure performance mods are soon to follow as with the isuzu trucks

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Toyota Champ is a really cool vehicle especially the ones modified with bigger wheels and suspension.

[@wh0reb0t]

This is reads like an AI comment 😂

[@lwoodt1]

Hey Toyota ! Bring this to the states.

[@dertythegrower]

i told them for a year... the prices are too high because of regulators etc

[@PropNoppa]

Chicken tax would never

[@Speedy2222]

i would buy one today

[@overhill6822]

By the time they did that would cost 40k 😂

[@sepg5084]

It would be illegal if they brought it to the US

[@Charliegsand]

The Truck is amazing & the owners modifications are a perfect example of what makes this truck so appealing. the ability to purchase a vehicle for a reasonable amount & have enough left over to customize it to your specific need is priceless.

[@quincy578]

Bring this to North America this shit will go crazy

[@dertythegrower]

Already been tried for a year heh. There is more than 1 guy doing it for sure already but the import fees will double price, easily

[@benchmark3332]

Ford, GM and Chrysler will not let that happen. You crazy? They are shafting people with $80,000 f-150s. Even Toyota don't want people in the US to know about these cheap pickups, they are selling Tundras for 80k and Tacomas for 50k.

[@EuroVrod]

Bro, you know very well that, if and only if, they bring this truck to the US, I will not be $12000. Add a zero....

[@benchmark3332]

@@EuroVrod This truck with some extras for 20k is a deal.

[@sepg5084]

Illegal in the US. The government has been bought by the big 3.

[@DePiperSr]

Its a work truck, Chevy and Ford used to sell those with plastic floors, roll up windows no radio/AM radio in the '80s for about $10K, you could hose out the interior.

[@briangriffith3985]

that truck is a bargain. would love to see those in the Caribbean. the 6 wheel setup is👌🏾

[@zeusapollo8688]

Import tax

[@briangriffith3985]

@@zeusapollo8688 alot of our 2nd hand pickups here in Barbados are imported directly from Thailand, only a matter of time before some of these turn up too...

[@zeusapollo8688]

@@briangriffith3985 we used to buy from Japan. I have never seen used cars that clean again

[@briangriffith3985]

@@zeusapollo8688 the models from Japan and Thailand have better features than the ones from our local dealerships

[@charlesgotidoc5288]

pretty cool truck and the convertion to 6x6 was nicely done

[@ItsDaJax]

It's probably a 6x4 or 6x2.

[@Tiaimo]

As you know we love modify things even human, we just needed basic truck with lowest price. Then let our idea flourish to fit each other's preference and styles. 😁

[@BTSKIESONE]

Night you wouldn’t believe it. I was looking at the same thing but making it into a full-blown dragster caught up with the Petaya about a year and a half ago. I start the build next year. I’ll send you photos of the progression.

[@gotthesinglelife]

That's what I like also about Thailand is the all the custom car and modified without the heavy restrictions or rules in other countries.

[@unirax8628]

Just take engineering aprove it go to build 🤣🤣

[@IcepickEddie]

the reason they don't sell those trucks in america is because it would hurt gm, ford and dodge a lot and they are already having a hard time selling trucks right now.

[@unirax8628]

that true 😁😁

[@Spiewick]

My first Muay Thai Kru was from Nakon! 😊

[@kylere795]

I can't with the closed captions saying "sweaty cups" when you said sawadeekup 😂😂😂

[@jbmcdonald5646]

Thank You 🙏🏻 for showing more details on this truck!!

[@VinnyDeez-]

Only Thailand will made work trucks sick af

[@shaunb3821]

In the '80s, the government introduced a new law that made it harder to import new cars from abroad. Furthermore, in the '60s, a tax called the Chicken Tax added a 25% tax to light-duty trucks, which the Hilux was. To get around these laws, Toyota started making cars in the US, as that would avoid those regulations.

[@CLCIII]

Great work truck for an awesome price. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@SiamLars]

Hope to see more videos like this, where you talk to and test drive local's cars. And those red light vendors are cool. When they sell fresh donuts it's pure bliss! 👌👍

[@mandolorian1176]

This video starts wild. Turbo Diesel Toyota, 6 wheeled, driven and owned by a guy named Beer, who uses it for his Chili business and motorcycle.

[@JF-xq6fr]

Even if it cost $15k and met all US safety and emission standards, it would never sell here; dealers can't get you hooked for 84 months @ 9%, and it's not brodozer / 'influencer' cool. Very refreshing seeing this, as it reminds me more of how it used to be in the US - Pickups used as pickups, not vanity projection devices that used to be the cheapest new Toyota vehicle on the lot. I remember when a new Corolla cost more than a basic new Toyota truck.

[@clayongunzelle9555]

That boxy look will always be my favourite...

[@marks8418]

I definitely agree with him about the cab. That truck would be awesome with a crew cab.

[@christopherlaw9184]

Awesome CHAMP 🏆

[@KuntalGhosh]

the 2gd ftv in this truck is fully complaint to euro 6 emissions , so it will easily pass american emission tests. the other engine options like 2tr-fe were sold in usa for many years in toyota tacoma and 4runner . they won't sell it in america because americans can afford to pay 50k 80k 120k for a truck while much of thai population can only afford 10k 20k truck.

[@taurota1554]

Awesome and outstanding truck.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@romkahehe]

"basic" truck with 2.4 diesel and automatic transmission. This is a treasure.

[@ทัศนีย์โทตระกูล]

Thank you for coming to Thailand.😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@sinitarium]

YES! Superb truck for the $$$. Great interview/video! thanks.

[@Atem_S.]

That is so sick.... I want one!! One of the reason I want a Velociraptor 6x6

[@zancrus9629]

I would love one of these. I need a truck for little things around the house and this would be great for that use. But I'm not gonna hold my breath for it to come to the US without a huge increase in cost.

[@Scamander1417]

Here in the Philippines, we call it Toyota Tamaraw. And it's LHD! You know we drive on the right side of the road, too.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

That truck is dope AF, damn son!

[@normandaquioag8067]

I love those plastic interiors! They don't get damage!

[@gregl7597]

So there's no video of the conversion? How much does the conversion cost?

[@fredgubz3159]

Pls vlog about the aircon filter inside the hilux champ

[@danc9440]

Would love to see the undercarriage, specifically the added axle. Someone knows what they are doing.......

[@tjav001]

That ride goes hard. Can’t wait to drive it in the states.

[@darwonboyful]

I love that Toyota have built these great little trucks. These something really special about a really utilitarian vehicle. I imagine that there are going to be some amazing builds done with these as a basis

[@CheekyMiner]

12K unbelievable, that is one sick Toyota. Love it, its not in US or Canada because they know they can gouge the consumer.

[@wuseling]

I love it. Absolutly cool. Beautiful concept. Would like to buy. But we don't get it here in Europe. Have to move to Thailand. You'll see them soon there with Bi-turbo (and more), I think.

[@Robert8455]

I love Thai people, Thai food, Chili and Beer (the owner) and the cold ones. Super cool custom Champ. I assume the trailing axle just there for load or is that driven by the engine somehow? I love the small diesel, the flat bet with fold down sides too. Curious how he loaded that big hog in the back. Thanks for that tour and in cab drive.

[@matthewowen4037]

Ah man cool stuff indeed. Can't wait to see one in person.

[@WatchalenMudkrathok]

This modify so same as "1986 Nissan Big-M 6 wheels version pickup truck (D21)" but completed from factory and become a rare to find it. I'm sure a Toyota Hilux Champ (IMV-0) can be anything from modification as mini-trailer truck, motorhome and special vehicle such as "jigsaw kit car"

[@1bhitte]

I was literally talking about champs to my wife last night. That one is awesome

[@keithdouglas9848]

I love that truck ! So awesome 👍👍

[@CaptainKedah]

That Harley is Badass

[@boltonky]

Be interested to know what it would take to have some form of saftey rating for this in most countries (considering lots of us drive around in old vehicles that are probably just as unsafe) - you know the Japanese and Australian design teams have a version that would work in other countries

[@4ngeldus739]

I like how you did a u turn onto a 2 lane and a cybertruck would struggle to get a u turn done with 3 lanes

[@osTblock]

I love the look! I wish i could drive this one in germany!!!😍

[@kanenstuff]

That's the Thai G wagon 6x6, if that was the camper version it would be sweet as though I still love it.

[@timfreeman2603]

In Australia we get Hilux also made in Thailand, also with wheel on right, also 2WD, also with 2.4L diesel on workmate model. But almost twice the price ~US$24k without auto.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Yeah, we still get slugged with taxes meant to protect the now non-existent car manufacturing industry.

[@laithglobal]

Hey Chad. Love you work. Cool truck. The closest experience to a 6 wheeler. Dual rear is a single real spooled differential. A full locked diff. Not a true trac or Detroit. A spool. Cheers mate 🙏

[@glenclifton4563]

The car market is crap here plus super expensive so they'll never bring that little truck here. The dealers couldn't keep them in stock!!! Thanks for keeping the videos coming!!

[@gumbomudderx7503]

I wanna see that chili grinder in action! I have to drive 2.5 hours to Nashville for descent Thai food. I’m looking forward to the feature videos btw. I like these kinds of videos! Are both rear axels driven?

[@StupidInternetPeople1]

The chances of you getting decent Thai food in Nashville is slim to none. 😂 what’s the name of the restaurant?

[@imtheboss8414]

8:53 Turn Signals on Right Side 🤔

[@alopey_]

Soon to be launched (and be built) again here in the Philippines as 'Tamaraw' (name after a native small buffalo). This will definitely sell here very well with variants ranging from gas and diesel engines as well as m/t and a/t options. And no, no 6-wheeler variant.

[@Thairieskaterat]

Cool. Love it. The Truck. The modification he had done...and his Harley in the back mostly. Yeah...show us those local builds. I know you got the baller street cars covered...but what aboot the budget guy...what are they doing to their cars ?

[@BenjySparky]

Chad,you rock! That's one badass little truck for 12k. Keep the content coming. Peace ❤

[@topfuelsuzi]

Chad do you have a link to the company that carries out the 6 wwheeler upgrade?

[@IzInAZ]

And we can't get little two door trucks because of some out of date law that encourages massive sedans with truck beds. I'd love to own this in diesel form but at this point I'd be happy with a NA gas 4 cyl.

[@islandborn9649]

I think if it ever came to the US it would take a bunch of sales away from the tacoma and every other "mini trucks". I want one of these so bad.

[@sepg5084]

It's also a Toyota, like the Tacoma. But this ain't legal in the US even if a US factory builds them. Though i bet this is legal in Mexico

[@PreciousAlpschindler]

@@sepg5084it should be even a Chinese car is legal in Mexico now I spotted some JAC and BYD here in us from Mexico

[@keithoutdoors7337]

Love it! I missed it did it have AC?

[@CBMedia404]

It does

[@pdmpatt]

In the Philippines, they call this Toyota Hilux Tamaraw. Check them out.

[@2URLex]

We got millions of unroadworthy vehicles running around and they claim this is about crash testing. Our gov is so uneducated lol

[@dspicerj]

IT’s corruption not education.

[@ajaykumar-uh1bw]

Make a video on the car performance parts market in Thailand

[@ralphlewis6773]

Looks like a "tag" axle. Hope it has a lot of suspension travel so that when backing up in rough areas that the rears don't lift the drives off the ground. Saw that happen a lot in the farmlands in the US midwest back in the day. Be nice if it was s twin screw. Just my 2 cents. Other than that, love it.

[@Doomtroll]

Wow, what a deal for that truck. Wish we had that in the states!

[@euroker05]

I'm curious as to how the 6 wheel conversion was done. 🤔

[@jonathantoledo74]

Like it but need more in detail of the basic model before mods and one of possible mods configuration like speed mods and of off road mods and mods like adding extra axle

[@VividAbominations]

That truck could be the frame of a sick cube van/tiny home!

[@febrianadji5758]

Also there quite a lot of similar conversation here iirc pricing isn't really that far from actual Hilux

[@cassiejorgensen4787]

I want one so bad!!! But Toyota said there is no market in the US.

[@beardbewithyou2068]

It's just sweet you can see its genuinely a work truck for his business and a leisure truck for his bike. Not a pavement princess.

[@user-qh6nf2ev9s]

That thing looks like a beast!!! I'd daily drive the hell out of it in the Midwest!!! 🔥

[@peetymcfly8871]

we need this champ in America!

[@richardgray115]

They developed the previous generations of this in South Africa in the 1980s. The very first model was called Toyota TUV. (Utility Vehicle)

[@tristan6509]

The TUV is actually a Toyota kijang imported from Indonesia. The 2nd gen kijang was exported as the TUV, the 3rd gen was exported as the stallion, while the 4th gen was exported as the zace. But these are all the same model and used similar engines (3k, 4k, 5k, 7k). For whatever reason Toyota decided to export different generations with different names until the 5th gen (Innova)

[@micclay]

I love it. I'd buy one tomorrow if I could get for that price plus a reasonable shipping fee to get here.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

The Suzuki Carry orders must have dried up with this diesel Toyota Champ. It is not surprising that Suzuki is stopping to manufacture vehicles in Thailand.

[@JoelDmello722]

Suzuki And Toyota Has Tie Up Now. They Are Selling Each Other's Vehicle In India With Just Badge Change

[@pla9012]

I did not hear Suzuki was stopping production in thailand.what are they doing with their plant at BoWin?

[@mrDaroya]

truck is very cool and also functional

[@BuRt0nRid3R]

Did you ask how much the modifications cost him for the 6 wheel configuration ?

[@deathuponusalll]

That is a beautiful truck 😍😲

[@leamdeinepaglinawan5857]

Wow so cool bring it to your country

[@1oldskoolluvr]

LOL about the dog. The dogs down in Mexico are no different. Kind of dangerous at night, as i've come across a few sleeping on the road, on a bend.

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

Very cool. I would definitely like an option like this in the U.S.

[@SmokingMan26]

Nah its due to taxes, called the Chicken Tax funny enough look it up

[@dertythegrower]

Msking parts all last year for many big brands(shorts) we talked about this truck a lot... but the import costs would make it a minitruck and those are not allowed in most urban areas, and cost 25k after import for even smaller usminitrucks

[@13JimmA]

Toyota builds trucks in America, it’s not because of that.

[@cobblerama]

Yeah that sucks. We need to end this form of protectionism. Maybe with more videos and talk of stuff like this, it'll get the people pissed off enough to do something about it. The economy is so hyper inflated ending the chicken tax could really help a lot of businesses and folks that need a cheap, light truck. I need a new truck but cannot possibly afford the insane prices.

[@redlight3932]

@@13JimmA it is small trucks arent made in america for legal reasons

[@sepg5084]

​​@@13JimmA US government regulators have been paid-off by the big 3, to the point that big V8 trucks are emissions-compliant while this 2.4 liter turbodiesel is not. That's why not even the Ford Ranger 4 cyl turbo diesel, which is a bit popular here in Asia, is not available in the US.

[@michaelburda5631]

I so want one. Please bring to the US.

[@YuMiGO2023]

I’ve never seen a Champ with an automatic transmission or adjustable steering wheel, I wonder if those were modified as well. Nice cell phone cut-ins with the bear 🥳

[@BatAskal]

If I am going to import this truck, I will get it from the Philippines instead which is the Hilux Tamaraw. They are basically the same thing but with LHD version instead of the RHD from Thailand which is perfect for US and Canadian roads.

[@faizrizahi3456]

Toyota's philosophy never dies.

[@atl17isfast]

Look up the Chicken Tax from 1964 and the UAW.

[@SouLerKunG]

I'm into truck that much but When I saw this truck advertised in my area it's so fking cool and I want one for no reason