Toyota Hilux Champ: The Unvarnished Truth of Its Strengths and Weaknesses!

In this video, we take a deep dive into the world of the Toyota Hilux Champ, exploring its pros and cons. We invite you to join us on this journey and discover why this model is making waves in the automotive world.
✳️ 00:00 | Introduction
🛻 00:50 | Highlight 5 - The Robust Ladder Frame.
🛻 01:46 | Highlight 4 - Impressive Towing & Payload Capacity.
🛻 02:40 | Highlight 3 - The Unpretentious Design.
🛻 03:30 | Highlight 2 - The Tempting Price Tag.
🛻 04:18 | Highlight 1 - Exceptional Reliability.
🛻 05:30 | Dealbreaker 3 - Limited Engine Power.
🛻 06:16 | Dealbreaker 2 - Basic Equipment Level.
🛻 07:04 | Dealbreaker 1 - Safety Concerns.
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[@terrybeckelheimer3633]

It is a truck, power is just fine for the size.

[@justsoicanfingcomment5814]

But the real question is... Does it have enough power to overpower u s regulations?🤔

[@jameswest3275]

Just looked at one in Thailand and they are very cool here. I have owned a 1975 CJ5 jeep in the States and the vib sort of like that ultra basic design. $16,000 gets you the upgraded exterior trim package. can have the exterior wrapped after market in any color, like army green or tan and LED KC lights, roll bar and HumVee antennas all over it. :) Still need to find a way to secure the back so you can carry luggage and what ever. this maybe great for exploring Thailand as a Ford Sport pickup starts at around $10,000 more here and is still 2x4.

[@user-ex4fk2co7s]

research how much injectors cost for the diesel version. You gotta replace them around every 100,000 miles or 200,000 kms. Toyota and other manufactures are taking advantage of people when it comes to maintaining these things. Imagine paying 3grand USD for just injectors during your 100,000 mi service. no one is talking about this.

[@jameswest3275]

@@user-ex4fk2co7s ok thank you for this info.

[@wainakariuki3107]

Toyota did a reboot👍 back to basics 😏 Used the formula of what made Hilux what Hilux is today, the most favourable Pickup/Truck world wide "We Love It" This version totally reminds me of the second generation Hilux RN25, a perfect tool meant to do what it's designed for reliably & economically, "Yes" need for improvement is required here & there as mentioned on the content & hope the engineers do note this areas but I'm Confident what Toyota is know for "KAiZEN" that shall surely happen, hope Toyota market's the "Champ" worldwide & makes it look more like the RN25/RN30 plus known quality. That's my take, definitely this one shall be a hit, Cheers 🥂 Toyota 👍

[@troywilliams2101]

I would buy one

[@arthurn8952]

Will the dual cab hit production or it will remain an customizable option?

[@lesklower7281]

This is why they are resonably priced they are simple in the interior but the less tech and frills makes it more reliable as in the case of my 1097 Toyota Hilux there is absolutely no tech it has a carburator mo cat converter and of course the 22R engine there is nothing major to go wrong l must admit my Hilux has a small amount of creature comforts over the Champ it has a heater a temperature gauge and an AM/FM radio although it is still basic the original owner got a couple of optional extras for 1997 air conditioning which still works cruise cotrol which doesn't work and a cassette radio which is sort of working also a Toyota genuin accessory a tow bar there is a sticker on that says that that probably will work l haven't tested it out yet because l don't have a trailer l don't need a trailor there is a eight foot by four foot tray with my Toyota Hilux

[@EuEu-re8lv]

Too bad that Toyota will not bring this model in Europe.

[@robertlaird6746]

I'd love to be able to get one with a 2.4 diesel, 4wd, long bed and a manual transmission but live in America. The Chicken tax and EPA are preventing these trucks from going to first world countries. I've heard that these trucks start at $10,000 USD. They sell them in Mexico and I have been trying to figure out a way to go down there and purchase one but can't find any information out about doing that. A used 2003 Toyota Tacoma goes for more than one of these. I'd rather purchase a Toyota Hilux Champ.

[@ambienteterrazas]

The Hilux Champ is still not for sale here in Mexico, we have the original Hilux but not the cheap $10k Champ.

[@robertlaird6746]

@@ambienteterrazas I saw a video of the left hand drive Champ in a Mexican dealership on a KZbin video.

[@user-xp4zf1hd1o]

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[@robertlaird6746]

@@user-xp4zf1hd1o Are you saying that it's coming to North America at that $10,000 USD price point and I just have to wait a little longer. If so, when?

[@the_steamtrain1642]

​@@robertlaird6746I heard something about late 2025 but have not seen it confirmed anywhere else, thing is bc of the chicken tax the truck would have to be made in the US (so higher labor costs, emission and safety standards etc) which will add up a bit to the cost

[@ninjaxel93]

That's a very interesting, competent and actually intelligent work truck. It's a compact truck so you don't even need much power in it (it doesn't have to carry it's own extra weight as in bigger truck). The safety issue is just an excuse to force US citizens to buy bigger and bigger and bigger... Big trucks and suv's themselves ARE the reason why people in normal sized vehicles don't feel safe. Not to mention also the environmental impact of all this big vehicle rat race nonsense...

[@mrrustygray]

Sadly, it will never come to USA. It would only sell a 100k a year.

[@NoToBigBro]

I'm not saying it will come to the US (Toyota already said if it were sold in the US, it would cost $26-27k), but 100k units a year would be considered a very successful model.

[@MrSGL21]

@@NoToBigBro a 26k work truck that can tug 5k or carry 2k in the bed? every service company in the usa would buy them and chuck a ladder rack on them and a tool box.

[@NoToBigBro]

@@MrSGL21 Every service company in the US buys Ford because they sell them at cost.

[@ianpreglo]

why would you buy a $27k car when suzuki can get you the same for $4500 or less, check DA16T kei (mini) trucks, there are even automatic transmission variants, these kei trucks are importable in the US and just needs a few upgrades for less than $2k to make them road worthy

[@argon5806]

The kei trucks are half the power I still want a kei truck for fun

[@milesbartlett]

Kei trucks have a payload of 330kg(726lbs) not 1 ton (200lbs), also they are not street legal in all states.

[@hermanhelfrich1747]

Bring it to the U.S..

[@MrZgui415]

they can sell this in the US mono spec for $20k so it wont capture Tacoma buyers what Scion Truck was meant to be but was never made

[@SmokeHouse69]

they dont even come to some Asian country I can't see how US will get them

[@johnnyx4529]

So sad. The world wants these trucks but governments and their crazy safety standards and emissions won’t allow it.

[@melvin5818]

this would sell like hot cakes in the usa. even as a atv category

[@BillLaBrie]

Perfect truck for the 3rd world. In the US it would only sell to people who actually need trucks and would accept the compromises involved in driving a cheap, spartan vehicle- and there really aren’t too many of those here.

[@the_steamtrain1642]

As some people pointed out, both it's payload capacity and the option to remove the bed means it's competing against trucks like the f250 and f350, trucks 3x as expensive as the most expensive Hilux champ model. It will sell to the people it's made for, not for soccer moms and aholes who want a big truck because big truck. A truck like this has been missing in the market for ages and I know even here in the EU (where vans are king) the champ would do good because of it's price point and incredibly durable construction, it's the cheap low maintainance cargo vehicle many businesses need

[@Gidenkidenk]

If these were 25k id still buy one. Toyota, take the tax and bring them here. At least as a utv

[@MrSGL21]

me too. instead of a dirty diesel, give me a 1.8 na gas engine w/ hybrid.

[@benildz17]

It will not come to the US because it is not indented for that market.

[@justsoicanfingcomment5814]

1:27 You mean cab and chassie. Use proper industrial terms please. 5:33 You don't need to move very fast. It's a truck. Not a race car. The only reason we buy trucks with big powerful engines because we have no other options. 6:50 That is a feature. low technology means reliability. I don't need infotainment at all! Get rid of it save money. 7:05 I only need it for in and around the city not on the highway. I don't need a five star crash rating something or other. So I don't care.

[@jcmolette1613]

The reviewer can't let go of all the bullshit built into the American truck market...Size this, power that, safety stuff and amenities no one ever needs in a basic work truck. Air conditioning and a speedometer are all that's necessary to get goods from point A to point B!!! Oh, and somewhere along the line, good quality means good welding and anti-corrosion coatings (I'm looking at you Toyota).

[@michaelthomas7898]

Steering wheel is on the wrong side.

[@jamesmandal4605]

No it's on the "Right" Side.

[@FreePalestine718]

This truck will never make it to the USA market it would destroy all truck brand

[@jackwilliamson1929]

Safety, it's a truck not a motorcycle, get a clue.