This is the truck the US actually needs right now - not $100,000 luxo edition behemoths that maybe see dirt once or twice before they get traded in. If this was on the market, I would have bought this yesterday. Plus it would really help bring a little sanity to the used car market - paying $10,000 for a 250K rusted out 15-year old Tacoma is insanity.
They will never do that... americans exist solely to be exploited by corporations, you will pay 10x more and will either like it, or walk and we all know its impossible to walk anywhere in the USA.
I love how a lot of these "revolutionary" features are just old tech that the automobile industry abandoned because they knew they could charge more for fancier gizmos. LOL I love it. I hope I get to see this in the US. It's exactly why I only ever buy old cars. My 1984 Jeep is so simple and no frills.
You must also be old, like me. :) Seems this is a lesson you learn later in life. We stopped buying new cars about 25 years ago. Now new cars cost more than houses we've owned. That's insane. We just picked up a 2014 Jeep that only had 64k miles on it. It's manual transmission, manual windows, manual door locks, etc. We love it. Having spent $350 for a window regulator and driving around for 2 weeks with a window that wouldn't roll up, simple can be better. I appreciate convenience and the amenities but, when they go bad they are significantly inconvenient and very costly.
@@PistonPundit Just copying the past is not an innovation. By definition an innovation is something new. This is the same flatbed truck technology you could have bought in 1940. I am not opposed to the truck, I really like it. But don't call it "innovative" or "revolutionary" because it's simply not. It's just practical. You don't need to use exaggerated buzzwords to make it sound amazing or something.
Thats what i need a no frills truck. A good truck to get me from point A to point B. Most people dont use all thoes fancy options that they have on these new vehicles anyway.
Absolutely! Sometimes, simplicity is key. A reliable, no-frills truck can indeed be a breath of fresh air in today's world of feature-packed vehicles. Let's hope Toyota delivers! 🚗🔑
Yes! I was just saying this the other day. Ford had a real winner with the Maverick, but they dropped the ball. Want an F-150 or an Escape? PLENTY of those $30,000+ vehicles rusting on the lot. A Maverick? Oh. Sold out! Yeah, they cancelled the waiting list until 2024. There's a LOT of contractors out here that need need a cheap truck - and for many, they don't need all the bells and whistles. If the Hilux arrives in the U.S., it will prove how much Ford squandered their opportunity. Fools!
If we can get this truck in America with 4x4 for sub 18k it will change the market. We're currently willing to pay 8-12k for a used 1996 truck that's imported of the same size and ability but to be able to buy one new for a few thousand more. It's going to be a no brainer for most. I can't speak for everyone but I know the majority of us are unwilling/uncapable of purchasing these new (luxury) 80k trucks when we can barely afford to live. We need a truck like this and I'll definitely join the list to get one when/if it becomes available here.
it costs 13k and not 10k like he claims and that is for the bare base model, if you pay shipping fees and custom charges you should be able to ship one for less than 5k so there should be no reason you cannot get the base model for 18k, people were able to buy and ship nissan skylines to the US when they were illegal to sell there.
MBR9896, I see your point, but I think even @ $25K, I really think it is worth it, if I may be honest, I think the the Hilux Champ is the best looking truck on the market the moment!
We understand the concern about the rising price. It's indeed a crucial factor for car enthusiasts like us. Let's hope for the best and stay tuned for more updates from Toyota! 🚗💰
The biggest force behind the overtly high price of the trucks currently made in the U.S. is the totally sublime green movement. Remember when we didn't have all these stupid emission laws. Back when you could actually repair your own vehicle and not have to pay an overpriced dealer to repair a factory fault in the computer system in your truck. I want to go back to those days. Yes catalitic converters are fine, but that is the limit.
This is what we need in Canada. An affordable small vehicle of any kind. It sucks that pretty near all the automotive companies got rid of their small cars. However, I will gladly welcome a small truck or van that is in the $15,000 to $20,000 price range. Especially if it's basic with as less computerized crap as possible.
@@andrewgoss1682 there is a chicken tax here in America that bans small trucks. It's to protect the farmers and American auto makers. They can make mid size and large trucks like Tacoma and bigger.
It's our government that put safety and enviroment nonsense regs on importations. There are many nice work trucks from India with small diesel engines that will never make it to the US.
@@tdgdbs1 wouldn't trust anything made in India, I used to work in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, an I sore some Indian vehicles, load of crap, most ppl stuck to Toyota and Honda . Indian vehicles were like the disposable POS you get when you can't afford anything else, knowing they were going to be crap.
We hear your concerns! It's clear that there's a demand for more affordable, efficient work trucks in the US. Let's hope Toyota and other manufacturers take note. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚗🇺🇸
If these actually make it to the US market and stay under the $20K realm, they will clean house in the commercial market against the likes of the the Ford Transit vans (which are $45k msrp before upfitting) with something as simple as a utility body on them for trade companies.
Absolutely, the simplicity and affordability of the old Hilux made it a classic. It's always interesting to see how manufacturers balance innovation with maintaining the essence of their iconic models. Here's to a future with more simple, yet effective designs! 🚘💡🔄
I drove an old Ranger at a place I worked long ago and it was bare bones basic, very small compared to todays tanks they call pickup trucks, and also incredibly cheap. This is not a new concept and only the sheer greed of the corporations and stupid consumers willing to pay $60k, $80, or even more for a work truck changed the paradigm. You really want this truck in the states? Then stop being a sucker and don't buy astronomically priced vehicles.
Here in the US we've airbagged and traction controlled, and nannied ourselves so much that something like this will never be sold here no matter how much we want it.
We sell motorcycles so we can easily get these fornsale here if we put in an ounce of effort fr fr. I think ford needs to cokpete with this thing. Its like an entirely different class compared to an f150 or mavrick
Absolutely, the anticipation for a right-hand drive version is real! This Toyota pickup is a game-changer. Can’t wait to see it on the roads of Australia. 🚗💨
I will definitely look for the 4x4 option. Ideally it would be a hybrid or a 4 cylinder with turbo and a small lift. But making it modular is a no brainer. This way the market will start creating lots of accessories. Can't wait to see the options
The US has a 25% tariff on imported light trucks. It’s called the chicken tariff because it originated as a response to restrictions on US meat exports.
This is arguably the only new vehicle I would ever consider... I haven't owned anything "new" since 2015 and everything I own now is 2004 or older lol 😂 I am doing a gazoo racing track day with toyota in February I will ask if new zealand is getting these anytime soon would need the diesel 4x4
That sounds like an exciting day at the track! This Toyota pickup is indeed a standout. Fingers crossed it makes its way to New Zealand soon, especially the diesel 4x4 version! 🚗💨
My mate has moved from the Scottish Highlands to North Island with his family. I own a 1999 L.C. Amazon with 87,000 miles on the clock. He reckons it would be worth a lot of money in N.Z. as they are getting rare. It's no cheap here but not the money he was thinking in N.Z. 🏴👍
That’s all most guys need, including myself. Something to tow around my small boat, weekend projects/trips, and to occasionally haul large items. But I doubt it will be available in the U.S.
A small truck that can handle a small caper !! WIN / WIN Toyota I will get in line in Canada. It's really the rugged small truck I have wanted since 1977.
I'm more than a little tired of today's computers on wheels. This Toyota is going in the right direction - slightly backwards, and not in a bad way. My first car was a '75 Honda Civic - bare bones, fun to drive, and totally useful. It could carry people or I could load my college dorm room in the hatchback with the rear seat down. We've been needing something like this for a long time. The video didn't seem to mention it, but for a lot of people (like me) this could be a daily driver.
The last great body on frame tiny pickup I had was the Nissan D21 with a manual. That thing would do way beyond what it was rated for. Getting bigger is just a way for these companies to escape regulation. It's more profitable to sell a few, high market things, than to sell many low market things. The other thing is subscriptions and add-ons. Our current economic model in the US will not allow these kinds of trucks into the market, for no less than $30k.
Your Nissan D21 sounds like it was a real workhorse! It’s true that market dynamics can impact availability and pricing. However, the need for affordable and practical vehicles is real. Let’s stay hopeful! 🚗💡👍
Ill yoink me one of them diesels. Haul my motorcycles around and what not. This bed wpuld be better for things like rock. When we got river rock in our f150 it beat that bed up pretty good. These beds seem way durable comparatively. Which is good. Smaller more affordable and more durable is a recipe that csn be tough
This is the exact thing im looking for. We say we want smaller more affordable more durable trucks. Ford did the mavrick and i think it was a big step for affordbaility but its a unibody thats more for errands. Thid truck you hage that steel bed you can really really do somd serious work without aprrying about it. Keitrucks people were thinking are closer to what we need and this truck toyota seems to be combining like a keitruck back but a more usual engine in an engine bay infront of the cab type design. I think this is a huge saftey improvement and it migbt be what we need to get that kind of a style road legal in usa. Having better powerplants compared to keitrucks too is big. Being able to buy them brand new is important and right now you cant buy keitrucks new. I want the more durable steel bed i think that ultra durable bed is a super big deal. You habe to be able to beat it up for 30 years and it should still be going. The single cab is more affordable and easier to replace with a couple buddies if need be and i like that design for a utility truck. Affordable tires. And as well as having a range of gasoline, diesel. Hybrids, and electric all at the same time is a big deal too. A platform with options to suit different peoples needs is big. I like.the diesel but someone who drives less will like the electric and people inbetween will like the gasoline motor. So its good to see that. Body on frame is also keystone feature for me in a truck. To have a truck like this thats body on frame is good. If they cost 10k or like 15k for the diesel or something like that, it would be crazy esspecially if we could finally get them in usa. The proble. Is toyota tundra and tacoma are big and expensive. Theyre nice usa likes them i like them but i also like innovative ideas like this for a lot of the work load. A truck like this is grsat for moving around my motorcycles, pickup up the poting soils, rocks etc. A more durable bed for that junk work keeps the nicer more expensive trucks in good shape longer. I think this type of design is a little safer than the keitruck design as well. I think if we dont allow these on american roads we must revolt like george washington intended. Ford is supposed to have something like this Under the mavrick for real. This is what we wanted. Thisnis right down the alley of what many americans want. This truck can truely overtake the legendary 90s tacomas. Very smart kind of truck. An actual small and extrae extra durable. You get a super durable bed compared to aluminum tin can thickness sheet metal which is what i want. Diesel as an option is dope. Thats what i would get personally. I like these trucks so much compared to the great tacomas and ford rangers i think theyre durabikity will lend them well to bysiness aspects too where i could buy a fleet and rent then out locally stuff like that. Its very gard for poorer people to get into these kinds of busiensses when each truck costs 70k and no one wants to pay the daily rental cost on there day worth of a fraction of that. You gey super dope units like this rolling off the lot for 10k 15k 19k ornwhat have you, and its a game changer
@@TheAnnoyingBoss - The bed sides that fold down or can be removed easily to make a flat bed is a JDM truck feature. Ditto for the tie down stakes on the top rail outside of the bed sides. Perhaps the biggest JDM truck feature is the bed above the wheels so the wheel wells don't eat up cargo space and make it difficult to carry fragile sheet goods such as drywall without cracking it down the middle. I've owned and used US trucks for decades and now I own a Hijet Japanese mini truck. From my perspective, US trucks are made to look big and tough while Japanese trucks are made to be practical and useful so they can do serious work, reliably. In the unlikely event that Toyota can sell a base model 4WD Hilux Champ in the US for $15,000, they will OWN the new truck market within a year, but I'm fairly sure they'd prefer to continue selling us $40,000+ Tacomas and Tundras.
While market dynamics and brand positioning can influence pricing, let’s stay hopeful for more affordable options in the future. The world of automotive is full of surprises! 🚗🌐🤞
I'm lucky enough to still be the proud, original owner of my '85 SR5 4x4, which I immediately went into debt to buy the summer that Back to the Future hit the theaters. I paid $10,000 for it in '85, and I think it would be awesome if my very first Hilux, and my very last before I die, cost the same. I do hope these make their way to the US market.
I really hope our corrupt government doesnt ge tin the way and they let toyota sell this in usa and thus it will make the big 3 truck makers to make some competition. I think this truck we see here in this video is actually the true first truck which we can say is better than the 80s and 90s toyota trucks but mamages to take the good aspects about them and improves upon them. The body on frame is big deal, the more durable bed than ever before is a big deal. A single cab is great for a utility truck like this. Easier to handle. Having gasoline, hybrid, diesel, and electric versions on the same plarform for sale at the same time is the future
I love this thing I would buy one if it came to the us I drive a 1984 Toyota Land cruiser fj60 with 224,000 miles on it every day and it's a beast it's about time a company got back to the basics
It's great to hear from a fellow enthusiast! The reliability and longevity of Toyota vehicles, like your Land Cruiser, are legendary. This new pickup seems to carry on that tradition. 🚗💪🎉
They start the video by saying how modular it is that it costs $10,000 and then go on to say, It's not as modern as we thought. And now they're saying $13,000 instead of $10,000.
Just what I need but if that ever makes it to the US and knowing the garbage dealers we have that is going to be $30K or more base model and a $50K hybrid.
We feel your concern! It’s indeed a challenge with pricing, but this Toyota pickup is worth keeping an eye on. Here’s hoping for a fair deal when it hits the US market! 🚗💨
You are certainly correct. People in the USA are begging for just such a vehicle. Currently, in the USA mini-truck market, there are EXACTLY zero such vehicles. I drive a 1985 Toyota 4 x 4 single cab pick up. The neighbor needs a load of topsoil for his garden? We drive over to the depot and the loader just dumps it in the back. Most other people use a trailer. Mine is suffering from age related cancer and the lift gate fell off this last summer. The bed is nearly totally rusted out, but, oddly, no rust at all on the cab. At 805,456 miles (1,296,255 km),the engine and transmission have both been rebuilt once. A little sloppy on fuel economy (15 mpg or 6.4 kpl), but still more economical to drive than nearly anything else on the market (reliability adds up), Toyota will bring the same reliability to the Champ, if it ever gets here..... I want the hybrid 4WD model and I want FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (with a manual transfer case), not AWD.
Absolutely, the versatility of this Toyota pickup could indeed make it a great fit for property work. From snow plowing to fuel transfers, it's all about customizing to meet individual needs. And who knows? Maybe we'll see a version with winter tracks in the future. Exciting times in the auto world! 🚘🌨️⛽🔀
Form over function wins every time, the big four better be paying attention, because this is what your customers truly want, affordable, tough hard-working, affordable trucks that we can actually afford.
Absolutely, the essence of a great pickup is its affordability and ruggedness. Toyota seems to have hit the nail on the head with this one. It's about time we got a truck that's built for the people.
So IMV0 is basically Toyota's take on the 1980s Chrysler K-Platform that underpinned a variety of body styles and used shared, simplistic mechanicals to keep the price down across the board.
Indeed, the IMV0 does seem to draw parallels with the Chrysler K-Platform in its approach to versatility and cost-effectiveness. It's intriguing to see how these time-tested strategies are being adapted in modern designs.🚗🔧
yess i love it! Toyota is back at her basic and no more V8 .Gave me one Toyota for test in my winter,,,i would love it.i would take the small diesel knowing by experiences the reliability of Toyota Diesel engine .AHHH i would like to have one Gervais,Riviere-Bleue,Quebec
We're thrilled to hear your enthusiasm! Toyota's reliability, especially with their diesel engines, is indeed legendary. Let's hope you get to test one this winter! Stay tuned for more updates. 🚗❄️
I'd absolutely love one of these and it would be perfect for my business. I can't see it ever making it to the UK market, but will keep fingers crossed🤞🙂.
In1970 l had a Ford F100 manual pickup. Straight 6 ,250 cubic in, simple , bench cloth seat ,easy to work on,parts were cheap and it went for scrap after 300k miles.
Wish the U.S. would allow something like this!! Affordable like cars used to be 60 years ago. Stupid power at best would never let it happen and that sucks!!
We share your sentiment! Affordable and efficient vehicles like this could revolutionize the market. As car enthusiasts, we can only hope for a future where such innovations are embraced everywhere! 🚗🌍
I'm Brazilian and here this truck would dominate too. It would be the best-selling pickup truck for companies and a 4x4 SUV version would be the sales leader for regular consumers as well. In comparison, a Toyota Hilux (Brazilian version of the Tacoma) costs 3 times this and the Jimmy Susuky twice as much.
We hear you! A 4x4 option with a five or six speed in this affordable range would be a dream come true for us car enthusiasts. Let's hope Toyota is listening! 🚗🙌
I like to see this thing i think its the first thing we can say officially actually dethrones the 80s and 90s tacomas. Sounds line heresey or blasphemy to say it though but loom at that ved its way more durable than any 90s tacoma or any f150 ever 😂
While the market dynamics can be complex, let's stay hopeful for more diverse and affordable options in the future. After all, the world of automotive is full of surprises! 🚗🌐🤞
i think if they can get this 25-30+ mpg with 4x4 2000 lb payload AND keep it under 15k in the USA they will not be able to keep up with production A/C would be a nice plus but not required and i think having the option not to slap on extras is what's missing in the modern market
It's been years since I tried the A/C in my truck! No idea if it still works. Heat? YES! (in Vermont) I generaly dress for the weather but fog will freeze to the interior windows without good defrosters. 4wd would be nice but I can deal without as long as it locks. 1 Ton is an absolute must-have! That's pretty standard in all countries except the US. I'd spend another $1k for a solid 6 speed.
@@antilogism i live in iowa so in winter it like the north pole and in summer its like Florida also i was watching a walkaround and the one in the video is a standard but i have no idea the gear count likely 5-6
@@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980 We only get to maybe 90 and a bit muggy. Heat's only an issue when it's raining and I can't open the windows. In California, my last state, it got 105-115 but always bone dry. I would use A/C in traffic since there's no air flow on the parking-lots we call Freeways.
@@antilogism yeah here it can be 90 degrees with 100% humidity and no chance of rain all the corn fields let off so much humidity when they're growing and it just turns into a giant cloud on the ground AC in Iowa is fairly necessary
Toyota, like Honda, has always produced great products. This product seems like it will be a winner with it's customizability and low cost, combined with great Toyota engineering.
I do hope this comes to Australia and it will be under aud$20000 and there are two small hatch backs about the same price but this if it ever does come to Australia will sell very well and the biggest selling vehicle in Australia is the Toyota Hilux but it will be cheaper than the very basic Hilux but well done to Toyota for building a cheap Ute
@@PistonPundit lf the Hilux Champ is released in Australia l have seen it could be around aud$19000 which would be the cheapest vehicle available in Australia but it could find its way into Australia as a grey import but l do like the fact that they are so basic
"The body styles for the champ are virtually limitless... Well... Except for sports..." Hate to break this to you but at the debut of the Hilux Champ back here in the Philippines, it had a GR Concept which looks sick as hell imo. Plus, with the booming popularity of drag diesel vans, pickups, and SUVs, it makes sense that Toyota would make a GR version like the Hilux did (at least for our market). So yeah, the possibilities for this vehicle is limitless to say the least.
Absolutely, the Hilux Champ’s GR Concept in the Philippines is indeed impressive! The possibilities for this vehicle are indeed limitless, especially with the growing popularity of drag diesel vans, pickups, and SUVs. Exciting times ahead in the auto world! 🚚🔥
I like the bed. Steel is easy to modify bro. You can maoe it whatever you want it. My only worry about the keitrucks is the saftey is low. Butni ride motorcycles so i have a tendancy to take risks 😂 so to me it wasnt a bug deal but we have to be smart and rememebr if a lot of people boight them it would be more than had them in japan so the accidents would be up and not good. Them goingnwith this type of design is much better in my opinion. The super tough bed is stronger than any ford factpry bed ever was ever 😂 the gasoline, hybrid, diesel, and electric strategy is a big deal to me because i can think of different applications for each easily. I like the single cab in terms of affordability. I like the engine bay design where utd infront of you rather than keitruck deisgn where rhere was nothing infront because that buffer zone will be key in accidents.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss I like the truck and would buy it if it was offered in a 4WD and hybrid format. The bed rails would definitely have to be taller because of what I need the truck for
An economical truck that is no frills, affordable, has a usable bed, and isn't designed to stroke an ego? Yep, this'll never make it to the U.S. market, which is a shame because there are a lot of blue collar/ranchers who could benefit from such a robust utilitarian type of vehicle without going into a decade of debt. There's so many applications I could use something like this where I don't need to be able to haul an entire house. This would be a life saver for quick trips to the feed store.
Absolutely! This Toyota pickup is a testament to the fact that power and affordability can go hand in hand. It's all about the thrill of the drive, not the price tag! 🚗💨
I would be interested if this was available in the UK. I'm diggin the modular idea. A standard vehicle, that can be pimped out to the required purpose. Makes the champ name a knock out! ❤
This is the first thing toyota makes where you say "ill trade my 90s tacoma for this, its better in the ways i wanted" ive been sayingntoyota would he better off just making the 80s and 90s tacomas the exact same way unchanged theyd sell gazillions. This thing im seeing here very well could be better. That bed can take more of a beating clearly.
Indeed, it's a valid point! But comparisons like these help us appreciate the unique features of each model. Here's hoping we see this Toyota pickup in the US soon! 🚗💨
We understand the anticipation! While it's unclear when or if this revolutionary pickup will hit the US market, we're keeping our hopes up. Let's stay tuned for updates from Toyota! 🚗🇺🇸
GREAT machine. LOVE the engineering. My gift to Toyota is: the fold down rear tailgate blocks the lights when in the down position. This is actually an unnecessary danger for drivers parked at the side of the road doing delivery as it blocks the hazards. Simple solution: CUT OUT rectangles in the tailgate that show the lights when folded down. Less steel in the stamping = savings as a bonus. You are welcome.
Interesting perspective! It would indeed be exciting to see this revolutionary pickup make its mark as the new "Toyota Tamarraw" in the Philippines. Can't wait! 🚗🇵🇭
Too good to be true! A real truck (except for that "infotainment" crap). Where I live I don't need AC either. Just when I was thinking I would have to build my own truck and put an old cab on it.
For Thailand-spec Champ, infotainment system is optional that need an extra fee, stock one didn't have even a simple radio (just a speakers installed in some higher trim for install a radio later)
We love your spirit! Sometimes, the simplest features make for the best driving experience. Let's hope this new Toyota truck lives up to our expectations! 🚗👍
Where i love you need both ac and heat because its way too hot in daytime and too cold at nighttime because its a semi arid enviorment on the edge of a desert
It most likely already meets safety standards and regulations. Unlike the Americans, the Japanese take vehicular safety very seriously and do not cut corners. It will most likely be sold at a marked up price because of the greedy car dealership mafia in the US.
Great points! The cost of meeting regulations and the potential dealership markup are indeed factors to consider. But let's not forget, we're talking about a revolutionary pickup here. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds! 🚗🔍
The Japanese came to the US with incredibly cheap small pickups that were a huge hit. That market is now underserved and ready to make considerable revenue for the company that wants to support it.
I dont care if they say this car is going to be $10,000, in the USA it will never be that price at any dealership. The mark-up will make its selling point a lie
Might not be possible since this is the very utilitarian version of the Hilux. Idk this comment might spoil like milk tho but for us Asians, which is the main demographic for this vehicle, it's just fine like this.
The cheapest version should be like a 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive. Itll also probably be the most reliable and easy to work on. But yes 4x4 will be cool if it can happen. Plus the hybrid and the diesel is pretty sweet i like diesels. Slow but mighty
The Hilux Champ indeed has a charm of its own. Its compact size coupled with its robust capabilities make it a standout. Here’s hoping it makes its way to America soon! 🚗🌎
This is probbaly the only truck i think toyota is making thats actually capable of dethroning the 90s toyota pickups. The tacomas today are far different from the tacomas of 90s.
somebody noticed that people in the US have been buying up all the mini Japanese trucks they can get their hands on. These trucks are much more usefull and economical than US trucks. Honda makes a very nice 4x4 mini. Very much a bread and butter work truck in Japan and other East Aisia countries.
The US used to have lots of mini trucks in the 80s. You can blame your libtard EPA for making rules that literally made it too hard to sell them here. Now we get mid size or bigger only. In town, bed loading, nothing can outwork those little trucks. Try loading a bunch of bags of concrete in a tall bed, now in a really short bed where you can literally do it over the side. No comparison for hand work. Mini's are cheap and easy to fix, easy on gas, but not a racer or loaded with frills. How shit is it that we have to buy Kei trucks only after they are 25 years old, and most recently the federal gov is de-registering mini trucks, making them even harder yet to own. They dont really give a fuck about emissions or you.
We hear your concerns about the lack of mini trucks in the US market. They indeed offer unique advantages in terms of affordability, fuel efficiency, and ease of use. Let's hope for a future where these practical vehicles make a comeback! 🚗🔧
I just dont understand how they do ever restricting enviormemtal auto regualtions yet at the same time people buy electrics more than ever youd think that means finally we can lax them regs to get the reliability up. It isnt wnviormentally friendly to have too many regulations causing the vehicles to be more unreliable and junked earlier. Thats actually less enviormentally friendly
Absolutely, a diesel option could indeed be a game-changer, especially for rural areas where such vehicles are often preferred. It's always exciting to see how manufacturers respond to market demands. Here's to more versatile options in the future! 🇺🇸🚘⛽🌾
In US trim it will be a confusing track-ready, raised SUV with a bed, having 35 series tires on 22" rims, 700+ hp, slush-box, seating for 5, "info"tainment, power-everything with a mere 400 lb payload remaining all for "only" $60k. A repeating theme.
Indeed, the US market has its unique demands and trends. However, the essence of a pickup is its practicality and affordability. Let's hope for a balance! 🚘⚖️👍
The Toyota Hilux Champ will NOT make it to the USA, which really sucks for those of us who are wanting a base pickup with a 6’-8’ bed and 4WD. A/C is needed in most areas, and cruise control is nice too, but we Don’t need power windows, locks, navigation systems, power seats, lane centering, etc. Most people today use their pickups for hauling groceries from Costco, or soccer balls. They want all the creature comforts, so if they break a nail, they can get to the nail salons in their plushy pickups. For the rest of us, we USE our pickups for WORK. Our 11 Ford Ranger is a XLT, so yeah it has cruise control, and A/C. Yes it has power windows, locks, ABS, etc. It’s a super cab and yes that’s where we store chains, ropes, jumper cables etc. It has a 6’ bed and we use the truck mainly for work around our property. We bought it used with only 20K miles. I would have preferred it to be a XL trim with vinyl flooring, manual windows and locks. It would have saved us money, but we bought it for $4K less than KBB. We’ve owned it since 19 and have put only 15K miles on it in almost 5 years. Even if that new $10K Toyota pickup came to America and was offered in a 4WD with a 6’ - 8’ bed, as a base pickup, the GREEDY car dealerships would tack on an additional $5K - $15K markup, so they can afford a better Bentley or Speedboat and laugh at how much money they ripped off their customers for.
This truck here is the only thing that will actually be better than a 90s tacoma. This truckcis likely what will finally unseat the legendary 90s tacomas
It should absolutely come to the U.S. That would make the big 3 get off of their asses and make a truck that Americans want to buy. Not some $75000.00 truck. Tradesmen and entrepreneurs need a good reliable truck that can be customized to their liking and not cost a fortune. Just think what a huge boost that would do for the middle class.
Absolutely! A reliable, customizable, and affordable truck like this could indeed be a game-changer for many. Here's to more options that empower the hardworking middle class! 🚚💪🌟
Its a good thing im a fan of breaking the rules and suing the corrupt epa. Grow a set of testicles and stand up for automotive engineering independance
Why can't they just put an honest title on the video? It's not like saying "$13k" is going to stop anyone from clicking on it. Oh, and after most of the video praises it being sooooo MODULAR, "it's not as modular as we thought".....
Indeed, transparency is key in any industry, including the auto world. The $10k price mentioned is for the base model, with no additional features or frills. Any extras or dealership additions could influence the final cost. As for modularity, it's a complex aspect that can vary greatly. Let's see how it unfolds! 🚘💰🔍
This truck will NEVER release in the US. It is illegal to sell affordable cars in the US, it goes directly against the debt economy.
Exactly what I was thinking
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😂 true, not to mention gas saving
Yep, true!
The electric car nazis would never allow it
This is the truck the US actually needs right now - not $100,000 luxo edition behemoths that maybe see dirt once or twice before they get traded in.
If this was on the market, I would have bought this yesterday. Plus it would really help bring a little sanity to the used car market - paying $10,000 for a 250K rusted out 15-year old Tacoma is insanity.
Couldn't agree more, bring back small, cheap, simple workhorses like the s10s, rangers, hardbody's etc.
@@grindersandgears3445 Call your senseless lawmakers.
Absolutely! The need for affordable and practical trucks is real. This Toyota pickup could indeed bring some much-needed sanity to the market. 🚗💡👍
yup, I'd literally go to Toyota and buy one tomorrow if they were legal in the US. No hesitation. This is exactly what I need.
They will never do that... americans exist solely to be exploited by corporations, you will pay 10x more and will either like it, or walk and we all know its impossible to walk anywhere in the USA.
I love how a lot of these "revolutionary" features are just old tech that the automobile industry abandoned because they knew they could charge more for fancier gizmos. LOL
I love it. I hope I get to see this in the US. It's exactly why I only ever buy old cars. My 1984 Jeep is so simple and no frills.
And also so incredibly unsafe in a crash :) its what's keeping me from driving old cars.
You must also be old, like me. :) Seems this is a lesson you learn later in life. We stopped buying new cars about 25 years ago. Now new cars cost more than houses we've owned. That's insane. We just picked up a 2014 Jeep that only had 64k miles on it. It's manual transmission, manual windows, manual door locks, etc. We love it. Having spent $350 for a window regulator and driving around for 2 weeks with a window that wouldn't roll up, simple can be better. I appreciate convenience and the amenities but, when they go bad they are significantly inconvenient and very costly.
@@mikkelkirketerp4884 The CT fails miserably in a crash yet many delusional muppets love them.. And what does that thing cost?
Sometimes, the best innovations are a nod to the past. And yes, simplicity has its own charm! 🔄🎉
@@PistonPundit Just copying the past is not an innovation. By definition an innovation is something new. This is the same flatbed truck technology you could have bought in 1940.
I am not opposed to the truck, I really like it. But don't call it "innovative" or "revolutionary" because it's simply not. It's just practical. You don't need to use exaggerated buzzwords to make it sound amazing or something.
Thats what i need a no frills truck. A good truck to get me from point A to point B. Most people dont use all thoes fancy options that they have on these new vehicles anyway.
Absolutely! Sometimes, simplicity is key. A reliable, no-frills truck can indeed be a breath of fresh air in today's world of feature-packed vehicles. Let's hope Toyota delivers! 🚗🔑
Yes! I was just saying this the other day. Ford had a real winner with the Maverick, but they dropped the ball. Want an F-150 or an Escape? PLENTY of those $30,000+ vehicles rusting on the lot. A Maverick? Oh. Sold out! Yeah, they cancelled the waiting list until 2024.
There's a LOT of contractors out here that need need a cheap truck - and for many, they don't need all the bells and whistles. If the Hilux arrives in the U.S., it will prove how much Ford squandered their opportunity. Fools!
And hope to have the same look in the next years, not paying for new looks like all the brands.
I got one of the very last Base (SR) 4x4 double cab 2023 Tacoma's and at $36k it still has more crap than I'll ever need.
If you live in the US, you better march yourself on down to Ford, Chevy , or Dodge. Get ready to mortgage your house for a used truck. 😂
If we can get this truck in America with 4x4 for sub 18k it will change the market. We're currently willing to pay 8-12k for a used 1996 truck that's imported of the same size and ability but to be able to buy one new for a few thousand more. It's going to be a no brainer for most. I can't speak for everyone but I know the majority of us are unwilling/uncapable of purchasing these new (luxury) 80k trucks when we can barely afford to live. We need a truck like this and I'll definitely join the list to get one when/if it becomes available here.
it costs 13k and not 10k like he claims and that is for the bare base model, if you pay shipping fees and custom charges you should be able to ship one for less than 5k so there should be no reason you cannot get the base model for 18k, people were able to buy and ship nissan skylines to the US when they were illegal to sell there.
I would buy 3 right now for my pool business. Perfect for the route of cleaning pools
A practical, affordable 4x4 could indeed be a game-changer. Let’s hope it becomes available in the US! 🇺🇸🚚
Don't forget the 220k miles the 96 has on it already
It went from 10k, 13k, to 15k at the end of video which means by the time it arrives in the States is going to be either 22k to 25k 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
MBR9896, I see your point, but I think even @ $25K, I really think it is worth it, if I may be honest, I think the the Hilux Champ is the best looking truck on the market the moment!
We understand the concern about the rising price. It's indeed a crucial factor for car enthusiasts like us. Let's hope for the best and stay tuned for more updates from Toyota! 🚗💰
Also, remember we Americans must pay idiot taxes. Fees built in by lawyers to protect people who didn't know you can't operate a toaster in a bathtub.
The biggest force behind the overtly high price of the trucks currently made in the U.S. is the totally sublime green movement. Remember when we didn't have all these stupid emission laws. Back when you could actually repair your own vehicle and not have to pay an overpriced dealer to repair a factory fault in the computer system in your truck. I want to go back to those days. Yes catalitic converters are fine, but that is the limit.
But it won’t arrive to the states
This is what we need in Canada. An affordable small vehicle of any kind. It sucks that pretty near all the automotive companies got rid of their small cars. However, I will gladly welcome a small truck or van that is in the $15,000 to $20,000 price range. Especially if it's basic with as less computerized crap as possible.
Bring it to the US please.
We're right there with you! A revolutionary pickup like this would be a fantastic addition to the US market. Let's hope Toyota hears our call! 🚗🇺🇸
Cannot. Banned in America. Chicken tax.
@@Jamarkus_Delvonte There are other japanase trucks in america. Is it because those are manufactured here and this is manufactured in japan?
@@andrewgoss1682 there is a chicken tax here in America that bans small trucks. It's to protect the farmers and American auto makers. They can make mid size and large trucks like Tacoma and bigger.
@@Jamarkus_Delvonte why should we listen to bunch of farmers lmao
Toyota we Americans are fed up of paying over inflated prices, to Ford and Chevy please bring this truck to the USA
It's our government that put safety and enviroment nonsense regs on importations. There are many nice work trucks from India with small diesel engines that will never make it to the US.
@@tdgdbs1 wouldn't trust anything made in India, I used to work in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, an I sore some Indian vehicles, load of crap, most ppl stuck to Toyota and Honda .
Indian vehicles were like the disposable POS you get when you can't afford anything else, knowing they were going to be crap.
We hear your concerns! It's clear that there's a demand for more affordable, efficient work trucks in the US. Let's hope Toyota and other manufacturers take note. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚗🇺🇸
If these actually make it to the US market and stay under the $20K realm, they will clean house in the commercial market against the likes of the the Ford Transit vans (which are $45k msrp before upfitting) with something as simple as a utility body on them for trade companies.
By the time the lawyers get done, $25,000 for sure.
Absolutely, a competitively priced, practical truck could indeed revolutionize the commercial market. Here’s hoping! 🚚💡
@@jimandersen3003 more like $35-40k min in the USA
@@jimandersen3003I'd wager $35k or more.
It maybe will be only car sold in us for a year before everyone else catch up 😂🤣😅
Never understood why a work pick up got so complicated.... The old Hilux was simple and cheap.... It was great.... They need to get back to this!
Absolutely, the simplicity and affordability of the old Hilux made it a classic. It's always interesting to see how manufacturers balance innovation with maintaining the essence of their iconic models. Here's to a future with more simple, yet effective designs! 🚘💡🔄
I drove an old Ranger at a place I worked long ago and it was bare bones basic, very small compared to todays tanks they call pickup trucks, and also incredibly cheap. This is not a new concept and only the sheer greed of the corporations and stupid consumers willing to pay $60k, $80, or even more for a work truck changed the paradigm. You really want this truck in the states? Then stop being a sucker and don't buy astronomically priced vehicles.
It's the government that makes the prices high. No matter how low the truck cost in Japan it will be double or triple in the US.
@@DT-abcd Nonsense.
Toyota Hilux, if you haven’t seen the Top Gear episode when they try to destroy one. It’s hilarious. You find it here on TH-cam. 😂
Here in the US we've airbagged and traction controlled, and nannied ourselves so much that something like this will never be sold here no matter how much we want it.
We sell motorcycles so we can easily get these fornsale here if we put in an ounce of effort fr fr. I think ford needs to cokpete with this thing. Its like an entirely different class compared to an f150 or mavrick
Regulations can indeed be complex. But let’s hope for more practical, affordable options in the future! 🚚🔧
If it comes in right hand drive, they'll either sell it here in Australia, or grey market import them. Either way - I want one!
Absolutely, the anticipation for a right-hand drive version is real! This Toyota pickup is a game-changer. Can’t wait to see it on the roads of Australia. 🚗💨
The examples in the video are right-hand drive. Looks like some footage is from Thailand where they maybe made and where people drive on the left.
Thailand makes them right hand drive, while there is talk the Philippines might manufacture the left hand drive version
We never get the fun stuff here in Australia...if it did hit our shores itll be 50k with no wheels or air con.
Couldn’t imagine a Japanese company not making a RHD when they drive on the left
Hoping they will push through with the 4X4
I bet you it’ll be interchangeable with other parts from other vehicles they have in their drivetrain
We're right there with you! A 4X4 version would certainly take this revolution to the next level. Let's hope Toyota hears us! 🚗🙌
I will definitely look for the 4x4 option. Ideally it would be a hybrid or a 4 cylinder with turbo and a small lift. But making it modular is a no brainer. This way the market will start creating lots of accessories. Can't wait to see the options
I'll believe it when I see one in the US for Anywhere near $ 10,000 😮
The US has a 25% tariff on imported light trucks. It’s called the chicken tariff because it originated as a response to restrictions on US meat exports.
Seeing is believing, as they say. Let’s hope for the best! 🇺🇸🔮
This is arguably the only new vehicle I would ever consider... I haven't owned anything "new" since 2015 and everything I own now is 2004 or older lol 😂 I am doing a gazoo racing track day with toyota in February I will ask if new zealand is getting these anytime soon would need the diesel 4x4
That sounds like an exciting day at the track! This Toyota pickup is indeed a standout. Fingers crossed it makes its way to New Zealand soon, especially the diesel 4x4 version! 🚗💨
@PistonPundit it will arguably create its own segment. Not much will be comparable. I'm super excited to see one ☺️
My mate has moved from the Scottish Highlands to North Island with his family. I own a 1999 L.C. Amazon with 87,000 miles on the clock. He reckons it would be worth a lot of money in N.Z. as they are getting rare. It's no cheap here but not the money he was thinking in N.Z. 🏴👍
same, never bought new, never plant o buy new. but if this was available in the US today, I'd run to the closest dealership and buy it right now.
That’s all most guys need, including myself. Something to tow around my small boat, weekend projects/trips, and to occasionally haul large items. But I doubt it will be available in the U.S.
Absolutely, a practical and robust truck can be a real game-changer. Fingers crossed for a US release! 🤞🚚
We need that truck in the US Toyota
Absolutely! This Toyota pickup would be a fantastic addition to the US market. Fingers crossed we see it there soon! 🚗💨
We can't have it, and we won't.
EPA probably won't pass their old design diesel engine
A small truck that can handle a small caper !! WIN / WIN Toyota I will get in line in Canada.
It's really the rugged small truck I have wanted since 1977.
A rugged, small truck that can handle a camper? Sounds like a dream come true! Here’s hoping it comes to Canada! 🇨🇦🚚🤞
I'm more than a little tired of today's computers on wheels. This Toyota is going in the right direction - slightly backwards, and not in a bad way. My first car was a '75 Honda Civic - bare bones, fun to drive, and totally useful. It could carry people or I could load my college dorm room in the hatchback with the rear seat down. We've been needing something like this for a long time.
The video didn't seem to mention it, but for a lot of people (like me) this could be a daily driver.
The last great body on frame tiny pickup I had was the Nissan D21 with a manual. That thing would do way beyond what it was rated for. Getting bigger is just a way for these companies to escape regulation. It's more profitable to sell a few, high market things, than to sell many low market things. The other thing is subscriptions and add-ons. Our current economic model in the US will not allow these kinds of trucks into the market, for no less than $30k.
Your Nissan D21 sounds like it was a real workhorse! It’s true that market dynamics can impact availability and pricing. However, the need for affordable and practical vehicles is real. Let’s stay hopeful! 🚗💡👍
The Houthis are going love their new technical trucks
Wish they’ bring these to the US
We hear you! A US release would indeed be exciting. Fingers crossed! 🇺🇸🤞
If it ever made it to the US, it probably would start off at 28-30k. Don’t hold your breath
We hear you! Pricing is indeed a crucial factor. But who knows? This Toyota pickup might just surprise us. Here's hoping for the best! 🚗💨
We gotta figure out how to get these prices down without sacrificing the vehicle to satan, and without losibg the profit margins.
God I hope it comes to the us personally I’m not a huge Toyota fan but I would buy it
Even if you’re not a huge Toyota fan, this new model could indeed be a pleasant surprise. Fingers crossed for a US release! 🇺🇸🤞
I'd buy one if it's available in US!!!!
Absolutely! This Toyota pickup is definitely a must-have. Fingers crossed it hits the US market soon! 🚗💨
Ill yoink me one of them diesels. Haul my motorcycles around and what not. This bed wpuld be better for things like rock. When we got river rock in our f150 it beat that bed up pretty good. These beds seem way durable comparatively. Which is good. Smaller more affordable and more durable is a recipe that csn be tough
@@PistonPunditIt’s never going to hit the US market.
I would buy one 100%. Its the truck alot of us have been waiting for.
We hear you! This new Toyota pickup could indeed be the truck many have been waiting for. 🚚💯
Here in the US I would be first in line for one if it was 4Wd, extended cab for gear and cloth seats.
This is the exact thing im looking for. We say we want smaller more affordable more durable trucks. Ford did the mavrick and i think it was a big step for affordbaility but its a unibody thats more for errands. Thid truck you hage that steel bed you can really really do somd serious work without aprrying about it. Keitrucks people were thinking are closer to what we need and this truck toyota seems to be combining like a keitruck back but a more usual engine in an engine bay infront of the cab type design. I think this is a huge saftey improvement and it migbt be what we need to get that kind of a style road legal in usa. Having better powerplants compared to keitrucks too is big. Being able to buy them brand new is important and right now you cant buy keitrucks new. I want the more durable steel bed i think that ultra durable bed is a super big deal. You habe to be able to beat it up for 30 years and it should still be going. The single cab is more affordable and easier to replace with a couple buddies if need be and i like that design for a utility truck. Affordable tires. And as well as having a range of gasoline, diesel. Hybrids, and electric all at the same time is a big deal too. A platform with options to suit different peoples needs is big. I like.the diesel but someone who drives less will like the electric and people inbetween will like the gasoline motor. So its good to see that. Body on frame is also keystone feature for me in a truck. To have a truck like this thats body on frame is good. If they cost 10k or like 15k for the diesel or something like that, it would be crazy esspecially if we could finally get them in usa. The proble. Is toyota tundra and tacoma are big and expensive. Theyre nice usa likes them i like them but i also like innovative ideas like this for a lot of the work load. A truck like this is grsat for moving around my motorcycles, pickup up the poting soils, rocks etc. A more durable bed for that junk work keeps the nicer more expensive trucks in good shape longer. I think this type of design is a little safer than the keitruck design as well. I think if we dont allow these on american roads we must revolt like george washington intended. Ford is supposed to have something like this Under the mavrick for real. This is what we wanted. Thisnis right down the alley of what many americans want. This truck can truely overtake the legendary 90s tacomas. Very smart kind of truck. An actual small and extrae extra durable. You get a super durable bed compared to aluminum tin can thickness sheet metal which is what i want. Diesel as an option is dope. Thats what i would get personally. I like these trucks so much compared to the great tacomas and ford rangers i think theyre durabikity will lend them well to bysiness aspects too where i could buy a fleet and rent then out locally stuff like that. Its very gard for poorer people to get into these kinds of busiensses when each truck costs 70k and no one wants to pay the daily rental cost on there day worth of a fraction of that. You gey super dope units like this rolling off the lot for 10k 15k 19k ornwhat have you, and its a game changer
From the promotional photos I've seen you can convert it to an extended cab.
Keep dreaming. The car lobby has made importing affordable cars illegal. This lacks the safety and emissions requirements in the US.
A 4WD, extended cab model with cloth seats sounds like a dream truck. Fingers crossed for a US release! 🇺🇸🚚🤞
Looks like a larger version of a Japanese kei truck... aka another great light truck we won't get in the US.
You’re right, it does have that kei truck vibe! Here’s hoping we get to see this Toyota pickup on US roads soon. It would be a game-changer! 🚗💨
Idk man it looks built for the usa to me 😂 thing looks american straight up
@@TheAnnoyingBoss - The bed sides that fold down or can be removed easily to make a flat bed is a JDM truck feature. Ditto for the tie down stakes on the top rail outside of the bed sides. Perhaps the biggest JDM truck feature is the bed above the wheels so the wheel wells don't eat up cargo space and make it difficult to carry fragile sheet goods such as drywall without cracking it down the middle. I've owned and used US trucks for decades and now I own a Hijet Japanese mini truck. From my perspective, US trucks are made to look big and tough while Japanese trucks are made to be practical and useful so they can do serious work, reliably. In the unlikely event that Toyota can sell a base model 4WD Hilux Champ in the US for $15,000, they will OWN the new truck market within a year, but I'm fairly sure they'd prefer to continue selling us $40,000+ Tacomas and Tundras.
Finally, a modern equivalent to my 1988 Toyota pickup, and with TWO doors, as you failed to mention, Piston Pundit.
Ah, the '88 Toyota pickup, a classic! This new model does seem to echo its spirit. Exciting times ahead! 🔄🎉
Will go on sale in the US after several delayed release dates as a Lexus with a starting price of $30,000 plus a dealer markup of a metric assload.
While market dynamics and brand positioning can influence pricing, let’s stay hopeful for more affordable options in the future. The world of automotive is full of surprises! 🚗🌐🤞
By the time it gets to the USA you can expect the price to go past 25k us dealerships wouldn't even consider selling it for less.
Indeed, pricing can vary greatly by region and dealership. Let’s see how it unfolds! 🌐💰
I'm lucky enough to still be the proud, original owner of my '85 SR5 4x4, which I immediately went into debt to buy the summer that Back to the Future hit the theaters. I paid $10,000 for it in '85, and I think it would be awesome if my very first Hilux, and my very last before I die, cost the same. I do hope these make their way to the US market.
I really hope our corrupt government doesnt ge tin the way and they let toyota sell this in usa and thus it will make the big 3 truck makers to make some competition. I think this truck we see here in this video is actually the true first truck which we can say is better than the 80s and 90s toyota trucks but mamages to take the good aspects about them and improves upon them. The body on frame is big deal, the more durable bed than ever before is a big deal. A single cab is great for a utility truck like this. Easier to handle. Having gasoline, hybrid, diesel, and electric versions on the same plarform for sale at the same time is the future
What a journey with your '85 SR5 4x4! This new model could indeed be a fitting successor. Here’s hoping! 🚚🔄
It's not the small trucks that are needed, but the diesel 3/4 ton and the 1 ton. The 4500 and the 5500 are selling like hot cakes here in Texas.
The last affordable vehicle in us was Mitsubishi mirage pre 2021 with an average price tag of 10-11k new for a base model
The Mitsubishi Mirage was indeed a value proposition. Let’s see what this new Toyota pickup brings to the table! 🚚🎉
TOYOTA PLEASE MAKE IT A COLUMN SHIFT SO 3 PEOPLE CAN COMFORTABLY SEAT IN THE CABIN
Absolutely! A column shift would indeed be a game-changer for cabin comfort. Here's hoping Toyota takes note! 🚗💨
I would buy this if it came to USA at reasonable price!
Ill take the diesel
A reasonably priced, practical truck could indeed revolutionize the market. Let’s hope it comes to the US! 🇺🇸🚚
If this truck was 4wd I’d be making plans right now for one.
We hear you! A 4WD version would indeed be a game-changer. Let's keep our fingers crossed for future updates! 🚘🔧
A 4x4 will run 50K
I`ll take the diesel over any other engine! (No electric please).
If you're in North America you can't have either
Safety regs will keep it out of US and Canada
We hear you! There's something about the power and efficiency of a diesel engine that's hard to beat. Let's see what Toyota has in store for us! 🚗💨
I love this thing I would buy one if it came to the us I drive a 1984 Toyota Land cruiser fj60 with 224,000 miles on it every day and it's a beast it's about time a company got back to the basics
It's great to hear from a fellow enthusiast! The reliability and longevity of Toyota vehicles, like your Land Cruiser, are legendary. This new pickup seems to carry on that tradition. 🚗💪🎉
I would buy one with 4 wheel drive and a pop up camper. Looks like what I need for hunting and fishing.
A 4WD with a pop-up camper for hunting and fishing? Sounds like the perfect adventure setup! 🚚🎣🏕️
They start the video by saying how modular it is that it costs $10,000 and then go on to say, It's not as modern as we thought. And now they're saying $13,000 instead of $10,000.
Indeed, the auto world is full of surprises. Let’s see how the final pricing unfolds! 🌐💰😉
Just what I need but if that ever makes it to the US and knowing the garbage dealers we have that is going to be $30K or more base model and a $50K hybrid.
We feel your concern! It’s indeed a challenge with pricing, but this Toyota pickup is worth keeping an eye on. Here’s hoping for a fair deal when it hits the US market! 🚗💨
I live in the us i would 100% import this truck if need be. 🙏🙏
Please release it in the US! Id love to have this truck. ❤
Fingers crossed for a US release! This truck would indeed be a great addition to the roads. 🤞🚚
You are certainly correct. People in the USA are begging for just such a vehicle. Currently, in the USA mini-truck market, there are EXACTLY zero such vehicles. I drive a 1985 Toyota 4 x 4 single cab pick up. The neighbor needs a load of topsoil for his garden? We drive over to the depot and the loader just dumps it in the back. Most other people use a trailer. Mine is suffering from age related cancer and the lift gate fell off this last summer. The bed is nearly totally rusted out, but, oddly, no rust at all on the cab. At 805,456 miles (1,296,255 km),the engine and transmission have both been rebuilt once. A little sloppy on fuel economy (15 mpg or 6.4 kpl), but still more economical to drive than nearly anything else on the market (reliability adds up), Toyota will bring the same reliability to the Champ, if it ever gets here..... I want the hybrid 4WD model and I want FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (with a manual transfer case), not AWD.
This would be perfect for work on the property. Snow plow, extra gas tank for fuel transfers (2x100 L). Put tracks on for winter.
Absolutely, the versatility of this Toyota pickup could indeed make it a great fit for property work. From snow plowing to fuel transfers, it's all about customizing to meet individual needs. And who knows? Maybe we'll see a version with winter tracks in the future. Exciting times in the auto world! 🚘🌨️⛽🔀
Form over function wins every time, the big four better be paying attention, because this is what your customers truly want, affordable, tough hard-working, affordable trucks that we can actually afford.
Absolutely, the essence of a great pickup is its affordability and ruggedness. Toyota seems to have hit the nail on the head with this one. It's about time we got a truck that's built for the people.
So IMV0 is basically Toyota's take on the 1980s Chrysler K-Platform that underpinned a variety of body styles and used shared, simplistic mechanicals to keep the price down across the board.
Indeed, the IMV0 does seem to draw parallels with the Chrysler K-Platform in its approach to versatility and cost-effectiveness. It's intriguing to see how these time-tested strategies are being adapted in modern designs.🚗🔧
Yes, yes indeed Watson. The Toyota K truck 🛻 Lee Iacocca would say… If you can find a better truck Buy It!
yess i love it! Toyota is back at her basic and no more V8 .Gave me one Toyota for test in my winter,,,i would love it.i would take the small diesel knowing by experiences the reliability of Toyota Diesel engine .AHHH i would like to have one Gervais,Riviere-Bleue,Quebec
We're thrilled to hear your enthusiasm! Toyota's reliability, especially with their diesel engines, is indeed legendary. Let's hope you get to test one this winter! Stay tuned for more updates. 🚗❄️
I'd absolutely love one of these and it would be perfect for my business. I can't see it ever making it to the UK market, but will keep fingers crossed🤞🙂.
This truck could indeed be a great asset for businesses. Here’s hoping it makes it to the UK! 🇬🇧🚚🤞
In1970 l had a Ford F100 manual pickup. Straight 6 ,250 cubic in, simple , bench cloth seat ,easy to work on,parts were cheap and it went for scrap after 300k miles.
Ah, the '70 Ford F100, a classic! This new model does seem to echo its spirit. Exciting times ahead! 🔄🎉
Wish the U.S. would allow something like this!! Affordable like cars used to be 60 years ago. Stupid power at best would never let it happen and that sucks!!
We share your sentiment! Affordable and efficient vehicles like this could revolutionize the market. As car enthusiasts, we can only hope for a future where such innovations are embraced everywhere! 🚗🌍
Our country has been abused and enslaved by bidens voter base who sexually abuses children in mass
I'm Brazilian and here this truck would dominate too. It would be the best-selling pickup truck for companies and a 4x4 SUV version would be the sales leader for regular consumers as well. In comparison, a Toyota Hilux (Brazilian version of the Tacoma) costs 3 times this and the Jimmy Susuky twice as much.
it's not showing up on Toyota's website for the US.
Chicken tax
I'd love to have one of these! Give me the 4x4 option with a five or six speed :).
We hear you! A 4x4 option with a five or six speed in this affordable range would be a dream come true for us car enthusiasts. Let's hope Toyota is listening! 🚗🙌
I like to see this thing i think its the first thing we can say officially actually dethrones the 80s and 90s tacomas. Sounds line heresey or blasphemy to say it though but loom at that ved its way more durable than any 90s tacoma or any f150 ever 😂
I'd pay extra for a 6 speed!
I love it but, it will never be sold in the States. We're stuck with importing smaller 20 year old Kei Trucks.
While the market dynamics can be complex, let's stay hopeful for more diverse and affordable options in the future. After all, the world of automotive is full of surprises! 🚗🌐🤞
i think if they can get this 25-30+ mpg with 4x4 2000 lb payload AND keep it under 15k in the USA they will not be able to keep up with production A/C would be a nice plus but not required and i think having the option not to slap on extras is what's missing in the modern market
It's been years since I tried the A/C in my truck! No idea if it still works. Heat? YES! (in Vermont) I generaly dress for the weather but fog will freeze to the interior windows without good defrosters.
4wd would be nice but I can deal without as long as it locks.
1 Ton is an absolute must-have! That's pretty standard in all countries except the US.
I'd spend another $1k for a solid 6 speed.
@@antilogism i live in iowa so in winter it like the north pole and in summer its like Florida
also i was watching a walkaround and the one in the video is a standard but i have no idea the gear count likely 5-6
@@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980 We only get to maybe 90 and a bit muggy. Heat's only an issue when it's raining and I can't open the windows. In California, my last state, it got 105-115 but always bone dry. I would use A/C in traffic since there's no air flow on the parking-lots we call Freeways.
@@antilogism yeah here it can be 90 degrees with 100% humidity and no chance of rain all the corn fields let off so much humidity when they're growing and it just turns into a giant cloud on the ground AC in Iowa is fairly necessary
Absolutely, a practical, affordable truck with good mileage and payload could indeed revolutionize the market. Let’s see what happens! 🚚💡
Toyota, like Honda, has always produced great products. This product seems like it will be a winner with it's customizability and low cost, combined with great Toyota engineering.
I do hope this comes to Australia and it will be under aud$20000 and there are two small hatch backs about the same price but this if it ever does come to Australia will sell very well and the biggest selling vehicle in Australia is the Toyota Hilux but it will be cheaper than the very basic Hilux but well done to Toyota for building a cheap Ute
A release in Australia would indeed be exciting. Here’s hoping for the best! 🇦🇺🤞
@@PistonPundit lf the Hilux Champ is released in Australia l have seen it could be around aud$19000 which would be the cheapest vehicle available in Australia but it could find its way into Australia as a grey import but l do like the fact that they are so basic
"The body styles for the champ are virtually limitless... Well... Except for sports..."
Hate to break this to you but at the debut of the Hilux Champ back here in the Philippines, it had a GR Concept which looks sick as hell imo. Plus, with the booming popularity of drag diesel vans, pickups, and SUVs, it makes sense that Toyota would make a GR version like the Hilux did (at least for our market).
So yeah, the possibilities for this vehicle is limitless to say the least.
Im sorry but did anyone else see where he said "drag diesel vans" 😂😂😂😂
@@TheAnnoyingBoss what's wrong with it tho?
Absolutely, the Hilux Champ’s GR Concept in the Philippines is indeed impressive! The possibilities for this vehicle are indeed limitless, especially with the growing popularity of drag diesel vans, pickups, and SUVs. Exciting times ahead in the auto world! 🚚🔥
I like the idea of having a bed like the Kei trucks offer, but it would need taller sides and tailgate.
I like the bed. Steel is easy to modify bro. You can maoe it whatever you want it. My only worry about the keitrucks is the saftey is low. Butni ride motorcycles so i have a tendancy to take risks 😂 so to me it wasnt a bug deal but we have to be smart and rememebr if a lot of people boight them it would be more than had them in japan so the accidents would be up and not good. Them goingnwith this type of design is much better in my opinion. The super tough bed is stronger than any ford factpry bed ever was ever 😂 the gasoline, hybrid, diesel, and electric strategy is a big deal to me because i can think of different applications for each easily. I like the single cab in terms of affordability. I like the engine bay design where utd infront of you rather than keitruck deisgn where rhere was nothing infront because that buffer zone will be key in accidents.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss I like the truck and would buy it if it was offered in a 4WD and hybrid format. The bed rails would definitely have to be taller because of what I need the truck for
A bed like the Kei trucks with taller sides and tailgate? Sounds like a practical need. Let’s see what Toyota has in store for us! 🚚🔧
An economical truck that is no frills, affordable, has a usable bed, and isn't designed to stroke an ego? Yep, this'll never make it to the U.S. market, which is a shame because there are a lot of blue collar/ranchers who could benefit from such a robust utilitarian type of vehicle without going into a decade of debt. There's so many applications I could use something like this where I don't need to be able to haul an entire house. This would be a life saver for quick trips to the feed store.
A practical, affordable, and robust truck would indeed be a game-changer. Here’s hoping for the best! 🚚💡
This is what people want. Not overpriced golf carts
Absolutely! This Toyota pickup is a testament to the fact that power and affordability can go hand in hand. It's all about the thrill of the drive, not the price tag! 🚗💨
This is the toyota that has a real chance to become more legendary than the 80s 90s tacomas
I would be interested if this was available in the UK. I'm diggin the modular idea. A standard vehicle, that can be pimped out to the required purpose. Makes the champ name a knock out! ❤
This is so good, it’s potentially a world beater.
This is the first thing toyota makes where you say "ill trade my 90s tacoma for this, its better in the ways i wanted" ive been sayingntoyota would he better off just making the 80s and 90s tacomas the exact same way unchanged theyd sell gazillions. This thing im seeing here very well could be better. That bed can take more of a beating clearly.
Indeed, the world of pickups is diverse and ever-evolving. Let’s see what the future holds! 🚚🔄😉
Unfortunately, I don't expect this truck to be available in the USA. A 10K truck doesn't fill the greed of US dealers.
It’s a valid concern. Market dynamics can indeed influence availability. However, consumer demand can also drive change. Let’s see how it unfolds! 🌐💰🚘
If it ain’t coming to the US then why compare it to the Maverick 🤦🏽♂️
Indeed, it's a valid point! But comparisons like these help us appreciate the unique features of each model. Here's hoping we see this Toyota pickup in the US soon! 🚗💨
The US needs this.
I buy one right now when is it coming to US
never
We understand the anticipation! While it's unclear when or if this revolutionary pickup will hit the US market, we're keeping our hopes up. Let's stay tuned for updates from Toyota! 🚗🇺🇸
GREAT machine. LOVE the engineering. My gift to Toyota is: the fold down rear tailgate blocks the lights when in the down position. This is actually an unnecessary danger for drivers parked at the side of the road doing delivery as it blocks the hazards. Simple solution: CUT OUT rectangles in the tailgate that show the lights when folded down. Less steel in the stamping = savings as a bonus. You are welcome.
This will be the Toyota Tamarraw here in the Philippines
Interesting perspective! It would indeed be exciting to see this revolutionary pickup make its mark as the new "Toyota Tamarraw" in the Philippines. Can't wait! 🚗🇵🇭
This needs to be sold in the United States. I would buy it in a second
Too good to be true! A real truck (except for that "infotainment" crap). Where I live I don't need AC either. Just when I was thinking I would have to build my own truck and put an old cab on it.
For Thailand-spec Champ, infotainment system is optional that need an extra fee, stock one didn't have even a simple radio (just a speakers installed in some higher trim for install a radio later)
We love your spirit! Sometimes, the simplest features make for the best driving experience. Let's hope this new Toyota truck lives up to our expectations! 🚗👍
Where i love you need both ac and heat because its way too hot in daytime and too cold at nighttime because its a semi arid enviorment on the edge of a desert
Long ago I was told: as long as you are stupid enough to pay that much for it, we're going to make you pay that much for it.
If it were to be available honestly after all the epa and safety regulations and being available would be realistically 25-30k
It most likely already meets safety standards and regulations.
Unlike the Americans, the Japanese take vehicular safety very seriously and do not cut corners.
It will most likely be sold at a marked up price because of the greedy car dealership mafia in the US.
Great points! The cost of meeting regulations and the potential dealership markup are indeed factors to consider. But let's not forget, we're talking about a revolutionary pickup here. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds! 🚗🔍
The Japanese came to the US with incredibly cheap small pickups that were a huge hit. That market is now underserved and ready to make considerable revenue for the company that wants to support it.
I believe we wont see it in the us for a while as it doesnt meet our safety standards... or so ive heard
Indeed, safety standards are crucial. Let’s hope for the best! 🚗🔧
I dont care if they say this car is going to be $10,000, in the USA it will never be that price at any dealership. The mark-up will make its selling point a lie
Indeed, pricing can vary greatly by region and dealership. Let’s see how it unfolds! 🌐💰
I love it !!! But it needs a 4x4 !!!
We're on the same page! A 4x4 version would indeed take this truck to the next level. Let's hope Toyota has something in the works! 🚗🔧
Might not be possible since this is the very utilitarian version of the Hilux. Idk this comment might spoil like milk tho but for us Asians, which is the main demographic for this vehicle, it's just fine like this.
TIme will reveal.@@padorukurumi6572
The cheapest version should be like a 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive. Itll also probably be the most reliable and easy to work on. But yes 4x4 will be cool if it can happen. Plus the hybrid and the diesel is pretty sweet i like diesels. Slow but mighty
I really hope the Hilux Champ comes to America! It is the coolest little truck since... trucks were actually little. I love it in all it's forms!
The Hilux Champ indeed has a charm of its own. Its compact size coupled with its robust capabilities make it a standout. Here’s hoping it makes its way to America soon! 🚗🌎
My daily driver is a 93 Toyota pickup 🛻
That's awesome! There's nothing quite like the reliability and charm of a '93 Toyota pickup. Can't wait to see how this new model compares! 🚗💨
This is probbaly the only truck i think toyota is making thats actually capable of dethroning the 90s toyota pickups. The tacomas today are far different from the tacomas of 90s.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss I hope so! I would prefer they dumb down the truck and keep it simple.
Modular cars, WELCOME!
Indeed, the advent of modular cars opens up a new world of customization and flexibility. It's an exciting time in the automotive industry! 🚗🔧
yeah it wont be available here why , cause we need a vehicle exactly like this and THEY (not toyota ) know it
We feel your frustration! A vehicle like this could indeed be a game-changer. Let's hope the powers that be take note and make it happen! 🚗🙏
somebody noticed that people in the US have been buying up all the mini Japanese trucks they can get their hands on. These trucks are much more usefull and economical than US trucks. Honda makes a very nice 4x4 mini. Very much a bread and butter work truck in Japan and other East Aisia countries.
The US used to have lots of mini trucks in the 80s. You can blame your libtard EPA for making rules that literally made it too hard to sell them here. Now we get mid size or bigger only. In town, bed loading, nothing can outwork those little trucks. Try loading a bunch of bags of concrete in a tall bed, now in a really short bed where you can literally do it over the side. No comparison for hand work. Mini's are cheap and easy to fix, easy on gas, but not a racer or loaded with frills. How shit is it that we have to buy Kei trucks only after they are 25 years old, and most recently the federal gov is de-registering mini trucks, making them even harder yet to own. They dont really give a fuck about emissions or you.
We hear your concerns about the lack of mini trucks in the US market. They indeed offer unique advantages in terms of affordability, fuel efficiency, and ease of use. Let's hope for a future where these practical vehicles make a comeback! 🚗🔧
I just dont understand how they do ever restricting enviormemtal auto regualtions yet at the same time people buy electrics more than ever youd think that means finally we can lax them regs to get the reliability up. It isnt wnviormentally friendly to have too many regulations causing the vehicles to be more unreliable and junked earlier. Thats actually less enviormentally friendly
This is what America wants and need! I'd buy it today if it was sold here.
They need to try and keep the diesel option for here in the states, i feel it would be quite popular for rural America
Absolutely, a diesel option could indeed be a game-changer, especially for rural areas where such vehicles are often preferred. It's always exciting to see how manufacturers respond to market demands. Here's to more versatile options in the future! 🇺🇸🚘⛽🌾
In US trim it will be a confusing track-ready, raised SUV with a bed, having 35 series tires on 22" rims, 700+ hp, slush-box, seating for 5, "info"tainment, power-everything with a mere 400 lb payload remaining all for "only" $60k. A repeating theme.
Indeed, the US market has its unique demands and trends. However, the essence of a pickup is its practicality and affordability. Let's hope for a balance! 🚘⚖️👍
This is what I've been saying for 20 years, people want simple low cost trucks and cars.
Absolutely! The charm of simple, low-cost trucks and cars is hard to beat. Here’s to more options that cater to what people truly want! 🚗💡👍
I think the after market parts for that will create lots of jobs and be amazing.
The Toyota Hilux Champ will NOT make it to the USA, which really sucks for those of us who are wanting a base pickup with a 6’-8’ bed and 4WD.
A/C is needed in most areas, and cruise control is nice too, but we Don’t need power windows, locks, navigation systems, power seats, lane centering, etc.
Most people today use their pickups for hauling groceries from Costco, or soccer balls. They want all the creature comforts, so if they break a nail, they can get to the nail salons in their plushy pickups.
For the rest of us, we USE our pickups for WORK.
Our 11 Ford Ranger is a XLT, so yeah it has cruise control, and A/C. Yes it has power windows, locks, ABS, etc.
It’s a super cab and yes that’s where we store chains, ropes, jumper cables etc.
It has a 6’ bed and we use the truck mainly for work around our property.
We bought it used with only 20K miles. I would have preferred it to be a XL trim with vinyl flooring, manual windows and locks. It would have saved us money, but we bought it for $4K less than KBB.
We’ve owned it since 19 and have put only 15K miles on it in almost 5 years.
Even if that new $10K Toyota pickup came to America and was offered in a 4WD with a 6’ - 8’ bed, as a base pickup, the GREEDY car dealerships would tack on an additional $5K - $15K markup, so they can afford a better Bentley or Speedboat and laugh at how much money they ripped off their customers for.
Indeed, a base pickup with 4WD and a 6’-8’ bed would be a dream come true for many. Let’s hope for the best! 🚚💭
I wish that Toyota would offer a regular Hilux for the USA.
Not all of us want a mid sized Tacoma. We WANT and NEED a smaller pickup truck
This truck here is the only thing that will actually be better than a 90s tacoma. This truckcis likely what will finally unseat the legendary 90s tacomas
We hear you! A smaller pickup like the Hilux could indeed be a game-changer in the US. 🇺🇸🚚
Chicken tax is 25%.
Even at $15k I'd buy the hell out of a new truck like this, and gladly pay the tariff.
Even with the tariff, the value this truck offers could make it a worthwhile investment. 💰👍
TOYOTA: GIVE ME THAT TRUCK. BRING IT TO THE USA. NOW.
It should absolutely come to the U.S. That would make the big 3 get off of their asses and make a truck that Americans want to buy. Not some $75000.00 truck. Tradesmen and entrepreneurs need a good reliable truck that can be customized to their liking and not cost a fortune. Just think what a huge boost that would do for the middle class.
Absolutely! A reliable, customizable, and affordable truck like this could indeed be a game-changer for many. Here's to more options that empower the hardworking middle class! 🚚💪🌟
Come on Toyota bring this into the us!!!
We hear you! A US release would indeed be exciting. Fingers crossed! 🇺🇸🤞
It's darn near impossible to make a cheap reliable vehicle with emissions and safety standards in the us
Its a good thing im a fan of breaking the rules and suing the corrupt epa. Grow a set of testicles and stand up for automotive engineering independance
Emissions and safety standards are indeed crucial. But who knows, innovation finds a way! 🚗🔧
Never purchased a new car but I would buy one I love little 2 wheel drive trucks.
There’s something special about small 2WD trucks, isn’t there? This could be a great first new car purchase! 🚚💡
Why can't they just put an honest title on the video? It's not like saying "$13k" is going to stop anyone from clicking on it. Oh, and after most of the video praises it being sooooo MODULAR, "it's not as modular as we thought".....
Indeed, transparency is key in any industry, including the auto world. The $10k price mentioned is for the base model, with no additional features or frills. Any extras or dealership additions could influence the final cost. As for modularity, it's a complex aspect that can vary greatly. Let's see how it unfolds! 🚘💰🔍
@@PistonPundit I definitely want one!