Toyota Hilux Champ
2023 Toyota Hilux Champ (Thailand)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Model codeAN120
ProductionNovember 2023 – present
AssemblyThailand: Samrong Tai (TMT)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact pickup truck
Light commercial vehicle
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota IMV
ChassisBody-on-frame
RelatedToyota Hilux (AN110/AN120/AN130)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 5-speed R151 manual
  • 6-speed AC60 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,750 mm (108.3 in) (SWB)
  • 3,085 mm (121.5 in) (LWB)
Length
  • 4,705 mm (185.2 in) (SWB, chassis cab)
  • 4,970 mm (195.7 in) (SWB)
  • 5,040 mm (198.4 in) (LWB, chassis cab)
  • 5,300 mm (208.7 in) (LWB)
Width1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height1,735 mm (68.3 in)

The Toyota Hilux Champ is a light commercial vehicle manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Toyota since 2023.[2] Based on the Hilux, the Hilux Champ is positioned below it as a simpler and more affordable alternative.[3] It is available as a two-door pickup truck or two-door chassis cab, and primarily targets emerging markets.[4][5]

History

The Hilux Champ was previewed as a single-cab pickup concept called the Toyota IMV 0 that was presented on 14 December 2022 at the 60th anniversary event of Toyota Motor Thailand hosted by Akio Toyoda. Toyoda stated "Internally we call it the IMV 0 concept. Its official launch is actually over a year away, but I wanted all of you to be the first to see it!".[6]

The IMV 0 was later showcased at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 10 August 2023 as the Rangga Concept.[7] The nameplate was formerly used for a variant of the Toyota Kijang in the 1990s.[8] The IMV 0 was also showcased during Toyota Motor Philippines' 35th anniversary event on 22 August 2023 as the Next Generation Tamaraw Concept with two variants, a pick-up truck similar to the Rangga Concept flat-deck truck, and a modern Jeepney, highlighting the IMV 0's modularity.[9]

The IMV 0 was previewed again at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023, where the vehicle was displayed in multiple applications such as mobile cafe, cargo truck, ambulance, an off-road-modified vehicle, and a camper.[10][11]

The production version was released on 27 November 2023 in Thailand.[12] It is available in short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase options, with the latter only available with a 2.4-litre diesel engine.[13]

In December 2023, Indonesian subsidiary Toyota Astra Motor announced that the vehicle will be marketed as the Toyota Hilux Rangga in the country in early 2024.[14]

Development

Based on the IMV platform, the Hilux Champ was designed and engineered by Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing (TDEM) in collaboration with Japanese and Australian engineering teams.[15][16] The vehicle adopts a rugged styling, with extensive use of angular, boxy lines,[17] and was designed with modularity in mind as owners through body builders are able to mount a customized rear section to the chassis using bolts, making conversions easier.[18][19]

Sharing its platform with the Hilux, it uses the same ladder frame underpinnings with leaf spring suspension at the rear axle.[20][21] For easier city use, the Hilux Champ is designed with shorter bonnet and cab. The steering rack is also modified from the Hilux to create shorter turning radius at 4.9 metres (16.1 ft) for the short-wheelbase version.[13]

As standard, the Thailand spec vehicle is equipped with 14-inch steel wheels, bench seats that accommodates three people (except the automatic transmission variant), driver side power window, dual airbags, ABS, and EBD.[13]

Powertrain

The Hilux Champ is available with 2.0-litre and 2.7-litre petrol engines, and a 2.4-litre diesel engine, which are carried over from other IMV vehicles such as the Hilux, Fortuner and Innova.

Type Engine code Displacement Power Torque Transmission Model code Layout Calendar years
Petrol 1TR-FE 1,998 cc (2.0 L) I4 with Dual VVT-i 102 kW (137 hp; 139 PS) @ 5,600 rpm 183 N⋅m (18.7 kg⋅m; 135 lb⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm 5-speed R151 manual RWD 2023–present
Petrol 2TR-FE 2,693 cc (2.7 L) I4 with Dual VVT-i 122 kW (164 hp; 166 PS) @ 5,200 rpm 245 N⋅m (25.0 kg⋅m; 181 lb⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm 6-speed AC60 automatic 2023–present
Diesel 2GD-FTV 2,393 cc (2.4 L) turbocharged I4 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) @ 3,400 rpm 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft) @ 1,400–2,800 rpm 5-speed R151 manual GUN122 2023–present
400 N⋅m (40.8 kg⋅m; 295 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,000 rpm 6-speed AC60 automatic

References

  1. ↑ "Toyota Launches IMV 0 in Thailand Providing Mobility to Make People's Lives Better through Customizability". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  2. ↑ "Toyota Reveals Production Tamaraw (Hilux Champ) With P 725K Starting Price". CarGuide.PH. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Lacuna, Jamil (2023-11-27). "Next-gen Tamaraw: 2024 Toyota Hilux Champ makes ASEAN debut". AutoIndustriya.com.
  4. ↑ "Toyota Hilux Champ launched in Thailand – budget truck for Asia; 2.0L, 2.7L petrol; 2.4L diesel; fr RM61k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  5. ↑ "Toyota Hilux Champ is a bare-bones, $13,200 truck for emerging markets". Autoblog. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  6. ↑ "Toyota IMV 0 expected launch in Thailand by 2025 – 2.0L petrol, 2.4L diesel; to be priced from RM47k?". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  7. ↑ "GIIAS 2023: Toyota Rangga Concept – multi-purpose pick-up truck; production version due by year end". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  8. ↑ Andres, Anton (2023-08-11). "Gaikindo 2023: Toyota Rangga concept shows possible body types of future Tamaraw". Top Gear. Philippines. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  9. ↑ Garcia, Leandre (2023-08-23). "This is the next-gen Toyota Tamaraw that will be assembled in PH starting 2024". Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  10. ↑ "Toyota's Modular Truck of the Future Can be an Overlander, Vending Machine". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  11. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (2023-10-27). "Toyota IMV 0 Concept Is A Hilux-Sized Pickup With Endless Possibilities". Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  12. ↑ "ภาพคันจริง Toyota Hilux CHAMP | รุ่นช่วงสั้นและช่วงยาว พร้อมรุ่นตกแต่งหลากหลายสไตล์". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  13. 1 2 3 A, Moo Teerapat (2023-11-27). "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ Toyota Hilux Champ : 459,000 - 577,000 บาท | ฐานล้อสั้น SWB - ฐานล้อยาว LWB". Autolifethailand.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  14. ↑ "Resmi, Nama Pikap Baru Toyota Hilux Rangga". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  15. ↑ "Toyota debuts IMV 0 concept at Tokyo; could spawn affordable SUV | Team-BHP". Team-BHP.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  16. ↑ "Toyota's new sub-HiLux ute will be a Champ". CarExpert. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  17. ↑ Mahoney, John (2022-12-15). "All-electric Toyota HiLux EV revealed". carsales. Australia. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  18. ↑ "The Hilux Champ is the all-new Toyota Tamaraw we can expect here soon". Top Gear Philippines. 27 November 2023.
  19. ↑ Santiago, Red. "Toyota's IMV 0 debuts in Thailand as the Hilux Champ". Visor.ph. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  20. ↑ Ntui, Aniebiet Inyang (2023-10-27). "Toyota IMV 0 Concept: Everything We Know So Far". TopSpeed. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  21. ↑ Huong, Thomas (2022-12-15). "Toyota IMV 0 pick-up aims to be most affordable and customisable". CarSifu. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
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