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Toyota Hilux Champ/Stallion low cost pickup
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:57 pm
by Mad Manny
We've long known about an upcoming Toyota bakkie to slot in below the current Hilux.
But now it seems its nearly here.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/to ... mp/189193/
https://topauto.co.za/news/90635/produc ... th-africa/
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:37 pm
by iandvl
Yoh... It is pretty fugly...
Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:42 pm
by Flipside
A prototype runner, but already dropped with low profile tyres on it. Sies
It desperately needs a better front bumper.
Looks like a barge that should push ships around. Not hating, just a bad look.
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:45 pm
by Mad Manny
Looks OK to me....
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:46 pm
by iandvl
Still reckon it is fugly...
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:01 pm
by iandvl
Oh - and apart from being fugly. They stole the name.... The "Champ" is the Datsun / Nissan 1400...
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:30 pm
by Flipside
iandvl wrote:Oh - and apart from being fugly. They stole the name.... The "Champ" is the Datsun / Nissan 1400...
Yes, Stout would have been a more appropriate name to revive
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:38 pm
by FWM
Bloody hell. That looks worse than a Mahindra Bolero.
I'm sure the masses will still buy it because of the badge.
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:19 am
by Mad Manny
Flipside wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:30 pm
Yes, Stout would have been a more appropriate name to revive
Stout is the name to be used for the new Unibody Pick Up that will compete with the Ford Maverick etc. It will be for 1st World countries.
The low countries, like SA, will get the Champ....
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:48 am
by grips
About the looks. Don`t like it.
About the name. First vehicle to carry the Champ name were Austin. Thought Toyota could have come up with something better.
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:02 pm
by LX
Isn't that the new FJ Cruiser?
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:54 pm
by Mad Manny
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:48 am
by Redman
I think this is pure genius.
Will probably be full of poverty buttons that you can the fill out with optional extras.
Looking at the design it should be quite robust for it's intended purpose. Not to many flat exposed panels. Most of these will be driven by Sixty60 type delivery drivers. Should be able to take the bumps and nicks easier.
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:50 am
by Redman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KupTgkp9kEQ
Toyota knew how to market the Stallion in the 90's
Re: Toyota Hilux Champ
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:07 am
by Mad Manny
it's as long as the current Hilux, so it's long, it's just slightly lower and narrower.
It based on the current Hilux chassis. Doubt the back will be over 2400mm long though...