The eighth technology of the Toyota Hilux has been round largely unchanged since 2015, however that doesn’t cease tuners from presenting new packages for the favored mannequin. Toyota Motor Thailand introduced a number of modified examples of the Hilux on the Bangkok Auto Salon 2023, displaying what is feasible for present and future house owners of the midsize truck.
The small military of pickups was exhibited alongside a couple of different tuned fashions from the native lineup, however it’s the excessive visible modifications in a few of the Hiluxes that caught our consideration. Let’s test them out one after the other.
Toyota Hilux Revo 54th
The wildest-looking automobile within the sales space was the Hilux Revo 54th, because of the huge bodykit that appears like a film automotive for the Transformers franchise. The angular entrance bumper has fake intakes, with built-in DRLs, shiny plastic crimson accents, and a distinguished Toyota-branded add-on in entrance of the grille. There’s extra to find together with an ornamental hood scoop, military-style fender extensions, bigger mirrors resembling these of a full-size truck, a roof-mounted LED bar, and retractable steps.
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The practically unrecognizable Hilux rides on 20-inch Oasis alloys shod in AMP mud/terrain tires (285/55R20). The clearly raised suspension options Profender and Monotube shock absorbers, whereas there’s a good bit of underbody safety. As for the powertrain, the two.4-liter diesel stays in inventory situation. In the event you have been questioning, the price for the aforementioned upgrades begins from 350,930 baht ($9,958).
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Toyota Hilux Revo Excessive Efficiency & Fashion
The subsequent model (red-painted automobile) comes from a tuner known as Arto and might be mistaken for a high-spec off-road-focused manufacturing facility variant taking inspiration from the Ford Ranger Raptor. The Hilux Revo Excessive Efficiency & Fashion relies on the Pre-Runner trim, combining in depth visible modifications with a beefier suspension that includes Profender springs, a brand new set of 20-inch alloy wheels by Lenso shod in grippy 305/55R20 Yokohama rubber, and upgraded ECU software program for the two.8-liter diesel powertrain.
The brand new face will get redesigned bumper intakes, a extra distinguished skid plate with seen restoration factors, a rugged and slimmer grille, and a bulged bonnet with a central consumption. The bodykit additionally contains wider entrance and rear fenders with fake inlets, a roof-mounted spoiler, a tailgate garnish much like the Ford F-150 Raptor, and a steel rear bumper. The value for all these modifications begins from 456,100 baht ($12,942), plus the price of the donor automobile.
Right here Come The Low-Riders
Apart from the rugged-looking tasks, Toyota additionally exhibited a trio of low-riders that have been targeted on making the Hilux look sportier. Essentially the most placing by way of the outside is the Hilux Revo Dragster, coming with a colourful livery, small-diameter wheels shod in drag-friendly tires, carbon-fiber elements (splitter, tailgate, and mirror caps), racing seats, and a roll cage.
Quite the opposite, the matte-gray Revo Twin Turbo has a extra refined method with five-spoke alloy wheels, a lowered stance, and sponsor stickers, seemingly specializing in mechanical upgrades. Lastly, the white Revo Z-Runner seems to be just like the inventory mannequin with totally different wheels and aspect steps.
The Bangkok Auto Salon 2023 was held within the capital of Thailand between June twenty eighth and July 2nd. If you’re questioning once we’re going to see the following technology of the Hilux, this isn’t anticipated earlier than 2025 as the present mannequin has been confirmed to stay on for 2024 with the addition of a mild-hybrid diesel powertrain in sure markets.
