- Toyota reveals a special Hilux Champ build at Thailand motor show.
- Brabus-style body kit gives the pickup a more aggressive street look.
- Build appears to be based on the compact Super SWB Hilux Champ.
The Hilux Champ has already proven it’s a blank canvas for builders, but that hasn’t stopped Toyota from finding new ways to keep things interesting for its cheapest pickup. The latest example leans into a Brabus-inspired aesthetic, giving the budget-friendly workhorse a far more aggressive look through a custom body kit and other aftermarket upgrades.
Shown at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2026, this particular build managed to slip past most headlines, overshadowed by bigger debuts like the Land Cruiser FJ and Hilux Travo. That’s a shame, since it stands out as one of the more compelling takes on the Champ so far, mixing its utilitarian roots with a dose of street-focused attitude.
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The exterior makeover is where the transformation does most of its talking. Revised bumpers, extended fender flares, and a reworked grille finished in body-color white give the truck a more planted stance. Gloss black accents add contrast, including a hood scoop and roof-mounted LEDs that feel influenced by the styling playbook of a Mercedes-AMG G63 tuned by Brabus.
Wheels, Stance, And Practical Touches
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Gone are the standard Hilux Champ’s steel wheels, replaced by multi-spoke alloys from Lenso wrapped in rugged all-terrain tires. Ride height has been increased, which adds clearance but also makes entry a bit more of a stretch, so black aluminum side steps and a rear step help offset that, making it easier to get into the cabin or access the bed.
Toyota kept quiet on the details behind this one-off Hilux Champ, though the decals along the dropside bed point to Thai tuner Azzy Autoparts as the likely culprit.
Inside, there’s a reworked steering wheel lifted from the latest Hilux, now paired with an added infotainment screen. The cabin also picks up red accents across the dashboard, along with a set of bucket seats trimmed in leather and Alcantara.
The showpiece likely sticks with the stock 2.4-liter turbodiesel, delivering 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic. That said, it’s hard not to picture something a bit more serious, perhaps pulling in hardware from the GR-branded Hilux Champ race truck.
From the photos, the build appears to be based on the Super SWB version of the Hilux Champ, although Toyota hasn’t confirmed which variant it’s using. If so, it would be the smallest in the lineup at 4,520 mm (178 inches). Pricing for the Super SWB starts at ฿615,000 ($18,700 at current rates), with the entry-level Hilux Champ undercutting that at ฿519,000 ($15,800).
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According to Toyota Motor Thailand president Noriaki Yamashita, the Hilux Revo and Hilux Champ secured a record 48.7% share of the pickup segment in 2025. This year, they’re joined by the next-generation Hilux, which adopts the Travo name in Thailand.
