You’ve heard of the Toyota Fortuner in Pakistan outfitted with an onboard toilet. Now it’s the Hilux’s turn, taking the idea several steps further by transforming into a motor home complete with sleeping and dining quarters, even a shower and split type air-conditioning.
Just when you thought the Toyota Hilux has done it all
The conversion was made possible by Japan-based custom shop Direct Cars, on what started out as a stock dual-cab Hilux that ended up as the BR-75 Adventure Camper. Out went the standard cargo bed, replaced by an RV shell that serves as the living space towering over the roof of the cab while bringing two windows and a side door.
The conversion adds a mobile living space without sacrificing passenger capacity
A pop-up roof with skylight deploys to bring more ambient light into the cabin, which is surprisingly well-appointed for its size. Amid the wood trim on the walls and storage spaces, the BR-75 offers adventurers with a foldaway dining table and benches, as well as a pull-down bed.
Interiors are divided between dining slash sleeping quarters and an enclosed shower area
There’s a separate rear panel that opens up to a waterproof shower stall complete with a working faucet and sink, although no toilet is included. Water supply comes in the form of an 85-liter water tank, accompanied by 20 liters of clean water storage and an additional drain tank with a capacity of 45 liters.
A 200 Ah battery gets juice from the 200-watt solar panel mounted on the roof to power appliances such as a refrigerator, television set, and a full-sized Daikin split type air-conditioning unit. As for the detached cargo bed, Direct Cars can even convert it into a trailer for more storage.
A touchscreen panel lets users control the various amenities
The most notable part is that the pickup's passenger capacity remains unchanged, with occupants able to access the living quarters without having to exit the vehicle, useful in adverse weather conditions. No changes were mentioned as far as the powertrain is concerned, but it would be safe to say that the stock 2.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine exclusive to the Japanese market can handle the extra weight.
This rig is ready for the wilderness
Direct Cars is offering the BR-75 conversion in two flavors, starting at 10 million yen (Php 4.17 million) for the base Z trim and going up to 12.45 million yen (Php 5.19 million) for the top-spec GR Sport.
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