Toyota Innova customization

Here are images of the Toyota's MPV — Multi-Purpose vehicle; a customized 3rd generation Toyota Innova (in the Philippines)or Toyota Kijang in other Asian countries, it is considered one of the fastest selling Toyota vehicle in the market today having its name it realibility and functionality.

Some owners of this vehicle are not contented on its simple looks, so they are looking for reference on customizing their Toyota Innova/Kijang or how it will be done. So I'll showing you on how other tuners customized this vehicle. I also added a video-clip of the images posted on this page for future reference.






If you are interested of owning a Toyota vehicle; there are two ways, first, you can buy via cash-basis and the other one would an Auto-Financing which are available via Inhouse — Toyota Financing sevices, or Auto-financing by banks (I definitely recommend PSBank if you are in the Philippines).

2012-2013 Toyota Hilux/Vigo Champ Off-Road Setups

One of the most iconic off-road vehicle that was ever built and still loved is the tough Toyota Hilux or Toyota Vigo-Champ in Asian countries.

With a growing demand for the 2012 Toyota Hilux or Vigo Champ; everyone wants who owns one wants to upgrade or modified to off-road specification.

Here are some images and list of parts that was installed on the following 2012 Toyota Hilux/Vigo-Champ; this would be a great reference to those who wants their Toyota pickup to be a one tough off-road monster.

The image below is an off road set-up done by Jeff's OFF-ROAD Performance Center from the Philippines, they called it the "Project Mulisha".


On the exterior department, the said garage use the following off-road performance parts for the 2012 Toyota Hilux/Vigo Champ: MCC Rocker front bumper; Jeff'S Off-Road rear bumper; Jeff's Off-Road side bumper; Warn SDB210 nine-inch fog-lamps; and a Warn Tabor 10,000lbs-winch.

For its suspension and brakes upgrade, they use the following parts: PROCOMP Suspension six-inch front lift; PROCOMP front adjustable coil-over; PROCOMP Mx6 rear shocks; Jeff'S Off-Road rear shackles; PROCOMP stainless steel-hose; RUNSTOP front cross drilled rotors; and G2 Gear-and-axle 4.88 gear ratio for maximum torque.

An upgrade was also made on its tire and wheels that confome to the off-road terrain; they used Nitto Trail Grappler 305x55R20 and Metal Mulisha 20x9 -0 M.Black.

Another creation done by the said garage was their project "Mastermind". They used another 2012 Toyota Hilux/Vigo Champ to transform a simple pick-up to an off-road monster; here are the list of parts that they did on the vehicle:

On the exterior department, performance parts and upgrades that was used and made are the following: ARB Deluxe Front Bumper; MCC Jack bar rear bumper; MCC Step tube; WARN SDB210 9-inch fog lamp; and PROFORM bedliner.

For its suspension and brakes upgrades, they use the following: SUN 4x4 Suspension six-inch front; SUN 4x4 Suspension six-inch rear leaf spring; TJM Suspension two-inch front coil spring; PROFENDER with reservoir front-and-rear shocks; G2 Gear-and-Axle 4.88 gear-ratio configuration; PROCOMP stainless steel braided hose; RUNSTOP rear disc braker kit; and RUNSTOP front-and-rear cross drilled rotors.

For its Tire-and-Wheels, the said pickup is equipped with NITTO Trail Grappler 35x12.SR20 and XD Series Diesel 20x10 -24 G.Black

Other images of 2012-2013 Toyota Hilux/Vigo Champ Off-Road setup.


Hope to see next year an off-road setup for Chevrolet Colorado.

Toyota '86' to be launch on April of 2012 for Asian Market

Car enthusiast be ready for the released of the most awaited rear-wheel drive that made its mark, done by his elder brother the Toyota Corolla AE86, or the famous Hachi-Roku; the Toyota 86.

Toyota officially announced today that they will released this promising car by April, at the same time they also released the official badge of the car.

The badge of the car is similar to the old logo of Toyota. At the same time Toyota officially released the technical specs of the said car.

This car will be equipped with a FA20 — boxer engine / horizontally opposed engine, and introducing the new D-4S engine system (direct injection four-stroke gasoline engine, superior version) that was made exclusively for the Toyota 86 models. With a power-output of 200 horsepower that will be transferred to its rear-wheel drive layout this will definitely the next drift-car project.

The Toyota 86 will be available in various grade: RC, G, GT, and the Limited edition; and will be offered in manual and automatic transmission — drift lovers will definitely choose the manual transmission.

Standard features that will be offered by this car are HID headlights and a 17" wheels; on the interior side, the Limited edition will have its own seats customize by Alcantara — who needs those interior when everyone wants this car to slide on the track.

Well let's in April, hope it will not fail our expectation.

Accessorizing your Toyota Fortuner

First generation Toyota Fortuner, image reference only.

The demand for the 2012 Toyota Fortuner is rising — Everynight I'll see a transporter carrying loads of 2012 Toyota Fortuner which are to be delivered to the customers who ordered and patiently waited for their arrival.

So, you already have that dreamed Toyota Fortuner, or you had already and you want to do something about it and you want to add a little spice on it. You have an option; if you want to upgrade the sound-system, a show-car type, or modify it to the rugged off-road look. If you are living in an urban-area and you are using it as a daily-driven vehicle, I recommend to choose the sound-setup— modifying its audio system and installing subwoofers —and show-car type setup.



First generation Toyota Fortuner, image reference only.

One thing that is a must for all enthusiast whenever they are going to pimped their cars is to change its wheels, or "shoes" — urban word in the US. From a descent 17-19" rims used for off-road, or 20-22" blinged-rims as shown in hip-hop videos.

One of the most popular and the easiest way to tricked-out your Toyota Fortuner is setting up its audio-system at the same time having it blinged — Changing the wheels with chrome finished rims.



Investing on massive subswoofers, high-end speakers and headunits, and high-wattage amplifiers are way to go.



First generation Toyota Fortuner, image reference only.

Here are some videos of a sound-setup, at the same time blinged Toyota Fortuner that I saw in a car-show here in the Philippines. This Toyota Fortuner is using a Firland Audio; and observed that its using a clear-light tailight which was customized. Notice also the paint, the paint here are in pearl option.





Addition to those modification installing a Toyota Fortuner bodykits is also an option; this will definitely be an eye-catcher on the road, at the same time to girls.



First generation Toyota Fortuner, image reference only.

So this are some option that you can do with you 2012 Toyota Fortuner. Goodluck with your project and safe driving.

Chinese Auto Manufacturer Jinbei Auto: Haise Van 2.8

I am just walking around my place to watch the Reel Steel movie, suddenly I saw a booth with a white van as a display. I was curious that how come that there is a booth with a display of a fourth generation Toyota Hiace Commuter with a customize headlight on a chrome finish. I went to the booth in order to take a look on the vehicle.



I thought it was View from Foton, but, then again I did saw the Foton badge which is located in the middle of the grille. What suprise that this van is a Hiase from Jinber Auto, a Chinese auto manufacturer that also produce same layout as Foton Motors.



It is very apparent on this vehicle, that the body was taken on the fourth generation Toyota Hiace.

On the engine, a CA4D28CRZ which produce 96 horsepower at 3600 rpm and a torque of 225 NM at 2600 rpm for maximum performance. What I like on this engine is that, it is a turbocharged, you can assure that this is a strong engine, plus, the said engine is already CRDI or Common Rail Direct Inject which very fuel efficient, they are using a BOSCH technology though. Power and fuel efficiency that you can expect on this vehicle. Isuzu parts from 4jb1-tc engine is compatible also on this engine.

The best thing about this vehicle, it is a multi-purpose and people mover vehicle. Can carry 15-16 heads without the hassle of the legroom compare to other vans in the market. Perfect for GT/UV express, saw already a Haise van with a Sto. Niño to Ayala Makati line, meaning that the GT/UV express operator of this vehicle trust the quality of Haise; School Bus, Ambulance, and Vans For Rent are sample that Haise Van can be use.

In the Philippines, the starting price of Hiase 2.8 is 1,215,000 Philippine pesos.