New Toyota Camper Features A Unique Retro Tacoma Design

In terms of passion for vehicles, only the Americans' passion for the great outdoors comes close, and Toyota has based its SUV and truck lineup for decades on this philosophy. Toyota is now a major participant in the truck industry, with the Tacoma being one of the best-selling vehicles in the midsize class.

As a result of the popularity of this Japanese off-roader in the aftermarket, there have been several wild variations on the original design. People enjoy this platform for a variety of reasons, from hard-core off-roaders to fully-equipped camping machines.

Toyota has now published a YouTube video demonstrating how a genuine Tacoma adventure camper is constructed for enthusiasts to witness. The Tacozilla, of course. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Toyota collaborated with Chinook to create the Toyota Chinook, a unique camper vehicle.

Now, Toyota's marketing department decided it would be a smart option to resurrect this camping tale. The contemporary camper is built on a TRD Sport Tacoma with a manual gearbox, and the design team has already created some stunning renderings and started working on technical drawings. 

The classic brown and orange paintwork that runs up the sides of the camper in the graphic drawings offers the living compartment a unique '70s vibe. The sleeping accommodations are shown above the truck's cab, with a sink, basic table and kitchen space, a toilet, and a tiny chair area in the standing area.

To keep the majority of Tacoma's exceptional off-road capabilities, the exterior design has been intended to remove as much approach angle as reasonable.  We'll be keeping a close eye on this project's progress, so stay tuned for additional information. "It's going to be a monster," Schwerter predicts.