PHThailand’s car scene is easily one of the most eccentric on the planet. Where else will you find the likes of the Toyota Hilux being sold as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or an Isuzu D-Max driving around with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.?
While the country is a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.- and SUV-loving nation just like ours, that craziness can be seen across other vehicle types as well. This beefed-up You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the perfect example.
Created by VKH Motorsports, this Starex (known over there as the Hyundai H1) has undergone a suspension enhancement that has given it a six-inch lift. Should be more than enough clearance for most roads, regardless of how many passengers it’s carrying.
The garage has also fitted the van with a bull bar featuring neat red tow hooks, a new chrome grille, mud tires, a spare-wheel carrier at the rear, side steps, and a large roof rack for storing whatever cargo won’t fit inside.
No mention of changes to the engine, though. In Thailand, stock H1 units pack a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine capable of up to 175hp and 441Nm of torque.
The final result is one of the most rugged-looking haulers you’ll come across on the Internet—at least until an even nuttier aftermarket outfit with a bigger budget and more spare time on its hands decides to have a go at it. Would you ever do something like this to your family transport?