A bare-bones Toyota Hilux Rangga pickup has been transformed into a retro Land Cruiser-inspired custom called the Rang Gruiser. Built by Indonesian shop Delima Body Repair for owner Pak Wawan, the one-off truck debuted at the 2026 Indonesia Modification Expo.

The Hilux Rangga is the Indonesian-market version of the Hilux Champ, a budget-focused workhorse sold in emerging markets. The project began with a factory-fresh, short-wheelbase chassis-cab pickup finished in white, giving the builders a relatively simple platform for the extensive body conversion.

A redesigned FJ40-inspired exterior

Delima Body Repair removed the original body panels and separated the ladder-frame chassis from the cabin before reshaping the truck. The front section was extended to improve its proportions and create a closer visual relationship with the classic Land Cruiser FJ40.

The new front end features round headlights, separate turn indicators, a boxy grille and a front bumper sourced from a Jeep Wrangler. Wide fender extensions give the pickup a more substantial stance, while custom Rang Gruiser badges use a vintage-style typeface.

At the rear, a canvas cover stretches from the cargo bed over the roof. Bespoke rear fenders and quarter panels accompany a full-size spare wheel mounted on the tailgate. The exterior combines teal-blue bodywork with tan canvas, unpainted plastic cladding and white grille trim.

Black steel wheels wrapped in grippy tires replace the standard setup. The truck also appears to sit higher than a stock Hilux Rangga, although the shop did not provide details about any suspension changes.

Powertrain and interior details

Delima Body Repair did not disclose whether the engine or other mechanical components were modified. The most powerful Hilux Rangga variant is equipped with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder producing 148 horsepower, or 110 kW and 150 PS, along with 400 Nm of torque.

However, the donor vehicle does not feature four-wheel drive. The Rang Gruiser therefore retains a rear-wheel-drive configuration unless additional changes were made that have not been disclosed.

Inside, the truck has brown-and-black leather upholstery and retains the optional infotainment screen mounted in the minimalist dashboard. The redesigned rear section appears to remain primarily a cargo area, though the source notes that it could potentially be fitted with bench seating.

Built in 35 days

The conversion was completed in 35 days to meet the 2026 Indonesia Modification Expo deadline. Delima Body Repair acknowledged that the short schedule left some minor flaws in the build and said those issues would be addressed in a future version planned for unveiling at another event.

The shop has not announced the price of the custom conversion. In Indonesia, the donor Hilux Rangga is priced from Rp 194,300,000, equivalent to approximately $10,800, and reaches Rp 309,600,000, or about $17,200, at the top of its range. The model sits below the regular Hilux and is positioned as an alternative to used midsize pickups.