This Awesome 2028 Toyota Hilux Restomod Deserves An American Comeback

A rendered 2028 Toyota Hilux restomod imagines what a compact, fun-to-drive American pickup could feel like—starting with the Hilux’s classic single-cab proportions and then dialing everything up. The street-truck conversion sits lower than a stock Hilux and adds flared, drag-ready fenders, black wheels, and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The front is notable for an exposed engine bay where an enormous powerplant replaces the hood, with orange-painted components and a rectangular air cleaner. A slim LED lighting package and a deeper grille opening give the face a modern edge. Behind the cab, an elaborate tubular framework replaces part of the cargo bed, while large “TOYOTA” tailgate lettering and a side-exit exhaust complete the look. It’s a digital concept with no confirmed V8 specs.