SMART, SHARP AND STREET LEGAL

THIS HILUX PAIRS A FOUR-INCH LIFT AND UPGRADED TURBO WITH AN ALU-CAB CAMPER FOR COMFORTABLE OFF-ROAD TOURING

- JACK PYPER

There's a particular satisfaction in building a vehicle exactly how you want it - not how the aftermarket says you should, or how Instagram trends dictate.

Bri Voto, has done exactly that with her graphite Toyota HiLux, producing a touring rig that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes a true Australian 4x4.

Also known for her gold Nissan GU Patrol build, Voto has shifted both literally and philosophically toward something “a little bit more reliable,” as she puts it. But reliability here doesn’t mean predictable - this HiLux is a masterclass in purposeful modification, where every upgrade has a functional role and street legality is the foundation of the build.

SSM DONE RIGHT

This 4x4-build story starts with paperwork, not horsepower.

Voto prioritised Second Stage Manufacturing compliance (SSM) prior to initial vehicle registration – a move that many custom 4x4 builders overlook. This early planning unlocked modification pathways that would otherwise be complex or impossible post-rego.