TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand is sending the Hilux TRAVO to prove its toughness and compete in AXCR 2026, reinforcing the vision “MAKING EVER-BETTER MOTORSPORTS-BRED CARS.”Tags: [TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, Hilux TRAVO, AXCR 2026, motorsports vision]
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. is advancing its vision of “MAKING EVER-BETTER MOTORSPORTS-BRED CARS,” developing better vehicles from the racetrack. Leading this effort are Mr. Natthanon Srinivet, Assistant Managing Director; Mr. Samut Tangkachwana, Passenger Car Marketing Director; and Mr. Sutthipong Smitchat, Team Director of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand. In collaboration with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand team, Thai engineers from Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. – TMA (TH), and TCD Asia Co., Ltd., they announced readiness to compete in the Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 (AXCR 2026). The rally runs from 10 to 15 August 2026, covering 2,200 kilometers from Pattaya to Phitsanulok. They will enter three Hilux TRAVO race vehicles with six drivers and co-drivers, supported by engineers and service teams, to demonstrate the capabilities and performance of the Thai racing team on the international cross-country rally stage.Tags: [Toyota Motor Thailand, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, AXCR 2026, Hilux TRAVO, motorsports collaboration]
Mr. Natthanon Srinivet, Assistant Managing Director of Toyota Motor Thailand, said, “Toyota Motor Thailand uses motorsport as a key platform to develop automotive technology and innovation under the vision 'MAKING EVER-BETTER MOTORSPORTS-BRED CARS.' Every challenge on the race track provides valuable data that enhances vehicle performance, durability, and quality, delivering better products to customers. Last year, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand team achieved second and fifth place in the T1D category at the Asia Cross Country Rally 2025. This year, we are ready to face all challenges by entering the Hilux TRAVO in the event to prove the performance of the new pickup under the toughest race conditions once again.”Tags: [Natthanon Srinivet, Toyota Motor Thailand, motorsport development, AXCR 2025 results, Hilux TRAVO]
The Hilux TRAVO has been developed and prepared specifically for the Asia Cross Country Rally, capable of handling diverse terrain including dust, mud, gravel, and steep inclines over the 2,200-kilometer route. It will demonstrate strength, durability, and performance under real competition conditions. The Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 serves as an important test, providing engineers with real-use data to improve the performance, durability, and quality of Toyota vehicles in the future.Tags: [Hilux TRAVO, vehicle development, terrain adaptation, AXCR 2026, automotive engineering]
This year, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand is entering three Hilux TRAVO vehicles for the first time, competing in two classes:Tags: [TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, Hilux TRAVO, AXCR 2026, race classes]
Class T1DTags: [Class T1D]
· Vehicle No. 102 driven by Nueng - Mana Phonsiricherd with co-driver Ton - Kitisak KlinchanTags: [Vehicle 102, T1D class, drivers Nueng Mana Phonsiricherd, Ton Kitisak Klinchan]
· Vehicle No. 107 driven by Joob - Natthapon Angritthanon with co-driver Tum - Thanyapat MeenilTags: [Vehicle 107, T1D class, drivers Joob Natthapon Angritthanon, Tum Thanyapat Meenil]
Class T2A-DTags: [Class T2A-D]
· Vehicle No. 130 driven by Keng - Purimas Thinchan with co-driver Lek - Prakai Namjai ThahanTags: [Vehicle 130, T2A-D class, drivers Keng Purimas Thinchan, Lek Prakai Namjai Thahan]
The six drivers and co-drivers of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand will join forces with engineers and service teams to face all challenges of the race and showcase the Hilux TRAVO’s capabilities in the Asia Cross Country Rally.Tags: [TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, drivers, engineers, Hilux TRAVO, AXCR]
Mr. Sutthipong Smitchat, Team Director of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, said, “The Asia Cross Country Rally is one of the most challenging competitions. This year, we have fully prepared the three Hilux TRAVO vehicles, along with drivers, co-drivers, engineers, and service teams to handle every situation on the track and aim for the best results for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand.”Tags: [Sutthipong Smitchat, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, AXCR preparation, competition goals]
The Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 is a significant platform reflecting Toyota Motor Thailand’s commitment to using motorsport to drive technological development, transferring knowledge from the race track to produce better vehicles under the vision “MAKING EVER-BETTER MOTORSPORTS-BRED CARS.” Follow the race atmosphere and support the dedicated Thai racing team on Facebook and Instagram: TOYOTAGAZOORacingTeamThailand and TOYOTAGAZOORacingThailand.Tags: [Asia Cross Country Rally, Toyota Motor Thailand, motorsport technology, social media, team support]
