Do you think the 200 series is too big for trails? (3 Viewers)

[Supra Turbo]

Ummm...what's the story with the upside down rig in this photo?

Wasn't big enough for the trail...

 

[rtong1234]

Posted this the other day on the 250 forum as the 200 series was seen as too big for trails by those admiring their 40 and 80 series (I get it, both very nice) or justifying going for a 250 (Do not get it, remains a Prado/GX).

So do you think the 200 series is too big? Well, it is all relative of course. I was surprised when I looked up the actual size and compared to several well known vehicles (see below). My conclusion; the 200 is the perfect combination of outer and inner dimensions combined with a great engine and overall capability, durability, seating position, towing capability etc etc.

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Own a 2014 BMW 535d and a 2021 LC200. Parked in the garage it seems there is not much between the length of each. Internet data from carsized.com shows the comparison. The LC200 is indeed a whopping 8.5cm or 3-1/3 inch longer and wider...

While the BMW 5 F10 series is a larger sedan in Europe and most of the world, i would say most folk in the US label it a mid size. The turn circle on the LC200 is pretty decent as well, yet they managed a commanding seating position and an impressive mix of capability including tow up to 8200 to 8500 lbs.

So is the LC200 that big?

The popular F150 is clearly a size up in length (+90cm or 35 inch)

Even the Tacoma "small" pick up is quite a bit longer.

Or the Crown Vic...

Great comparison. What tool/website did you use for this?

 

[ga12r1]

Running a 200 with Tundra front and 37x13.50. I’ve run a ton of trails both east and west with groups of 40s, 60s, 80s, and 100s. Never once have I had to turn around or stop the group because of size

She ain’t exactly pristine though