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Nice, the wife really cant quit loving the Bronco so I have been trying to get a close look at the Defender every chance I get with her. Really trying to put it off hoping the LC or a better 4R came through and bought a Limited F-150 instead for now LOL.It’s an amazing vehicle and my wife absolutely loves hers. It’s the best properly sized luxury off roader out there right now. But in true LR form, longevity is unknown with this new model until time passes. Though the build quality out of the new Slovakia factory has has been upped. Only time will tell if that bet pays off. So far it has. Almost 3 years in and no issues…”knocks on wood”
We want the LC though.
The wifey actually likes the GX also and I hate the look. I actually saw the Nori Green blackout at the MW EXPO and liked it but sorry that Defender looks better in all ways but looks(in stock form) aren't everything. Lets hope they fix that and from the sounds of it they will square it up and do just that.
Yep couldn’t agree more. The Defender looks great.The wifey actually likes the GX also and I hate the look. I actually saw the Nori Green blackout at the MW EXPO and liked it but sorry that Defender looks better in all ways but looks(in stock form) aren't everything. Lets hope they fix that and from the sounds of it they will square it up and do just that.
The thread below already has 7 pages of conjecture.
2024 GX/Prado Release and Discussion
I’d usually disregard this but he seemed “sure” based on the backlash. Would be sweet if true. Edit - looks like the video was taken private. Not sure on the exact wording but the Toyota salesmen said something like "the Land Cruiser is definitely coming back in 2024".forum.ih8mud.com
Perhaps, but my post is more than conjecture...
I agree. Perhaps admin could merge the threads, may be more helpful to members.
I love the sound of this. Hope we get to see something official soon.Thought I'd start a thread to discuss the upcoming re-release of the LC in the USA / Canada. There is some good info becoming available as some dealers are starting to be a little more open to discussing the info they have. Full disclosure, I'm not a Toyota dealer. Here's what I've gathered so far from discussions with people that I know.
1- Canadian dealers were shown the actual vehicle before Xmas in the Toronto during a Toyota Canada dealer meeting. They had the opportunity to see the exterior and briefly sit in it. Cell phones and cameras were collected at the entry to prevent leaked photos.
2- Initial launch in Canada will be two trim models, both off-road focused, and will hit dealers by Nov/Dec '23.
3- The vehicle was best described as very similar in size and shape to the LX600, but with a beefier off-road appearance, and obviously missing the Lexus focus on luxury. This was a common description / comparison and it's because Canadian / American dealers aren't that familiar with the LC300 and can only compare to what they've seen (LX300).
4- The vehicle will slot in at approximately the same price range as the lower / middle trims of the Sequoia, and be a 5 seater. They will be more expensive than the existing 4Runner, including the 4R TRD Pro.
5- Doesn't appear to be a new Prado model, as that has already been seen in Japan and does not share the resemblance to the LC300 / LX600.
Separately, some news on the new 4Runner. It is extremely likely, as it is very much a North America only model, that it will change to share a platform with the new Tacoma, and move away from being the primary off-road focussed mid-sized SUV in the Toyota lineup, with the LC300-esque Land Cruiser taking that role.
Anyway, that's what I know at this time. Inviting others to post good info please. Lets not make this discussing of this one over that one, let's just post the info we gather from speaking to Toyota dealers that are avid fans of the Land Cruiser and can't wait to support the re-introduction of this timeless nameplate to North America!
Were you at one of these events? Not sure this provides any more detail than the last 10 pages of assumptions on this thread, Do such said dealers actually open it up and dive in and really look at the Land Cruiser or simply sit in the driver seat and look around to book more pre-orders and hype?Thought I'd start a thread to discuss the upcoming re-release of the LC in the USA / Canada. There is some good info becoming available as some dealers are starting to be a little more open to discussing the info they have. Full disclosure, I'm not a Toyota dealer. Here's what I've gathered so far from discussions with people that I know.
1- Canadian dealers were shown the actual vehicle before Xmas in the Toronto during a Toyota Canada dealer meeting. They had the opportunity to see the exterior and briefly sit in it. Cell phones and cameras were collected at the entry to prevent leaked photos.
2- Initial launch in Canada will be two trim models, both off-road focused, and will hit dealers by Nov/Dec '23.
3- The vehicle was best described as very similar in size and shape to the LX600, but with a beefier off-road appearance, and obviously missing the Lexus focus on luxury. This was a common description / comparison and it's because Canadian / American dealers aren't that familiar with the LC300 and can only compare to what they've seen (LX300).
4- The vehicle will slot in at approximately the same price range as the lower / middle trims of the Sequoia, and be a 5 seater. They will be more expensive than the existing 4Runner, including the 4R TRD Pro.
5- Doesn't appear to be a new Prado model, as that has already been seen in Japan and does not share the resemblance to the LC300 / LX600.
Separately, some news on the new 4Runner. It is extremely likely, as it is very much a North America only model, that it will change to share a platform with the new Tacoma, and move away from being the primary off-road focussed mid-sized SUV in the Toyota lineup, with the LC300-esque Land Cruiser taking that role.
Anyway, that's what I know at this time. Inviting others to post good info please. Lets not make this discussing of this one over that one, let's just post the info we gather from speaking to Toyota dealers that are avid fans of the Land Cruiser and can't wait to support the re-introduction of this timeless nameplate to North America!
I discussed all this ad naseum a month ago but understandably people want proof. It’s coming.Perhaps, but my post is more than conjecture...
The Baja 1000 course is entirely on established, graded dirt roads that are traversed daily by local fishermen and ranchers in dilapidated ancient old falling apart pickups (for the most part). Pretty much any vehicle can drive that whole course if they’re careful & take their time. I’ve driven parts of it in it’s entirety over the decades.
Yeah, most of the dirt roads are rough, with wicked washboards, but they are roads that get visited by a grader every once in a while.
The LX 600 could easily drive the course (with a modified front bumper to improve the approach angle), the hard thing about the Baja 1000 is winning the race. That’s the insanity.