Recent content by vantage78

Good results, but I’d save the full kudos until it passes the IIHS small overlap with flying colors. That test seems to trip up a lot of SUVs….

I see 3rd row headrests in that last vid. Not sure how with the battery back there? Unless that shot was for the non hybrid….

Does the GX trim level determine the amount of acoustic glass? I seem to recall reading something about the luxury and overtrail trims having both acoustic glass on windshields and side, whereas the others only have the acoustic glass on the windshields…..unfortunately I can’t find it anywhere...

Thanks for the notes. Any comments on wind noise at hwy speeds?

For those specifically with a Luxury + on order, are you able to get an allocation without the captain chairs? Or is it pretty much a given on the plus models?

Decisions indeed. No full specs yet but here is a early release of the 6G 4runner

Interesting use of compartments at the 35 second mark. Wonder what that mini Lexus grille thing is….

Alright, I found a video that shows a saner implementation of the battery pack for the GX550h. See the 23 second mark. Also, the tow hitch cover looks flush on the hybrid?

Yes that’s why it posted it as a comparison to the GX550h engine bay pic. It looks like the LC250’s engine to me, sans the engine cover.

Looks like the 4 cylinder?

Saw this on another site…the Gx550h. Come on TMC, the battery pack layout is the best you can come up with?

Oops that should read BoF. Was trying to say that it seems the latest body on frame SUV offerings (LX, LC300, Gx, sequoia) that have/will have hybrid options all have non sliding second rows.

Unibody battery (or future battery placement) seems to be a common denominator…the LC200 had fore/aft capabilities, but wasn’t intended to be a future hybrid model. However, I don’t understand the weight explanation by TMC. Does it take more weight to secure a seat that moves back and...

Aussie influencer review: Interesting comment around the reason why for the lack of fore/aft of the second row (starts at the 6:40 mark); saving weight?? Must be safety related if weight was a factor…..

Interesting. So there is a trade off with side impact safety if you choose a true rock slider?