You raise a number of valid points, I added a /s to my post, I thought the sarcasm was apparent, but I'll use /s more often.
I think what Toyota is facing is a new reality of the automotive market, with less adoption of the hard core models, making them economically viable is less and less of...
This one interesting thing about the size of the mini Land Cruiser FJ is the parallel it may achieve with the cult following of Mitsubishi Pajero and Suzuki Samurai / Jimny models.
Makes total sense, especially with the common TNGA-F platform (and the whole point of a common platform).
Never the less, the complainers will be along any minute... /s
Their basis was that of a new hire or intern typo with no experienced person reviewing the work!
At the time, I emailed the media contact person at Toyota Plano headquarters with the drawing and asked for clarification, in typical fashion, I never heard from them.
Payload capacity depends on the design decisions during development, it consists of a number of things, frame size and metal gauge, the number of crossmembers, buckle points, suspension struts and springs capacity, axle capacity, body, etc.
Here are a few google hits for more information...
Payload will change with the choices made in selecting your tire/wheel diameter and your chosen Tire Load Index and Tire Load Range. The lower the load range, such as B or Standard, the better the ride comfort. The higher the load range, such as D or E, the ride is harsher but with greater tire...
Maybe they are headed for Toyota Plano Headquarters for reviews and test drives. Everything that has been reported so far points to the retail GX550's and LC250's not hitting dealers until the April to June timeframe.
You may start with better mpg, but the trade-off of larger tires and a more aggressive tread pattern, will reduce your MPG, but then again, everything is a trade-off.
When mounted inside, it gets some insulation and protection from the outside temperature. Even if cold soaked, it will warm up quicker inside the cabin, which in turn contributes to higher battery duration capacity (slower discharge at warmer temperatures).
That makes sense, this is what the cold does to NiMH batteries:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266481576_On_the_Low_Temperature_Performance_of_Nickel-Metal_Hydride_NiMH_Batteries
Thanks for the link, I could not find it, it is the one with the bulk Download (132 images), with all the chassis images, here it is in google translate.
https://global-toyota.translate.goog/jp/newsroom/lexus/39263948.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Here are several, the US reveal link and the Japan world premier news release and website (via google translate).
https://today.line.me/tw/v2/article/8n8Naaq
https://pressroom.lexus.com/sophisticated-utility-vehicle-all-new-2024-lexus-gx-redefines-suv/...