Now that more information is coming out about the 2020 Land Rover Defender, I'm curious if you all think that it will be a direct competitor to either the 5th Gen 4Runner or the GX 460? The Defender starts at about $50k, which is considerably more than the starting point for a 4Runner. However, the TRD Pro has an MSRP of $46k, which is within spitting distance of the Defender. The GX 460 is in the right price range, but it doesn't come with the same off-road capabilities (stock form) as the Defender.
Whenever I start to compare the two, the biggest differentiator is reliability: their reputations are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. And I suppose I am answering my own question here. Many times, people choose the 4Runner (or GX) because it will complete the trip without any problems 99.99% of the time. People choose the Defender for its incredible off-road reputation and capabilities straight off the showroom floor.
Whenever I start to compare the two, the biggest differentiator is reliability: their reputations are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. And I suppose I am answering my own question here. Many times, people choose the 4Runner (or GX) because it will complete the trip without any problems 99.99% of the time. People choose the Defender for its incredible off-road reputation and capabilities straight off the showroom floor.