2024 GX/Prado Release and Discussion (3 Viewers)

[Brown98LC]

What is the link for this please?

I found it on Instagram without a source
I'm trying to find it

 

[TexasFunRunner]

I found it on Instagram without a source
I'm trying to find it

I also found some more pics here:

 

[Oakleyguy]

L4L?

Like a true Low low range??

 

[Brown98LC]

L4L?

Like a true Low low range??

 

[Brown98LC]

I also found it here:

I think we may see the US version with a front locker unless they use that switch for something else.

 

[haulin auss]

Has Toyota ever sold an IFS truck in the US with a front locker?

Wasn't available here but the only one I'm aware of was the limited edition LX600 "off road" model specifically for Japan.

 

[Phillyd2]

Regardless, worst case there will be aftermarket switches for that space for those who install front lockers.

Looks to be an empty space above the parking brake too.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Has Toyota ever sold an IFS truck in the US with a front locker?

Wasn't available here but the only one I'm aware of was the limited edition LX600 "off road" model specifically for Japan.

No, not in the US. However Toyota has made IFS front locker vehicles for three decades.

 

[ThRiLlGmYr]

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So does this mean the center locker is controlled with the 4H/4L switch and is always on in 4L?

 

[haulin auss]

So does this mean the center locker is controlled with the 4H/4L switch and is always on in 4L?

correct

 

[haulin auss]

No, not in the US. However Toyota has made IFS front locker vehicles for three decades.

very cool. would definitely be a cool option to see come to fruition here.

 

[Oakleyguy]

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Agh, been up since 4 and didn't clearly look at it

 

[TexasFunRunner]

Any guesses if there is a hidden meaning to the license plate, PMF 679?

Perhaps a June 1979 FJ55 model?

 

[haulin auss]

The body lines look to mimic a tailgate setup but that window pop button almost certainly means that it’s just a regular hatch setup.

Not that it should come as any surprise…

 

[malden]

Best Car Web in Japan , normally pretty well connected, issued this curious reflection:

The world premiere of Land Cruiser announced by Toyota in a hurry. The world premiere of "Land Cruiser" will be held at 10:00 am on August 2, 2023.

What is worrisome is that there is no name "Prado". What is going on with this? Will it really become a Land Cruiser 250, or will there be an announcement of a Rankle (FJ)70?

8月2日「新型ランクルプラド」正式発表!!　「プラド」の名が見えないが……日本で堂々ワールドプレミア!! - 自動車情報誌「ベストカー」

2023年7月26日、トヨタが急遽「ランドクルーザー」のワールドプレミアをすると発表した。日時は2023年8月2日午前10:00。これっていったいプラドなのか!? 文：ベストカーWeb編集部／写真：TOYOTA ■ついに出たランクルプラド…

bestcarweb.jp

 

[ThRiLlGmYr]

So much for the round headlights LOL. Maybe it’s time to stop pretending anyone has any special insight or information.

The round headlight fanbois really should be waiting for the next FJ Cruiser, not the next Land Cruiser.

 

[Brown98LC]

I also found some more pics here:

Toyota Japan

 

[haulin auss]

Best Car Web in Japan , normally pretty well connected, issued this curious reflection:

8月2日「新型ランクルプラド」正式発表!!　「プラド」の名が見えないが……日本で堂々ワールドプレミア!! - 自動車情報誌「ベストカー」

2023年7月26日、トヨタが急遽「ランドクルーザー」のワールドプレミアをすると発表した。日時は2023年8月2日午前10:00。これっていったいプラドなのか!? 文：ベストカーWeb編集部／写真：TOYOTA ■ついに出たランクルプラド…

bestcarweb.jp

I saw this too. I think the confusion is primarily for markets that have traditionally received both the “Land Cruiser” and “Land Cruiser Prado” - my assumption is the J250 model in those markets will still carry the “Prado” badge when it is released there.

The US is not the first market to lose the standard duty cruiser only to have it replaced by a “Land Cruiser” badged Prado. It has been happening in some European markets throughout the lifespan of the 200 series.

 

[Brown98LC]

This is from Toyota Japan
Does it look like the same tail light as the US version?

More pis here

トヨタ LANDCRUISER ブランドサイト | トヨタ自動車 WEB サイト

1951 年の誕生以来、多様な用途、要望から3つのモデルに派生し、進化を遂げてきたランドクルーザー。2023 年再び国内で揃う3つのシリーズ、そしてランドクルーザーの使命や歴史について紹介します。

toyota.jp

 

[Brown98LC]

I saw this too. I think the confusion is primarily for markets that have traditionally received both the “Land Cruiser” and “Land Cruiser Prado” - my assumption is the J250 model in those markets will still carry the “Prado” badge when it is released there.

The US is not the first market to lose the standard duty cruiser only to have it replaced by a “Land Cruiser” badged Prado. It has been happening in some European markets throughout the lifespan of the 200 series.

Some rumors out of Japan actually claim
The 300 might be discontinued in its home market in favor of the 250.
Not sure how true this is but I guess sales will determine this.
I would imagine the more Conservative LC300 design would attract some folk maybe?
Lets see.