2024 GX/Prado Release and Discussion (1 Viewer)

[sogafarm]

It looks ok, but as a 200 series owner, I’m not selling it for this lighter duty suv with a hybrid 4 cylinder. No thanks. It certainly makes the GX550 somewhat more desirable, but again, not trading my 200 for a twin turbo v6 either.

Huge letdown after they announced an updated 70 series. For a minute, I thought that was coming to the US, and that would have been really cool for truck enthusiasts.

Call me a retro grouch.

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70 series will always rock!

 

[jimbo92]

Considering this sport wrangler with cloth is in the 50s I'd say the price is spot on.

 

[Brown98LC]

updated 70 information

Press Release - TOYOTA UNVEILS SUBSTANTIALLY UPGRADED LANDCRUISER 70 SERIES

<strong>** LandCruiser 70 series offered with four-cylinder turbodiesel/6-speed auto powertrain for the first time **<br />** Refreshed styling inside

toyota.pressroom.com.au

 

[flyfish4life]

Toyota Europe information

still referred to as Prado for some markets

Going back to its origins: World premiere of the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota’s all-new Land Cruiser focuses on its traditional strengths of quality, durability, and reliability to tackle the toughest conditionsNew model combines Land Cruiser’s legendary DNA with new technologies to deliver exceptional performance on and off-roadNew body-on-frame GA-F platform is...

newsroom.toyota.eu

I spy a pano roof in the above

 

[malden]

I think it was unfair to show the gorgeous white FJ70 first and then show the other two pretty plain LC250s as it was unfortunate to show the FJ62 and this LC250 front end. Kind of a cruel tease for markets that don't get the FJ70.

 

[TWILLY]

I thought the engine was new? Do you all suspect it is going to be capable, reliable and durable? Why?

Yes. Why? Because it's a Land Cruiser.

 

[Rednexus]

Watched the video (pretty cool and they know how to market reliability/dependability) and the Car and Driver article too. It looks OK and seems to be price different. But, for $50K, I'd personally buy a used 200 series or a GX460 and mod it. Not crazy about the turbo 4 hybrid drivetrain in such a big vehicle - and that's coming from a hybrid Toyota owner - although perhaps it could impress me after driving one.

New vs. New I would absolutely buy one of these over a Bronco or a Jeep.

 

[ThRiLlGmYr]

To be fair this is what a lot of people said they wanted. It will be one of, if the not the most “no frills” 4x4’s on the market.

Lol, $55k "no frills" 4x4. Car and Driver is SO off on their GX pricing. If THIS is $55k the base GX is at least $70k

 

[sogafarm]

I wonder what the mpg's are for this hybrid? That's always been the main complaint for LC's.

 

[TWILLY]

It looks ok, but as a 200 series owner, I’m not selling it for this lighter duty suv with a hybrid 4 cylinder. No thanks. It certainly makes the GX550 somewhat more desirable, but again, not trading my 200 for a twin turbo v6 either.

Huge letdown after they announced an updated 70 series. For a minute, I thought that was coming to the US, and that would have been really cool for truck enthusiasts.

Call me a retro grouch.

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I look forward to comparing the base model 250's capabilities and capacities to the 200's. It won't surprise me a bit if the 250's payload and range exceed the 200's.

 

[malden]

Yes. Why? Because it's a Land Cruiser.

Ah....ok.....anyone else have an answer? Has this engine been used in a truck before?

Is this the engine for the Global market or just US?

 

[cruiserdan]

 

[cruiserdan]

 

[TWILLY]

Ah....ok.....anyone else have an answer? Has this engine been used in a truck before?

You will not like this answer, but the reputation of Toyota engineering and manufacturing with Land Cruiser, more than any other vehicle made, commands the benefit of the doubt with regard to capability, reliability, durability, and longevity. If it gets so badged, then so it will be. That's how it is -- that's quality.

 

[ThRiLlGmYr]

I wonder what the mpg's are for this hybrid? That's always been the main complaint for LC's.

In Grand Highlander it is 26/27

 

[turbo8]

I wonder what the mpg's are for this hybrid? That's always been the main complaint for LC's.

Claims 27mpg combined

 

[on the rocks]

@cruiserdan what is the story of the two 250's on stage? Was this release video offsite? Any pictures or info on either?

 

[TWILLY]

Claims 27mpg combined

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If true, that's both excellent and a remarkable improvement for range and remote touring.

 

[ThRiLlGmYr]

I look forward to comparing the base model 250's capabilities and capacities to the 200's. It won't surprise me a bit if the 250's payload and range exceed the 200's.

Range, lol. That will be easy. Towing is 2000lbs less. And payload? Considering you have GX 460 like cargo space you better be carrying something small and heavy. Like depleted uranium or tungsten.

 

[Rednexus]

27 mpg would be pretty awesome. I do like our hybrid Toyota, but it's the much simpler NA 2.5 4-banger coupled with the hybrid system - and it pulls crazy MPG. The turbo adds another layer of complexity.