I have good hopes that would be composed and not too extravagant based on today's pic:What we don't see in the side view is the front end. For the US market, it is supposed to be retro 40/70 series with round headlights.
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I have good hopes that would be composed and not too extravagant based on today's pic:What we don't see in the side view is the front end. For the US market, it is supposed to be retro 40/70 series with round headlights.
I'm not sure there's any difference between the 300 and Prado anymore other than body style. If they have the same frame, axles, suspension, engine, transmission. What is left to make the 300 more desirable beyond the engine software that's a $500 tune away from matching? Presumably it'll start at a higher price than a base model 300 in the USA.So if you have to buy a LX600 to have a real 300 series in USA, this new “lc” is really a lc prado isnt it?
Does toyota think US customers will believe this new LC is the big dog and buy in droves due to it being cheaper than previous 200 series LC?
Wont this take away 4runner sales?
So if you have to buy a LX600 to have a real 300 series in USA, this new “lc” is really a lc prado isnt it?
Does toyota think US customers will believe this new LC is the big dog and buy in droves due to it being cheaper than previous 200 series LC?
Wont this take away 4runner sales?
I'm not sure there's any difference between the 300 and Prado anymore other than body style. If they have the same frame, axles, suspension, engine, transmission. What is left to make the 300 more desirable beyond the engine software that's a $500 tune away from matching? Presumably it'll start at a higher price than a base model 300 in the USA.
I'm not sure why they have 2 of the same thing.
I do think it'll pull sales from 4Runner unless the 4Runner is significantly changed from it's current role. If not - they'll be pretty close to direct competitors within the same dealer lot. But so are the GX and LX now, so I guess that's not a big concern at Toyota.
It does :I think the proportions look really good if it'll fit bigger shoes. Feels - very 80 series to me in profile.
From what we already know - they both share the same wheel base, width, and same rear axles and rear suspension. The GX has eKDSS from the LC300. Frames visually are very close to identical with minor change for higher rear clearance on the Prado/GX. I don't see any of the same variation between the current Prado/LC200 as far as parts sizing or strength. It's still TBD in some cases since no one I'm aware of has actually seen part number lists or put parts like steering boxes side by side. So far, everything I've seen points to them being the same underneath. And we know they share the same engine, transmissions, and transfer cases. They have the same tow ratings, so presumably the same cooling systems. My guess is that the heavy duty vs light duty distinction is all but gone. (Unless we count the Sequoia that really is a step up in size from the LC300/GX550.) I think we need a bit more time to really tell, but it sure looks like they share similar or the same rolling chassis and powertrains.That's where I think Toyota might make the differences. Same platform but one step down axels, suspension, etc etc. Maybe things will be more blurred in 2024 because they will share the same platform, but if we use todays LC200 and Prado, even the highest level of Prado, you can still feel the difference between them when you ride and use both. ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with the current Prado vs LC200, it is a great vehicle and as I have said before, I have dreamt of this dream for decades, where Toyota will sell the Prado here in the USA, but they do feel different.
Same, not sure why they have both. But I think they will be different enough for both to exist. The Prado being the "cheapest" Land Cruiser for what I am perfectly fINE and HAPPY to pay. My gut feeling is that the Prado would have better MPG and hence it is the choice to keep the Landcruiser alive in the USA without sacrificing the average MPG per company.
From what we already know - they both share the same wheel base, width, and same rear axles and rear suspension. The GX has eKDSS from the LC300. Frames visually are very close to identical with minor change for higher rear clearance on the Prado/GX. I don't see any of the same variation between the current Prado/LC200 as far as parts sizing or strength. It's still TBD in some cases since no one I'm aware of has actually seen part number lists or put parts like steering boxes side by side. So far, everything I've seen points to them being the same underneath. And we know they share the same engine, transmissions, and transfer cases. They have the same tow ratings, so presumably the same cooling systems. My guess is that the heavy duty vs light duty distinction is all but gone. (Unless we count the Sequoia that really is a step up in size from the LC300/GX550.) I think we need a bit more time to really tell, but it sure looks like they share similar or the same rolling chassis and powertrains.
I think it's pretty likely the new LC gets a hybrid turbo 4 and my bet is the base engine is the turbo 4 not the TTv6. Ideally it would be offered with all 3 options - T4, T4h, and TTv6. And it may use an 8 speed instead of the 10 speed transmission. According to Toyota engineers the 8 speed gives higher belly ground clearance. So, it might make sense to put that transmission in the off-road focused model. I'm a bit skeptical of that claim, but that's what the head engineer of the Tacoma said as they could have used either one and why they chose the 8 speed over the 10 speed.
I was under impression that the Prado (LC250) and 300 were much more different.I'm not sure there's any difference between the 300 and Prado anymore other than body style. If they have the same frame, axles, suspension, engine, transmission. What is left to make the 300 more desirable beyond the engine software that's a $500 tune away from matching? Presumably it'll start at a higher price than a base model 300 in the USA.
I'm not sure why they have 2 of the same thing.
I do think it'll pull sales from 4Runner unless the 4Runner is significantly changed from it's current role. If not - they'll be pretty close to direct competitors within the same dealer lot. But so are the GX and LX now, so I guess that's not a big concern at Toyota.
I was under impression that the Prado (LC250) and 300 were much more different.
Reading your post makes sense.
Will the USDM LC be priced higher than Sequoia Pro or less than GX550 or more?
I would think it has to be priced above the SR5 Sequoia but less than the TRD Pro. But that’s where it gets confusing. Maybe it will be around $55-65k (4cyl being in the 50s) and the GX will be $70k? That makes sense relative to the 4Runner but then gets crowded with the GX, LC, and Sequoia. I don’t know. These numbers are crazy considering I had a fully loaded 4Runner for $45k less than 10 years ago. And a mid-level GX for $52k.Will the USDM LC be priced higher than Sequoia Pro or less than GX550 or more?
I think the main difference will be the 4Runner will have the 4cyl engine and the LC will have the V-6.how much different will a 4Runner Trailhunter be from the new Land Cruiser?
This is out there, but what if the 4R is offering an electric option? Maybe that’s how they’ll differentiate 4R and LC. 4R will be lighter duty off reader with a hybrid or electric option, while the LC will remain the ICE full powered off roader.I think the main difference will be the 4Runner will have the 4cyl engine and the LC will have the V-6.
6th Gen T4R It will be more of a Tacoma SUV clone so expect same windshield angle and aesthetics as the new Tacoma. Probably a slightly shorter wheelbase and just narrower enough to make the LC an Upsell. Like a Fortuner