2024 GX/Prado Release and Discussion (3 Viewers)

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this photo has me really intrigued
The rear right is the new mini cruiser
we saw a concept of it a while back but this looks like the production version. They may try and badge it as a land cruiser mini and use the Land Cruiser name

The rear right vehicle...what in the world is that? It looks like a cross over but with high ground clearance? Could this be a cross over Land Cruiser?
And the bike maybe some gimmick offroad bike cruiser.
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Also regarding the 70
Yes the new lights look trick and all but
It's starting to look like an old woman who keeps getting work done to look younger but it isn't working.

That thing is starting to look glued together.
This is the same guy who so elegantly spoke of timeless beauty in cars.:) And in Toyota's reveal they rightfully equated Beauty and Functionality...Beauty is Function. There are few better examples of Beauty = Function in the automotive world than the Landcruiser FJ70.
 
Do you think any possibility at all they may try bringing in a GR sport LC300 in the future to the US?
very limited number and just see how that goes? It would clash with the LX 600 though I guess...
it would be expensive no doubt because forget about a cheaper US 300 now they have the 250.
I would like the 300 but I don't think it will happen.
 
This is the same guy who so elegantly spoke of timeless beauty in cars.:) And in Toyota's reveal they rightfully equated Beauty and Functionality...Beauty is Function. There are few better examples of Beauty = Function in the automotive world than the Landcruiser FJ70.
you know sometimes things should age gracefully.
I like the new lights but its looking really lumpy from certain angles.

@OGBeno probably notices this especially since he is more familiar with the original 70s.
 
Well. I came here to talk trash but I’m in so much shock I don’t have words.

Did anyone see the new 4 door FJ Cruiser released today?
Yeah, I feel like this is what the original FJC should have been. Even the side mirrors seem to be from the same molds.
 
GX looks way better and has a much better motor for not that much more money....will be interesting to see what happens with the 4R--that might be the fun new Toyota to go for. This looks ok but is disappointingly uninspired to carry the LC badge to me.
 
I could recite chapter and verse about the engine’s characteristics and qualities.
I am not very familiar with when that engine first debuted but assuming it’s first year was back in 1988 could you have said the same as what you have come to know 35 years later? No you couldn’t. I get that the hybrid 4 is full of uncertainty here but isn’t that the case with any new technology? What is a company supposed to do when it’s time for them to move forward?
 
"Wool like" cloth manual seats, interior that I won't be afraid to jump into dirty, no sunroof, no fancy suspension, 8 speed auto instead of 10, rear and center locker standard, going to be sold and trusted around the world, almost like a work truck as far as materials in the door panels/center arm rest/steering wheel. Would compliment my 80 well.
 
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Why have tumble seats in a market that won’t have a 3rd row? See that huge height difference from the floor to the cargo area? That’s the battery.

Feels like the US gets the sloppy version of Toyota’s lately.

I bleed Toyota. I preach Toyota but this design team doesn’t seem to see the issues I do.

My family needs storage space and cargo volume and at this price a Honda ridgeline may be a better option. AWD, V6 engine and well appointed for $50k.
 
"Wool like" cloth manual seats, interior that I won't be afraid to jump into dirty, no sunroof, no fancy suspension, 8 speed auto instead of 10, rear and center locker standard, going to be sold and trusted around the world, almost like a work truck as far as materials in the door panels/center arm rest/steering wheel. Would compliment my 80 well.
Honestly, I love that you love it.
 
Interesting to note

250 LC has electric power steering
300 LC has hydraulic power steering ( higher spec versions have a electric motor assist ) and the 310 LX is fully electric.
 
I get that the hybrid 4 is full of uncertainty here but isn’t that the case with any new technology? What is a company supposed to do when it’s time for them to move forward?
I was under the impression that this engine has been used for sometime in other vehicles, so there is some experience with it out there. But when I simply ask about the engine I get two blasts of Marketing blurbs and a defensive post as a reply. That does not fill me with a lot of trust sir.
 
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Why have tumble seats in a market that won’t have a 3rd row? See that huge height difference from the floor to the cargo area? That’s the battery.

Feels like the US gets the sloppy version of Toyota’s lately.

I bleed Toyota. I preach Toyota but this design team doesn’t seem to see the issues I do.

My family needs storage space and cargo volume and at this price a Honda ridgeline may be a better option. AWD, V6 engine and well appointed for $50k.
The real funny thing is it has third row cup holders and no third row. Though one YouTuber did seem to think there may be a third row option (I heard only in foreign markets) but I will be damned if I know where they will put them with that ridiculous rear cargo floor height.
 
I don't know why, the no frills base costs as much as a TRD-Pro.
I love the 5th gen and kind of miss mine but given the option right here, right now between another one vs this base model 250 at $55k I’ll take the 250. The 5th gen 4R has an anemic engine/trans and is pretty “no frills” even in its top tier TRD Pro spec. If any vehicle is overpriced here it’s the 5th gen 4R. Selling 2010 technology for 2023 prices.
 
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