Sources are from a major Japanese magazine that tends to be very accurate. Yet another video referencing the info from the magazine, this one has additional breakdown of size and weight of the LC/ GX. I mean, it's a rendering but look at all the lines compared to the GX and it looks pretty legit to me,
There’s a guy that goes by the name Carmaker1 over at Club Lexus who out of all internet speculators has earned my respect when it comes to sharing trustworthy and legitimate information with all things Toyo/Lex.
Turns out the videos you shared from David Chao and Kirk Kreifels discussing the LC renders in that latest Japanese car magazine do in fact hold some weight. According to Carmaker those drawings are pretty close to what will be the new GLOBAL LC Prado. However that is NOT the LC we are getting here in the states. There is more credence coming out that “our” LC is going to be Toyota NA’s Bronco/Wrangler competitor. Built on the new shared platform but with retro FJ / 70 series styling and a strong off road focus. Styling wise think something more along the lines of that render Motor Trend put out a couple months ago of the new 4Runner but with rounded headlights. Personally based on how close the Tacoma ended up being to that concept EV truck Toyota showed off a couple years ago I could see the NA LC taking many cues from that compact EV cruiser while again adding some more retro styling tweaks. Maybe offered in 2 and 4 door?
As these new models are revealed it starts to make sense as to how Toyota NA will market all of these similar and/or shared platform vehicles in their line up.
Sequoia: Large BOF SUV family hauler. With some towing capacity. This is the one you want if you’re hauling a ski boat or RV on your family camping trips.
Grand Highlander: Large unibody CUV family hauler for those that want a more refined ride, better MPG, and don’t need to tow much if at all.
4Runner: Mid size BOF SUV. Jack of all trades, master of none vehicle same as it’s always been. 4R was never meant to be a serious off roader playing in the Wrangler Rubicon/Bronco Badlands market. It’s a Grand Cherokee competitor in the old school sense of what the GC used to be.
Land Cruiser: Mid size BOF SUV aimed specifically at the hardcore off road segment. Something to truly rival the Wrangler and Bronco. Would expect OEM options for things like lift kits, 35’s, winches, etc.
Lexus will have their up market variants of a couple of these with the TX and GX. Important to note the GX will again be the Global LC Prado with Lexus trimmings.
Sorry for the wall of text. Only trying to share what I believe is relevant info and I may be slightly over caffeinated this morning.
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