4 banger LC, thoughts? (3 Viewers)
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I've driven Jeep's 2.4L turbo 4, worked great and drove great. At least as good as the 3.6 V6. Nothing inherently wrong with a 4-cyl turbo. It'll all depend on how it's executed.
325 hp and all that torque are plenty for the vehicle. Plenty to talk about, but ultimately whether I buy one or not will be dependent on how it drives.
325 hp and all that torque are plenty for the vehicle. Plenty to talk about, but ultimately whether I buy one or not will be dependent on how it drives.
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Yeah, I'm sure they can tune it to any number they want. I've gotten 600+ hp out of a 4 banger turbo on a Civic. My question is the, how can I put it, the decrease in masculinity? I just don't want to drive a LC with a 4 banger. I was so excited for the news but can't see my self in a 4 banger or a hybrid.
You can LS swap anything if you're that worried a 4cyl hybrid won't give other dudes the tinglies when you drive by them at the gas station
The way this hybrid setup is configured I wouldn’t be surprised if the numbers resemble a diesel curve
I live up a long and steep canyon road, so I am excited for the MPG prospect. I get like 11 MPG on a tank currently if I only drive up and down the canyon.
Extended range would be great.
It has a little less power, but more torque than the 200.
Do we know the curb weight of the 250?
Extended range would be great.
It has a little less power, but more torque than the 200.
Do we know the curb weight of the 250?
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Yup. Insecure.So you are only a man if it has +6 cylinders ?
I have a Tesla X - does that make me transgender
Kidding aside, 465 lb/ft of torque is what you should concentrating on ...
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What an absolute noob
At first, I was skeptical, but if you really think about it, some of the most reliable land cruisers ever were turbocharged, and additionally, Toyota are pioneers and leaders in hybrid technology. From what I heard from some reviews, the hybrid system is primarily to bring extra torque rather than gas gas mileage. Gas mileage is just a bonus.
They also chose to use nickel metal hydrate system instead of lithium ion for better reliability, even though it is a less efficient and heavier system.
I think if one part is gonna fail on the Land Cruiser, it probably won’t be the hybrid system.
They also chose to use nickel metal hydrate system instead of lithium ion for better reliability, even though it is a less efficient and heavier system.
I think if one part is gonna fail on the Land Cruiser, it probably won’t be the hybrid system.
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What an absolute noob
Yea, the battery seems pretty big. That elevated block in the back is the battery (I think) and is the primary reason that the LC isn’t getting a 3rd row.
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Turbos aren't new, and I would expect Toyota did their homework. If you're mad at the Turbo 4, blame CAFE Fuel Efficiency standards.
With those HP and Torque numbers, and a possible 27 mpg combined, it'll make a compelling case for many. I expect some crossover from Bronco/Wrangler Buyers tired of poor reliability. This will outsell the 200 series numbers significantly, as long as the Toyota dealers don't strangle them with markups.
With those HP and Torque numbers, and a possible 27 mpg combined, it'll make a compelling case for many. I expect some crossover from Bronco/Wrangler Buyers tired of poor reliability. This will outsell the 200 series numbers significantly, as long as the Toyota dealers don't strangle them with markups.
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I expect it to steal higher end 4runner buyers and lower end sequoia buyers, and maybe some lower end Lexus GX buyers as well as Land Cruiser enthusiasts
If they made it a hybrid but won't let you use the battery for external power that will be a huge miss. If you can use it to power stuff like your campsite then it starts to make more sense vs picking up a TRD 4Runner for the same price.
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