Anyone see the new 120 series land cruisers

[kenton]

Maybe I'm out of the loop, but this is all new to me... Anyone know about plans to bring to the US?

http://www.buschtaxi.de/de/01info/fahrberichte/030110_lc_event.html
Looks like fun. Ahhh, a stick-shift-- I sure miss that.
http://www.buschtaxi.de/cgi-bin/galerie/galerie.cgi?config=73
Pic 21 would be fun to retro-fit into our 80's...
http://www.buschtaxi.de/cgi-bin/galerie/galerie.cgi?config=74
If I were on this media-circus 'off-road' trail, I'd be tempted to take a shortcut.

Pretty interesting... I especially like the information center in the center dash. Not so much the screen, but the compass temp etc. I definitely like the return to what APPEARS to be a more compact, shorter-wheel base design (110" for four-door, 97" for two-door).

It looks very much like the land cruiser is becoming a "4Runner plus 10%." Traditionalists may bemoan the loss of 'off-road-worthiness' (IFS, difficult-to-clean interior), but the new technologies of HAC, DAC are neat.

Kenton

 

[Docmallory]

Is this not the same as the GX470? Looks pretty close to me.

 

[Junk]

nice car

 

[ryanjl]

Welcome to last week!




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[Jim_Chow]

[quote author=Docmallory link=board=2;threadid=10420;start=msg93099#msg93099 date=1074657153]
Is this not the same as the GX470? Looks pretty close to me.
[/quote]

Same vehicle w/ the GX having more luxury details. How about this...what's the main difference between the LC 100 and the new full-time 4wd 4.7L V8 4runner other than the LC 100 being a tad larger and, hence, having a larger ladder frame w/ more crossbeams? Shouldn't the new runner be faster off the line (lighter)?

 

[Jim_Chow]

[quote author=Docmallory link=board=2;threadid=10420;start=msg93099#msg93099 date=1074657153]
Is this not the same as the GX470? Looks pretty close to me.
[/quote]

Same vehicle w/ the GX having more luxury details. How about this...what's the main difference between the LC 100 and the new full-time 4wd 4.7L V8 4runner other than the LC 100 being a tad larger and, hence, having a larger ladder frame w/ more crossbeams? Shouldn't the new runner be faster off the line (lighter)? If the 4runner frame is narrower, does that mean one can do a SAS to a new 4runner (say, using a 80 series front axle) while one can't to an IFS 100?

 

[phatairman]

I like the pic of the internal tool box.

 

[erics_bruisers]

looks neutered -- like a kia with a v8 --

 

[Landpimp]

newbie............you win the prize ........a GX470 is a 120 series, look at the vin plate next time your at a Lexus dealer, UZJ120. 120 is called a Prado and replaced the 90 series Prado.
However the 120 is not made at Araco(like all 25,40, 45(except wagon, made by Gifu), 55, 60, 62, 70,80, 100 ect).........so it's not a "real" cruiser

I did see mention someplace today of a 125 series......wonder if thats a solid axle 120?

[quote author=Docmallory link=board=2;threadid=10420;start=msg93099#msg93099 date=1074657153]
Is this not the same as the GX470? Looks pretty close to me.
[/quote]

 

[Docmallory]

Oooh, a PRIZE!!!!

I wonder what it is?

Getting my very first "one-finger salute" on this board was reward enough!

That was directed toward me, right? If not, I'm going to feel cheated.

 

[Asiarider]

[quote author=Docmallory link=board=2;threadid=10420;start=msg93805#msg93805 date=1074747663]
Oooh, a PRIZE!!!!

I wonder what it is?

Getting my very first "one-finger salute" on this board was reward enough!

That was directed toward me, right? If not, I'm going to feel cheated.
[/quote]

That was your first and last salute here

Wait when the guys wake up and hammer on you

Mike

 

[Landpimp]

yep that was just for you (seriously, ya did good

your prize is............

[quote author=Docmallory link=board=2;threadid=10420;start=msg93805#msg93805 date=1074747663]
Oooh, a PRIZE!!!!

I wonder what it is?

Getting my very first "one-finger salute" on this board was reward enough!

That was directed toward me, right? If not, I'm going to feel cheated.
[/quote]

 

[the shed guy]

We even have a 120 list here in Aus as part of www.lcool.org

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/120scool/?yguid=58509175

 

[Pitbull]

Parked my 80 next to the new GX470, looks about the same size and based on the stats it weighs about the same. If they were about $20,000 cheaper they would make great mall cruisers. I'd pay $30,000 for a new GX470 but $50,000 seems a little high.

 

[Asiarider]

I have driven one here already. With a Turbo Diesel. Look neat but actually it is too small. Absolutely not to compare with an 80. The 80 looks much more impressive.

Maybe a LX 470 if you are looking for Options and Prestige.

Mike