AutomotivePress Tahara Plant Engineer Answers Questions (1 Viewer)

[mkennedy009]

6:14, the frames are the same between LC/GX/4R.

 

[OGBeno]

6:14, the frames are the same between LC/GX/4R.

Pretty much a continuation of the previous models. They have always basically shared the same frames.

 

[mkennedy009]

@OGBeno, now my mind is "esploded" for a second time. Reading this forum, I got the impression the LC200 was unique and awesome and the LC250 was just a Prado. If I understand you correctly the LC200 is just a 4R with different body.

 

[Jetboy]

@OGBeno, now my mind is "esploded" for a second time. Reading this forum, I got the impression the LC200 was unique and awesome and the LC250 was just a Prado. If I understand you correctly the LC200 is just a 4R with different body.

I think me means the J150 Land Cruiser, GX460, and 4Runner shared the same frames. The LC200 is quite a bit different. Although the LC200 and Sequoia frames were very similar outside of the obvious IRS bits and the length.

 

[Oakleyguy]

@OGBeno, now my mind is "esploded" for a second time. Reading this forum, I got the impression the LC200 was unique and awesome and the LC250 was just a Prado. If I understand you correctly the LC200 is just a 4R with different body.

The LC200 frame was bespoke and not shared with other platforms.

 

[Dixon Santana]

@OGBeno, now my mind is "esploded" for a second time. Reading this forum, I got the impression the LC200 was unique and awesome and the LC250 was just a Prado. If I understand you correctly the LC200 is just a 4R with different body.

The LC200 was its own architecture. The Prado 150, 120, 4Runner, GX, and FJ Cruiser all shared some chassis components.
The frame on a 200 is an absolute monster. The 250 is nowhere near close to a 200 in that department.