Going off on the OPs question, 5th gen 4Runner to a 250…
My 4Runner was a trail edition/trd off road w/ KDSS. Both vehicles are serving the same purpose.
Purpose: daily driver, family hauler
Off-road: light off road trails
Both are great vehicles. I have a thing for Japanese built Toyotas/Lexus. You already know about the physical differences, price, reliability, etc. I didn’t plan on buying the first model year 250 but it was more of a necessity. I would of waited a few years down the road and get the refresh.
Right off the bat, I don’t like the powertrain on the 250. I barely have over 1,000 miles on it. Not sure if it’s something I’ll get used to but that how I feel about it now. The power is there but the way it transitions between battery and ICE needs to be refined. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a deal breaker. The only other hybrid I can compare this to is my wife’s RX450h.
Why is the 250 better? I love the tech, Apple car play, drivers aid (dynamic cruise control and lane centering) is a must for me especially for daily driving. My 250 is the Land Cruiser trim without the premium package. No front cross traffic alert and driver monitoring. Efficiency is a lot better, I’m running KO3 275/70/18 on my 250 which averages 21 mpg. The 4Runner had KO2 265/70/18 which was averaging in the high teens. These would be the main factors why I would go from a 4Runner to a 250.
Why didn’t I opt for the premium package you might ask… #1 I wanted my center console space. Everything else in that package I could care less about. If it was possible to pick some options a la carte, I would probably get the digital rear view mirror, JBL sound system, and leather seats.
How does the 200 series come into play? It’s a totally different thing, the flagship, the true Land Cruiser. The 200 series was the weekend family hauler/road trip rig. I sold it a few years ago mainly for profit. I would love to buy another down the road - 2021 HE w/ 3rd row. I don’t regret selling it but I miss driving that thing. There’s something different about it, maybe the V8, the size, the presence. If you know, you know. Others will just see it as a Toyota SUV which I love. Stealth wealth
