http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2005110835218
Could it be the final salute to our beloved 100?
Could it be the final salute to our beloved 100?
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The Toyota Land Cruiser, the Hummer H3, the Jeep Commander, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and the Suzuki Grand Vitara.
EOS said:Four Wheeler is a credible source.
tabraha said:Supposedly it will be in an upcoming issue. I hate it has come to this but I really don't put much stock in automotive awards anymore. However, to me the 100 has been FWoTY since it's inception. Just as I feel the 80 was FWoTY for it's entire run. Biased? Yes. Less biased than the media too though? Probably.
rzpapp said:You forgot "remove running boards"... the very first $0 mod anyone taking the 100 offroad needs to do. If you get fancy you can install the factory mudflaps (2flaps, 2 brackets and 6 screws... total $100)
ShottsUZJ100 said:SLAP! SPANK! POW!
Right on you are. The first thing I did back in 2001!
Ocelot said:BwaHahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... yea right
ShottsUZJ100 said:Since these are tested in stock form I must say I don't think the 100 is in the running for a first, second, or even third place finish.
It's big, has poor A&D angles, no rear locker option, dull off-road stying, whimpy tires, running boards, and just isn't equipped as such for the buying public.
Now, reality is (though the mags don't test this way) that the 100 is the best built of any stock rig, and, if you put a $700 lift on it and 33-inch tires it wins first place. Take any other candidate, put $700 into it and new tires and none have a chance!
FirstToy said:Isn't it interesting how the competitors do not actually compete in the marketplace? No one shopping for a RR Sport is going to consider a Grand Vitara. H3 buyer going to get a TLC? nuh-uh. All are in different price ranges and demographic markets.
a990dna said:Yea, didn't they give the coveted award to the 2005 Land Rover LR3 ? ... or was that Truck Trend? My friend bought one, took it to Pismo and got stuck, even in sand mode. An old Toyota truck came by and had to winch him out... a few months later the damn thing wouldn't air-up to its normal ride height. Can you say "suspension fault" and three weeks in the shop.
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DirtyHarry said:Your friend needs to learn how to drive then. The LR3 was my pick for Fourwheeler of the Year during last year's testing when I was fortunate enough to attend, but the diesel VW Tourag won the prize. I loved the LR3 in the sand and took it a lot of loose, rocky places where the Rubicon was the only other vehicle to make it.