What is this on the front of this 200?

[studawg]

Can someone identify that piece on the front bumper?

 

[gaijin]

It's a winch. To be used when desire overcomes capability.

 

[studawg]

I have seen those types of things to house winches, but do you actually see a winch in there?

 

[Overlake]

You guys would be amazed at all the accessories to dress up your 200 available overseas. People do buy these things because they think they look sweet too. No dirt. Shocking for all you tough guys!!!!!

 

[studawg]

So is that just a cosmetic accessory or is there an actual winch in there?

 

[Overlake]

All cosmetic

 

[Rando Kuruza]

All cosmetic! The 200's in China, Dubia, Mexico and some other countries have them on the stock bumper. I like the look and was going to get one and put it on the cruiser... However it doesn't seem to be an easy bolt on accessory for the US Spec... So I dropped it, didn't feel like doing a whole bunch of modification for something that serves no function. I know a "real bumper" would be much better... But this looked so pretty lol I don't wheel hard enough for a "real bumper"

They can house winches from factory in other countries don't think you can find in US though

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Toyo...nt-Bumper-Skid-Protector-Guard/646163919.html

 

[Desert Nomad]

Had the bumper garnish on my cruiser from the factory.
One of the very few pictures i have of my 200 stock.

And here's how to get it removed for free

 

[xkennx]

The winch cover version is slightly different.