Comparing the new LC250 to a 5th gen 4Runner or the gx460 is apples to oranges. They share nothing in common other than size. Old prado vs 4Runner and gx notions do not apply to this platform. The 250 has the same drivetrain, frame, wheelbase and running gear as the 300 a huge part of this is...
It's going to be loved once people drive one. It just takes a little vision and knowing what is underneath. I think Toyota failed on pointing that out which is why we are in this light duty /prado misunderstanding of what this thing is.
Source. I have actually seen the vehicle. Climbed under it and all it has the same drivetrain as the 300.
It's a fantastic vehicle. What was a little big of a turn off to me is all the cringy youtube reviews. I luckily got to see this thing outside of that environment.
I love to listen to people that loath RHD. Own an HJ61 and HJ75 and never been that big of a deal. Passing isn't that hard you just have to be a little more on the ball and patient. If I can pass in a troopy you can pass in an 80. Drive throughs have never been a big deal. Only place I have had...
1hz can be bought new. But I am in the camp that they can handle a diesel but then you are starting the clock for a rebuild. 1HDT or 12HT are great choices with a nod to the 1hdt as parts for the 12ht can be a little more difficult. I have a troopy with a 2h and turbo and it moves it ok. Not...
Someone tried to convince me that it has to do with the weight. Which I don’t believe because the 200 throws that idea right out the window. Yeah it has very little front travel but I’d still absolutely own another. I’ve had 2 and I’m always on the look out for another.