I think the name "Land Cruiser" just refers to "the most capable and dependable BoF Toyota truck period". In that case, nothing less than the J300 should be considered "real Land Cruiser". The "real Land Cruiser" family (J80, J105, J200, J300) has that "25-year service life" target, using the highest standard and best facility/people to ensure maximum QDR, and the highest GVM rating plus margins. But that kind of recipe failed in NA because of the price and its target demographics wanting a Lexus badge.
"Offroading" as a part of car culture really shouldn't be generalized as one group. That would be like grouping people who do track driving, drag racing, drifting, rallying into just one group of "sports car enthusiasts". And similarly there really is no one-size-fits-all solution for offroading.
As an example, the Mitsubishi Pajero with its unique unibody-BOF hybrid construction and four wheel independent suspension has no place doing rock crawling, but is a legendary desert runner because of its agility. Wrangler is unbeatable for rock crawling, but is actually terrible for gravel and dirt driving because of the terrible handling. Nissan Patrol/Armada may not excel at any one thing, but is extremely comfortable for long-distance overlanding (even surpassing the LC). The Jimny is an extremely light mountain goat that can bypass all the obstacles that get big trucks stuck, but is barely drivable on road and can be stopped by the shallowest rivers. Among all these, the LC has always been that jack of all trades master of none vehicle that tries to cater to the maximum amount of off-road users. And that's why it's so successful. That role is filled by the 4Runner and the new GX in NA so I'm not really sure where Toyota would position this vehicle. The volume would not justify a multiple trim for different purpose approach like the Tacoma so they would have to focus on one thing.
Thank you. What I said wasn't incorrect, because there's some inconsistency with scheduling. My source claimed January 2024 SOP, despite previously sharing October 2023 many months ago. Toyota keeps doing that, where the Tacoma was delayed 4 months from August 2023 SOP to December 2023. Then it became November 2023 SOP ultimately for December 2023 intro.from my dealer this morning...
technically they're already too wide for trail use - although Tundra wide is "next level" of too wide
I've offroading my 4runner for 15yrs in Colorado
Premium.Is the base the premium or luxury?
Why didn't they showcase the luxury trim with 22' wheels......wondered how it looked
Mike, thanks for the video, while you were looking at it in person, did the rear side windows seem small to you?My iphone video of the luxury model
2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury | iPhone walkaround
Do you know when/where this one is?Usually based on what they can get…In a perfect world both would be loaded….
Seems there is an event on the East Coast with another Earth Overtrail….
Will the new GX come with any WOOD trims? It would be a shame if there's none in the Luxury.
You'll never have to do an over the shoulder glance for a lane change if you adjust your mirrors per this link: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15131074/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots/Mike, thanks for the video, while you were looking at it in person, did the rear side windows seem small to you?
They seem like the over the shoulder visibility for lane changes may be limited, like, dare I say, the FJ Cruiser.
Hi Mike, thanks for the link, I'll give the SAE methodology a try. In years and years of driving I've never had a blind spot accident, I like the belt and suspenders method, even though I love all my nanny electronics, including BSD.You'll never have to do an over the shoulder glance for a lane change if you adjust your mirrors per this link: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15131074/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots/
I honestly don't even notice that my cars have blind spot monitoring anymore because I'm aware the car is there before the BSM light comes on.
See All the 2024 Lexus GX's Trims, Colors, and Interior Options
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g44174901/2024-lexus-gx-trim-levels-colors/