$15k Hilux would sell like hotcakes. Toyota has a history of overly cautious missing-the-boat. Hope the hybrid or EV helps catch Toyota past the bribes they lobbied against EV.
@bjsimon802 wake up. cars are affordable outside of the US thanks to lack of tariffs and regulations that allow manufacturers to keep costs down. That's why the cars Toyota makes affordable for non us makerts never make it here. a uniquely American problem which corporate bootlickers American consumers defend via ignorance and tariffs that are crushing their lives. Typical Americanism. defend the Boot pressing down on their necks. hilarious
Given Jeeps quality and financial issues, I think it would be a great idea if Toyota went back to the Landcruiser roots and make a vehicle that is more Jeep like. Like they looked in 1968. Give us a Wrangler alternative!
@ChevyRobSCV it's not easy meeting fuel efficiency goals with such a boxy vehicle. Also, the new Landcruiser looks more like the early models than they have for a very long time. It took making a hybrid for it to be efficient. But for now, it's also buggy
I don’t understand why they would bring the full sized Land Cruiser here along with the 4Runner. It makes more sense to me to pick one of those and then the baby land cruiser. Toyota has so many larger cars focused on family etc. this makes me so sad
I currently own a Suzuki Jimny in the Dominican Republic. I am sure the baby FJ will be offered in the Dominican Republic, where Toyota is a top seller. Looking forward to it!
Well I was set on getting this vehicle but of course it can’t come here. What’s it gonna take for us to have a small 4x4 like the Suzuki Jimny because this is ridiculous!
Same, I’ve been waiting for this to come out….I didn’t want to get a full size Land Cruiser. Everything is family sized why can’t we just have a nimble little 4x4
I know this is depressing for USA. But it’s a true blessing for Thai car market. Forget chicken tax, we have 328% tax for imported car engine size over 2L to incentivize car manufacturers investing factories in Thailand. 55k USD MSRP Land Cruiser car imported from Japan gonna cost 180K~ish USD here without dealers markup . Meanwhile our yearly household income is 10K a year
Thanks for the perspective. There are so many false narratives about global 'free trade' and Thailand is not the only country with huge tariffs to block auto imports.
I dont think ameicans are getting inflation, the usa dollar is collapsing. Inflation means everything cost more. Honda is selling civic for 45G in Canada. CArs will never be cheap again
So it’s not coming to usa. Not too surprised, Toyota already has the rav4 and corolla cross that are competitors to the bronco sport and doing very well. It was more of wishful thinking they would bring this here. But instead they will force buyers that want this to get a 4runner or the full fj if that comes. Damn. I was looking forward to a toyota bronco sport. That boxy shape is nice.
It makes more sense for Toyota to sell a version of the next generation RAV4 as an entry level Landcruiser. Yes it will be a unibody construction, but no chicken tax.
Interesting. I live in Thailand half the year and we’ll be shopping cars next year. I have a 2007 FJ in the states and love the idea of a 2.7 liter gas 4 cylinder in the Land Cruiser FJ. Makes sense that it shared the Hilux Champ platform because it looks just like it in the front. I was looking at the Fortuner but the FJ might be an option 👍
Finally, a real video on this long-awaited SUV!! Thank you, Kirk! I hope Toyota will make this model available in Europe. Please make a follow-up video later. Happy New Year!!
Kirk, No Automaker is perfect and no automaker should be measured against perfection. If Toyota fails to build the affordable Land Cruiser FJ to North American standards, it will represent a major failure on their part but it will not be their first or last mistake. For the time being, I will maintain a faint hope the FJ will come here. 🤞 If I could have any Land Cruiser in production today it would be a toss up between the 250 Prado with the 2TR-FE engine, the 300 Series with the 1GR-FE and triple lockers, the SWB 70 Series with the 1GR-FE and manual transmission or the Land Cruiser single cab pickup with the 1GR-FE manual powertrain. Having said that, I would be willing to 'compromise' with any current Land Cruiser equipped with a gasoline engine.🤩
I’m more sad that even Mazda fell for the “Headlights in bumper” trend… No consumer likes it, yet another thing brands just push & consumers have to accept.
They should turn the Land Cruiser name to an off shoot like the crown. LC FJ as the entry level, the current 250, and a 300 built on the sequoia platform.
I would like the Mini Landcruiser in the size of the Toyota Cross with the RAV4's 2.5L hybrid engine & tranny + LE basic equipment to keep the price down to around $30K. And in bright yellow or bright blue color!
I have a 2023 Land Cruiser 70 series , or should I say it’s a Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier (Troopy) V8 manual diesel. I’m lucky to live in one of the true free country’s in the world. Why do people in the USA keep saying that it’s a Free Country? My second choice would be a Land Cruiser 79 single cab V8 manual. And third choice would be a Land Cruiser 79 single cab 2.8 diesel with a manual transmission. PS: I had a 2022 Suzuki Jimny 3 door manual it is an awesome offroad mini truck.
No doubt, the orders will quickly exceed the annual production capacity, forcing a halt to new orders. If it goes global, it’ll likely become as hard to get as the Land Cruiser 70. Even if you’re lucky enough to buy one, you’d still have to worry about theft.
300 series all day every day. Give me the full fledged heavy duty Cruiser. None of the light duty crap that we get here now. With a diesel and a manual trans. But thats all a pipe dream. It will never happen.
I know this is something i have been excited for. Most 4wds available in Aus have been getting bigger between each generation or go soft. Excited to see a smaller proper 4wd. Have a suzuki jimny and its great but it is a kei car and at the end of the day i was at the limit of its design with weight and mods. Hoping that this pitches a better option than the chinese tank 300, bring better payload and efficiency. Not sure if you get the GWM Tank's over states side.
Minimum probably 35-45K if it were to come to the states. It would probably be a 4 Cyl Turbo hybrid, CVT transmission. SO yea its not coming to the states.
They’d most likely price this at $42k base and at that point it is competing too closely to 4Runner. Unlikely they will sell this here. They want you buying a 4Runner or RAV4.
Let’s get rid of all the electronic bullshit and deliver basic all round off road vehicles that can be fixed without computer diagnostics. I want a vehicle that can be damaged with easily replaced panels without going back to the dealership. Fixing a damaged panel on a Rivian is not acceptable, 30,000 to fix a bloody dent is taking the piss. We don’t use off roads to drop off and pick up the kids from kindergarten, are the manufacturers off their heads 😮
They should start with a new model called the 1957. This would simply be the 1958 equipped with the 2TR-FE engine they already sell in overseas models of the 250 . Without the Hybrid and turbo complexity, it could retail for $10,000 less.
With the repeal of the chevron deference and the epa being given non constitutional powers maybe we will get dialed back emmisions standards in the near future....
Toyota could call it the FJ Cruiser. Make it smaller and less expensive than the 4Runner. Equip it with the 2.4L I-4 with and without turbo, but no hybrid. Maybe a rear locking differential for the TRD version.
Great trucks for low level rebel groups looking for a platform to carry various weapon systems. Everyone wants Toyota quality! So building in Thailand makes sense.
Ikr, as an American ever since I discovered the global market and its offerings. Especially discovering the Suzuki Jimny while I was in Mexico, I was and still am incredibly devastated
I feel like with how popular SUVs are. Especially Toyota Suvs there is a market for a cheaper two door SUV under 30k for younger buyers. Toyota has gone crazy making various 40-50k plus cars and really needs to come back down to reality.
For years many of us believed the Chicken Tax only applied to pickups and vans but around 1989 it was modified to include 2 door SUVs like the original 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder. That may be the reason we never see 2 door SUVs from Japan despite the fact they have built many over the decades. It may also explain why Toyota built the FJ Cruiser with clam shell rear doors instead of simply sending over the 2 door Prado.
@@kens8903 The ergonomic and visibility compromises of the FJ were a joke compared to the rational 4Runner and that is the reason sales faded to nothing after an initial burst of success. The 2 door Prado was a smoothly executed design that stood the test of time.
@ Probably faded because it wasn’t updated in the years they made it and was just a little bit too early on the mini off roader suv craze. Though if they sold it today, it would probably do good numbers. I believe they’re leaving money on the table by not bringing over a shorten land cruiser. Look at the prices of used FJ cruisers. People who want more space are going to buy the larger vehicle. People who don’t need as much well buy the shorter one. Right now potential customers are reduced to buying the 10yr old plus FJ cruiser with 150k+ miles hoping it isn’t a rust bucket for $20k+ or buying a two door wrangler or bronco.
Toyota already asked Suzuki if they could have the Jimny and Suzuki said no, it's too valuable to the brand. That's why they are working on the baby FJ.
Suzuki wouldn't allow Toyota to rebadge the Jimny and Swift, as they should! This "FJ" is Toyota's reaction to that and I think is poised to be the rumored sub-Fortuner product. Also thinking this would be the successor of the long in the tooth body-on-frame seven-seater SUV-ish MPV Rush for developing markets. As for a "cheaper" LC for North America, I thought the 4Runner already served that purpose?
@KirkKreifels Honestly think North America is too snooty of a market for something that's runored to be based on the platform underpinning the Hilux Champ/Rangga/Tamaraw, which is a true workhorse. With a potential FJ priced at the upper $20k-mid $30k range, I could just imagine complaints on how such a vehicle isn't sophisticated or smooth enough for N. American tastes. What I think would really fly over there is a production version of the FT-4X, a rugged looking unibody crossover that's just like the Bronco Sport.
Agreed, I have an XB I'm looking to replace (I'm keeping it) and would love to upgrade to something Wrangler-sized from Toyota. A new FJ would be perfect, and the new Tacoma is attractive but they haven't built one to spec I want and they don't take orders. The maverick might win out since toyota doesn't want my money.
@@chezzyperson3339 It's the one thing that puts it in the running. They've sorted out the issues with the 2.0 EcoBoost, and it's rated as one of the most reliable cars available. It still only has direct injection, but otherwise, it checks most of the wish list.
Toyota needs to narrow down their Suv's offering, it's good they have a wide variety of them it's might make it more complicated for the average buyers, great channel & always You're on top of the automotive market, thank you
@albert4952 Since you’re so triggered emotionally by my comment, look of all the recent recalls (engine failures, transfer case failures, etc) because Toyota decided to turbocharge all its engines and introduced new unproven hybrids (not Prius). Most Toyotas sold in America are made in America and Mexico and are not as reliable as those made in Japan. Totota quality has significantly decreased here. I base my assessment on published data, not emotions like you.
Let’s all hope and pray the new administration starts cutting some of these overreaching emissions regulations, among others so we can have more vehicle choice and lower cost options. Freedom of choice 🇺🇸
Nope, the harsh truth is that in order to cut costs this (if all of this is meant to be real, as I've hearing of "this will be launched in a few months" since 2022) won't be as reliable and sturdy as other vehicles from Toyota.
I think with this new administration and how much Japanese business is going to be given the United States I think a free trade deal would be perfect for Japan. Keep these vehicles made in Japan. We don't need a maid in Mexico or the United States that defeats the purpose of buying a Japanese vehicle. Bring over the mini land cruiser and the 70s series. 79 & 79 Troopers
you wishing6 speed manual for asians? ironically we wanting 6speed auto. We dont want to be stepping on the clutch for hours, our traffic is here is ridiculous
$15k Hilux would sell like hotcakes. Toyota has a history of overly cautious missing-the-boat. Hope the hybrid or EV helps catch Toyota past the bribes they lobbied against EV.
Toyota is more interested in selling another 60, thousand dollar SUV than an affordable car.
wake up, global inflation is worldwide. Honda is selling civic for 48g in Europe and Canda. This is global
@bjsimon802 wake up. cars are affordable outside of the US thanks to lack of tariffs and regulations that allow manufacturers to keep costs down. That's why the cars Toyota makes affordable for non us makerts never make it here. a uniquely American problem which corporate bootlickers American consumers defend via ignorance and tariffs that are crushing their lives. Typical Americanism. defend the Boot pressing down on their necks. hilarious
How are their SUVs and trucks unaffordable if people keep buying them?
@@bjsimon802you're going to need to tell them what a Europe is...
@veganpotterthevegan They are not LOL, which is why they are bursting with unsold inventory 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜
Given Jeeps quality and financial issues, I think it would be a great idea if Toyota went back to the Landcruiser roots and make a vehicle that is more Jeep like. Like they looked in 1968. Give us a Wrangler alternative!
Well seeing as The ceo of Stellantis just left things for Jeep are definitely gonna change
@ChevyRobSCV it's not easy meeting fuel efficiency goals with such a boxy vehicle. Also, the new Landcruiser looks more like the early models than they have for a very long time. It took making a hybrid for it to be efficient. But for now, it's also buggy
For sure!
Why does that Land Cruiser FJ look like a 2011 Honda Element? Honda, bring back the Element!
Yep. The Element was definitely ahead of its time
I had a 2005, bought it new sold it in 2023.
@@mikej238 damn could’ve kept it tho.
@@deanmorara3491 yeah, would have sat in the garage collecting dust. Got 12 000 bucks for it.
Reform the chicken tax!
Yes, it sounds like the Chicken Tax will soon be 'reformed' so it applies to every import not just pickups, vans and 2 door SUVs.
The ONLY way it could go away is if Europe drops the ACTUAL Chicken Tax
I don’t understand why they would bring the full sized Land Cruiser here along with the 4Runner. It makes more sense to me to pick one of those and then the baby land cruiser.
Toyota has so many larger cars focused on family etc. this makes me so sad
A Suzuki Jimny alternative for North America!
I currently own a Suzuki Jimny in the Dominican Republic. I am sure the baby FJ will be offered in the Dominican Republic, where Toyota is a top seller. Looking forward to it!
Well I was set on getting this vehicle but of course it can’t come here. What’s it gonna take for us to have a small 4x4 like the Suzuki Jimny because this is ridiculous!
Same, I’ve been waiting for this to come out….I didn’t want to get a full size Land Cruiser. Everything is family sized why can’t we just have a nimble little 4x4
1. J125 ( if it is flat towable, the current Jimny isn't) 2. Lexus G550 (if I had a dealer closer than 2 hours) 3. LC250. 4. LC300
Im still pissed the Crown Sport isn't coming to the US. Please don't do this to me twice Toyota.
I know this is depressing for USA. But it’s a true blessing for Thai car market.
Forget chicken tax, we have 328% tax for imported car engine size over 2L to incentivize car manufacturers investing factories in Thailand. 55k USD MSRP Land Cruiser car imported from Japan gonna cost 180K~ish USD here without dealers markup . Meanwhile our yearly household income is 10K a year
Thanks for the perspective. There are so many false narratives about global 'free trade' and Thailand is not the only country with huge tariffs to block auto imports.
Cup cun cup
Protectionism sucks for the consumer no matter where you are
You said it man. I would love me some Toyota Crown (the GA-L one).
I dont think ameicans are getting inflation, the usa dollar is collapsing. Inflation means everything cost more. Honda is selling civic for 45G in Canada. CArs will never be cheap again
It’s the Land Cruiser we wanted. But honestly… if the put the 2.4 in the rav4 and put like a 3 inch lift on it. Would be decent too😊
So it’s not coming to usa. Not too surprised, Toyota already has the rav4 and corolla cross that are competitors to the bronco sport and doing very well. It was more of wishful thinking they would bring this here. But instead they will force buyers that want this to get a 4runner or the full fj if that comes. Damn. I was looking forward to a toyota bronco sport. That boxy shape is nice.
It makes more sense for Toyota to sell a version of the next generation RAV4 as an entry level Landcruiser. Yes it will be a unibody construction, but no chicken tax.
If they cut the back and put a 4 feet bed they could call it the Stout.
3:40 what is that suv in the back right of this stage??
The stout?
Interesting. I live in Thailand half the year and we’ll be shopping cars next year. I have a 2007 FJ in the states and love the idea of a 2.7 liter gas 4 cylinder in the Land Cruiser FJ. Makes sense that it shared the Hilux Champ platform because it looks just like it in the front. I was looking at the Fortuner but the FJ might be an option 👍
Finally, a real video on this long-awaited SUV!! Thank you, Kirk! I hope Toyota will make this model available in Europe. Please make a follow-up video later. Happy New Year!!
is this sharing the same chassis exactly as lc250???
Land Cruiser FJ (mini) 100 percent. I've driven large vehicles all my life, the small LC would be a perfect size.
We need more basic small pickup trucks. All we need is an extended cab with an option of an 8’ bed. Make it hybrid. Perfect fleet vehicle.
Bring the Stout and the Hilux. And can most of the electronics, no CVT, no turbos, and make it AFFORDABLE.
Make it 30k and they won't be able to import them fast enough. Luckily in my part of the world these come with diesel option (like the Hilux).
This FJ was meant to compete with the popular Suzuki Jimny it a very slim chance they brought it to the US market
You're so close to quarter million subscribers Kurt! Come on people, hit that button.
I live in germany will it come to europe?
I are Germany Toyota Day I No, I ask the Nederland Day say Keep looking on the website, I hope it comes to Europe.
I asked Germany Toyota they say No, I ask the Nederland Day say Keep looking on the website, I hope it comes to Europe.
Im grateful for the GX. Has the powerplant, interior and badge i prefer. And not that much money for base.
Kirk, No Automaker is perfect and no automaker should be measured against perfection. If Toyota fails to build the affordable Land Cruiser FJ to North American standards, it will represent a major failure on their part but it will not be their first or last mistake. For the time being, I will maintain a faint hope the FJ will come here. 🤞 If I could have any Land Cruiser in production today it would be a toss up between the 250 Prado with the 2TR-FE engine, the 300 Series with the 1GR-FE and triple lockers, the SWB 70 Series with the 1GR-FE and manual transmission or the Land Cruiser single cab pickup with the 1GR-FE manual powertrain. Having said that, I would be willing to 'compromise' with any current Land Cruiser equipped with a gasoline engine.🤩
NOBODY'S HOLDING YODA TO PERFECTION-BUT REALIBLILITY SPECS-YES
@@pjsneeringer5942Someone discovered the caps button…😵💫
I’m more sad that even Mazda fell for the “Headlights in bumper” trend… No consumer likes it, yet another thing brands just push & consumers have to accept.
What? Which vehicle of theirs has the split headlights in the bumper?
I'm convinced that the design house for the FJ also did the Mazda MX30. They have similar round front and rear lights and both have suicide doors 😅
Toyota not bringing highly desirable vehicles to the US is baffling. Someone in upper management needs replaced.
Would love that hilux champ. If it has a radio, ac, heat, 4wd, cruise control. Sold
They should turn the Land Cruiser name to an off shoot like the crown. LC FJ as the entry level, the current 250, and a 300 built on the sequoia platform.
I would like the Mini Landcruiser in the size of the Toyota Cross with the RAV4's 2.5L hybrid engine & tranny + LE basic equipment to keep the price down to around $30K. And in bright yellow or bright blue color!
How about Europe? Is the emission regulation here more flexible than in the US?
I sure hope to set this in EU - that is my dream car.
I have a 2023 Land Cruiser 70 series , or should I say it’s a Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier (Troopy) V8 manual diesel.
I’m lucky to live in one of the true free country’s in the world.
Why do people in the USA keep saying that it’s a Free Country?
My second choice would be a Land Cruiser 79 single cab V8 manual.
And third choice would be a Land Cruiser 79 single cab 2.8 diesel with a manual transmission.
PS: I had a 2022 Suzuki Jimny 3 door manual it is an awesome offroad mini truck.
So no competition for the Ford Bronco Sport?
It's a lot bigger than the Jimny, many people don't get how tiny a Key Car is.
GX550 OT+ love it so far….That said, don’t sleep on the LX700h coming out. Looks like it could be a beast.
Suzuki Jimny rebadge please
No doubt, the orders will quickly exceed the annual production capacity, forcing a halt to new orders. If it goes global, it’ll likely become as hard to get as the Land Cruiser 70. Even if you’re lucky enough to buy one, you’d still have to worry about theft.
Toyota USA showed a silhouette of it a few months back so doesn’t that mean it’s coming to the USA
Good question!
Cadillac called Mazda and asked for its face back.
300 series all day every day. Give me the full fledged heavy duty Cruiser. None of the light duty crap that we get here now. With a diesel and a manual trans. But thats all a pipe dream. It will never happen.
I know this is something i have been excited for. Most 4wds available in Aus have been getting bigger between each generation or go soft. Excited to see a smaller proper 4wd. Have a suzuki jimny and its great but it is a kei car and at the end of the day i was at the limit of its design with weight and mods.
Hoping that this pitches a better option than the chinese tank 300, bring better payload and efficiency. Not sure if you get the GWM Tank's over states side.
Minimum probably 35-45K if it were to come to the states. It would probably be a 4 Cyl Turbo hybrid, CVT transmission. SO yea its not coming to the states.
Ecvt transmission
Enjoy going down these rabbit holes with you. Your stream of consciousness is fun! Keep up the good work and have a happy new year!
As soon as you said body on frame, I knew they wouldn’t bring it here. 😢
Seriously an affordable defender 90 would be cool
They’d most likely price this at $42k base and at that point it is competing too closely to 4Runner. Unlikely they will sell this here. They want you buying a 4Runner or RAV4.
I'm still waiting for the TJ Cruiser concept they presented back in 2017
Me too 😂
Let’s get rid of all the electronic bullshit and deliver basic all round off road vehicles that can be fixed without computer diagnostics. I want a vehicle that can be damaged with easily replaced panels without going back to the dealership. Fixing a damaged panel on a Rivian is not acceptable, 30,000 to fix a bloody dent is taking the piss. We don’t use off roads to drop off and pick up the kids from kindergarten, are the manufacturers off their heads 😮
If the mini Land Cruiser doesn't come Stateside!!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
They should downsize the 1958 and label it the new FJ
They should start with a new model called the 1957. This would simply be the 1958 equipped with the 2TR-FE engine they already sell in overseas models of the 250 . Without the Hybrid and turbo complexity, it could retail for $10,000 less.
We just need a basic removable panel/roof vehicle wit less tech from Toyota that is MORE reasonably priced….like below $40k.
NO HYBRID!
I wonder if it's possible for car companies to just say screw the California market but still sell a vehicle like that FJ in the rest of the US?
Bronco sport 🤮
Yes, it has any interesting design completely ruined by Ford's shoddy engineering and manufacturing standards. 🤢🤮
Everyone likes the CX-5 until that Skyactiv engine craps out
You cater to poor ppl you make no money. They want more for less for free
With the repeal of the chevron deference and the epa being given non constitutional powers maybe we will get dialed back emmisions standards in the near future....
What aboot Europe?? Does it comes to Europe?
Toyota could call it the FJ Cruiser. Make it smaller and less expensive than the 4Runner. Equip it with the 2.4L I-4 with and without turbo, but no hybrid. Maybe a rear locking differential for the TRD version.
I agree I love to see no hybrid version!
sad days indeed.
Great trucks for low level rebel groups looking for a platform to carry various weapon systems. Everyone wants Toyota quality! So building in Thailand makes sense.
anything with landcruiser name wouldnt be cheap
Toyota we want
Diesel
Manual /mtcase
Under 40k please toyota
With Trump Tarrif coming soon, don't surprise affordable car in other countries may not affordable here.
Made in Thailand, nope not for me. This should be made in JAPAN.
The expensive Wrangler would thank Toyota for not bringing it to the U.S.
Too bad i will never see any of these cheap Toyota Trucks 🫤
what about the 2.0L hybrid engine from the corolla cross? or the detuned 2.4 turbo version in the base tacoma?
That's for fwd vehicles.
@ taco is rwd
Non American made cars will have 100% tariffs put on them . Also Trump is going scrap all pollution controls in the US.
Want the FJ BAD!!!!!
This looks terrible lol
Infotainment in vehicles is taking away the art and passion of driving.
lol.
Spammers are cheaters. They use robots.
Don’t understand why Toyota can’t make something like the Suzuki Jimmy. Simple, capable and affordable.
We had the Jimny in Europe, expensive, awful build and did not sell at all......
I’ve moved from Australia and the variety of cars in North America is very disappointing. You really don’t have a lot of choice here.
Ikr, as an American ever since I discovered the global market and its offerings. Especially discovering the Suzuki Jimny while I was in Mexico, I was and still am incredibly devastated
Wish it kept the rear half doors or just went with 2 doors. Speaking of which, a 2dr Land Cruiser would be amazing
I feel like with how popular SUVs are. Especially Toyota Suvs there is a market for a cheaper two door SUV under 30k for younger buyers. Toyota has gone crazy making various 40-50k plus cars and really needs to come back down to reality.
For years many of us believed the Chicken Tax only applied to pickups and vans but around 1989 it was modified to include 2 door SUVs like the original 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder. That may be the reason we never see 2 door SUVs from Japan despite the fact they have built many over the decades. It may also explain why Toyota built the FJ Cruiser with clam shell rear doors instead of simply sending over the 2 door Prado.
@ well back to the clamshell/suicide rear doors. It does make getting in the backseats, rear cargo with seats down, a lot easier.
@@kens8903 The ergonomic and visibility compromises of the FJ were a joke compared to the rational 4Runner and that is the reason sales faded to nothing after an initial burst of success. The 2 door Prado was a smoothly executed design that stood the test of time.
@ Probably faded because it wasn’t updated in the years they made it and was just a little bit too early on the mini off roader suv craze. Though if they sold it today, it would probably do good numbers. I believe they’re leaving money on the table by not bringing over a shorten land cruiser. Look at the prices of used FJ cruisers. People who want more space are going to buy the larger vehicle. People who don’t need as much well buy the shorter one. Right now potential customers are reduced to buying the 10yr old plus FJ cruiser with 150k+ miles hoping it isn’t a rust bucket for $20k+ or buying a two door wrangler or bronco.
Toyota already asked Suzuki if they could have the Jimny and Suzuki said no, it's too valuable to the brand. That's why they are working on the baby FJ.
The Jimny does not come close to meeting North American safety standards.
Suzuki wouldn't allow Toyota to rebadge the Jimny and Swift, as they should! This "FJ" is Toyota's reaction to that and I think is poised to be the rumored sub-Fortuner product. Also thinking this would be the successor of the long in the tooth body-on-frame seven-seater SUV-ish MPV Rush for developing markets.
As for a "cheaper" LC for North America, I thought the 4Runner already served that purpose?
Yes but LC and 4R are about the same size. We want something smaller available
@KirkKreifels Honestly think North America is too snooty of a market for something that's runored to be based on the platform underpinning the Hilux Champ/Rangga/Tamaraw, which is a true workhorse. With a potential FJ priced at the upper $20k-mid $30k range, I could just imagine complaints on how such a vehicle isn't sophisticated or smooth enough for N. American tastes. What I think would really fly over there is a production version of the FT-4X, a rugged looking unibody crossover that's just like the Bronco Sport.
There won't be any cars coming to the US thanks to Trump . 😂
Its probably too small to bring to the states. They should bring back the Scion Xb's
Agreed, I have an XB I'm looking to replace (I'm keeping it) and would love to upgrade to something Wrangler-sized from Toyota. A new FJ would be perfect, and the new Tacoma is attractive but they haven't built one to spec I want and they don't take orders. The maverick might win out since toyota doesn't want my money.
@@amalovosMaverick has been one of the more reliable Fords
@@chezzyperson3339 It's the one thing that puts it in the running. They've sorted out the issues with the 2.0 EcoBoost, and it's rated as one of the most reliable cars available. It still only has direct injection, but otherwise, it checks most of the wish list.
Toyota needs to narrow down their Suv's offering, it's good they have a wide variety of them it's might make it more complicated for the average buyers, great channel & always You're on top of the automotive market, thank you
If it has a Turbo attached to it... It can stay in Japan!
Toyota -- fall from grace?
This is a car for Asia, not Europe or Usa.
With all the problems Toyota has been having with reliability and build quality, I’m not excited about any new Toyota models.
What a nonsense, the cars are well build and reliable, at leaset the Toyota sold in Europe.....
@albert4952 Since you’re so triggered emotionally by my comment, look of all the recent recalls (engine failures, transfer case failures, etc) because Toyota decided to turbocharge all its engines and introduced new unproven hybrids (not Prius). Most Toyotas sold in America are made in America and Mexico and are not as reliable as those made in Japan. Totota quality has significantly decreased here. I base my assessment on published data, not emotions like you.
Let’s all hope and pray the new administration starts cutting some of these overreaching emissions regulations, among others so we can have more vehicle choice and lower cost options. Freedom of choice 🇺🇸
The harsh truth is that its a crossover.
Nope, the harsh truth is that in order to cut costs this (if all of this is meant to be real, as I've hearing of "this will be launched in a few months" since 2022) won't be as reliable and sturdy as other vehicles from Toyota.
I think with this new administration and how much Japanese business is going to be given the United States I think a free trade deal would be perfect for Japan. Keep these vehicles made in Japan. We don't need a maid in Mexico or the United States that defeats the purpose of buying a Japanese vehicle. Bring over the mini land cruiser and the 70s series. 79 & 79 Troopers
@@goulartaf66 What are you talking about? Trump is putting more tariffs on foreign built products
I'm sorry, but why bother to review something that has little to NO chance of hitting the USA shores?
That body on top of a rav4 frame
Cool
The Celica/ MR2 ist just a fun driver, midengined, not a Boxster-like racer in a high price category.
Project will be a failure, sry ...
Here early!
you wishing6 speed manual for asians?
ironically we wanting 6speed auto. We dont want to be stepping on the clutch for hours, our traffic is here is ridiculous