@rightlanehog3151 it might be 3rd tier, but the Jimny is a very capable little off roader. Would be great to get something similar from toyota or a little bigger.
@@byhsu6140 And also a death trap. The doors are paper thin and on trails you have to move your body around and shift the center of gravity to prevent it from rolling over. It also can't negotiate a lot of ditches or cross deep rivers due to its ultra short wheelbase and low wade depth. I've driven one before and love how light it is on mud and sand. But most people who have never driven a Jimny before view it through rose tinted glasses.
Toyota is really pushing 20 million annual sales demand. They’ll never be able to make enough of these. Super stoked for this. I hope you get yours Kirk.
@@ConsoleCombat They have a long history of only selective rigs brought here. It costs a fortune to certify a rig in this county and the profits on well priced ones are not what their higher end stuff is.
That looks really cool. I can definitely see some FJ Cruiser inspiration in the design. Hopefully it eventually makes its way to the US, it definitely seems like a cooler truck than the new Scout EV!
@@DenverHarris I didn’t say it IS an FJ, I said that I can see some inspiration from the design. Certain line shapes and things look similar. Calm down.
No manual, no purchase from me…. but I feel like they’ll definitely offer it to us that way with the 2.7L at least, because they’ve probably the greatest advocate as a manufacturer to preserve the manual transmission wherever possible. Love the design, and I agree - THE PEOPLE WILL BE LOSING THEIR MINDS if they’re able to bring it at that price point!
Why would you want a manual? Modern auto-boxes are superior in every way. Did you just learn to drive a "stick shift" as you americans call it?! In Europe we have been driving manuals for ever because we have a lot of small cars with small engines and because manuals are cheaper.
No infotainment system touch screen, no slushbox, no computer nannies to spoil any fun. I want 2.7 naturally aspirated, 6 speed manual transmission, full-time T-Case with shift lever, locking rear differential, A-Track, 16 inch wheels, A/C, power windows and locks that's about it.
If this starts at $20,00- $30,000 FULLY loaded, use the Toyota warehouse supplies bringing in safety 3.5 plus sales would be over 500,000 units in the first year if DEALERSHIPS stay honest and not bump up fake markups etc!
@@michaelsmith9308 you mean $20,000 for bass & $30,000 fully loaded ? A) Corolla cross starts @ 29,000 I think It’s gonna be starting 35,000-40,000 minimum It’s gonna be more than Toyota cross & less than Land Cruiser B) Americans like mid size cars / suvs RAV4 dominants Corolla cross In sales dispute Corolla cross been cheaper This is gonna be smaller than rav4 I think or similar size & will cost more C) yes they will sell 500,000 if they give them away for $20,000 but no way they can sell them so cheap
Hey Kirk, we are both so excited about this! The only caveat is that Best Car Magazine is saying this will be based on the Toyota IMV series model introduced for Thailand (called Hilux Champ), so not based on TNGA-F platform. There is a chance that this could be Asia only because of that... let's see what happens.
I'm hoping for the hybrid to hit the streets here. Love the size and look of this vehicle, with the exception of the massive D Pillar. I could get over that, but I really hope they slim that down to a reasonable size for production.
Regular NA "old man" 4cyl with a manual transmission option please!!! I don't need high performance sports car capability from a vehicle that isn't designed or purpose built for that type of use anyway. Thankyou Kirk
Kirk, For the record, the Land Cruiser of my dreams is a 3 door Prado with tailgate mounted spare, 40 gallon fuel capacity, 6 speed manual and legendary 2TR-FE engine. Having said that, I am willing to 'compromise' on my dreams with a Land Cruiser FJ. 😉I hope they trim down that D pillar before production and include a ski pass-through, hand brake as well as a fold-forward front passenger seat. Please have Hino* make mine a manual with two tone paint. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 *For those who don't know, Hino built the FJ Cruiser and T100.
@@ConsoleCombatThe 3 door Prado was sold in just about every market outside the USA and Canada. That is why I am daydreaming about one rather than driving one. 😉
I've got my Krispy Kreme Donuts and Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! I still wish we'd get the Suzuki Jimny. I love that little thing. How do you improve a spoon?
If this comes to the North American Market I will 100% Purchase. I don’t care on the powertrain; hybrid is fine. I need a ladder frame, 4x4, locking rear differential all within 30-40k. Ohh and cool colour options! None of this grey/beige/white nonsense….
Hi Kirk, in the article they show images of new hilux champ. Also the interior is straight from the hilux champ. U didn’t really cover that in the video. To me it looks like this will be a cheaper suv based on the hilux champ platform made for maybe poorer countries? Front headlamp design also looks similar to the Champ. Have a look and maybe make a follow up video with your thoughts?
I hope to god that they keep that tire on the trunk lid. That design feature needs to come back into popularity. It's both plain cool and also extremely helpful!
If not the 2.7, I see them putting in just the 2.4 turbo without the hybrid. Simple, but effective. It’s already in mass production and Toyota wouldn’t have to change anything with the transmissions/transfer cases from the Taco.
I don't think the spare tire will be on the tailgate. Toyota stopped having it there on the Rav4 due to higher repair costs when in an accident. The rear glass was breaking due to the tire being forced into it. Plus it makes it so the rear hatch has to open sideways which is not as desirable as lifting it up.
Just took owner ship of a UNDER GOUND 4-runner LIMITED you never know what color it will be , black, gray, blue, prices going down fast , I paid 47,200, my MINI LAND CRUISER, love the center Differential, Full frame, full time 4 wheel drive, full time truck, Just use it to go hunting with my dogs in the north east near canada , Old guy retired .
There is a 2.4 diesel engine that is used in lower trim levels of the Hilux (that is also available with the 2.7 gas). The 2.4 diesel (2GD-FTV) has 148 hp and 400 nm, it would make a lot of sense for makets where diesel is more commonly used.
The interior is actually from the Hilux Champ. I doubt the production LC FJ would have that interior as I imagine it would be a far more upscale product than the Champ. Also, I think this vehicle could only start at $30K if it had the ancient 2.7l engine.
I agree, the japanese magazine was just basing off what base interior could look like since they say it will also be built off the ladder frame chassis from the hilux champ, if they do sell it in the usa they are most likely going to put a small touchscreen at the very least
@@emikomina Basing it on the Hilux Champ's platform would help bring prices down. And yeah, no touchscreen infotainment for a vehicle that's expected to start at around $30K just wouldn't fly in the US.
I will hope for a PHEV version ... maybe based on the Tacoma's 4x4 power train (if it ever happens). The Rav4 AWD power train is really a FWD with an electric motor for the rear wheels ... not really 4x4, even the Subaru setup is more "4x4" than the Rav4.
Where do you think this will be built? I’m very interested if this is built in Japan, but do they capacity? And agreed, I think the US would get hybrid only powertrains. Another great video Kirk, love it!!
@@KirkKreifelsHino's Hamura plant built the FJ Cruiser as well as the T100 and it has built many Prados over the years. It seems like the natural choice to me.
nice vid, BUT, it's probably will not use tnga-f platform if they want it really cheap, it's rather imv-0 platform with ladder frame which is already used in hilux and fortuner, and the enigine suggest the same, cause it's still used in fortuner
Plastic is almost always cheaper than metal. The more plastic they can get away with adding, the less metal there is to source and form. Plastic is lighter, probably cheaper to source, and they can make crazy shapes/forms a lot easier than with metal. For example, bumpers on most vehicles now are just plastic bumper covers. Trucks are one of the few exceptions that still have metal bumpers. But even then, they're moving more towards plastic bumper covers.
@@jensalanBumpers yes, but I was talking about the body side cladding. There is metal under it. They are just covering it over with plastic at an added cost.
Looking forward to this model since I have owned 2 FJ cruisers from 2006 to 2019. I looked at the new land cruiser but it is too expensive for me. Would like to see this FJ hybrid with at least 3500 pounds towing capacity.
@@RyanLarivee The global reveal and presentation by Toyota executive, Simon Humphries, was in Japan. The Salt Lake reveal was only for North American media. But Toyota would be absolutely crazy to not sell this in America
If it is body-on-frame and not unibody based off TNGA-C platform (corolla cross etc) then it'll be on TNGA-F in which the minimum wheelbase can be 112.2". The J250 / GX550 / LC300 are all already at the shortest wheelbase for the platform but of varying lengths (193.9" in J250, ~197" in the GX and Land Cruiser). The platform's smallest engine is the 2.4L turbo as well. For comparison the FJ cruiser had a 106" wheelbase with 184" in vehicle length I wonder if it could be like the tahoe/suburban where it's body-on-frame but with independent suspension front and rear
You dont know that for sure until the new 4runner is releasing. I would be surprised if it is on the 112 wheelbase. Kinda defeats the purpose of having the J250 LC being sold in the US at the same time
@@upperleftnorthwest4278 they could have the same wheelbase but be shorter in total length. 4runner is 109.8" wheelbase while being ~189" in total length vs gx460 same wheelbase but ~191" in length we'll have to see
Never cook again. GA-F can be adapted to even shorter and longer wheelbases. Only the width of the frame stays the same (but you can add additional width to accommodate larger bodies). Also the smallest engine to go into GA-F so far is the 2TR-FE. Doesn’t mean they can’t install smaller or bigger engines. Also they haven’t designed independent rear suspension for GA-F unfortunately.
@aqer possibly, i was just going off toyota tnga-f specs where it's stated it supports wheelbase length from 112.2" minimum to 164.6" maximum but who knows. Was just looking at engines that are used on those platforms vs ones mounted transversely on fwd vehicles
@@chibbyylol I know you were looking at the wiki. Don’t completely trust it again. Also same engines can be used in RWD application. Like the A25A in the RWD Crown sedan or the 3.5L V6 used in the LS and LC hybrid.
Don’t CAFE standards make it extremely hard to sell small trucks in the U.S. market? If this is a body-on-frame corolla cross sized suv, I don’t think we will see this in the U.S. unless it gets 35+ mpg. Is that likely on a true 4x4 platform? Hopefully I’m wrong!
this is the only saving grace for Honda. People are still buying their cars because wait times for Toyota's are insane. They need to get their act together before Toyota figures out their supply issue.
Thai built Champ uses slightly modified Hilux chassis which is built for Asia-Pacific in both L and RHD so makes total sense for FJ to be truly global product... but they'll never be able to satisfy demand!
Let's be real. Once these dealers see the love for this Toyota from consumers. They are going to mark it up. I really hope it's priced in the low low 20s
That’s a lot of off road vehicles, Lexus gx, Lexus lx, Land Cruiser, 4Runner , fj Land Cruiser. Where will it be made? They gotta be moving some of their production out of the factory that makes all the land cruisers in Japan. The fact we are seeing the test 4Runner here in the USA says it might be made in North America.
The dashboard shown is very similar to the Hilux Champ/IMV 0, if not exactly the same. That vehicle also has the 2.7 L 2TR-FE engine as an option. So my guess is it will be built in Thailand along side that vehicle. Of course the Corolla Cross was also first available in Thailand before anywhere else, but this might need more adjustments.
Plug-in Hybrid with big battery and power outlets in an off-road vehicle like this would be super attractive to us. 35 kWh and NEMA 5-20 (20A 120V outlets?) Good way to mount antennas like Starlink, too. Yes, most desirable here in northern Utah, too. Towing hitch and hooks, for sure. Don't really need high water fording depth, but ground clearance and large tires are of interest.
Finally, we get an equivalent to the Suzuki Jimny💯
This is way bigger and more expensive than a Jimny.
Suzuki is a third tier automaker on a good day. This will be a First Class Toyota. 🤩🤩
@rightlanehog3151 it might be 3rd tier, but the Jimny is a very capable little off roader. Would be great to get something similar from toyota or a little bigger.
@@byhsu6140 And also a death trap. The doors are paper thin and on trails you have to move your body around and shift the center of gravity to prevent it from rolling over. It also can't negotiate a lot of ditches or cross deep rivers due to its ultra short wheelbase and low wade depth. I've driven one before and love how light it is on mud and sand. But most people who have never driven a Jimny before view it through rose tinted glasses.
Jimmy is tiny blood
finally a land cruiser that I can actually afford... I'm literally crying with joy rn
Have you verified that it will be available in your country?
I’m holding off purchasing any vehicle until the baby Land Cruiser comes to market. Great video sir
Me too!
2.7 with a manual transmission, perfect!
EXACTLY!!!!
from the 2nd gen Taco 4x2
@@tinhinnh I had an 09 4x4 Tacoma with the 2.7 and manual 5 speed . It was great ! Unfortunately I totaled it 😢.
Better 15yrs ago but definitely not anymore😂
Glad to see they aren’t retiring the 2.7. An extremely reliable engine.
This LandCruiser FJ idea is brilliant. Toyota should sell this worldwide... 👏🏾👍🏾👊🏾
They should sell that 13k folding bed side truck worldwide...even with a 25% tariff, it will still end up under 18k
REALLY hope this comes to the US.
Really like it to be released in Australia
👍🏻"People will be losing their minds."
Best line of the day!
Totally agree. They won’t be able to make enough of them!
This could be a huge seller for Toyota. Not just limited production. I hope they make a gas model without hybrid.
Toyota is really pushing 20 million annual sales demand. They’ll never be able to make enough of these. Super stoked for this. I hope you get yours Kirk.
Toyota will surely never supply enough of this car
@@easternman9254For sure.
Knobs, dials and stripped down gauge clusters are fine with me. They'll still be working decades from now.
If it can compete with the Bronco Sport Badlands and the Subaru Forester Wilderness, then I'll be taking a serious look at it.
Neither of those are body on frame. This will be much more rugged and reliable off road, but if they put in that 2.7L it will have bad fuel economy
Bronco Sport is based on a compact car. It is an overpriced econobox with an undesirable powertrain.
this would be competing in a league of its own considering there aren't any small body on frame vehicles anymore
Can’t claim it would be more rugged or reliable. The bronco sport it’s unreliable with the 1.5 but isn’t too bad with 2.0 in badlands
Badlands is decent little off roader especially with a little lift. The 1.5 sucks but the 2.0 isn’t bad
They BETTER bring it to the USA!!
Hate to say it but fat chance.
@@capt.stubing5604what’s the reason they don’t bring something like this to North America?
@@ConsoleCombatIf, somehow, it doesn’t meet US “safety regulations”. Pray that Toyota is even bothering thinking about bringing it to the US.
@@ConsoleCombat They have a long history of only selective rigs brought here. It costs a fortune to certify a rig in this county and the profits on well priced ones are not what their higher end stuff is.
@@ConsoleCombat The majority of US consumers like big expensive vehicles. Ever notice how Jeeps and everything else keeps getting bigger?
2TR-FE is perfect. Super simple, reliable, and like a big block 4 cylinder tractor motor with all the bugs worked out.
That looks really cool. I can definitely see some FJ Cruiser inspiration in the design. Hopefully it eventually makes its way to the US, it definitely seems like a cooler truck than the new Scout EV!
I don’t know what you’re saying, but that is not an FJ. I own one and that’s definitely not one. Do you know what that is? A Kia Sol.
@@DenverHarris I didn’t say it IS an FJ, I said that I can see some inspiration from the design. Certain line shapes and things look similar. Calm down.
No manual, no purchase from me…. but I feel like they’ll definitely offer it to us that way with the 2.7L at least, because they’ve probably the greatest advocate as a manufacturer to preserve the manual transmission wherever possible. Love the design, and I agree - THE PEOPLE WILL BE LOSING THEIR MINDS if they’re able to bring it at that price point!
Why would you want a manual? Modern auto-boxes are superior in every way. Did you just learn to drive a "stick shift" as you americans call it?! In Europe we have been driving manuals for ever because we have a lot of small cars with small engines and because manuals are cheaper.
No infotainment system touch screen, no slushbox, no computer nannies to spoil any fun. I want 2.7 naturally aspirated, 6 speed manual transmission, full-time T-Case with shift lever, locking rear differential, A-Track, 16 inch wheels, A/C, power windows and locks that's about it.
When did plastic=rugged??
Omg! I’ve been waiting for you to announce this forever, Kirk! I love Toyota!🎉
This is too good to be true for the North American market. I could see Toyota selling 300,000+ in the US alone.
Depends on the price
Toyota alone has so many models by itself sales wouldn’t be as much as rav4 & Camry
If this starts at $20,00- $30,000 FULLY loaded, use the Toyota warehouse supplies bringing in safety 3.5 plus sales would be over 500,000 units in the first year if DEALERSHIPS stay honest and not bump up fake markups etc!
@@michaelsmith9308 you mean $20,000 for bass & $30,000 fully loaded ?
A) Corolla cross starts @ 29,000 I think
It’s gonna be starting 35,000-40,000 minimum
It’s gonna be more than Toyota cross & less than Land Cruiser
B) Americans like mid size cars / suvs
RAV4 dominants Corolla cross In sales dispute Corolla cross been cheaper
This is gonna be smaller than rav4 I think or similar size & will cost more
C) yes they will sell 500,000 if they give them away for $20,000 but no way they can sell them so cheap
Australia gets first priority 🦘🇦🇺
@@michaelsmith9308kind of hopeful, considering a base Corolla is 20k already. It's nice to dream though.
Hey Kirk, we are both so excited about this! The only caveat is that Best Car Magazine is saying this will be based on the Toyota IMV series model introduced for Thailand (called Hilux Champ), so not based on TNGA-F platform. There is a chance that this could be Asia only because of that... let's see what happens.
😱😭
now we just need a baby Tacoma and we solid
I'm hoping for the hybrid to hit the streets here. Love the size and look of this vehicle, with the exception of the massive D Pillar. I could get over that, but I really hope they slim that down to a reasonable size for production.
Regular NA "old man" 4cyl with a manual transmission option please!!! I don't need high performance sports car capability from a vehicle that isn't designed or purpose built for that type of use anyway. Thankyou Kirk
Exactly!!!
2.7L and the manual. Sign me up!!
Why would you like a manual? Auto's are much better in every way.
@@elg1gy no.
Yes@@niceguyrides
More glass behind the C pillar please!
Kirk, For the record, the Land Cruiser of my dreams is a 3 door Prado with tailgate mounted spare, 40 gallon fuel capacity, 6 speed manual and legendary 2TR-FE engine. Having said that, I am willing to 'compromise' on my dreams with a Land Cruiser FJ. 😉I hope they trim down that D pillar before production and include a ski pass-through, hand brake as well as a fold-forward front passenger seat. Please have Hino* make mine a manual with two tone paint. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 *For those who don't know, Hino built the FJ Cruiser and T100.
I would go crazy if they make it
mine is a 70 series troop carrier 4cy turbo diesel ... the car camper, overland rig I could build
They had those in Ireland about a decade ago
@@ConsoleCombatThe 3 door Prado was sold in just about every market outside the USA and Canada. That is why I am daydreaming about one rather than driving one. 😉
Yeah that D pillar is hugely unnecessary I opinion.
Land Cruiser FJ? A new FJ Cruiser and 4Runner replacement? Noice! They need to make this.
Too small for a replacement
I've got my Krispy Kreme Donuts and Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! I still wish we'd get the Suzuki Jimny. I love that little thing. How do you improve a spoon?
Having a stripped down version to actually focus on driving instead of features.
If this comes to the North American Market I will 100% Purchase. I don’t care on the powertrain; hybrid is fine. I need a ladder frame, 4x4, locking rear differential all within 30-40k. Ohh and cool colour options! None of this grey/beige/white nonsense….
I would place an order immediately for it!
Hi Kirk, in the article they show images of new hilux champ. Also the interior is straight from the hilux champ. U didn’t really cover that in the video. To me it looks like this will be a cheaper suv based on the hilux champ platform made for maybe poorer countries? Front headlamp design also looks similar to the Champ. Have a look and maybe make a follow up video with your thoughts?
Every city slicker is going to want this for parking potential and driving here in Toronto is like waging war.
I hope to god that they keep that tire on the trunk lid. That design feature needs to come back into popularity. It's both plain cool and also extremely helpful!
Wheel on the back. WHEEL ON THE BACK!
If not the 2.7, I see them putting in just the 2.4 turbo without the hybrid. Simple, but effective. It’s already in mass production and Toyota wouldn’t have to change anything with the transmissions/transfer cases from the Taco.
This is my fear. A turbo. Please no!
I'm so with you. I want to buy a prius in the fall but this little truck is coming with a hybrid power train this would take my money
Buy the Prius then trade it for this. Wouldn’t be surprised the resale value on the Prius would be just under original price
It would be a game changer if this is available in a three door version, similar to the Suzuki Jimny.
I notice you don't go further west than Beverly Hills. Not enough action?
🙏🏾 yessir! I don't like the idea of a TV on my dash!
I don't think the spare tire will be on the tailgate. Toyota stopped having it there on the Rav4 due to higher repair costs when in an accident. The rear glass was breaking due to the tire being forced into it. Plus it makes it so the rear hatch has to open sideways which is not as desirable as lifting it up.
Just took owner ship of a UNDER GOUND 4-runner LIMITED you never know what color it will be , black, gray, blue, prices going down fast , I paid 47,200, my MINI LAND CRUISER, love the center Differential, Full frame, full time 4 wheel drive, full time truck, Just use it to go hunting with my dogs in the north east near canada , Old guy retired .
Fun fact:
The interior render looks like the promotional photos from the Hilux Champ in Thailand
nice vid, BUT, 70 series is actually more expensive then prado on the markets where both of them are sold :) like Australia
There is a 2.4 diesel engine that is used in lower trim levels of the Hilux (that is also available with the 2.7 gas). The 2.4 diesel (2GD-FTV) has 148 hp and 400 nm, it would make a lot of sense for makets where diesel is more commonly used.
This engine would be perfect for this if it comes in at 1500kg
Cannot shake the feeling this is related to the recently introduced Hilux Champ... Low cost/old tech and very similar front end shape/elements...
WANT!! .. and definitely would prefer hybrid.
Fantastic. It will go well with my '07TRDand my '85FJ60. About 600,000 mi combined mileage, no problems with either. I want one!!
We didn't get the Suzuki Jimny...this will be the better option
They probably made it to compete with the Jimny. I just hope this actually comes to the US knowing how these smaller cars usually don’t.
This will be Much better than a Suzuki!
More reliable, but less cool factor.
The interior is actually from the Hilux Champ. I doubt the production LC FJ would have that interior as I imagine it would be a far more upscale product than the Champ. Also, I think this vehicle could only start at $30K if it had the ancient 2.7l engine.
I agree, the japanese magazine was just basing off what base interior could look like since they say it will also be built off the ladder frame chassis from the hilux champ, if they do sell it in the usa they are most likely going to put a small touchscreen at the very least
@@emikomina Basing it on the Hilux Champ's platform would help bring prices down. And yeah, no touchscreen infotainment for a vehicle that's expected to start at around $30K just wouldn't fly in the US.
I will hope for a PHEV version ... maybe based on the Tacoma's 4x4 power train (if it ever happens). The Rav4 AWD power train is really a FWD with an electric motor for the rear wheels ... not really 4x4, even the Subaru setup is more "4x4" than the Rav4.
That interior shot looks like its from the new Hilux Champ
Please give us an option to spec a non-hybrid manual transmission.
Also TBH Toyota offering an aftermarket TRD Turbocharger would also be amusing too🤣
Where do you think this will be built? I’m very interested if this is built in Japan, but do they capacity? And agreed, I think the US would get hybrid only powertrains. Another great video Kirk, love it!!
Made in Japan. Tahara or Toyota Auto body would be my guess.
@@KirkKreifelsHino's Hamura plant built the FJ Cruiser as well as the T100 and it has built many Prados over the years. It seems like the natural choice to me.
all the low-production models are going to be made in japan, because they have the mix-use facilities. NA plants are for mass-production only.
They can announce it when but when will people actually be able to buy this or land cruiser at MSRP?
Thst blue fj concept is so amazing. And this newer one in yellow jiat seems like a cube.
I like the simple dash design. Hope you can get one Kirk.
Kirk, is this mini fj cruiser going to be the north american version of the hilux champ? same chassis? any resemblance with corolla pickup?
We'll see. It could be hilux champ platform..but that would reduce its chances of coming to NA
nice vid, BUT, it's probably will not use tnga-f platform if they want it really cheap, it's rather imv-0 platform with ladder frame which is already used in hilux and fortuner, and the enigine suggest the same, cause it's still used in fortuner
So why not just get a 4x4 fortuner
@@winterlantern5695 I think this should be smaller and cheaper, more of Jimmy competitor not fortuner
Slow 2.7 would be a dream for me
I doubt they will bring this to the states. It would take over if it did.
That Fj will sell so well in America
And no way it will be marked in America for 30k that’s what a Se Camry goes for. This will at least be 40+
It would start around 25k is my guess
The Land Cruiser Land Cruiser trim makes more since with this Land Cruiser FJ in the picture.
This thing goes back to the FT-4X concept. I think that was shown in 17 or 18? Not sure I would have to look it up.
Kirk 🙌🏾 is The GOAT 😊 always the latest and best automotive news 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I’m excited
3-door ver would be cool
Please explain why adding body cladding is a cost cutting measure?
Plastic is almost always cheaper than metal. The more plastic they can get away with adding, the less metal there is to source and form. Plastic is lighter, probably cheaper to source, and they can make crazy shapes/forms a lot easier than with metal. For example, bumpers on most vehicles now are just plastic bumper covers. Trucks are one of the few exceptions that still have metal bumpers. But even then, they're moving more towards plastic bumper covers.
@@jensalanBumpers yes, but I was talking about the body side cladding. There is metal under it. They are just covering it over with plastic at an added cost.
Looking forward to this model since I have owned 2 FJ cruisers from 2006 to 2019. I looked at the new land cruiser but it is too expensive for me. Would like to see this FJ hybrid with at least 3500 pounds towing capacity.
I just bought a 24 4 runner Tr D pro and it had a lot of options but it was 59. I think the new one will be much higher.
Toyota has needed a jimny cruiser for years, about time! This could be a huge sales success
Dude this video was perfect! Thank you! I have been waiting for this car since the compact cruiser sneak peek!
TG they did not go with clam shell doors again. You can still buy last model new in Philippines
David said he didn't think it would come to North America. But why would they show that shadow tease during the 250 unveil?
Because the 250 reveal wasn't in USA
Wasn't it in Salt Lake City at the Landcruiser museum
@@RyanLarivee The global reveal and presentation by Toyota executive, Simon Humphries, was in Japan. The Salt Lake reveal was only for North American media. But Toyota would be absolutely crazy to not sell this in America
Ya I just realized that lastnight. Yes we need this rig
I really prefer to have the spare tire placed at the bottom for a cleaner appearance. But nonetheless, this is a contender for daily driver car!
If it is body-on-frame and not unibody based off TNGA-C platform (corolla cross etc) then it'll be on TNGA-F in which the minimum wheelbase can be 112.2". The J250 / GX550 / LC300 are all already at the shortest wheelbase for the platform but of varying lengths (193.9" in J250, ~197" in the GX and Land Cruiser). The platform's smallest engine is the 2.4L turbo as well.
For comparison the FJ cruiser had a 106" wheelbase with 184" in vehicle length
I wonder if it could be like the tahoe/suburban where it's body-on-frame but with independent suspension front and rear
You dont know that for sure until the new 4runner is releasing. I would be surprised if it is on the 112 wheelbase. Kinda defeats the purpose of having the J250 LC being sold in the US at the same time
@@upperleftnorthwest4278 they could have the same wheelbase but be shorter in total length. 4runner is 109.8" wheelbase while being ~189" in total length vs gx460 same wheelbase but ~191" in length
we'll have to see
Never cook again. GA-F can be adapted to even shorter and longer wheelbases. Only the width of the frame stays the same (but you can add additional width to accommodate larger bodies). Also the smallest engine to go into GA-F so far is the 2TR-FE. Doesn’t mean they can’t install smaller or bigger engines. Also they haven’t designed independent rear suspension for GA-F unfortunately.
@aqer possibly, i was just going off toyota tnga-f specs where it's stated it supports wheelbase length from 112.2" minimum to 164.6" maximum but who knows. Was just looking at engines that are used on those platforms vs ones mounted transversely on fwd vehicles
@@chibbyylol I know you were looking at the wiki. Don’t completely trust it again. Also same engines can be used in RWD application. Like the A25A in the RWD Crown sedan or the 3.5L V6 used in the LS and LC hybrid.
Don’t CAFE standards make it extremely hard to sell small trucks in the U.S. market? If this is a body-on-frame corolla cross sized suv, I don’t think we will see this in the U.S. unless it gets 35+ mpg. Is that likely on a true 4x4 platform? Hopefully I’m wrong!
I am so down to buy this... if they announce it I am going to my dealer immediately and putting money down
Get ready for a two-year wait time. Like for most good Toyota vehicles. (At least that's the wait we have here in Canada)
this is the only saving grace for Honda. People are still buying their cars because wait times for Toyota's are insane. They need to get their act together before Toyota figures out their supply issue.
U.S dealers would put an insane markup on these.
Is it coming to USA ??
When more details come out you get would love to know 1. If they will be made/built in japan 2. If Rear window opens (for my doggies).
That dash looks exactly like the dj maybe with touchscreen etcétera but the overall location of dashboard looks exactly the same.
I’m pro Honda but I absolutely love this!!
imagine what toyota could do if they bring back the 4L V6 into this!!!!!
364k miles on my 2007 FJ. Will trade for this!
I’m so excited for this!
Thanks for the update Kirk. I was super-hyped for this car and so was every other enthusiaste. I hope it doesn't fall short of expectations.
Thai built Champ uses slightly modified Hilux chassis which is built for Asia-Pacific in both L and RHD so makes total sense for FJ to be truly global product... but they'll never be able to satisfy demand!
Toyota is just beating away at the 4x4 segment. Meanwhile Stellantis is busy trying to milk every dollar out of Jeep loyalists selling old platforms
Toyota just keeps making all the right moves. If they can pull this and the MR-2 off, it'll be amazing
simply put. it would be my next car
This is what Toyota has been missing for a long time. I will knock out the competition.
It has to hit 3 key points to be successful. 1) affordable 2) high mpg 3) capable .
Let's be real. Once these dealers see the love for this Toyota from consumers. They are going to mark it up. I really hope it's priced in the low low 20s
what car is priced in the low low 20s? You're dreaming. You will be lucky to get one under 30
Yup you’re dreaming. Stealerships will mark it up to $30,000 - $35,000. 😢
@@lukesmith981 that will be MSRP no markup
I hope we can get this in the EU.
This has potential to outsell Wrangler and Bronco
Not a chance. This will probably be low volume sadly.
New prado stands out 😅saw one the other day looks 👍
That’s a lot of off road vehicles, Lexus gx, Lexus lx, Land Cruiser, 4Runner , fj Land Cruiser. Where will it be made? They gotta be moving some of their production out of the factory that makes all the land cruisers in Japan. The fact we are seeing the test 4Runner here in the USA says it might be made in North America.
They have no production lines available for 4runner or FJ in USA. Japan is likely the only place in the Tahara factory.
sorry not in USA CA or MX
Hino's Hamura plant built the FJ Cruiser, T100 pickup as well as many, many Prados.
The dashboard shown is very similar to the Hilux Champ/IMV 0, if not exactly the same. That vehicle also has the 2.7 L 2TR-FE engine as an option. So my guess is it will be built in Thailand along side that vehicle. Of course the Corolla Cross was also first available in Thailand before anywhere else, but this might need more adjustments.
Even tho it’s very underpowered, I’d buy one of these with the 2.7L 4-cyl. They are known to go 500,000 miles without issue.
Paving the way for the Scout???
Body on frame, no paving required.
Plug-in Hybrid with big battery and power outlets in an off-road vehicle like this would be super attractive to us. 35 kWh and NEMA 5-20 (20A 120V outlets?) Good way to mount antennas like Starlink, too. Yes, most desirable here in northern Utah, too. Towing hitch and hooks, for sure. Don't really need high water fording depth, but ground clearance and large tires are of interest.