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Thanks, this is a really good point. Some here may have noticed I’m an anomaly; I could write a book on the subject. First, it’s very important to not modify your vehicle in a way that could void the warranty. Second, you have to follow all manufacturer and supplier data for replacement parts...

The yoke controls are a gesture of goodwill for Toyota. It's expensive for large manufacturers to customize vehicles, so I expect Toyota is probably looking for a supplier to partner with for the design and build of accessibility customizations.

I suspect yes. The restriction is in place here locally for high demand vehicles. I plan to do all maintenance and repairs myself including warranty work when possible, so I'm having a hard time with the idea of paying a dealership to limit my access to the LC 250 I want.

I've seen Heritage Blue glowing like that before. The lighting could have a dramatic effect on how the color looks. I expect the marketing team at Toyota is heavily involved in branding the FE colors.

Here is a custom build done right. I know where I would be if I had a shop like this.

No special/custom orders here in the USA for Toyota and Honda. If you get in line, I assume you can pass on trims/colors you don't want and wait for your preference to show up in the pipeline allocated for that dealer. There are no down payments at my local dealer until the vin number shows up...

I don't expect I'll have an opportunity to buy a First Edition trim. I will not pay over MSRP because this would be a big problem if everybody did that. I’ve been watching color changes on the Rav4, so I expect Toyota will change the LC 250 color options from year to year. Yes, this implies I’m...

Raiti is my go-to source for storage of twinkies and tacos :) I'm happy to see he is good spirits after that long ride from Florida to Japan.

I've seen some reports the V8 diesel is naturally aspirated. Interesting to observe for me, however the state of California would forbid me from ever owning such a vehicle here in the USA.:)

The 70 series is not available in my country even if I wanted to buy one, so I haven’t collected any objective information to report. My assertions are anecdotal and based on my previous Toyota truck ownership experience as well as audible/visual information gained from 2024 70 series video...

I like these videos. I need to understand the design decisions before I can reach acceptance on “good enough”. From watching Mike Sweers (TNGA-F design engineering leader) interviews, it appears there were only a few dozen design engineers who defined the initial requirements for the TNGA-F...

This is cool nostalgia, but I didn’t love my 1984 Toyota pick-up truck. This is a 1980s truck design and truth be told it’s not great. The body is not robust and will fold up in a crash. The shocker with the 2024 70 series is the pricing; it appears to be similar to the 2024 J250. I don’t think...

I like it! That looks like a J250 First Edition for markets without the LC300 (hence the missing Prado badge on the back). Two tone Trail Dust is my new color; it looks better and better every time I see it. My 23 year old Jeep Wrangler TJ still looks great in Solar Yellow which is similar to...

Good points and I agree. Many here have probably noticed the titanic shift in the electric vehicle industry this week; the reckoning is worthy of a moment of silence. I still have confidence in Toyota and the LC 250 hybrid technology. ICE emissions are an existential threat to my personal...

It's cool to see Toyota actually built a yoke drive Prado, but this YouTuber does not appear to be credible. He seems to infer the vehicle is a diesel hybrid and does not provide citations for the numerous clips he combines with his footage of the Japan Mobility Show.

Ahh, I hope Toyota doesn't go that far with the 1958 trim and reduce insulation for cost reduction. Differences at that level will add cost to manage multiple production configurations.

It appears the Land Cruiser trim comes with softex seats and the premium package adds leather seats and a moonroof from all the Youtube videos I've watched.. I prefer softex over leather as well but those perferations will be full of dust after one summer on the roads I drive.

I got to watch the kick-off presentation and Lexus press release. Simon Humphries seemed to be taken back by the tepid response to the LF-ZL concept vehicle. The big take-away for me was Toyota’s electrification goals; it appears the current configuration of the GX550 will not be in production...

Welcome Kevin! My timeframe is similar to yours, however I'm not confident about my ability to get the trim/color/options I want from my local dealer. We can only guess at the right answer to your question. I would recommend watching here to see how the production allocation flows out to...

Good question; I was just going to post about this. Right now my selection is the General Grabber A/TX in 255/70 R18 on the existing rims. I have recently gone back to the stock spec tire size on my Jeep with General Grabber A/T2s installed, and a lighter tire greatly improved overall vehicle...

This is an interesting discussion. A Toyota representative hosting a 2022 Tundra reveal at the Seattle Center during a major 2021 arts event said Toyoyta "is going to kill it" when I asked about the 4Runner. I was shocked at the time and didn't believe it.

The inside of the 2024 70 series is just like my fifth generation Toyota truck right down to the sound of the door closing, but the pricing appears to be the same as the 2024 J250. This appears to demonstrate how difficult it is for Toyota to keep these low volume legacy designs in production.

Here is a 1958 with solid dark gray cloth seats. I like the darker color of these seats. The 1958 interior will hold up better in the dusty conditions I operate in. I may end up covering the seats on day one.

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These are very different vehicles in my opinion. It’s interesting to hear the reviewer talk about the Land Cruiser as if historical vehicle characteristics will just appear on the LC 250 because the nameplate says Toyota. Developing an all new vehicle is incredibly challenging, and much work...

Welcome! I'm also interested in the 1958 trim. I expect Toyota has accurate cost estimates. We should see official pricing and trim details from Toyota in the coming weeks.

I’m excited about EVs, and I expect I’ll own an EV when my LC 250 reaches end-of-life. In the world of science we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us to advance technology. Todays EV industry players look like a scatter diagram with minimal consensus or collaboration. I’m happy to...

Wheels are the only ground clearance variable in solid axle vehicles. Toyota invested heavily in fuel efficiency for the LC 250, and the purchase price includes a significant allocation here. Fuel efficiency is very important for me, but I’m happy to see others have the capability to vastly...

Toyota announced some concept technology exhibits for the show today. Exhibited models / Technology | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website -unibody 3 row Land Cruiser Se -unibody mid-size pick-up truck -three-wheeled electric personal mobility scooter...