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It looks like the configurator is live for the 2024 Tacoma and the LC250 should be next. 2024 Toyota Tacoma | Toyota.com

It seems Toyota and dealers are expecting a significant brand premium for the LC250, and I feel isolated since I can see through the bs. I think it’s time for Toyota to offer up some facts and data on why we should be waiting for the new Land Cruiser. Here is one example. I think it’s...

That is cool and a good choice for SoCal; you'll have some yin and yang with the Lexus parked next to a 1958.

Maybe Toyota should have introduced the LC250 as a 2025 model. I expect the wait time for some replacement parts could be painful for 2024 models. I think a model year 2027 could be a good value with early issues resolved; I'm not sure I'll wait that long.

I need to walk back my assertion that Toyota’s supply will satisfy customer demand in 2024. The uncertainty seems to be related to electrification; there could be some wrinkles in Toyota’s strategy based on recent leadership changes and mixed messaging from executive leadership. System parts...

The German website seems to be live? I wonder if the vegan seats are good to eat? I heard of bears dining on seats at trailheads here locally. I'll take a diesel Prado please :) Toyota Neuwagen Angebot

Good points. The first LC250s are probably for Japan. Japan would be the best market to contain damage and quickly loop corrective actions back into the production system.

I'm surprised Toyota’s website has not been opened to configure new LC250s. I now suspect there may be some concerns at Toyota about competitive advantage. We're not going to see a USA version of the LC250 or hybrid Tacoma until April next year, so maybe the initial LC250s are for other markets...

Toyota’s Calty Design office deserves credit for the investment in functionality on the 2024 Tacoma; this is not comparable to my old 1980s vintage Toyota truck. Development spending at these levels makes me wonder if there are new vehicles in-work that we have not seen yet that will share this...

Battery replacement cost on the LC250 will be comparable to the Prius with NiMH cells. The LC250 will have around 40 NiMH cells, and my current rough estimate for replacement is $100 per cell with 4 to 8 hours of labor required. Cell replacement will be required approximately every 10 years...

Thanks for sharing that video of the Tahara factory. For me, watching the video sends my brain racing through all the calculations, processes, logistics, and people that come together to make this happen. I expect many of us will be fixated on the 5 or 10 things that are not perfect on the...

I would try a Nissan truck forum to find someone who has experienced the issue and worked through the repairs.

New information on the 2.7L Bronco engine; it's not for me. Ford recently added port injection on the 2.7L engine but not the 2.3L engine. Honda and Subrau don't use port injection. I recently learned Subaru has a fuel intake cleaning kit recommended at 60K miles. Is this too simple? Can you...

Toyota has an advantage right now, however the industry is evolving very rapidly and there will be winners and losers.

Tesla's battery pack has too many cells. I can't understand why Tesla would use stainless steel body panels with obsolete battery technology. It’s not clear to me who will be making replacement Tesla battery packs in 10 years.

Good points by all. I could live with the limits of the Bronco’s design, however I’m not confident about Ford’s ability to resolve problems with the introduction. Also, a 30% fuel efficiency improvement seems to be enough for many customers (including myself) to change vehicle suppliers. Ford...

It seems the benefit may be keeping the oil cooler as clean as possible without periodic flushing. I like the funnel as well. I can't think of a similar application of an oil filter installation on the oil cooler.

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I expect the oil filter will be in the same location on the LC250. We'll get the sepentine belt driven water pump as well. Hopefully we will get the back-up 12v starter like the Tundra hybrid; I have not been able to confirm yet.

The hybrid numbers are from TRD jon, not Toyota. Toyota has not released the hybrid MPG numbers yet.

I'm not sure how that messaging will be received here. Toyota currently does not take orders in the USA for any model. However, you can "order" the trim/color vehicle that is preassigned allocation for your local dealer. Once the VIN shows up in the system assigned to a dealer 4-6 weeks prior to...

The V6 valve failures where the decision point for me on the Bronco and Ford. Maybe it’s just me, but I notice how much Toyota representatives equate the Toyota brand and their legacy to exemplary execution on the new Land Cruiser. Truth be told, this is hard work; it will be the people at...

Great discussion. I remember Ziebart undercoating from growing up in north east Ohio. We need to find another chloride chemistry to use on the roads in the mid west and north eastern USA. I have to report keeping my Jeep Wrangler TJ free of major corrosion for 23 years required no effort in...

A 10 year life for NiMH cells seems reasonable. I was estimating $100 per cell if I did the replacement myself. $2500 seems low and may reflect some folks using reconditioned cells.

Good point. High mileage drivers will experience the most economic benefit. Capacity loss happens over time when the battery is charged and ready for service. The standard capacity loss curves apply as long as the charge level is service-ready at nominal ambient temperatures.

Li-Ion chemistries can not be reconditioned, and replacing indivual cells introduces voltage imbalances. The hybrid system partially reconditions Nicad and NiMH chemistries onboard. There is limited benefit to reconditioning indidual cells considering the time to remove/reinstall the cells and...

Affirma Welcome! Affirmative, I'm planning for a high density foam to level the area behind the folded rear seat. Alternatively, I may remove one or both of the rear seats.

The battery cells are integrated with the charging system, so it’s unlikely future suppliers of replacement cells will be able to significantly modify the cell characteristics. Considerable engineering development cost will be required to change the cells and make them backwards compatible with...

191cm total length with the rear seat folded flat 106cm aft of the rear seat 125cm width 85cm height (this is the non-hybrid Prado)

My concern would be the filter inadvertently going into bypass mode due to failure of the bypass function. Most folks should not have to worry about this because someone at the filter manufacturer has taken the actions to ensure this will not happen.