Noticed a powertrain animation on YouTube showing the GX with the same hybrid as the LC. Of course that could change. Have you noticed the LC hybrid calls for premium fuel?
Well, easy does it, especially on a vehicle the price of the LC.IIRC, any vehicle qualifying for sale as new in the US must be able to run on 87 octane fuel. Albeit maybe with some knocking and a performance degradation.Nope, have not taken delivery. In the queue.
My theory is the call for premium is to meet an EPA MPG goal, and that mid-grade will suffice. According to a post by a Toyota insider with engineering contacts, this appears to be the case. I agree, today's engines with knock sensors and variable valve timing should be able to adjust for 87 octane. Now, if putting it to the test, such as pulling a trailer on the pass out of Denver to SLC, or today in Baker, CA, then yes, probably a bit of premium.
ME try it?
Presuming you are aware the Overtrail went skimpy on the HVAC? No rear controls, or roof vents. Most likely had to meet a price point. Hopefully the capacity of the unit was not also trimmed.
Yeah, it’s a weird modification that creates manufacturing cost and variance across models that one would think they’d avoid. They also only offer the small sunroof on the OT versus the panoramic on the others - which to me points at weight reduction being a goal.
Well they are really the only game in town when it comes to luxury off readers. Seems they found a bit of an untapped market, I wonder if that demand continues. & if so, surely they must adjust production numbers accordingly?
Well, there is the G-Wagen and Range Rover, possibly the Land Rover. However, cannot beat Toyota/Lexus for reliability. Strange that Lexus offers six GX trim levels, and Toyota 2 (the FE is a one-time thing). I am sure Toyota/Lexus has it all planned out, and in the case of the LC, somehow it will have to coexist in the marketplace with the 2025 4Runner.
I’m sure Toyota will be able to sell all they can produce. I wonder though if they might have additional options and/or special packages after the FE goes away. With 2 versions of LC & the 1958 they might about have enough configurations, leaving lower price points or even more off road versions to the 4R.
Very nice looking rig. I’ve got the same wheels with 275/70/18s sl. Do you get any rubbing with those 285s off roading? How’s your mpg?
No rubbing whatsoever, and I've tried. Seems to be settling at 18 mpg, not the greatest.
Yeah, seems like the 550s are really trickling in, and although I first started seeing them before the LC, I'm now seeing more LCs on the road. Good luck hooking an allocation, hope it is timely!
Thanks. I have a VIN number now, but it’s interesting to Google it and see that every dealer in Corwin’s network (and a few more that aren’t) have it listed as incoming inventory.
