I have a bad feeling the next 4runner will look like this

https://www.thedrive.com/news/33913...ortuner-is-proof-we-miss-out-on-the-best-suvs

ugh...

 

Looks like a Highlander on steriods.

 

Thats why I was determined to get a 20 or a 21. Though that looks like the Lexus GX series which can look really good with suspension and tire upgrades.

 

369 LB/FT of torque and 30 MPG.

 

Many years ago the Toyota brought to the US a 4 cylinder diesel. It was in their Crown or Celica but I'm not sure. The top speed/performance was so bad that the car didn't last long on the market - and was yanked. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=scotty+kilmer+toyota++4+cylinder+diesel&&view=detail&mid=52C612636D5632AF258352C612636D5632AF2583&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=/videos/search?q=scotty%20kilmer%20toyota%20%204%20cylinder%20diesel&qs=n&form=QBVR&sp=-1&pq=scotty%20kilmer%20toyota%204%20cylinder%20diesel&sc=0-38&sk=&cvid=CE9F9C0913F7460BA813CDE4FA512197

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Crown#S130

Oil burning Toyota https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...eos/search?q=Scotty+Kilmer+Engine&FORM=VDMHRS

 

Yuck.

 

The Fortuner is the new 4Runner rumor has been going around for at least 4 years, maybe longer.

 

Yep. Same with the rumors that the 4Runner will be unibody, electric, discontinued altogether, ect.....

Same tired rumors every year.

 

It's not terrible looking, but definitely wouldn't be my favorite gen... though I've never really loved rounded edges(except on supercars), so the 4th gen was always my least favorite. And honestly, this looks more like an evolution from the 4th gen than the 5th. Aside from looks, if the performance is an improvement on the current gen, I'd drive it.

 

Sometimes I actually wish they would go more utilitarian with it. I wish they would make a real competitor for the Wrangler.

But then, I do love hitting the trails in such a cushy ride. it's nice to have such a comfortable ride to and from the trails.

It would be cool if they did a true hardcore off-road trim. Full skids, clearance for 35's, etc. I'd pay PRO MSRP for something like that.

 

Same here. I was thinking the other day that I really liked the split tailgate I had on my FJ-60. I don't mind the Fortuner. I've crawled around them a bit on some of my S. America trips, but I'd rather they bring the 70 series Land Cruisers here.

https://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-70

They will never do an FJ-40 replacement, but you can take out a mortgage for one of these!



https://www.icon4x4.com/fj

 

Almost all the overseas trucks/suv's have that rounded look. That's what sells in other places and Toyota knows that.

Toyota also knows the consumer in North America that would buy a vehicle like this typically like squared off, angular lines rather than rounded panels. I think the 6th gen here will reflect that in appearance.

The tricky part for them will be balancing the power under the hood with mpg's and enthusiast wants/needs.

Lots of people will give up on the 4Runner if it comes with the Tacoma's 3.5L motor/trans combo. I think Toyota learns from that and adds a turbo to the 3.5L for the 6th gen.......along with a hybrid option.

 

isnt that pretty much the new rav4 trd, but w/ diesel?

 

No. The Fortuner is body on frame, like a 4runner.

 

I think It looks exactly like a 2019 landrover discovery or as they are known here in the uk a Chelsea tractor. Driven by moms on the school run.

 

No thanks, you'll never see me drive that thing. I'll die with my 4runner.

 

I'd be tempted if they gave us the diesel and manual transmission the Fourtuner comes with overseas.

 

Fortuner always existed. It is Asian market model and never looked like a 4 Runner at any given time. No worries. Not an issue.

 

Give me a LC76 or 79!

 

looks a lot like the gender-reassignment that Chevy did to the Blazer. But at least it won't break down every 107 miles.

 

If you want to see something ugly, look at the dash of the 2020 Camry. Rumor has it that this is a possibility of the 2022 Tundra...As if it's not bad enough that the V-8 is going away. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/2...&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

 

In lieu of a twin turbo V6, though. If it makes anywhere near the power of the 3.5 in my brother's F150, no-one will miss the 5.7. They're awesome motors, but they're too thirsty to keep around.

 

Supposedly it's based on what's in the Lexus, and rumor of 450 horsepower and putting the truck in the mid 60's for starting price.

 

And yes, the 5.7 is thirsty. 13 city, 18 highway.....until you lift it. I have the 4.6 in mine.

 

Holy crap! No, thanks!

 

Look at this...I saw the post yesterday. https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/pinellas-park-1999-toyota-4runner-60l/7142898027.html

 

That's a sleeper!

 

Yeah I had to read it twice lol.