6th gen Speculation Thread

So I know this truck is made in Japan but do they not get test mules in North America where it is sold primarily? How is it there are no spy shots of them?

 

They do test in US. But consider this.

The all new Landcruiser 300 was announced in late 2021 (for 2022 model). They tested it for almost five years leading up to final production and yet nobody saw it. The Toyota engineers came up with the genius idea of using the shell from an existing Landcruiser 200 and put it over the top of all the new stuff. It looked like every other (older design) Landcruiser 200 driving around at the time.

 

But why hide that but not the Tacoma or the tundra
At least those were camo'd up

 

To keep your competitors guessing.

 

Here are some new videos covering the breaking news from Best Car Magazine Japan about the upcoming 2025 Mini Land Cruiser to be introduced in 2024.

https://youtu.be/dk3sULviJkY?si=fWuVKR0sQA7YalPa

https://youtu.be/eaSXBhbtu_s?si=GHWBff9Mp2330LE3

 

I suspect this is a Japan only release....

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Get the confirmed design of Rankle Mini!! Best Car October 10 issue
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　"The October 10th issue of Best Cars will deliver the first report of the Land Cruiser Mini. It is a compact SUV whose silhouette was shown when the Land Cruiser 250 was released. Rankle 300, Rankle 250, and Rankle 70 are all large, but Rankle Mini is just the right size for use in Japan.

　This Land Cruiser Mini is a product strategy that is sure to succeed because of its easy-to-handle body size in Japan, and it is pushing the points of fans. I am just amazed at the Rankle full lineup plan."

Kind of a neat idea though. They would sell buckets of these in Europe actually in all of EMEA. 3 cyl turbo from Corolla GR? Fun. Looks a million times better than the FUGLY 250 too!

 

Toyota has gone bonkers with new models past couple years. It's crazy how many cars and SUVs they have in the lineup.

 

I heard from my Plano source, the Toyota National Dealer Meeting will be in Las Vegas next week, Sept. 12-14. Many of the dealers will see the new 2025 6th gen 4Runner for the first time, expect leaks within a week, hopefully it will include photos.

 

Tundra is trash

 

Can we just get the FJ70? Christ.

 

No. We won't. Might as well stop dreaming.

 

Cool hipster shot on Toyota's website right now.

 

The Japanese were able to get the FJ70 because consumers there demanded it. Consumers have power. Ask the people who make Bud Light. Get organized. Write letters to Toyota. Post messages all over social media. Toyota has people on this forum. Let them know you want the FJ70.

The most obvious markets for the FJ70 are Australia, Africa and the USA where there is an abundance of wild terrain and people who need to master it for work or pleasure. Australia and Africa have the FJ70 and the USA could get it with a little effort on the part of consumers.

And absolutely boycott the ludicrous, to the point of being silly, model 250 sewing machine powered fiasco. Just say no! Tell your friends to say no! Same thing for the Gen 6. NO! No! No!

Toyota is already getting the message on the 250. They are only bringing in 350 units for all of Canada. Imagine that! They know it’s not going to sell. Just say no! Ship them back to Japan...the problem is the Japanese don't want the 250 with the 4 cyl. Do you realize that? Toyota is not selling the 4 cyl engine 250 in their own blinkin country. People there do not want it! That's like Macdonalds not selling the Big Mac in the US. Moms not making apple pie. Babe Ruth playing for the Cubs. You want to know what the current craze in Japan is ..you guessed it.....the FJ70! That is the car the Japanese want. Get it and get it!

 

Please don't feed the trolls.

 

@Naville is a troll, don't feed.

 

Ha Ha jinx!

 

The problem is that there's only a handful of people who will actually buy a 70 series if they bring it here. If they could ship them over in the exact form they're sold elsewhere, it wouldn't be such a big deal. But, they would have to develop a left hand drive version, and swap in a drivetrain that conforms to US emissions and CAFE requirements. There's no way they're going to do that just to sell a couple of units to some enthusiasts.

I'd also be willing to bet that the LC250 and 6th gen 4Runner are going to sell just fine, in spite of a handful of forum guys not liking turbos. The 250 looks great, is reasonably priced, and more than capable enough of the off-roading 90% of the market does.

 

I suspect Toyota is getting nervous because of the reaction in Japan. The Japanese press is calling the 250 a glorified passenger car. The 250 is getting bad press in Japan. The craze, and it is a bona fide craze, is for the FJ70. Read it. And Japan at first look would not seem to be a great market for the FJ70. It is a super Urban driver market, high density, little of the wide open spaces in US, Australia or Africa.

 

Please don't feed the trolls.

 

FYI, there's no such thing as an FJ70 anymore. People who claim to know a lot about what's going on with Toyota should know this.

 

I wasn't referring to you, but J70 would be more appropriate.

The F has been long since discontinued.

 

Why would you want a J70 when you already have a J150? That's like 80 more Js...

Like any of y'all would actually pay $60k or more for a bare bones 1960s truck, lol. All these threads about why 4R doesn't have memory seats, automatic headlights, etc.

 

Of course, whatever works for you, most of us have the member in question blocked so as not to have to listen to their drivel.

"The only thing I want Limited" is the nonsense dished up by a non-US member, telling us what we should demand for the US market. Tell me they don't understand US CAFE, Crash and Safety standards, let alone the wants and demands of the US consumer desire to have all things optioned to the max with butt warmers and ventilated seats, let alone a bunch of automated electronics.

 

I'm all in favor of stripped down, utilitarian options. But, the market for it just isn't here, unfortunately.

I also think that, when it comes to things like power windows and locks versus manual versions, it's probably cheaper and more efficient for them to only offer one option to save space on the production line.

Also, I will admit that I have been spoiled by my "butt warmers", lol!

 

But if you don't cancel all opposing opinions, how do you know you're always right?

 

I have never ignored anyone here or on Tacoma world. Even if somebody consistently posts useless things, once in a while they might post something good.

I know I've made an ass of myself more than once on this forum. But, I like to think I contribute positively overall.

I'd hate to think that a bunch of people have me ignored, but I'm sure a few do.

 

If I havent been ignored yet I'm sure it's coming. There is a reason my wife bought me a tshirt recently that says "I'm not for everyone"