I really want a new 4runner but the MPG

That’s exactly why I’m pissed the new LC requires premium.

 

Nothing wrong with capitalism, as long as there's competition.

If those prices are current, any intelligent customer can go a few miles down the road and get premium for ~$4.50.

 

"LC"?

 

Landcruiser

 

I did not know that. Screw that.

 

Probably because of the Turbo? Isn't the Land Cruiser using the I4?

 

Same powertrain from the hybrid Taco, same power numbers.

 

I'm sure it'll run just fine with regular. I wouldn't be surprised if premium is required to hit the advertised power numbers, but the average driver would not be able to feel the difference in performance between the two.

 

I would be more concerned about engine knock and pinging with low octane fuel than performance. My second gen Tacoma needs to run 89 in warm weather or else it has a knock that even a reflash from the dealer couldn’t fix.

 

Sounds gimmicky to me. LX570 took premium, LC200 didn't.

 

Yeah, I wonder why they're calling for it only in one of 3 vehicles using the same drivetrain. It's like the 4.6 in the GX VS the Tundra. If the ECU's are programmed differently, that might make sense.

 

Right. I meant to mention that in my earlier post. I think it's the same with the 4.7 in the gx470 versus the 4Runner.

 

Well, here in the US where It's profit > everything, it doesn't always work that way.
Seems like there's always a thumb on one scale or another.