Ugliest 4X4

[JoFotoz]

....but if ya want really cool NEW off roadie fun.

http://www.google.com/images?as_q=Co...h=&safe=images

I'd trade my 73 Bronco for one of these....plus some cash of course..I aint gonna give it away!

Jo

[Numba1goalie]

Looks like they designed it using lego's

[BritVX]

Seeing as this thread has resurfaced anyone else think the Bronco concept looks suspiciosly like a Landrover Defender or the new Discovery? I wonder if this has anything to do with Ford owning the lot?

Col

[pbkid]

i think its awesome. looks like it would romp some ground off road. i would buy it, but knowing toyota it will probably cost like 40k. =)

[VehiGAZ]

Base price is supposed to be under $20k, actually. Toyota doesn't sell anything for $40k (but Lexus will be happy to oblige... ;-)

I like it, but I'm AMAZED that so many VXers are hating it - it's a cool-looking, two-door, off-road-capable sport-ute. There's only one other Vehi-cle you can say the same about...

[WyrreJ]

It is just so ... square ... which is really the anithesis of vx design.

[Raque Thomas]

Base price is supposed to be under $20k, actually. Toyota doesn't sell anything for $40k (but Lexus will be happy to oblige... ;-)

Don't they still make the Land Cruiser? And the Supra? I would think one could also equip an Avalon into that price range....but back to the subject, I love the concept...let's just hope it looks recognizable once it gets to production. If it's "only" going to be a $20,000 vehicle, it won't look much like the prototype!

[VehiGAZ]

I love the internet... what question CAN'T you answer in 3 minutes?!?

So you got me on the Land Cruiser (base price $55,815). You can probably option up a Sequoia to $40k, and the Avalon Limited starts at about $33,500, so that one could be stretched with nav and DSC to ring the $40k mark. But the Supra, may it rest in peace, has been dead for several years now. :-(

Here's a link to Toyota's website listing all of their products (so you can check my facts and figures if you want):

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/modelselector/index.html

Here's one to Car & Driver's short-take on it:

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

So by C/D's report and the specs, I would guess that a fully-optioned 4WD version will end up running somewhere around $28k off the lot. You get a LOT of bang for that buck, though. A oh-so-important limited-slip differential, more engine, more towing, and more advanced electronics than the VX (and with the benefits of mass-production), but with an Xterra-like interior (no leather two-toned Recaros for FJ buyers!!) for a lot less money than the VX was, especially in adjusted dollars. It will appeal to a lot of buyers, I am sure.

[TDAWG]

is it me or does it seems like all those concepts wanna be hummers?

[Chopper]

Drove a baby blue FJ from 85 to 88. Loved it, like the new one...wish they, would make it a little lighter/smaller

[GOVEHIX]

i don't know why, it just sorta gave me a feeling this is a super sized mini cooper!!

[Reg Hinnant]

Unfortunately my VX wont last forever and looking for a short wheelbase 4WD limits your choices.
This Toyota may be an answer to the SWB 4WD problem if they dont jack the price sky high on the 4WD model.
I'm sure it will be capable off road.
The VX experiance has truly been like owning a custom vehicle. To this day, it still gets stares & questions.
That will be whats missing with the Toyota.

[Todd Adams]

Unfortunately my VX wont last forever and looking for a short wheelbase 4WD limits your choices.
This Toyota may be an answer to the SWB 4WD problem if they dont jack the price sky high on the 4WD model.
I'm sure it will be capable off road.
The VX experiance has truly been like owning a custom vehicle. To this day, it still gets stares & questions.
That will be whats missing with the Toyota.

What I look for in a short wheelbased 4x4 is the upgradeability prospects. I need a vehicle that I can modify to easily do 4 rated trails. (We have the Comp rig for the hard core stuff) My VX is there now but like Reg I am thinking of a replacement. Being an old LC guy (I have owned 2) I will have to look at the new Cruiser. In a couple of years you may catch Reg and I on the Cruiser forum.
Todd

[Chopper]

If only they offered it with the loose, flappy, leaky, canvas lid option.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/