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Yeah - lots of cross-over with 4 runner now, I don't see the logic either. Do we have any specs on axles? Guessing since this is based off the GX550 and the GX550 is a downsized version of the LX600 it's going to follow the same logics as the LC200 vs GX460 and get the Prado/4runner/Tacoma...

I agree....but I don't love the electric motor analogy, there are 200 vs 1 moving parts to your point but 1 electric wire vs 2000 complex electric connections....not to count the software aspect. I only bring that up because that is always a big selling point for electric vehicles, many less...

He answered: "Nice rig! We've been researching fuso's ever since we sold our sportmobile. Finding a good platform to build on has be a real challenge. There's a lot of data to take in... I have a few questions, I hope they aren't totally ignorant. A lot of our research has been focused on...

LOL - yeah, those old tires on Rovers were like 30" x 7", new tires these days are so wide you can't see over the suckers! So you think that stated capacities are without a spare tire?

Ranger/Chevy's are 7500ish and 1500ish, new Tacoma is apparently going to get a bump too, so it's in same ballpark but the Ineos does edge them out by ~150 lbs.

Payload and towing are in-line with other "mid" size 1/4 ton rigs - what am I missing?

Cool truck - I like the idea of the Vortec in these, easy engine changes, upgrades and parts in any town in the US with it being pretty easy to work on.....

I doubt its "paid" but more of a not for profit situation, I really hope for a fair review of the rig...but honestly see this as a win/win, Ineos funds a huge African trip = marketing on the biggest overland outlet and Scott gets a huge bump in veiwership due to them driving around Africa in a...

They also have bigger differentials and axles from my understanding.

Zero chance and good riddance - they don't work well loaded in the N American market, it has the power to weight ratio of an old VW bus....great for banging through the DRC, no so much for any hwy with hills. I'd take a 70 w/1GR before the diesels....

Yeah, I see that....looks like they are rolling out the red carpet....and gin and tonics.

what happened to @Scott Brady ? Inquiring minds wanna know - do you still have access to the engineering team? If so - are they planning on releasing manuals/parts fiche?

The pricing of these things are off the charts! I remember when a really clean 60, 15 years ago, sub 150kish miles, was $4-5k all day. I don't see the value now beyond aesthetics, expensive to maintain, poor mileage, parts are becoming hard to find....they are enthusiast rigs these days that...

I'd expect if they don't the consumer / enthusiasts groups will in short order.

If the looks of a modern LC don't bother you and the fact that it's a bit bougie / you don't need the "simplified" rig that the Gren offers I think it's a no brainer, the LC is by far less risk. The LC is a known commodity, proven itself, based on proven industrial design / build methodology...

The rest of the jeep was built to a higher standard too, I think it came with a D60 rear axle OEM: https://www.quadratec.com/products/52446_103_T.htm

If Jeep is watching, they should do absolutely that in the US. I know they had a military one in the last 10 years that had HD axles and a diesel that other countries got that we didn't, but they could and would 100% eat into "commercial" sales like the Gren is aiming at with exactly what you...

I really like the new HD ZR2: https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2023/apr/0413-silveradohd.html

My 3/4 T offroad is a bumpy mess but it does it, no worse than an old leaf sprung Hilux or old square body Chev.....but step up to say a PowerWagon, get softer suspension, F&R lockers + still more load carrying capacity than a Gren and a full size truck starts to make more sense.

Why would it be tongue in cheek? The point is why spend $1200 on something that is not going to add value to an expo rig...you have more tire choices in 17's + more sidewall AND it's cheaper, win-win-win....what am missing? Plenty of LR E tires in 17's that work fine on HD pickups with plenty...