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http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/first-drives/2014-toyota-4runner-first-drive

How do you figure? The 2007-current Tundra has not had a stellar record. Certainly no better than any other 1/2 ton pickup.

I just spoke with my friend His is a 1964 109 with Fairey overdrive He gets mid to upper twenties for fuel economy I must have mistaken the mpgs for one of his several Land Cruisers Anyway, if anyone is interested his Rover will go on the market next month

The 430ish horsepower 6.2Ls will be available this Fall. And only with a 3.73 gear. Remember, the transmission has a lot to do with it too. With more gears in the transmission (9 speeds are coming!) and their wider ratio spread, there is less need for a shorter R&P.

Here's my friend Michael's take on the new Tundra. He pulled no punches..... http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/30/2014-toyota-tundra-review-first-drive/

Tundra might need a complete redo This refresh simply gives the Toyota faithful a good reason to trade in their old Tundra and step up to the new, but does little to lure new buyers away from the Big Three Fuel economy is horrible, they need to address it immediately Still trying too hard to...

Agreed. Some Coopers are notoriously narrow at the tread, given their advertised size

The Cooper ST MAXX is one heck of a tire, but only available as an E range in that size The BFG AT is available as either a D or E Which range do you require, and why?

Interesting, isn't it? You have to look at each tire individually. Even if they are the same sizing, they aren't necessarily the same size. He's right, a Duratrac LT235/85R16E is 7.7" wide at the tread, where a LT255/85R16E Cooper ST is only 7.2" wide at the tread The tire that is supposed to...

I would guess that the overdrive makes a big difference

Well, that settles that argument!

I totally agree. And, of course, a bit of tongue-in-cheek for the ExPo crowd. I'm sure some of them would also appreciate the King of the Hammers / Ultra Four style drivetrain and suspensions buried in a ExPo rig At least they have low range! And winches! And tall skinny tires!

Of course, a TrophyTruck wouldn't be Expo-worthy because: 1) Built in North America, not Japan or Australia 2) Two wheel drive with IFS 3) Gasoline pushrod V8s, no diesel 4) Automatic transmission, no manual 5) Tires are wider than stock (!), and 75 series (not 85s or 100s) 6) Cali-lean...

I wish they would just enter a Trophy Truck in the Dakar and be done with it

Although they did make them, any manual transmission Suburban 4x4 would be difficult to find. And that might be an understatement.

Not much faster than backpacking, methinks My friend has one (for sale) in Idaho Dangerously slow, unless you are on untraveled back roads 12 mpg, at best You'll look the part, though

The Ford Ranger (sold in countries outside the US) will be racing Dakar in 2014 It will have a 5.0L "Coyote" V8 What? You were expecting a diesel with a stick shift? Water cooled Brembo brakes are cool, locking diffs F/R Expect to see more news on this in the coming days

And who are you to care? If I listed my professional credentials or experience, would it change your mind? Nope. Real experience Keep in mind, a vehicle's suspension is a system and your 1996 Disco wouldn't be as affected by a 215/85R16 tire as a 2001 Montero, now would it? It's not the...

I think it's idiotic. The first to do it were the Germans, stuffing wide BBS RS from Porsches and BMWs under MK I Golfs. The skinny tires were the only ways they would tuck under without rubbing (even with rolled/stretched fenders). Horribly unsafe, and not TUV legal. They should know better...

My vote for the best post here, ever