Update on the new Mini FJ…coming to the USA soon?

[AbleGuy]

If you see the new mini Land Cruiser, potentially called FJ displayed at the LA Auto Show this year, that would be a good indication that Toyota is bringing this sweet looking little ride to North America.

Being able to buy this in the US isn’t yet a slam dunk. We’re only being teased that it may reach our shores. Specific reveal dates for us haven’t been disclosed but still, perhaps we will see it here especially since it and the Land Cruiser SE were teased together last year.

(Looks like it’s designed to go after potential Baby Bronco buyers)


Here’s a rendering of an EV version:

With Toyota quality being vastly better than Ford’s, it would be pretty easy to choose a mini FJ over the BB.



So stay tuned to see if we’re going to get these here…

(Photos courtesy of CarBuzz)

Toyota's Baby G-Class Rival Could Be Ready Sooner Than Mercedes Hoped

It's been a long time coming.

carbuzz.com

 

[nickw]

If you see the new mini Land Cruiser, potentially called FJ displayed at the LA Auto Show this year, that would be a good indication that Toyota is bringing this sweet looking little ride to North America.

Being able to buy this in the US isn’t yet a slam dunk. We’re only being teased that it may reach our shores. Specific reveal dates for us haven’t been disclosed but still, perhaps we will see it here especially since it and the Land Cruiser SE were teased together last year.

(Looks like it’s designed to go after potential Baby Bronco buyers)
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Here’s a rendering of an EV version:
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With Toyota quality being vastly better than Ford’s, it would be pretty easy to choose a mini FJ over the BB.

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So stay tuned to see if we’re going to get these here…

(Photos courtesy of CarBuzz)

Toyota's Baby G-Class Rival Could Be Ready Sooner Than Mercedes Hoped

It's been a long time coming.

carbuzz.com

Why are they calling it a "G class rival", it's nothing of the sort, what am I missing?

If it is based on the LC then it's going to be the size of the BB with the drivetrain of a much heavier duty platform....

 

[ITTOG]

Whatever it is it is ugly.

 

[Kingsize24]

😬😬😬 Yeah... not a fan

 

[dstefan]

Whatever it is it is ugly.

Agreed, but then again nearly every new design out of Toyota lately is butt ugly IMO …

 

[LRNAD90]

Agreed, but then again nearly every new design out of Toyota lately is butt ugly IMO …

Hmmm, I think this takes it to a new level..

 

[Todd780]

Looks like an updated Fiat Multipla for the off road crowd...

 

[TLar25]

Wow this is fugly

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[ThundahBeagle]

Kinda prefer the early 2000's FJ Cruiser. But with this being smaller and EV, I can see the newer design language here. It's not terrible. Looks more rugged than the mini Bronco. Speaking of which, I wanna know when Ford will get its head out of its buttt and make a Bronco XLT based on the F150, please.

Wish Toyota would bring back the FJ cruiser but in Hybrid. That'd be a win in my book.

 

[p nut]

Why are they calling it a "G class rival", it's nothing of the sort, what am I missing?

If it is based on the LC then it's going to be the size of the BB with the drivetrain of a much heavier duty platform....

I think they’re referring to the “baby G” linked in the article. Doesn’t really give any details, but they’re not referencing the G wagen.

This will compete with the Bronco Sport.
Does this mean it’ll be based on the RAV4 chassis? If it even makes it into production.

 

[driveby]

My first take was: "Hey Toyota made a 4x4 Kia Soul!". Btw that's not a compliment.

 

[Todd780]

Speaking of which, I wanna know when Ford will get its head out of its buttt and make a Bronco XLT based on the F150, please.

That would be interesting. But, around here a 2 door mid level Bronco is 65K. Most are in the 75- 85K range. So, then a F150 Bronco would be what, 100K?

Pass.

I really want a 2 door Bronco but I'm having a hard time justifying the prices when similar equipped Wranglers are 10K or more cheaper...

There's Rubicons selling for the same price as base model Broncos.

 

[case]

My first take was: "Hey Toyota made a 4x4 Kia Soul!". Btw that's not a compliment.

Same here.

 

[kerouac]

That would be interesting. But, around here a 2 door mid level Bronco is 65K. Most are in the 75- 85K range. So, then a F150 Bronco would be what, 100K?

Pass.

I really want a 2 door Bronco but I'm having a hard time justifying the prices when similar equipped Wranglers are 10K or more cheaper...

There's Rubicons selling for the same price as base model Broncos.

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Not sure how soon you need your new vehicle but if you wait until their "family pricing" event you can save quite a lot bringing it closer to or even less than the Jeep. We got a great deal on an F150 last year (though "great deal" in today's market prices is still ridiculously obscene for what a new vehicle costs nowadays). We checked out the Bronco's while shopping for our truck and they are very, very cool

 

[Todd780]

Not sure how soon you need your new vehicle but if you wait until their "family pricing" event you can save quite a lot bringing it closer to or even less than the Jeep. We got a great deal on an F150 last year (though "great deal" in today's market prices is still ridiculously obscene for what a new vehicle costs nowadays). We checked out the Bronco's while shopping for our truck and they are very, very cool

Undetermined at this point. But, I was looking at a new 2 door Badlands w/ V6 (Non Sasquatch). MSRP is 71K marked down to 62K.

But, then I see new Rubicon 2 doors with more equipment for 58K. Shouldn't a Rubicon and Sasquatch be pretty close in price? If I added Sasquatch to that Bronco the 'on sale' price would be 70K... That's nuts.

Both below are V6, Auto, Heated seats & steering wheel, remote start.... Which is basically all I'd want.

I don't know if I see the Bronco being worth an extra 10K.