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If the Land Cruiser BEV were in the same cost class as the Scout, and looked similar enough to today’s Land Cruiser, it would be a definite top competitor in my spreadsheet. The LC is a bit skinnier and otherwise has similar dimensions as the Traveler.

Also, it’s hard to complain that their current main page advertising photos are literally from my backyard and in places I’ve played.

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If the Land Cruiser BEV were in the same cost class as the Scout, and looked similar enough to today’s Land Cruiser, it would be a definite top competitor in my spreadsheet. The LC is a bit skinnier and otherwise has similar dimensions as the Traveler.

Also, it’s hard to complain that their current main page advertising photos are literally from my backyard and in places I’ve played.

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It is a great looking vehicle. I’ve said before we had ordered, then cancelled, the Lexus GX550 for my wife only because the costs were so similar. I just think the LC is pricey for what it is. You can get a similar spec’d Sequoia for about same price.
 
If the Land Cruiser BEV were in the same cost class as the Scout, and looked similar enough to today’s Land Cruiser, it would be a definite top competitor in my spreadsheet. The LC is a bit skinnier and otherwise has similar dimensions as the Traveler.

Also, it’s hard to complain that their current main page advertising photos are literally from my backyard and in places I’ve played.

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Yeah, this would make a tough decision for me too! I was actually on the list for a LC when they came out, and got an allocation quicker than I expected. I decided to turn it down because it wasn't a NEED, it was a want. And it would have been a pretty hefty cost to take a step back in MPG and gas costs (premium required). At the time, I knew Scout's announcement was coming later that year, so decided to wait for that and hope it was appealing.

That said, seeing them out and about I still look longingly...
 
Yeah, this would make a tough decision for me too! I was actually on the list for a LC when they came out, and got an allocation quicker than I expected. I decided to turn it down because it wasn't a NEED, it was a want. And it would have been a pretty hefty cost to take a step back in MPG and gas costs (premium required). At the time, I knew Scout's announcement was coming later that year, so decided to wait for that and hope it was appealing.

That said, seeing them out and about I still look longingly...
They definitely catch your eye. And to my surprise the trail dust color (forget exact name) really appeals to me. My hates that color but something about it just looks unique
 
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It is a great looking vehicle. I’ve said before we had ordered, then cancelled, the Lexus GX550 for my wife only because the costs were so similar. I just think the LC is pricey for what it is. You can get a similar spec’d Sequoia for about same price.
See, to me a LC is way higher quality than a Sequoia and more capable because it’s smaller, tighter, and just better for my use-case (camping/overlanding/etc). And for my use-case, the top-end LC is cheaper than a mid-range Sequoia. And the LC is about the same price as a 4Runner when specced similarly.

But we’ll see what the BEV looks like.
 
See, to me a LC is way higher quality than a Sequoia and more capable because it’s smaller, tighter, and just better for my use-case (camping/overlanding/etc). And for my use-case, the top-end LC is cheaper than a mid-range Sequoia. And the LC is about the same price as a 4Runner when specced similarly.

But we’ll see what the BEV looks like.
The LC is very distinct. Lets hope they don't think they need to change things up just because it becomes an EV.
 
I have a question about this. You have just added all that weight to a hatch that lifts up. Do you have. To reinforce the hinges? Make any other modifications?
It came with everything I needed.

No hinge re-enforcement.

There is a derlin pad that you mount beneath the door and the lower part of the carrier rests on that.

It also came with backing plates where the it is bolted to the door.

Never squeaked rattled or shook.

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And does the electric lift gate still function properly with the tire on?


I had a red ---- hair of clearance with the 275/70R18s and the rear hatch glass. But It opened and closed just fine.

One model can be adjusted to extend the tire further away from the door if needed, but the one I got for factory offset wheels worked out perfectly.

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If the Land Cruiser BEV were in the same cost class as the Scout, and looked similar enough to today’s Land Cruiser, it would be a definite top competitor in my spreadsheet. The LC is a bit skinnier and otherwise has similar dimensions as the Traveler.

Also, it’s hard to complain that their current main page advertising photos are literally from my backyard and in places I’ve played.

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Its funny because this is the smallest Land Cruiser the US has had in a long time.

The Sequoia and LX700h replaced the American Land Cruiser, and the new Land Cruiser is more akin to the 4Runner than the former full size units.
 
Its funny because this is the smallest Land Cruiser the US has had in a long time.

The Sequoia and LX700h replaced the American Land Cruiser, and the new Land Cruiser is more akin to the 4Runner than the former full size units.
Exactly. I had zero interest in any LC since they moved from the J80 series to the J100 series and later. Those were all too big and too expensive for us. This new model is finally something worth looking at again. It’s still expensive, though.
 
Exactly. I had zero interest in any LC since they moved from the J80 series to the J100 series and later. Those were all too big and too expensive for us. This new model is finally something worth looking at again. It’s still expensive, though.
Makes total sense. Especially if your focus is capability.

I was all in on the new ones until I realized there is no 3rd row. Period. Not even an option on base trims.

I deeply miss my FZJ80. It was a 97 Lexus LX450. Had factory front and rear lockers and was by far the best vehicle I ever owned. Was pretty devastated when a red light runner totaled it.

If Lexus releases a GX550 Overtrail with a 3rd row option that might woo us back, but they havent replied to the emails I have sent inquiring about changing in the future, it so thats probably unlikely.