pretty much my biggest fear :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by paddlenbike
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pretty much my biggest fear :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by paddlenbike
Toyota changed chassis code to 200 series just before releasing the 2008 LCQuote:
Originally Posted by bamachem
http://wardsauto.com/ar/toyota_4runner_place_090305/
good news for us! now dont go mucking this up toyota!Quote:
YOUNTVILLE, CA – Although it has been on the market for seven years and its SUV brethren are on the chopping block, the 4Runner still has life left in it, a top Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. executive says.
“There are plans (for a new 4Runner),” says Bob Carter, Toyota Div. group vice president and general manager.
He declines to provide details on timing, but a Ward’s product-cycle forecast indicates a new 4Runner is due for the ’10 model year.
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“(The 4Runner) is an important nameplate that’s been with us since ‘84,” Carter says. “We’re fortunate that just like Prius, it carries a lot of brand equity. (The) 4Runner is right there with it; it’s an important part of the franchise.”
While he acknowledges the “market has definitely shifted toward” CUVs, Carter says Toyota still sees an opportunity to capture buyers who want a rugged, off-road-oriented midsize SUV capable of towing.
In fact, Carter says Toyota could gain market share as a result of moves by some auto makers to swap their midsize SUVs for new CUVs, such as General Motors Corp.’s elimination of its Chevrolet TrailBlazer in favor of the Traverse and Ford Motor Co.’s plans to go unibody with its next-generation Explorer.
I ran across this a few weeks ago on another forum. The OP is claiming that one of these two vehicles is the 2010 4Runner, but there seems to be some confusion about it. It could be the new GX and/or Prado as well.
[img width=611 height=800]http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachment.php?s=fc2e5cd992ac4fdd6cd0e0072a3b5e54& postid=340567[/img]
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attach...&postid=340797
I think we will see a 4.6 in the next 4Runner. Hopefully a 6spd and elocker as well. :D
The top one looks like a GX more, But possibly could be it..
The bottom one, No way..hah
:bling:
The top one could very well be the next 4Runner.
While it already has the nice 4.7l and now e-locker capable
it would be nice to see the 6 speed mounted to it, oh and hopefully have a t-case that isn't selectable lo hi AWD....
Yeah, I think the top one looks more like a 4Runner and the bottom one a Prado or GX460. I kinda like the looks of both, especially the bottom one. The top one could use some different headlights and round fog lights, but the grill looks a bit like one found on the current sequoia and Tundra. :D
Also, some rumors have been going around that Lexus may be discontinuing the GX, and if this is the case, that the new 4Runner may actually just be a rebadged Prado.
Now I'm really curious to see if there is any merit to these sketches. :thumbup:
And if Toyota decides to discontinue the 4Runner but offer us the 70 series Land Cruiser instead, then I won't complain at all. :D
I would rather eat S*** and die then have Toyota discontinue the 4Runner....Quote:
Originally Posted by DHC6twinotter
That's just my personal opinion :D
you need to tell toyota thatQuote:
Originally Posted by YotaFun
I dunno...as nice as the 4Runner is, I'd take a built 70 series over a built 4Runner any day. Solid axle front and rear, manual tranny, diesel....
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/IMG_1688.jpg
:D