The LX500d is now announced for the Australian / NZ market. 227kW of power and 700Nm of torque from the Landcruiser 300 Series (3.3L diesel v6).

 

Yeah, they killed the Diesel V8 too.

I have to admit that the fuel economy at least from the Tundras so far is much better and even impressive, so that's good and I assume will extend to this new LX. Though the new V6 is basically soul-less and sounds crappy, won't tick to 400k with basically nothing needed, but 95% of buyers don't care.

 

I wonder if one wanted a LC300 in North America if the '23 Sequoia TRD Pro or Capstone might be a better substitutes over the base LX600. Not as much panache, but perhaps that isn't what is looked for in a LC.

 

unless new one explodes in first 10 miles, it will be a much better engine than old diesel V8

 

Was there something wrong with it in general?

We don’t get the diesels over here. I imagine a Toyota diesel would last absolutely forever.

 

I don't think car companies can focus on buyers who want to drive their vehicles 400,000 miles (especially those buying ones used) and stay in business. they have to move new cars and cover them during a warranty period and anything else they're legally obligated to do. that's it.

on this forum there's constant trashing of range rovers and Chryslers being unreliable pieces of junk and that may be true (I don't think it is in first years) but it's not stopping those companies staying in business, because they're focused on selling new vehicles, and unreliable vehicles with tons of miles on them makes no difference to their business.

I have a friend who sells range rovers. she said business is very very good and customers love them.

 

I don’t disagree with this statement, at all, except when it comes to a Land Cruiser or LX. They’re literally engineered to frolick in jungles and deserts for 25 years. That’s major appeal.

But yes, car companies don’t give a flying F about people like me. I’ll never buy a brand new car, probably ever. I just have no need, my driving habits are piddling around town, occasional trip, and you can find such great pre owned cars that have depreciated.

Range Rovers are pure garbage. My friend has a $150k Autobiography that’s sat in the shop A LOT with like 10k. They do sell like hotcakes though.

 

This is all true...except for the comment about Chryslers and Land Rovers not being problematic in their early years, they absolutely are. But, they sell because they make a compelling product and people buy them despite their earned reputation for being problematic.

 

I think another reason LR/RRs are popular is because you can seemingly customize them with the black trim, wheels, etc. They definitely look sharp.

 

 

357hp 404tq at the crank? I had to pause it to look. That sounds about right factoring in driveline loss, and quite healthy actually.

Also, the paint job on that truck is jaw dropping. Whew.

 

Yeah, I miss that Lexus paint job...

 

Yeah...don't get me wrong, I lovvvve silver, and both of my Lexus vehicles are silver and match, the Mercury Metallic silver actually which is highly desirable and they don't use it anymore.

You can see reflections in the clear coat, of course, but not like on a black or darker car. I noticed the paint before anything else in this video, lol.

 

Even with silver Lexus paint is great

 

Ohhh I wasn't complaining. I absolutely love that Mercury Metallic, just that silver doesn't provide that mirror like a black car would. But the silver is stunning, I notice things all the time. If you roll down your passenger window on a bright day, you can still see just how nice the paint is, the metallic by looking into the passenger mirror by/sort of behind the glass. If that makes any sense. Every time I turn the fluorescent on in the garage I also notice how stunning the paint job is.