Saw My First 6th Gen In Person

Oh, it’s great fun!

 

I've never seen an actual episode of this show. But I have seen plenty of bits and pieces on YouTube that are quite entertaining.

 

speaking of youtube, an episode of tinkerer's adventure dropped today and much of it under the skin applies to the hybrid 6th gen since they are the same vehicle underneath

 

Grab your preferred beverage, settle in, and get started, man! I think we covered 5 seasons over just a few weekends, haha.

 

The fact that he starts out the video referring to the FJ Cruiser as being "sought after" Made me immediately not give a shit. Maybe I'll watch it later.


Edit: I'm watching now...

It seems weird that they seem to have given the Tacoma, gx, and 4Runner a beefier rear end than the land cruiser.

Also shows that they are not exactly the same vehicle underneath.

 

Penis compensation. Y'all know he's got a small one.

 

Ah yes, why would the sophisticated auto enthusiasts care about a vehicle sold here in the states closely related to the 5th gen 4R with a shorter wheelbase, offered with full time 4wd coupled with manual transmission. None of those contribute to effortless commuting 2-3 hours a day so why should anyone be interested, heck it didn't even have Apple Carplay or third row seating!

And if you can point to some cheap FJ Cruisers in good condition that no one is seeking after, I'm sure the rest of the forum would be most appreciative.

 

I don't even know what apple carplay is, nor do I give a shit.

If some people want to spend way too much money on a goofy looking shortened 4runner, that is their prerogative.

 

So the FJ is now somewhat sought after?

 

Cliff notes version is that he doesn’t like the LC. It seems like he could make his videos a quarter as long if he just got to the point.

 

The weird thing was that it seems like they kind of cheaped out on a few things with the LC while putting beefier parts in some of the other models. That doesn't really make sense to me, if they're trying to market it to the off-road crowd.

 

Well I did it! 2025 4Runner TRD Off Road in Cutting Edge. Next to my wife's 2022 4Runner Limited.

 

I think that they aren’t really marketing to the off-road crowd just people that want the off-road image. I doubt many real off-roaders want a hybrid system and all of its added weight and extra things to break.

 

Congratulations! How does it feel? Faster...and probably more comfortable. New car smell probably nicer.

 

Watched a few clips last night and was absolutely dying. Love the Amish guy!

 

Saw this. Bright guy, yet fails to make the obvious case that smart money bought Gen5 4Runners over FJC’s largely because it’s the exact same truck with a better interior, yet has a longer wheelbase that accommodates 4 real doors. And unlike the FJC, a Gen5 4Runner doesn’t have styling that will make some people throw up in their mouth…all of which is why the FJC went extinct in the first place.

But what really caught my attention was…did he just make a case that the Gen6 4Runner is getting a more robust rear diff and drive shafts than the Land Cruiser? That’s scandalous.

 

congrats
nice lookin rigs

 

The 6th gen has finally arrived on my hometown lot, Pitt Meadows - West Coast Toyota



which one is this guys?^

 

Not a great pic but those look like the 18" TRD Offroad wheels

 

No badging so maybe an SR5

 

Nice! Hows the hybrid system work? Do they have any slow speed EV only mode?

 

Turns out most American 4x4 buyers just wanted tough 4x4s to be family haulers. That's a reflection of the buyers who insist on buying one of the toughest 4x4 platform in recent memory as a kid hauler and grocery getter. The guy is brighter than most here since he actually uses his 4x4s off road and doesn't judge it based on how many child seats can fit in the back.

But hey, at least the 6th gen interior is noticeably tighter than the 5th gen while exterior footprint got longer and wider. Glad they got that sorted out. LOL.

LOL. I guess you were not around when the face lift was introduced. People like me are still not sold on the cartoonish predator grin but hey, at least it's better than the 6th gen's double Hulkstache.

 

The new 2025 4Runner IforceMax is FAST! Zero lag time from when you press the pedal. I will admit their is an odor coming from the breaking in from the turbo. After 70 plus miles the smell went away.

Taking her on a maiden voyage in June (Boise, Las Vegas, San Diego, Disneyland, Morro Bay, Hearst Castle, Reno and home). It will be around 2400 miles. I will do an after action report for the group.

 

Congrats,

Fast???

Snappy, Peppy, OK...

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Watched first episode this morning. Came away with the phrase "I gotta go give birth to a pound of fudge!"

Already worth it. Thanks for the recommend!

 

Enjoy it, Jennyjo!

 

Just seen my first 6th gen SPORT in BC

 

Why did they make all of the fuel tanks so small?
https://youtube.com/shorts/vKfKVcYicAA?si=q4tGQeHkWxtwR-3q

 

the inner skeptic in me says it's to make EVs' range more palatable.

But then they sell cars like the Camry with 13 gallon tank and 51mpg combined for a whopping 663 miles on a tank, call it 550 miles with 2 gallons left to spare.

With the 19 gallon tank and not much better gas mileage than the 5th gen, the 6th gen owners will have to go to the gas station twice a week if they commute more than an hour a day. Maybe Toyota found out SUV drivers really like to go to the gas station.

 

I think someone really screwed up their calculations and thought these boxes were going to get much better mpgs than reality.