I don't disagree since I own one, but the downside is the incredible complexity. You have a full ICE system with a traditional drive train and then a full electric system with everything that entails, then you also have all the systems that combine those two systems. It is crazy complex compared to the simple Tesla.
From what I understand, the batteries in hybrids are smaller and use much less lithium etc than do full electrics.
It is also worth noted that a significant amount of electricity is generated by the vehicles themselves, so not all the power comes from the electric grid.
...Kurt better come out with a video, it looks great...
The body lines aren’t bad but the factory snorkel just automatically rules it out for me. Never. Ever.
I'd also like to know gear ratios in the Diffs, Transmission and T-case. Is the part-time T-case the VF2BM? Such as what's in the 5th gen 4Runner with the dial T-case shifter?
Any word on fuel tank capacity?
Hey now, I've owned a Toyota for a handful of years now. The wife has an '18 Highlander and it's fine. I like driving it but still have complaints when comparing it to the Honda's we've had. I don't think I've ever seen a 4Runner with a 3rd row but my google-fu tells me it's an option... so it could be a contender to replace the Highlander at some point but alas that is up to her. I expect the $$$ would be a massive hurdle as well since they'll surely be roughly a billion dollars. The Grand Highlander will likely make a strong case as the replacement as well.If the snorkel is the only thing stopping The Smoothmeister from buying a new 4Runner, I'll eat my hat.
Here's how I'm feeling at the moment, as a Toyota fanboy since the 80's.
I'm not liking the wheel flares that don't extend all the way to the bottom of the wheel wells. It looks stupid, but the RAV4 has the same look.
I'm not big on the short space behind the seats, if you want the floor flat. That would necessitate unbolting the rear seats and removing them from the vehicle, if I wanted to sleep in back.
Better fuel economy would be nice, but it will likely have a smaller gas tank. So the need to carry extra fuel remains.
I don't like the tablet stuck on the dash look.
I still have no idea exactly what failed on TFL's Tacoma. Supposedly the A.D.D., but what part, and does the 4Runner have the same part,?
Unless it really impresses in person, I'll likely stick with my 5th gen TRD ORP.