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2015 SEMA: TRD Pro Land Cruiser concept vehicle

Ken Cooke - 11-8-2015 at 08:59 AM

This is an SUV with real Baja possibilities. A Toyota-sourced snorkel kit and full skidplates underneath. In South America, I saw Toyota's with OEM snorkel kits on the streets of Barranquilla, Colombia on a daily basis. A real upgrade that could provide better performance in dusty, desert environments as well as select trails in Baja where swamps can stop a vehicle cold.

Here is the TRD Pro Land Cruiser :!:

Hola Ken

captkw - 11-8-2015 at 12:28 PM

Its mind blowing that the rest of the world has optains on cars,truck's,rv that you will never see or hear about the "Land of the Fee" sad, but true..I've seen factory 4+4's from over sea's driving around Baja and have talked to many owners that are from over sea's and they cant belive that us USA folks have so few optains on what we can buy,,, I laugh when I hear americans say the best,free'est place in the world...GET A GRIP !! :no:

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David K - 11-8-2015 at 12:45 PM

Government regulations, many spurred by union labor demands and environmental wackos keep out most of the vehicles enjoyed by the rest of the world! Go to Europe and see so many vehicles never sold in the U.S.. Highways in Europe that have no speed limit are an example of more freedom than found here... Nevada and Montana (I recall) once had no speed limits?

Word is the Toyota Hilux would outsell the Tacoma by hard core off roaders, if it could be bought here.

mtgoat666 - 11-8-2015 at 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Government regulations, many spurred by union labor demands and environmental wackos keep out most of the vehicles enjoyed by the rest of the world! Go to Europe and see so many vehicles never sold in the U.S.. Highways in Europe that have no speed limit are an example of more freedom than found here... Nevada and Montana (I recall) once had no speed limits?

Word is the Toyota Hilux would outsell the Tacoma by hard core off roaders, if it could be bought here.


Liberal countries are great, eh?

Feel the Bern!

Union Leaders? Really, David??

Ken Cooke - 11-8-2015 at 01:30 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Government regulations, many spurred by union labor demands and environmental wackos keep out most of the vehicles enjoyed by the rest of the world!


I think it Government (NHTSA) regulations have more to do with this than evil union labor demands, David. The SEMA SAN group focuses on keeping products available in the aftermarket street-legal and smog-compliant.

How about limiting new legislative requirements on ROV's link

Bans on aftermarket exhaust systems - link

Republican ND Governor signs anti-modification bill into law! - link

URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (UPDATE)
North Dakota Bill Regarding Vehicle Modifications Signed Into Law
A bill (S.B. 2166) that originally sought to increase the population of vehicles prohibited from modifying the manufacturer's original suspension, steering or brake system was heavily amended, approved by the North Dakota State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Jack Dalrymple.

Governor Jack Dalrymple of North Dakota

Ken Cooke - 11-8-2015 at 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Obama just killed the Keystone Pipeline that would have made the transport of North Dakota Crude to refineries safe. Instead, he bowed to his political fund contributor who owns the railroad that now transports the oil, at a higher cost and much greater environmental danger from the common derailings.


I'm sure that has something to do with snorkels and skid plates, but I haven't figured it out, yet.

mtgoat666 - 11-8-2015 at 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Obama just killed the Keystone Pipeline that would have made the transport of North Dakota Crude to refineries safe. Instead, he bowed to his political fund contributor who owns the railroad that now transports the oil, at a higher cost and much greater environmental danger from the common derailings.


I'm sure that has something to do with snorkels and skid plates, but I haven't figured it out, yet.


its all those skid marks in his skid plates... indigestion and flatulence makes him go off in funny directions...

monoloco - 11-8-2015 at 06:26 PM

Land cruisers are marketed as "Prados" in Central America, and can be bought with turbo diesel motors.

David K - 11-8-2015 at 07:11 PM

The Prada of Toyota is not sold here under that name but is what Lexus sells here as the GX.

The Land Cruiser is bigger than a Prada, and is sold here, also sold as a Lexus LX.

Have a look and compare...

fOREIGN CARS

J.P. - 11-9-2015 at 09:56 AM

There is a great number of cars that are made in Mexico and other nations that Fly the American Logo and are not importable to the U. S. most look just like the U.S. version but on closer look they do not have the safety devices that are required in the U.S.
We were camped out in our motorhome down around Mulege when this couple pulled in beside us in a New right hand drive turbo diesel F.J. that was one sweet ride and Toyota isn't even on my list of something I would own.