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Since Toyota may never release something like the TJ Cruiser, I am looking at affordable alternatives. I am not interested in an off roader so a small crossover will work for me.

Here is the Hyundai Venue. It looks like it will have a squared off rear roof so cargo should be decent despite being smaller than the Kona.




https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/04/01/hyundai-venue-cuv-leaked-ahead-of-debut/

 

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Another interesting alternative for me...

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-2021-mazda-cx-30-crossover-suv-photos-specs-info/

Things I don't know yet but will be a factor for me....

What is the seats folded down cargo volume?

Will the back seat have good leg room?

Will the price be reasonable or will this be focusing on upscale luxury?

 

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New Bronco!

https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news...ping-up-to-be-a-real-wrangler-competitor.html

Jeff M

Here are some leaked photos of the Bronco...

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/11/ford-very-interesting-vehicle-revealed/

 

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Not a fan of Korean products but i'm willing to give this a shot.

Ford on the other hand has been on my radar. The 2020 Ford Escape if offered with some off-road trim might be what I go for.

Its not yet clear which direction Ford will go, some are saying sporty only

Hey NY-TJ, how do post full size pictures like that on here?

 

[bicepeak]

Since Toyota may never release something like the TJ Cruiser, I am looking at affordable alternatives. I am not interested in an off roader so a small crossover will work for me.

Here is the Hyundai Venue. It looks like it will have a squared off rear roof so cargo should be decent despite being smaller than the Kona.




https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/04/01/hyundai-venue-cuv-leaked-ahead-of-debut/

Reminds me a lot of my xB. Just wonder if it will be as reliable. This something I would like to see Toyota make.

 

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This image from a Bronco event (dealers only) shows a smaller Bronco in the foreground. Could that be the Bronco alternative we're getting?

I am not seeing a smaller version. The one in the center is a side view of the one to the left. All the shadowing under the vehicle in the middle picture may be making it look smaller?

 

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I am not seeing a smaller version. The one in the center is a side view of the one to the left. All the shadowing under the vehicle in the middle picture may be making it look smaller?

Here is an article you might like....

https://www.motortrend.com/news/202...ed-know/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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Mazda-Toyota Plant In Alabama Costing $830 Million More Than Originally Announced | Carscoops

The plant will build two new SUVs for Mazda and Toyota starting in 2021

www.carscoops.com

Mazda-Toyota Plant in Alabama,
"Rumor has it the Toyota is a production version of the FT-4X Concept ..."

Hey, great to see someone post here again!
I would love that rumor to be true, but I don't think that will happen. My bet is it will be Corolla Cross built there.
Anyway, it will be interesting to see what it turns out to be.

 

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I'm holding out hope for Toyota to build a small squarish suv. I need to replace my xb for the next road trip to see the country. Thank you for all your postings.

I agree, I loved the squareness of my 2004 xB. I could pack so much stuff in there.