As frequently referenced I guess all we have to do is refer to the Jeep Renegade because it too has trims sort of like what you find on higher up Toyota models, which of course should find its way here. Although a Renegade Trailhawk is far more subtle than what a TRD Pro TJ would be.I don't think this concept is supposed to have the same offroad potential as the FT-AC, from what I remember. That will largely depend upon the trim options as we could see a similar "Adventure" trim for this concept. I think the FT-4X showcases just how creative the minds at Toyota can be, as this utility vehicle brings a lot of new tech/functionality to this segment.
If we can get features like Hill Start Assist and Hill Decent Control I will be very impressed even if it takes buying the highest trim TJ. What it could do for sales of lower trim TJ's is a big deal. During a time of some major culture shift (or back to what they use to be about) it should be natural to see things like this come to market.The Renegade has the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System, so I assume something similar we could see in the TJ Cruiser could be what's already found in the 4Runner, the full-time 4WD system with A-TRAC and Torsen limited-slip center differential with locking feature.
Not exactly, its more for the "next-gen" experience of off-road and the techy edge it brings rather than at what intensity of off roading it would be needed. If that was the case then Lexus LX's wouldn't have it when most owners rarely if ever go off road.Those two driving aids just seems pretty useless on me unless you plan on going over a lot of very steep hills and your limbs will be tired from controlling everything. Would rather see the 4Runner's tech pack in the top trim Cruiser.
Wish I knew where you read that. I would love to read it too.I thought I remember reading that Toyota was supposed to "go big" at the next auto show? So by go big they meant show off some TRD variants of models that already exist? And newer pickups like the Ford Ranger/Raptor have some pretty incredibly off road technology, that controls everything aside from steering, allowing the driver to focus on navigation/orientation.
We already got a vague look at the new Rav4 which doesn't help too much. However if you use your imagination, some of the FT concepts design can be seen in the new R4:I'd love to see some of their concepts out in the elements. There is only so much to be gained by viewing a new car, parked and in the spotlight. I think its more than likely that we will see such photos of the new Rav4 before the TJ, but who knows. And I found the articles around Toyota "going big" and it was in reference to the Chicago Auto show.
Actually if you study it closely , it is pretty much EXACTLY like the FT-AC. The big fender flares are gone and they left off the cross bar on the grill (you can see where it fits in and can be put back). Study it side by side with the concept and all the bumps and grooves of the tester are the FT-AC's lines pushing against the back covering. Also , the roof rack is gone.We already got a vague look at the new Rav4 which doesn't help too much. However if you use your imagination, some of the FT concepts design can be seen in the new R4:
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We basically already saw the RAV4 when we saw the FT-AC. Not much mystery left there. The excitement will build for me if the FT Cruiser and the FT-4X are spotted camouflaged and on the road! That may happen even before the FT-4X gets it's production name.I'd love to see some of their concepts out in the elements. There is only so much to be gained by viewing a new car, parked and in the spotlight. I think its more than likely that we will see such photos of the new Rav4 before the TJ, but who knows. And I found the articles around Toyota "going big" and it was in reference to the Chicago Auto show.
