With no LandCruiser 70, or Defender 90/110 in America, what

[pinzgauer]

I'll take the weigh penalty of modern crashworthiness for daily driving.

Modern Crashworthyness is much better, for sure. But the FJ55s were heavier than the 4 runners. I could stand on the hood!

Just does not make sense that a 40-50 year newer vehicle is both subjectively slower, and not hardly any better in mileage, despite being lighter.

My older Pathfinder sport was fun to drive. Felt much quicker then the 4 runner, which just seemed to lumber along. Like a big truck, but without the capacity/power to go with it.

I just don't get it. I'm sure they are nice trucks and I like the pro blue. But it does not solve any problem I have with the poor mileage/wimpy powertrain.

So now I have a Lesbaru Forrester for in town and light duty trips. And the Cummins Ram 3500 4x4 quad cab for serious work. And the pinzgauer for fun!