The diesel was a given, but the 130 is a surprise. I mean it’s a surprise they are creating a Land Cruiser competitor not a surprise that the 130 won’t be a double cab pickup. I think those hopes are fading from existence.

Paddle shifters on traditional automatics and CVTs.  Just stop.  

(sound of crickets)

Now if someone could please explain what the rest of the car was for?

You’d also be lovingly dead in your C10 the moment a 2008 Nissan Versa t-bones you at a stop light.

It’s a 1500. That’s tiny when it comes to full size trucks.

Your wife’s Honda Pilot must be a Ford Explorer then.

You may want to get your eyes checked then

I’m not sure what’s tripping you up. Both the selections you cite draw to one conclusion: ST has steering feel. Other trims do not. 

You know what? 12.4 mpg is an astounding number for that .cd and load. Im very impressed. Granted its flat land country so the only real strains once up to speed was aero drag but still. I got 11 towing a much smaller trailer with the GX470 a few weeks ago (granted with a LOT more elevation change).

I’d love to know what is so awesome about a sedan, aside from the fact that it existed before the CUV/SUV form factor became the new default.   Why the fuck would I want a three box car over a two box car?  WHY?  

Last year, competing automakers paid Tesla $420 million to buy absolution because they were unable to meet the emissions mandate,”.

“also has to be a better sports car than the Porsche 911.”

That’s basically the setup I’ve had for years. Weber propane grill for convenient, easy grilling. Weber kettle for smoking and higher heat stuff.

I’d certainly like to step up to a pellet smoker. But I don’t much see the point of the sear box on the Camp Chef. All it basically is, is a tiny propane grill bolted to the…

That’s basically the setup I’ve had for years. Weber propane grill for convenient, easy grilling. Weber kettle for…

The civilian Hummer debuted in 1992, not 2002, the better to capitalize on the Desert Storm exposure.

I mean, I’m pretty sure that’s how a limo service can work, if you request it.

I say this as a former NASCAR fan and as commentary of this article but...

Nobody (or hardly anybody) buys lottery tickets as an investment strategy. They do so to buy a fantasy.