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On Your Token about the Toyota Land Cruiser being phased out I doubt right now is going to take place after the project lauch just now. Toyota has a special place for these Niche flag ship vehicles.

Comparing these Suv's are a little different since each specializes in different categorizes and price range but each has there own merit's too.

I agree that the LC has a special place and niche market. Unfortunately those interested in that niche are no longer willing to pay $70K to support this niche, particularly with the Sequoia as an alternative consider. I don't expect this brand to disappear in the next year or 2. Toyota will take the next 3-5 years to fully recover the cost of this latest refresh and than IMO they will leave this model as a ROW only model.

Toyota has many models that are succesul overseas that don't meet the needs of US consumers (Hi-Ace for example which is probably the single most popular minivan on the planet but I would guess most of you reading this forum from NA have never heard of it. Toyota Hiace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Its my view that the LC will face a similar destiny.

"Looking at the other's Like the Lincoln Navigator and Gm Based Yukon and Sub The seq par's well in this segment but still lacking a v8 Hybrid unlike Yukon which is the next best investment.Would I pay more on a Hybrid Yes. Currently Toyota division fleet would be the Luxury Lexus Ls600/rx400h and Toyota Highlander 3.3 v6 Hybrid is about as close when it comes to this proven design. I expect this Techlogy to make it on the Seq and Tundra very soon from my source within Toyota."

I too would give careful consideration to a hybrid Sequoia. But only if it meets a few key criteria:

• It must have plug-in capabilities. Anything less is an utter waste and will be outdated technology in 24 months completely depreciating the value of a hybrid Sequoia that does not have plug-in capacilities.
• It must have the same or better HP/torque ratings as the 5.7 gas engine
• The batteries must have a 200,000mile service life, otherwise the 1st owner of the vehicle is going to take a bath when they attempt to trade-in or sell to a 2nd buyer that won't make the purchase unless the very expensive batteries have been refreshed.
• Must have the same tow ratings as current model.
• Must be capable of handling severe duty in a corrosive environment such as launching a boat in salt water. Most batteries don't take kindly to salty environments.
• Must be proven safe in a major collision with Li Ion batteries that can survive massive impacts. Anything less won't be worth risky life and limb over. 30 gals of highly flammable gas is bad enough. I can't imagine the risks involved with combining exploded Li Ion batteries contents with leaking fuel.