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For the American market, the average middle class family is not what Toyota is selling the LC to. I have no doubt that if the average middle class family was looking for a full size SUV, with a average designed interior, terrible ergonomics that uses inferior materials, that can seat 7, haul the dog, hit the big interstate and stop at the camp yard than the Sequioa is the vehicle of choice... I have never said otherwise. Or if one needs to tow 10,000lbs by themselves the Sequioa can do it...and better especially because of the cost difference.

Nicely said (if not abit facetious). Your description is exactly why the LC will have limited use in the US and ultimately be destined for a ROW market. You just described why the Sequoia is far better suited for the US market even if your intent was to be demeaning of the American consumer. Not surprising to hear such frustration of a Canadian living in the shadow of America....just unbecoming.

Wrong! The 2008 Toyota Sequioa handles no better than a 1st generation Sequioa. Furthermore, the Range Rover with an IRS has a very poor .67 skidpad compared to the .71 5 link 1st gen Sequioa design. Also, the Range Rover went IRS but did not add a 3rd row seat.

Page, Page, Page...you seem abit confused again. Skidpad performance is a wonderful tool for measuring the performance of a Vette compared to a Turbo Carrera. Its rather irrelevant to the discussion of handling in an SUV where the comfort of the passenger under varying loads and road conditions is the measurement of success. Using this criteria, an IRS is simply better for passengers (as any auto engineer will confirm for you) and unfortunately you won't get it until the LC is displaced in the US marketplace.

For the Sequioa. A IRS was must to keep sales.

Now let me guess... exactly why do you think the Sequoia needed an IRS to keep its sales? Can't wait to hear you twist in the wind on this comment.

For 200 series a solid axle was a must to keep sales. Going IRS on LC would of been a big mistake as many owners dont care about ride quality as much as they are happy with a firmer ride.

You're probably right, unfortunately there's only about 6 people in the US buying a new LC/LX to go off-roading that don't care about whether they or their passengers are comfortable during the 99.999999999999% of the time they aren't off-roading. I think the people that fit the demographic you're describing are actually called "Jeep customers". The LC isn't likely to get an IRS so long as there's overseas customers willing to overpay for 30 yr old technology. Its just not likely to result in strong sales of a solid axle vehicle in the US.