Lead times for various models

[Yugguy1970]

My work is launching a leasing plan.

Here's the current weeks lead times they are quoting for Toyotas:

Aygo X
17
Corolla Hybrid
39
CH-R
21
Land Cruiser
54
RAV4
45
Yaris
39

[davidif]

Wow, over a year for a Land Cruiser!!

Interesting that the newest model (Aygo X) has the shortest lead time.

 

[FROSTYBALLS]

51 minutes ago, davidif said:

Wow, over a year for a Land Cruiser!!

We're lucky as the latest Land Cruiser (the 300 - not for sale in Europe) has a four year waiting list in Japan.....

[Yugguy1970]

I dont get that.  In four years time the model could have completely changed from the car you first test drove and ordered.  You might not even still want it.

[FROSTYBALLS]

23 minutes ago, Yugguy1970 said:

I dont get that.  In four years time the model could have completely changed from the car you first test drove and ordered.  You might not even still want it.

Toyota confirms four-year wait list for new Land Cruiser (motor1.com)

[1.33]

2 hours ago, FROSTYBALLS said:

We're lucky as the latest Land Cruiser (the 300 - not for sale in Europe) has a four year waiting list in Japan.....

Toyota are probably prioritising production on the more profitable LHD markets. In some countries, this model is the ultimate status symbol and customers will pay above the asking price to secure one.

On another note, the discontinued 5.7 3UR-FE engine is silky smooth, barely audible at low speeds and a lovely V8 growl under hard acceleration. I did an afternoon's off-roading in one a few years ago.

[Yugguy1970]

Wow.  5.7.  How many gallons a mile does that do? 🤣

[Big_D]

7 hours ago, Yugguy1970 said:

Wow.  5.7.  How many gallons a mile does that do? 🤣

Three petrol stations to the mile 😁

[1.33]

On 9/2/2022 at 10:24 PM, Big_D said:

Three petrol stations to the mile 😁

The larger Sequoia uses the same engine. It's a huge car, felt intimidated standing next to one and I'm 6ft tall.

[FROSTYBALLS]

2023 Sequoia:

Just right for a quick trip to Waitrose to buy a Mars Bar .....

[Cyker]

I hadn't realized Toyota were in the monster truck business  

I think I'd be scared sitting next to one of those at traffic lights...!  (At least I'd be able to get away from it pretty darn quick  )

[davidif]

On 9/4/2022 at 12:35 PM, Cyker said:

I hadn't realized Toyota were in the monster truck business  

I think I'd be scared sitting next to one of those at traffic lights...!  (At least I'd be able to get away from it pretty darn quick  )

I'm not so sure with that 5.7 V8!!