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What car would RGG/Yakuza/Judgement characters drive?

Kiryu (Your Grandfather’s Minivan):

pic: 1999 Dodge Caravan/ other ex: 1992 Toyota Previa, 1st generation Mazda MPV Even haruka is pleading with him to get rid of it since it almost exploded on the last orphanage trip. Regardless of what anyone says, Kiryu doesn’t want to get rid since he keep saying it’s a good format for the orphans (when they were younger maybe but not anymore) and how this dinosaur was the property of Kazama-San and we’re of good use when kashiwagi and him were watching over younger Kiryu and Nishiki. As always, another thing Kiryu remains hard headed on which doesn’t surprised his sworn brother since he see it as an extension of his lack of fashion sense. Majima keeps clowning him since seeing Kiryu walking out of this atrocity in burning anger is the most hilarious thing ever.

Akiyama (A Older model of a regular sedan):

pic: 1989 Honda Civic/ other ex: 2000 Toyota Corolla Regardless his pocket being stacked, he decided to get a regular car that common people get. Partly out of pure laziness, having to deal with expensive cars and their issues but he got it from a client who wanted to get rid of their old vehicle so he jump on the occasion. Hana doesn’t like it since it’s uncomfortable for her (for being so small and barely functioning right). She thinks he could’ve afford wayyyyyyy better than a (probably) discontinued second hand car with inexistent resale value.

  Haruka (A Regular Civilan Family Car):

pic: Red 2012 Toyota Corolla   Even if her uncles wanted to go all in and splurge for a ‘’luxury’’ or expensive a car for her , she refused and decided to go with something more simple. Also the simplicity of her also shows her current life as civilian and desiring a normal life like everybody else. While Kiryu is understanding of her choice, Nagumo and the crew (lowkey) expected her to take a larger (for more kids to come) but Kiryu shut down that idea and how its not happening before Mr.Yuta officially marries Haruka. BY THE WAY HER CAR IS RED just sayin…

80s Nishiki (Retro & Flashy):

pic: 1988 Mercedes 560SL/ other ex: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, 1988 Jaguar XJsAlong with the other car he had in Y0, he had another red convertible car he keeps for special occasions like showing off to his bosses, impress cabaret girls (remember image is everything) or for laid back road trip with his kyoudai. Slick Back Nishikiyama (Expensive & Conservative): ex: white porche or mercedes Changing his mentality, goals and outlook on life also affected his vehicle choice. Nishiki sold his all retro flashy car to separate vfrom his old image of being easy going and a (bitch) weak boss. By doing that he wants people to take him more seriously so he can climb the Yakuza ladder, so he goes for safe and conservative in many things including his fashion style. Yumi: doesn’t know how to drive.

Saejima (Thick car):

pic: 2005 Ford F-150/ other ex: 2005 Jeep Cherokee, 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser A big Heavy duty weather resistant car to fit his build (since he hates being uncomfortable). Also a big car to transport various things easily from camping equipment, drive well on dirt roads and snow and to carry Majima’s drunk body.

Daigo (what the chairman deserves)

pic: Rolls Royce Phantom VIII In all his Tojo-related activities, he usually get around by his driver in a limousine. He has a Black Rolls Royce that he almost never uses. Even though Mine and many of his subordinates encourage him to use it to match his boss/ex-boss status (or stature as man Mine would say). He doesn’t like too much the negative attention on him especially when he’s visiting Kiryu or doing personal things. All this goes with him being a shit driver (sorry daigo-chan) regardless owning a valid driving license. The brat side of his younger self remained since he prefers having a driver than doing it himself even after the disbandment of the Tojo Clan (which Mine and all his ‘’uncles’’ are glad to do so).

Majima: there are things he is actually cheap and lazy about. Taking after daigo, he doesn’t presently owns a valid driving licence, the one he previously owned (to destroy Shangri-La) got revoked and suspended ever since. He doesn’t want all the trouble and the paper work to get it back. since Saejima can’t drive his kyoudai around town on demand; he elected Minami and Nishida to be his personal drivers. Regardless he still sometimes takes some driving strolls by himself, we he does he takes Daigo’s Rolls Royce, which he himself gave to the fourth chairman as a birthday present. So that’s why he always tells him he has the right to use the car as he pleases. Daigo doesn’t mind and actually thinks his car finds Majima’s style better.

Ryuji (Ryuji being Ryuji):

car: HUMMER H2

motorcycle: Kawasaki VN2000 Class/ other ex: 2022 Indian scout bobberAt some he did own a HUMMER (before when it was still poppin) but Kaoru convince him to sell it because it was wayyyyy too big, waste of (gas) money and in all honestly looked RICICULOUS. He later converted to a motorcycle which he uses all the time.

Minami:

pic: Trap car Couldn’t wait to climb up the rank and earns enough funds to get rid of his trap to replace to his dream car to represent his status.

Nishitani (Wanna ride Majima-kun?)

pic: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado/ other ex: 1965 Pontiac GTO Mine (Bad and Boujee)

pic: 2021 Mercedes Mayback Class/ other ex: 2021 Porche 911Especially got a foreign model to make a statement as an accomplished Japanese businessman, that his pocket are stacked and he is not to be messed with. After surviving a suicide attempt (this is a headcanon remember mate). Now he volunteer to drive Daigo around to Kiryu’s opposition since he believes Daigo should drive for himself. He consider selling his fancy car (he already sold those he doesn’t use) because of Daigo’s desire of being discreet since the Tojo Clan’s collapse.

Tachibana (that car in Y0)

Oda:

pic: 2021 Chevy Express Van CargoWhite Creppy Van. Period. (and that’s canon)

Shimano & Sagawa (Work harder Majima-chan!):

pic: Japanese RickshawAlways used the cars provided by the clan and its drivers, if not he would make long hair Majima take him from point A to point B in a Traditinal Japanese rickshaw.

Kashiwagi (Fancy Refined)

pic: 1991 Lincoln ContinentalAt some point owned a expensive recent car model (Audi A4 2020), but after getting rid of it he dig out a older car who was sleeping in his garage (Lincoln Continental 1991). It is the car he owned while in the Tojo Clan, it would be natural for him to get rid of it but he seems to be satisfied with the older car (he can’t find another one who could as charming as this one). He does most of his travels by foot so its not like he can be seen in his car anyway. 

Yakuza 7/Like A Dragon Ichiban & The Crew:

pic: Redesigned Volkswagen The VW Van Type 2 It’s the first car Ichiban and Nanba got coming out of homelessness as soon as Ichi got his driving license from the vocational school. They got it from a scrap (a place where they stock old car they think are no good anymore) in almost perfect condition from one of Nanba’s homeless plugs. They got it fixed and upgraded by Sumire Sawa (the repairs chick). While Adachi was not the type to roll around in such flashy car, it officially became the LAD Crew’s official car. Saeko did some touchs up and decoration (with Seonghui funds) and VOILAAA! It’s now a place where they can both drive long distance and sleep (not all 7 but at least a few). Ichiban and Nanba like it the most since it’s reminiscent of their upgrade from the homeless life and can always be an option instead of bothering Kashiwagi at the bar (at least when Adachi does, he pissed him off so many times).

Zhao is less hyped about it. He keeps emphasizing on how he prefers hotels and a warm bed. He keeps repeating how he never been in a vehicle ‘’this cheap’’. He always find excuses to not go in it, deep down he’s just covering the fact that he is very uncomfortable sharing small spaces with many other people. Those scenarios brings up his uneasiness with everything outside the realm of lavishness or the comfort of the Liumang Headquarters. As for Joon-gi, while he constantly complains about not having enough space to breathe or the car being unconventionally ‘’tacky’’ and has never seen anyone in neither Japan or Korea driving a car like this. He low key likes it since it reinforces the family-like bond all the members of the party have. It also feeds into one of the deepest fantasies he had during his younger years which was to have siblings to quench his childhood loneliness.

They use this car especially for road trip and doing camping which ichiban succeeded to being everyone on their last camping trip.

Eri (Common Japanese Box Car)

pic: 2018 Nissan Dayz/ other ex: 2018 Honda n Box It’s the cheapest car, her and her grandmother could afford keeping their whole situation with the business. Since the success of Ichiban Confections, her grandmother moved on to better transportations method, she got a small (but expensive) car for herself, she even offers herself boat rides. On her side, Eri is satisfied with their old car and kept it.   Zhao

pic: Pink Lamborgini Aventador it's not that i needed it or even use it, it’s because I wanted it. AND I COULD AFFORD IT. Matter of fact i use the Liumang's limousine and its drivers for transportation.

Saeko:

pic: Fiat 500 She loves the car she shares with all her friends but for some reason would like to have a small cute car for herself.

Judgement/Lost Judgement/Judge Eyes Yagami (That Skateboard…):

Kaito:

pic: interior of 2019 Subaru ForesterI don’t know the model, but the insides are brown.

Tsukumo (Does he even go out?): mmhhh… just the few times he had to take public transportation since he started college (when he was attending, he then switched to do literally everything remotely, #Unaffected-by-Quarantine), it told him all he had to know about any forms of transportation. If it has to be necessary, then Sugiura will drive him around and is glad to do so.

Tesso (The Finest Electric Bike you can find):

pic: VanMoof X3 Intelligent Electric Bike/ other ex: Cowboy 4He prefers bikes because he thinks they are faster and more versatile.

Akutsu Daimu (I Made It):

pic: Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 / other ex: Orange 2015 Ford Mustang GT Finally realized one of his dreams by buying foreign sports cars to establish his image as a “feared” & accomplished gang leader. As flashy as it comes, Akutsu mostly use them to show off and imitates the rich and famous of the world (fake it till you make it). While his unique extravagance is showcased trough his vehicle choices, they are mostly reserved for a spectacular entry at parties and for the grams. It helps Akutsu since he always fantasized about being a rapper *play Zico’s VENI VEDI VICI* (especially the American ones he sees on TV/online) at least living the hip hop lifestyle (money, power & bitches) and being the face of RK helps him accomplish that goal.

Soma thinks all of this is completely foolish since his cars spend most of their time biting the dust in his garage and most of them are OBVIOUSLY too small for his 6’ 5’’ gigantic frame. WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT FROM A FLASHY IGNORANT FOOL ANYWAY?

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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Release Date, Review

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Release Date, Review

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Release Date, Review – Land Cruiser is among the most regarded and very well-recommended SUV by Toyota. And when ever-existing unit attracts an enhance then men and women are continually enthusiastic about being aware of what untruths at the rear of the curtain. The famous 2021 Toyota Land CruiserSUV established the very same desire as it was given on the 2018 Frankfurt…

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3rd Gen Mitsubishi Montero

VS.

3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner

There’s three days to go as I’m writing this blog article and its safe to say I’m starting to feel a little nervous. I decided to sell two of my SUV’s, no reserve, on two different auction sites, at the same time. Why you may ask? Well for one I have too many vehicles, seven to be exact. But mostly because I have financial goals. Owning seven cars as a single male with no kids isn’t quite pragmatic. Especially when you’re trying to purchase a condo in downtown San Diego that only comes with one parking spot. I chose two of the top auction sites on the internet. Bring a Trailer which has been a popular place for car enthusiasts to buy and sell collector cars. Cars and Bids has only been around for less than a year and already has closed some impressive auction results. So here we are, three days to go and my 4Runner on BaT has a $800 lead on my Montero on C&B.

Although both vehicles are 3rd Generation models of their kind, that’s pretty much all they have in common. The 2001 Toyota 4Runner is 2WD, the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero is 4WD with a center locking and limited slip differential. The 4Runner fits five passengers, the Montero fits seven. The 4Runner has 193K miles on the odometer, the Montero has 139K. The 4Runner has cloth seats you manually adjust, the Montero has power seats, leather, sunroof and a premium sound system. On paper its obvious that the Montero with all its features will fetch more money than its counterpart. But what the Montero boasts on paper doesn’t necessarily translate to value. I predict the 4Runner will sell for a lot more than the Montero. A lot more than $800 that’s for sure. And even though comments on the site for the 4Runner have mostly been about it lacking 4x4 capability. The 4Runner has something that the Montero doesn’t. Brand recognition. All 4Runners are known for their reliability and durability. Especially the 3rd Gen 4Runner, manufactured between 1996-2002. You will see more 3rd gen 4runners on the road than any General Motors product built between 2003-2010. Now that’s just an educated guess but I am confident enough to make that presumption knowing how terrible most GM cars were in the 2000’s. Most car enthusiasts know Toyota’s in general are reliable vehicles. There’s no question about it, their reputation is well known around the world. Mitsubishi may have a good reputation in parts of the world, perhaps in countries where they continued manufacturing reliable cars. However in the United States, Mitsubishi has been falling down a slippery slope of failed Japanese imports such as Suzuki, Daihatsu and Isuzu. As mentioned in my last article, the Montero left the US in 2006. And even though they were always known for being reliable and durable like the 4Runner. The Montero has been gone long enough, that an entire generation of enthusiasts have grown up and forgot about it. The Montero lost its luster and was never able to maintain a stronghold in the U.S. While the Montero was conquering rugged terrain in Southeast Asia the last 15 years, people in the U.S were buying 4runners and Land Cruisers.

As an owner of both vehicles, I believe my Montero is worth way more than my 4Runner. There’s no question about it, even if they both shared the same miles. The Montero boasts a fully capable 4WD system that can go up against the best off road vehicles manufactured today. We’ll see in three days if my prediction is correct. Until then I’ll nervously watch my two auctions go toe to toe with one another. At the end of the day one Japanese SUV will be victorious.

To be continued...

The results are in. And I was wrong.

The 2WD 4runner did not surpass the 4WD Montero. My Cars & Bids auction for the Montero ended at $5,700, three hundred dollars more than the $5,400 final bid for the 4runner on Bring a Trailer. However there’s a big asterisk next to that $5,700 figure. The winning bidder flaked. And the second to next bidder (@ $5,400) wasn’t interested anymore. So what happens next? Well according to Cars & Bids I had two options. I can either ask the third to next bidder if they’re still interested at $4,850 or take 50% of the winning bidders buyers fee as compensation. I wasn’t selling my Montero for under 5 grand, so I accepted the latter and posted my Montero for sale locally.

And after a month or so of dealing with flaky Californians, I sold it, for $5,500. One hundred dollars more than the 4runner (which sold very smoothly). So again, I was wrong. The Montero sold for more than the 4runner. And even though it was only for a measly $100, it still proved me wrong. And in hindsight maybe I should’ve sold the 4runner locally as well. Very few people on Bring a Trailer were excited to see a “2runner” as they called it on the website. Some even went as far as to say that I must have been a relative of the website’s owner for them to allow a 2WD 4runner on the site. Nevertheless, I still believe a local Californian would’ve paid more than $5,400 for such a clean 3rd gen 4runner. I could’ve probably waited it out and got more, but time is money and I can’t deal with flaky people. At the end of the day I’m glad the Montero sold for more. It shows that the market on all 4WD capable Japanese SUV’s are on the rise. And followers of Cars & Bids were excited to see a Montero featured on the site. I am sad to see it go, and down the road I’ll probably regret selling it for just $5,500. As for the 4runner, even though I am bummed that it sold for less than I expected. I still have another one, and it’s 4WD so those trolls on Bring a Trailer can’t say anything. And this one I’m going to keep for a little bit. I mean, money comes and goes, but collector cars that make you feel a certain way. They don’t come around so often.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-toyota-4runner-29/

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9XDb5XmO/2002-mitsubishi-montero-limited-4wd?c=all?utm_source=transactional&utm_medium=email

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2021 Toyota Venza review: Rebooting into luxury

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2021 Toyota Venza review: Rebooting into luxury

Yes, that’s a Venza.

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It’s quite common, expected even, that a given model of car will grow and grow as it ages through subsequent redesigns and refreshes. Like many of us, cars get bigger as they get older. But, it’s not every day that a given model genuinely moves up-market, offering the same level of feature and function but in a nicer package. In this way, the new Venza is a bit of a rare bird, its 2021 model year reboot turning this machine from a frumpy family hauler to a clean, sharp and genuinely premium SUV.

Like

Sharp new looks

Good efficiency and drivability

That crazy roof

Don’t Like

Entune needs a similar retooling

And that’s important because there are oh so many crossovers and SUVs to choose from these days. Hell, just keeping in the family you have the C-HR, RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia and Land Cruiser to choose from. How, then, does a product like the Venza break from the den of anonymity?

Well, it starts off with a fresh new look that’s sharp and distinctive while still honoring its Toyota DNA, particularly the gaping lower grille and aggressively pronounced rear fenders. Compared to its van-like, family friendly predecessor, it’s a revelation.

The interior reboot is just as drastic, especially when equipped with the 12.3-inch touchscreen that’s standard on the Limited-trim model you see here, optional on the lower specs. Beneath that, the Limited features a smooth panel of capacitive-touch buttons that looks great, though the lack of a volume knob is, as ever, a bummer.

Keep moving down to find a Qi inductive charging pad for keeping your phone topped up wirelessly, situated in a generous cubby into which Toyota engineers curiously saw fit to hide the engine start button. That storage compartment, plus the rest of the interior, is rimmed with subtle, colored lighting — helpful, because it’s awfully dark otherwise.

This is guaranteed to get a “whoa” from your most jaded of passengers, and when’s the last time a practical SUV did that?  

Also helpful is the panoramic glass ceiling, which not only lets in lots of light but hides the Venza’s best party trick. That glass is (optionally) electrochromic, meaning at the touch of a button it clicks to a foggy opaque. This is guaranteed to get a “whoa” from your most jaded of passengers, and when’s the last time a practical SUV did that?

Sadly, the software running in here isn’t likely to garner such a response. Up on that big, pronounced touchscreen you’ll find Toyota’s tried-and-true Entune system. That’s a polite way of saying it looks low-res and dated, especially the navigation interface. Thankfully, with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay onboard, you can at least hide all that pretty quickly.

What’s going on under the hood is far more modern, with every version of the Venza spinning the same 2.5-liter, Atkinson-cycle inline-four-cylinder engine paired up with not one, not two, but three electric motors. The two up front help the gasoline engine, while the one at the back provides this SUV’s all-wheel-drive capability.

There’s a lot going on here.

Tim Stevens/Roadshow

Together with the 0.9 kWh worth of lithium-ion batteries, Toyota says this system provides 219 horsepower, with 176 hp and 163 pound-feet of torque coming from the gasoline engine alone. That means a decidedly front-biased power delivery. Interestingly, despite the tiny battery and not being a plug-in, the Venza can be driven in a full-electric mode… sort of. Top speed here is somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 mph and, should you nuzzle the throttle with anything more than a kitten’s touch, the engine spins up and you’re rudely kicked from the the land that is free of emissions. Still, it’s nice for calm cruises through parking lots or silent, early morning escapes from ninjas.

When pressed harder the Venza accelerates cleanly and smoothly, the CVT eliminating shifts but resulting in typical engine drone. Still, it’s not much of a bother and, whether you’re in Eco or Sport mode, the Venza has more than enough pep to get you ahead in traffic. Given that, I spent most of my week in Eco mode and got a more than respectable 40.5 miles-per-gallon. That’s just a half a tick ahead of the Venza’s EPA-rated 40 mpg highway, 37 city and 39 combined.

On the ride handling side, the Venza is definitely tuned for comfort, gliding through rather than carving corners and absorbing the worst of asphalt imperfections without transmitting them into the cabin. Whether seated up front or out back there’s plenty of comfort to be had, plenty of headroom too, my only (minor) complaint being ventilated seats of the “Wait, are these actually on?” variety.

Clear skies above… if you push the right button.

Tim Stevens/Roadshow

The 2021 Toyota Venza starts at $32,470 plus $860 delivery, while the Limited version I tested raises the starting price to $39,800. Limited adds treats like an overhead, 360-degree camera, trim niceties like the interior illumination, heated and ventilated front seats and access to that Star Gaze roof — though that’s an additional $1,400.

The great news is that Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 ADAS system comes standard on the lowest trim, including lane-departure warnings, adaptive cruise and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts. Given the powertrain also remains unchanged, it’s really just luxuries you’re paying a premium for, but given how pampered you feel in the Limited, it still seems like good value. That’s especially true if you compare it to something like the corporate-cousin Lexus NX Hybrid, which starts at $40,060 plus $1,025 delivery.

So, then, consider this rebirth a success. The 2021 Toyota Venza impresses on multiple levels. It looks good, drives well and does a remarkably good job of playing the luxury game. It’s a standout in an ever-expanding sea of me-too SUVs. 

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2021 Ford Bronco: What it Can Learn From the Toyota FJ Cruiser

Will retro ever go out of style? We think not—as time passes, retro-tastic looks only get more, well, retro-tastic. Based on the teaser image we’ve seen, the 2021 Ford Bronco will have a boxy body that pays tribute to its classic forebears. It won’t be the first off-road SUV to take this design approach: Toyota’s FJ Cruiser wore sheetmetal inspired by FJ40-series Land Cruisers from the ‘60s. And, like its muse, the FJ Cruiser had trail-ready hardware to back up its rugged looks. As Ford prepares the new Bronco, it should examine the FJ Cruiser to learn how to rebuild an icon the right way. Build it Ford tough—for real Many of today’s tough-looking crossovers would get bogged down on any trail more technical than a gravel road. The FJ Cruiser wasn’t among those, with two available four-wheel drive systems, a beefy suspension, and off-road traction control. If Ford wants to be taken seriously, it’ll give the Bronco chops to take on Moab, the Rubicon, and beyond. Otherwise, it’ll face the same criticism as other SUV revivals that strayed from their off-roading roots—we’re looking at you, Chevy Blazer and Honda Passport. Bring on the mods For many enthusiasts, stock simply isn’t enough. Lift kits, knobby tires, and burly bumpers are just a few popular upgrades, and they can help when attempting the hardest trails. The FJ Cruiser was built to accommodate all that and more. We often deride interiors with blank switches, but in the FJ Cruiser they were welcome: a dashboard switch panel was full of blanks, intended to be swapped with auxiliary controls for light bars, winches, air compressors, and other trail tools. Ford has to anticipate an aftermarket that wants to take the Bronco further—just look at all the modded FJ Cruisers out there. Make it look awesome…

Let’s be real though: for all the FJ Cruisers built into trail machines, there were at least as many that remained stock and never left the pavement. That’s a result of the model’s flat-out cool looks, which are as much a statement of fashion as function. Purchasing a vehicle like this is often an emotional decision; it projects an outdoorsy inclination. Some buyers pore over approach angles and differential ratios, and choose an SUV accordingly. Others consider paint jobs and how it’ll look rolling through downtown. For those buyers, Ford needs to make the Bronco’s styling work as well on the boulevard as it does in the backwoods. …and offer factory options to style it up even further Even in period, J-Series Toyotas were chic. Their two-tone paint jobs and unmistakable grilles added personality to their purpose-oriented designs. Toyota maintained this with the FJ Cruiser, offering it in a bunch of cool colors with contrasting roofs, and special edition trims like the Trail Teams and TRD. Ford arguably did this even better with the Bronco. Case in point: the ultra-rad Freewheelin’ edition from the late ‘70s, or any of the pastel paint choices from the SUV’s five generations. Commuters and off-roaders alike would appreciate ways to add fun style to their car. Ford should look at the FJ Cruiser and its own historic options lists to find inspiration.

Give it a stick There’s a sect of off-roaders who maintain that manual transmissions are the only way to drive. On a trail, a little clutch pop might be all it takes to climb over some roots or out of deep mud. Toyota gave the FJ Cruiser an optional six-speed manual, and Ford would be wise to do the same with the Bronco. It would add to the driving fun and throwback vibe. A seven-speed manual has been rumored, but even if that doesn’t pan out, the 10-speed automatic from the Ranger or F-150 Raptor wouldn’t be so bad. Spare trying to hide the spare

Many crossovers hide a space-saver spare tire inside the cabin, or worse yet, ditch it for a can of fix-a-flat. That wasn’t an option for true off-roaders like the FJ Cruiser, which proudly wore a full-size spare on the rear cargo door. After all, the driver never knows when they might get a flat driving over a sharp rock on the trail, or a nail pulling into the mall. The Bronco shared this functional style element with the FJ Cruiser and other SUVs over the years. That spare tire often wore a cover branded with the iconic bucking bronco, as successful of a vehicle badge as any. It’s a must for Ford to include a rear-mounted spare on the new Bronco, and based on the lone teaser image Ford has shared, it looks like it’s doing just that. Be open to more doors The Bronco has always been a two-door. Classic Toyota FJ40s, too, often had only two side doors to access the cabin. When Toyota designed the FJ Cruiser, it wanted to maintain that two-door look, but knew it wouldn’t fly in terms of practicality. The small suicide half-doors they subsequently gave it made second row access easier, but they were clunky to open or close. It would be a break from tradition, but we hope Ford at least considers a four-door Bronco variant. If they keep it a coupe, that’s great—just look at the FJ Cruiser for what not to do.  The post 2021 Ford Bronco: What it Can Learn From the Toyota FJ Cruiser appeared first on Motortrend. Read the full article