JDM Toyota ProBox reminds me of the Toyotas of the old

"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone) 09/21/2014 at 17:36 • Filed to: None

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Specs are old school too, 1.3 liter engine, 95hp or 109hp, CVT.

The car is obviously aimed at the utilitarian market.

dogisbadob > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 09/21/2014 at 17:41

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I love it! Yet another Toyota that needs to be sold over here!

It would make a great Scion or even a new low-cost Toyota model.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > dogisbadob 09/21/2014 at 17:44

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Yep, great car for old folks or broke ass individuals.

Steve in Manhattan > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 09/21/2014 at 17:47

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This could make sense for a lot of people - basic, reliable, but a CVT? Every rental I've driven that had one was compromised.

MultiplaOrgasms > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 09/21/2014 at 17:47

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These are also AWD if I recall correctly?

Bonus Vellfire G's

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > MultiplaOrgasms 09/21/2014 at 17:59

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I think AWD is too heavy and expensive for such a basic car.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Steve in Manhattan 09/21/2014 at 18:02

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This is not exactly a sports car either, and since it will be used by people who need to carry stuff or by broke people, sportiness is not a key factor of purchase, in this case.

Steve in Manhattan > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 09/21/2014 at 18:16

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True, but I'm guessing the base version is offered with a 5/6 speed? And will we ever get it here?

MultiplaOrgasms > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 09/21/2014 at 18:26

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German Wikipedia says its AWD by default. The Probox is some kind of multi-purpose commerical station wagon like one of those early 4WD Subarus, so I guess it makes sense to offer it with AWD.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Steve in Manhattan 09/22/2014 at 08:47

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No, the CVT replaced both the 5 speed manual and the 4 speed auto. And no, we won't get it here, because Toyota's US marketing has no idea what they're doing, they only know one thing: SELL MOAR CAMRYS!!!

mike in So Cal > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 09/25/2014 at 19:42

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reminds me of a 1st gen highlander