4hilux
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Hmmm, theres a tricky question.........
IMHO, ya can't really compare the 2 - they are differant classes of vehicle. A Cruiser is only really restricted by its physical size & weight, yet its those 2 very things that help give it its strenghts in other areas. Cruiser is definitely more comfortable than a early 4Runner, part of which comes from the extra weight making the suspension work better.
Compare Hilux / 4Runner to rest in ITS class - they eat anything else, no worries.
Same with Cruiser against most other full-size S.U.Vs.......
Yet, in some situations, the Lux / runner will 'outdo' a Cruiser, & vice-versa, depending on exactly what you are asking / expecting from each at the time.
Worst problem here, is people buy Hiluxs to do the job / heavy duty work that a Landcruiser should be used for. they will do it for a fair while, but sooner or later, ya pay for it in maintance costs. A new Hilux worked really hard most of the time, is starting to feel it after 5 yrs - Cruisers will thrive on the same stuff longer than 10 yrs with few hassles..........
IMHO, ya can't really compare the 2 - they are differant classes of vehicle. A Cruiser is only really restricted by its physical size & weight, yet its those 2 very things that help give it its strenghts in other areas. Cruiser is definitely more comfortable than a early 4Runner, part of which comes from the extra weight making the suspension work better.
Compare Hilux / 4Runner to rest in ITS class - they eat anything else, no worries.
Same with Cruiser against most other full-size S.U.Vs.......
Yet, in some situations, the Lux / runner will 'outdo' a Cruiser, & vice-versa, depending on exactly what you are asking / expecting from each at the time.
Worst problem here, is people buy Hiluxs to do the job / heavy duty work that a Landcruiser should be used for. they will do it for a fair while, but sooner or later, ya pay for it in maintance costs. A new Hilux worked really hard most of the time, is starting to feel it after 5 yrs - Cruisers will thrive on the same stuff longer than 10 yrs with few hassles..........