The DEFINITION of 4x4, and the automotive equivalent of a chameleon. In the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and much of Africa - show up in one of these, and everyone will know you're rich, potentially royalty and potentially bought it using blood money. In Europe? Nonexistent, unless you count the Prado. In the US? Either stealth wealth WASPs or overlanding bros who treat it like an expensive 4Runner. In Japan? A more niche product, and the canvas for some Midnight Club-level builds. In Australia? The undisputed King of the Outback, mate. Available as either a "station wagon" currently in the 300-series, or a no-nonsense 4x4/pickup in the form of the 70-series. One of Japan's most iconic vehicular exports and quite possibly one of the most reliable vehicles on planet earth. This thing will take you anywhere and will not leave you stranded. Many SUVs come close - the Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Range Rover, and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen are all fantastic SUVs, but the Land Cruiser is in a league of its own. There's a reason why everyone from the UN to ISIS uses these bad boys. You can get one in complete barebones GX spec or fully loaded Sahara spec - making it the Japanese equivalent to an F-series or RAM truck (although much more reliable.) A strong contender for the most badass vehicle on earth.
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by Persephone1983 November 21, 2021

10 Year old kid: It’s the fastest car in history because of the 2JZ-GTE, it comes from factory with 10000000 horsepower and can smoke Lamborghinis and Bugattis. It also can go into space and shoot lasers out of its headlights.
In Reality: Makes 321 horsepower and is only famous because people make it go fast in a straight line.
In Reality: Makes 321 horsepower and is only famous because people make it go fast in a straight line.
by dissingAllCars_cuzcan March 13, 2024

by adrianjin07 July 12, 2024

Used to describe a defective product or item of poor value. Etymology-originally used to describe three recall notices on one vehicle.
by Wnrdog May 16, 2010

Toyota: We don’t want our cars being involved in illegal street racing.
Need For Speed: pffftt... nerds.
Need For Speed: pffftt... nerds.
by Justicewithtacosandweed November 25, 2019
