Toyota Corolla Cross
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I'm not looking to be "amazed" by a small economy cross over; but "That's a nice little car" is a start.
Admittedly, in this class, there may be a different reaction to seeing an entry-level model vs. a top of the line version.... I don't see any RAV4 LEs and think, "Oh that's nice", but I do when I see a Limited.
Admittedly, in this class, there may be a different reaction to seeing an entry-level model vs. a top of the line version.... I don't see any RAV4 LEs and think, "Oh that's nice", but I do when I see a Limited.
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I'm not looking to be "amazed" by a small economy cross over; but "That's a nice little car" is a start.
Admittedly, in this class, there may be a different reaction to seeing an entry-level model vs. a top of the line version.... I don't see any RAV4 LEs and think, "Oh that's nice", but I do when I see a Limited.
Admittedly, in this class, there may be a different reaction to seeing an entry-level model vs. a top of the line version.... I don't see any RAV4 LEs and think, "Oh that's nice", but I do when I see a Limited.
#110
Lexus Test Driver
Savagegeese has his review up, and his one major positive is that the Cross has an independent rear suspension which is unheard of in this class consisting primarily of torsion beams like what's found in the Kia Soul and Mazda CX-30. Ironic that one of the cheapest Toyota products gets independent rear suspension while the far more expensive LX and Sequoia have a solid axle.
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Savagegeese has his review up, and his one major positive is that the Cross has an independent rear suspension which is unheard of in this class consisting primarily of torsion beams like what's found in the Kia Soul and Mazda CX-30. Ironic that one of the cheapest Toyota products gets independent rear suspension while the far more expensive LX and Sequoia have a solid axle.
#112
Lexus Test Driver
The last Sequoia had an independent rear suspension and both the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, both BOF, also have IRS. Being BOF is no longer an excuse to not have an IRS. The LX and Sequoia simply don't have them because it's cheaper, and probably a limitation of the TNGA-F platform. We've had a long topic about this so I won't rehash that.
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interesting, from savagegeese video, notes that only the awd version gets independent rear suspension, the fwd gets rear torsion beam.
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In some ways, yes, it is cheaper to produce. But it also has a somewhat better element of durability. That's one reason why Ford held on to Mustang live-axles for so long in the non-Cobra versions...they knew that the young kids that bought the GT Mustangs were addicted to Friday-Night burnouts, and having a live axle reduced the amount of rear ends that had to be rebuilt after failure. The Cobra, SVT, Boss, Mach 1, and some of the other upmarket Mustangs were generally bought by those who were a little older and more mature, and less-likely to get abused in drag-races....they got the IRS for better handling.
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In some ways, yes, it is cheaper to produce. But it also has a somewhat better element of durability. That's one reason why Ford held on to Mustang live-axles for so long in the non-Cobra versions...they knew that the young kids that bought the GT Mustangs were addicted to Friday-Night burnouts, and having a live axle reduced the amount of rear ends that had to be rebuilt after failure. The Cobra, SVT, Boss, Mach 1, and some of the other upmarket Mustangs were generally bought by those who were a little older and more mature, and less-likely to get abused in drag-races....they got the IRS for better handling.
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#118
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In some ways, yes, it is cheaper to produce. But it also has a somewhat better element of durability. That's one reason why Ford held on to Mustang live-axles for so long in the non-Cobra versions...they knew that the young kids that bought the GT Mustangs were addicted to Friday-Night burnouts, and having a live axle reduced the amount of rear ends that had to be rebuilt after failure. The Cobra, SVT, Boss, Mach 1, and some of the other upmarket Mustangs were generally bought by those who were a little older and more mature, and less-likely to get abused in drag-races....they got the IRS for better handling.
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#119
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In fact, some of the heavier-duty pick-ups have live axles on both front and rear.
And, as far as being cheap, IMO, Toyota generally shows a lot more of that in their interiors (including the thread-topic Corolla Cross) than in the underpinnings.
I love the way my 4Runners drive. They drive with a feel that is strong and firm yet they do not drive like a car which is what I do not want.
On a slightly different note, it's interesting to see that they still have the SR-5 trim-level on the 4Runner....that name goes back to the late 70s, and has been around for decades. Many other Toyota models have ditched that name .
#120
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Its not about being "cheap" its about being economical. Toyota said they were going to cancel the Sequoia, the move to a live axle in the rear so that they could reduce tooling costs and build it on the same suspension as the Tundra was part of how they were able to justify keeping it in the lineup. The live axle on the Tundra and even the Land Cruiser makes sense. The LX and Sequoia should be IRS, but that increases cost and neither car is a huge seller.