LC250 is getting ready to a rally (official Toyota build)
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I would like to see Toyota bring a 250 to Dakar, like they do the 300.
This doesn’t look like a livery they would use if it was a Toyota-official build.
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here is lc300 pic from Dakar 2025 for comparison (not sure whether it was an official toyota team, or maybe some randos decided to have fun under Japanese flag
, btw LC250 video's host was driving this LC300 through Dakar). In Japan they have their own vision of beautiful 
I really wish they would bring us the 300 (yeah, I know Lexus 600/700). I don't guess they have any plans too, ever, since they used the Land Cruiser name for our 250's. I guess they could call it the LC 300. I am perfectly happy with my LC though.
I really like those wheels..
I want to see Toyota do something like this with the 250 for the Dakar.
Defender making a serious push at the Dakar with the Octa in 2026.
Here’s an Octa review:
Defender making a serious push at the Dakar with the Octa in 2026.
Here’s an Octa review:
Toyota Auto Body (who run the team) don’t assemble the 250 at any of their plants, so I think it’s unlikely to happen.
Anything Land Rover can do, Toyota can do better…..
Forums a great way to catch the ear of development teams.
Let’s make some noise.
Looks like the team installed Project Mu brake calipers/rotors/pads. Maybe those aftermarket brakes are squeal-free in reverse 
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