A Stroke Of Genius? Toyota Ponders Production Of An Off Road Minivan

According to reports from Japan, Toyota’s TJ Cruiser, which was shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2017, could be headed for production. The TJ concept, if you don’t remember, was somewhat of a cross between a rugged SUV and a van, with fold-flat seats for four and a toughened load space for durability.

An (expertly Google Translated) article from Japan’s Best Car, citing dealer insider Toru Endo, claims that the production version of the TJ could be unveiled some time around this year’s Tokyo Auto Show in October, with pre-orders in Japan beginning in December.
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vdiv - 8/26/2019 1:46:17 PM

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GM and Ford had similar monsters with the Astro and Aerostar.
What's old is new again.

Section_31_JTK - 8/26/2019 5:01:35 PM

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I'd love a version of the old Quadravan! Big ol tires and all.

MDarringer - 8/26/2019 7:18:12 PM

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So Toyota envisions a Honda Element?

valhallakey - 8/27/2019 1:54:02 AM

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I'll take an EarthRoamer!

carloslassiter - 8/27/2019 6:37:27 AM

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I don't get it.

TomM - 8/27/2019 7:07:15 AM

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To make it work - Toyota needs to make it able to handle a 4x8 piece of Plywood AND have seats that are easily removable completely OR stowable. Seats for four means it is too small to really be a van.

dumpsty - 8/27/2019 10:13:29 PM

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it wld def get more family-orient buyers interested.

Chrysler added AWD & snazzier wheel/tire pkgs to the Pacifica. It was an good decision - for those trading in a beloved SUV for a more versatile minivan.