I have the same motor on my 24 Sequoia. Be prepared to never even sniff the EPA rated economy. Also, if you have a vocal inner child like me, get some either K&N intake filters or CAI’s. If you squint, you can imaging you’re driving a Supra from the 90’s.
Im aware of the low mileage. Figuring on about 16-17 mpg. I’m ok with that. Electric isn’t saving the earth at this point anyway. Just tired of limiting where I can go because of my vehicle. As a daily driver, it’s very nice. But still with the newer systems, there are many glitches that should not be. It’s not easy for a new company to grow and be profitable at the same time. I’ll be back when they are less buggy, more chargers and a range of not less than 500 miles.
I hear you. Practially how many vehicles have ranges of 500 miles? Why carry around the extra weight when you don't need it all the time?
That 17mpg is still ambitious unless you’re on the highway, think more like 14mpg.
I’ve got 2 friends with a GX 550 and that’s what they get combined. I briefly looked at the max pack before purchasing but it seemed outrageous to pay an additional 10k for a battery that doesnt give that much more in range. Especially since the technology is changing so fast. Not sure if you’ve looked at the Scout, but looks like it will solve issues for many. Not sure it’s the right fit for me either. The perfect on road/ off road EV SUV hasn’t been made yet.
Just look for a Gen 1, dual large. It is almost as big as the max piack and you can pick them up in the mid to low 60's for a 2024 with low miles. A friend just did and it is a great truck. You are looking at 130 kWh vs 140. Won't make a difference for the vast majority of people.
I have a Scout reservation from 3 minutes into them opening. I tow a boat so I need the big boy battery. The premium and luxury trims might be able to get 17 combined, throw on large A/T's and that gets trashed. I know my Sequoia is larger than the GX, but it's the same engine and my economy tanked after putting on the KO3's.
I thought about that before trading in the my trusty 2012 4Runner for the Sequoia. At the time Gen 1's were still demand high numbers. I'm going to hold off for the Gen 3, odds are they're only 2ish years away at this point.
BMW makes good EVs. I just wish the iX was not hideous
A lot of BMWs recently have been so hideous, maybe not Cybetruck hideous, but enough that I think they started the trend of hideous higher-end cars. It absolutely prevented me from buying a lot of them.
I completely agree. The front grille is awful and so outrageously overstated. For me, I find the the sides of the iX toward rear particularly cringey
It could be prettier, for sure. The 2025 mid-cycle refresh improved it, but it still has a butter face.
In the last year or so, I've done a complete 180 degree on EV only thing.
