Ep. 297: These Are The Coolest Trucks We CAN'T Have!
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Exploring the coolest trucks from around the world that aren't available in the U.S., this episode highlights unique models like the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series and Hilux, both known for their ruggedness and utility. The hosts discuss specifications, pricing, and the reasons these trucks remain exclusive to markets like Australia and Brazil. They also touch on the nostalgic F-250 light duty and the innovative Jeep Rubicon's backstory, while debating the need for more exciting truck names and the future of midsize pickups.
( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Talkin’ Trucks, Andre and Kase take a tour around the globe to highlight some of the coolest trucks we CAN’T have in the U.S. From the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series still sold in Australia to the ever-popular Toyota Hilux, they break down why these rigs are so beloved overseas and why American buyers keep asking for them.
The guys also look at the Dodge Dakota reborn in Brazil and a quirky yet capable kei truck spotted in Thailand. Each of these trucks offers something unique—from rugged dependability to compact practicality—that U.S. buyers would love to get their hands on. So why are they forbidden fruit here? Andre and Kase dig into the regulations, market choices, and what we’re missing out on.
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Toyota Land Cruiser
"..., this truck popped into my mind. And this is the Land Cruiser 70 series from Australia. And if you know anythin..."
Toyota Tundra
"..., which is the best seller midsize. They have the Tundra, which is very, very refined. But would this sell..."
Toyota Tacoma
"...t sell? That's a good question. So Toyota has the Tacoma here, which is the best seller midsize. They have..."
Toyota Hilux
"...o, Top Gear did a story about trying to destroy a Hilux, you know, an older version of it. They couldn't ..."
Hyundai Accent
"...ht. Work might. You have a pretty good Australian accent. Not really. The tray bed is interesting on this ..."
Ford Ranger
"...here. Yeah. That would be competitive with like a Ranger Raptor. Yeah. And I think people would. But here'..."
F-150 Raptor
"...eah. That would be competitive with like a Ranger Raptor. Yeah. And I think people would. But here's the t..."
Ford F150
"at Australian website for Ford. So 4,500 kilograms of towing, that's almost 10,000 pounds, approximately 10,000 pounds of towing. This is like F 150 capability. Yeah. And it's that smaller vehicle right around 2,000 kilograms of payload, which is which even if it was just"
Ford F350
"but unfortunately, and we don't have a statement from Ford on this, but it might cannibalize some other sales, right? Because they do have F 250, F 350 trucks that are more expensive, potentially in this. Oh, we looked at some pricing on this, right? Yeah. And it is"
Ford Maverick
"..., which is interesting. So this is kind of a Ford Maverick competitor. Yes. But Andre, I do believe this is ..."
Dodge Dakota
"...of thing, but objectively better looking, the Ram Dakota that was revealed recently for Brazil, right? Yes..."
Byd Shark 6
"...that comes from the Chinese market. This is a BYD Shark. BYD Shark. Yeah, Tommy and I actually went to El..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...something similar. There is coal. Can you look up Silverado 1500 HD? Now this is a truck. Is this is this wha..."
Ford Expedition
"...a. Roman and I were driving, we were doing a Ford Expedition Iconlet. You weren't you weren't around. I think ..."
Chevrolet Tahoe
"...out the judge, right? Well, also, we saw a police Tahoe. So Cole, I don't know if you could look up an ol..."
88 Rocket 88
"... one point, but there used to be engines like the rocket 88, the blue flame, high fire transmissions, like hy..."
Challenger Hellcat
"...w and kind of the bad guy? What's... Because like Hellcat sounds like a kind of a bad bad guy. The jailbrea..."
Lamborghini Miura
"...ere talking about. I do know that the Lamborghini Miura was initially a vehicle that I don't think Frucio..."
Pontiac Gto
"...t. So, there's some answers like Mercedes 300 SL, Pontiac GTO. So, Roman was not thinking about any of those. S..."
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes 300
"...n't thinking about. So, there's some answers like Mercedes 300 SL, Pontiac GTO. So, Roman was not thinking about..."
Wrangler Rubicon
"...ose. So, the first one relates to truck. It's the Rubicon Jeep. So, the Jeep Rubicon, we actually interview..."
Volkswagen Gti Vw
"...re about, but Zach and Roman reminded me that the GTI VW, the Rabbit GTI was actually built or I mean desi..."
Volkswagen Rabbit
"...t Zach and Roman reminded me that the GTI VW, the Rabbit GTI was actually built or I mean designed, but th..."
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