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I mean, $10000 is almost enough to ignore just how ugly that thing is. I just don't see the comparison to the 70 series or Hilux, except vaguely, maybe similar
by petee 3y ago
I mean, $10000 is almost enough to ignore just how ugly that thing is. I just don't see the comparison to the 70 series or Hilux, except vaguely, maybe similar to La Croix's relationship to water.
To be clear, I find the effort they put into "styling" it ugly; if they committed and made a utilitarian vehicle without the style-effort, it likely would look great.
- fwungy 3y agoIt's modular. Doesn't look bad at all when built out. https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-toyota-imv-0-pickup-truck-first-drive-review-japan-mobility-show/?galleryimageid=9682b029-1bfd-4405-a0b4-3d9c700abf94 https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-toyota-imv-0-pickup-...
- petee 3y agoI get that, which on its own is awesome. But even fitted out, it looks like overlanding is their goal market, cause its gotta look "mean." Maybe because I use power tools so often that when something flips form-follows-function backwards, it stands out like a sore thumb -- for example none of the exterior design of the cab affects its use or modularity, yet they clearly spent some time on it.
- saltcured 3y agoIn the cab, I see mostly just flat surfaces and simplified corners incorporating the plate glass, all of which seems driven by low cost manufacturing while also meeting basic structural requirements.
- fwungy 3y agoSimple materials and construction that make it easy to repair in developing countries.
- p1mrx 3y agoThe single-color exterior looks decent, reminds me of a sci-fi moon vehicle: https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/2023/11/2024-Toyota-IMV-0-JMS-First-Drive-16.png https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/2023/11/2024-Toyota-IMV-0...
- turtlebits 3y agoToyota has always trended on the ugly side, but when you factor design with reliability and price (pick 2 out of the 3), they have a winning combination.
- local_crmdgeon 3y agoGod, we have very different definitions of ugly. This is absolutely gorgeous to me - it's a pickup that looks like a pickup