Model Year 2026 (MY26) – Confirmed & Speculated Changes

[CRH]

I have no excuse for my poor mental arithmetic.

Uk education & teachers strikes??

 

[CrazyOldMan]

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Absolutely genius design - ONLY downside is instead of getting out to clear the snow, I will keep getting out to relight the candles. I see you are using your art skills and AI both to their fullest potential. Bravo, sir.

I WOULD like to see the aftermarket mods on your design from Owl that will ramp up the lumens for offroad lights. I wonder how many candles they could fit up front and up top. Ditch lights, anyone?

 

[landmannnn]

Uk education & teachers strikes??

Probably the excess alcohol and 4am bedtime last night, self inflicted though.

 

[Zimm]

It appears my (5th) loaner is a 26, as it says 2026 right on the dealer key tag. After 500 miles... so far...

The HVAC does what you tell it to. So far. Mine did too 'till this winter, albeit slowly... if it doesn't soon malfunction, that's a win.

the steering is a little better... which makes it much better. Improvements being on a parabolic diminishing return curve, the stock is crappy enough the little they did makes a 4.5 hr, 90mph trip fatigue free. My best non stop 24hr in the saddle cross country runner was the LC100, I could literally drive that all day. And while not that level of fatigue free, the little they did works wonders.

The turn radius is odd how, it sorta stops then permits more. I don't comprehend the necessity of doing it like that, but, it's better than the original.

A nice part about the steering is I suspect it will permit one not to crank up the caster to maximum, and maybe add a little life to the CV.

oh... and I wonder if the transmission has been reprogrammed. The 3-2 clunk isn't nearly as prominent... in fact I haven noticed much of it. All my loaners have had it to one extent or another. It seems more refined, but that may be just because its a fresh car.

 

[Cncpt2]

I do not see how it would not work as a daily driver but this is coming from a guy that drove a 1978 Toyota FJ40 (w/o AC) as a daily driver for 3 years...
I would jump on a MY 2025 with $15k off if it had all the options I wanted. You can do a lot of stuff for $15,000.

I'd be inclined to think you'll be able to negotiate a 26' given the 24-25s still sitting on lots

 

[CRH]

It appears my (5th) loaner is a 26, as it says 2026 right on the dealer key tag. After 500 miles... so far...

The HVAC does what you tell it to. So far. Mine did too 'till this winter, albeit slowly... if it doesn't soon malfunction, that's a win.

the steering is a little better... which makes it much better. Improvements being on a parabolic diminishing return curve, the stock is crappy enough the little they did makes a 4.5 hr, 90mph trip fatigue free. My best non stop 24hr in the saddle cross country runner was the LC100, I could literally drive that all day. And while not that level of fatigue free, the little they did works wonders.

My problem with the 'fatigue free' style of vehicle compared to the Grenadier which requires some attention is that i go to sleep in the former. I may be a bit more shattered on arrival but at least I'm not in a ditch upside down fast

If you still have the loaner, put the heating on full temp, no2 or 3 on your feet for about 30 minutes, then see if it provides mid range temperatures or just cold. I have to blast cold for a while to get mid range back again
I get cold feet, don't judge me

 

[Zimm]

My problem with the 'fatigue free' style of vehicle compared to the Grenadier which requires some attention is that i go to sleep in the former. I may be a bit more shattered on arrival but at least I'm not in a ditch upside down fast

If you still have the loaner, put the heating on full temp, no2 or 3 on your feet for about 30 minutes, then see if it provides mid range temperatures or just cold. I have to blast cold for a while to get mid range back again
I get cold feet, don't judge me

There are other ways to stay awake than feeling like youre in a church pew.

I was driving in -17c on the way, and my feet got cold, but that was due to using the cruise, and my feet being back from the pedals where what little air, hot or not, comes out of the vent. I think the short dash forced the use of small diameter ducts and restrictive routing leading to some flow issues even a new mixing box and fan couldn't cure if they made it. if there's nowhere for air to go, the fan just spins faster and makes more noise with little improvement in flow.

 

[CRH]

There are other ways to stay awake than feeling like youre in a church pew.

Tips please
I can go to sleep with pro-plus and cans of energy/caffeine drinks
Strong fresh coffee just before bed ZZZ

 

[Zimm]

Tips please
I can go to sleep with pro-plus and cans of energy/caffeine drinks
Strong fresh coffee just before bed ZZZ

I like to drive, I guess. I just pay attention to driving and my surroundings. I make 12hr runs up to Vermont all the time, and I don't even put the radio on.

 

[CRH]

I like to drive, I guess. I just pay attention to driving and my surroundings. I make 12hr runs up to Vermont all the time, and I don't even put the radio on.

Love just driving and seeing the countryside, I just happen to fall asleep too easily. The wife thinks I'm one if those dolls that you lie down and 'goes to sleep'

 

[Tazzieman]

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Can you supply the man with the red flag who not only keeps the lamps lit, but also shoos the animals off the road?
He can have a white flag for when he meets a bull.