Originally posted by Bogeyman
Does Toyota really have to compete with the Humvee?
Yes. The MegaCruiser was developed to answer the US Military's needs to replace the old Jeep. Based on the published requirements, the Americans made the Humvee while the Japanese came up with the MegaCruiser.
I personally think it's pretty (beauty is in the eye of the beholder!). It's got more advanced functionality than the Humvee, including 4-wheel steering, a winch to lower/raise the spare tyre in the back, front/rear/center locking differentials among other things.