Carscoops suggests that the upcoming “mini” version of the Land Cruiser is closely related to the discontinued FJ Cruiser.
Toyota has confirmed that they are developing a smaller version of the Land Cruiser, but there is very little information available about the vehicle at this time. According to Carscoops, the Japanese automaker has trademarked the name “Land Cruiser FJ,” which could be the official name for this “mini” Land Cruiser.
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During the launch of the 2024 Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota hinted at a smaller Land Cruiser by releasing a teaser image. Although no official information was provided about the SUV, leaked sources indicate that it will be a true off-road vehicle, setting it apart from conventional crossovers.
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The lack of specific details makes it uncertain whether “Land Cruiser FJ” is the official name for the upcoming Land Cruiser. If it is, it would be a tribute to the legendary FJ Cruiser, which Toyota recently discontinued. This explains why the two vehicles have a similar design, even though the “mini” Land Cruiser is predicted to be much smaller than the FJ Cruiser.
Reports from Japan suggest that the new vehicle will have a similar size to the Toyota Corolla Cross but with a design and features that focus on off-road capabilities. The vehicle is likely to be based on a separate frame platform such as the LC300 or Prado. However, it is also possible that the vehicle will have a unibody construction to optimize cost.
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In terms of performance, the Toyota Land Cruiser “mini” could be equipped with the existing engines found in the Corolla Cross, RAV4, and Prius. However, considering the evolving nature of the automotive industry, there is also a possibility that the vehicle will have an electric drivetrain.
In addition to being smaller in size, the “mini” Land Cruiser is expected to have a significantly more attractive price compared to the Land Cruiser Prado (starting from $55,000 – equivalent to 1.33 billion VND). Carscoops reports that the starting price for this SUV will be around $30,000 – $35,000 (730 – 850 million VND).
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Reference: Carscoops
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