According to some sources, the upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser model for the US market will not be the LC300 model available worldwide. Instead, Toyota may introduce a different version of the Land Cruiser Prado, specifically designed for the US market.
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 customized by Khann
The Land Cruiser for the US market will belong to the premium off-road segment. The car is expected to be distributed in limited quantities and will be designed with a retro-inspired style reminiscent of Land Cruisers from the 1960s and 1970s. The SUV will retain its body-on-frame structure and will be equipped with electrification technology. This model is expected to be a more reasonable alternative to the luxury Lexus GX.
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Some rumors suggest that the US version of the Land Cruiser could use a 2.4L turbocharged gasoline hybrid drivetrain. This electrified powertrain is already present in the Tacoma pickup model, delivering a maximum output of 326 horsepower and a maximum torque of 640 Nm. The new Land Cruiser for US users is expected to be launched later this year.
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)