2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Everything We Know Right Before Its Debut

The brand new Land Cruiser for North America will incorporate some retro touches from previous generations and might be constructed on Lexus GX-derived body-on-frame underpinnings

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Toyota is able to unveil the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser on August 1, marking the return of the long-lasting nameplate to the North American market after a brief hiatus. The SUV might be a distinct mannequin from the worldwide market J300 that debuted in 2021, and is anticipated to obtain the J250 codename, basically serving as a alternative for the Prado (J150) in world markets.

The outgoing Land Cruiser Prado has been round largely unchanged since 2009 regardless of receiving two facelifts and quite a few mannequin 12 months updates. People bought their palms on the closely-related Lexus GX, which simply went by its first full redesign in practically 14 years, with the Toyota twin set to observe shortly after. A set of unveiling official teasers affirm the shut ties between the 2024 Lexus GX and the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, with the 2 SUVs sharing their underpinnings and silhouette.

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Traditionally, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and the Lexus GX have maintained shut ties, not solely by way of their shared foundations but additionally of their exterior and inside designs. This has resulted in a case of prolonged rebadging, the place the principle variations had been primarily restricted to distinctive entrance ends and badges, whereas the physique panels on the profile and many of the tail remained the identical throughout earlier generations. Nevertheless, the truth that each the brand new SUVs might be accessible within the U.S. market prompted Toyota to spend money on a larger styling differentiation.

Our speculative renderings are based mostly on the Lexus GX adopting the Toyota-specific parts proven on the teasers. These add a nostalgic word to the outside, speaking to the hearts of Land Cruiser followers and house owners.

On the entrance, the oblong headlights are mounted above a pair of intakes, evoking the fashion of the J60. The plastic grille extends to a black trim piece on the utilitarian bumper, additionally carrying the identical old-school design and resulting in a skid plate. The plastic cladding on the perimeters of the entrance bumper is extra outstanding than within the Lexus, integrating additional inlets whereas the sculpted body-colored elements of the bumper home the foglights. Lastly, the bonnet is barely totally different with the bumps fading away into the boxy nostril.

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The profile seems to be shared between the sibling SUVs, possible with totally different wheels and minor modifications on the trim. The tail nonetheless is one other story because the Toyota will get a novel pair of vertically-stacked taillights as an alternative of the Lexus‘ full-width therapy. The tailgate adopts Land Cruiser lettering whereas the rear glass is shared. Notice that these particulars apply to the North American mannequin as Toyota could use the Prado moniker for different markets to be able to differentiate it from the J300.

Toyota has but to point out us the inside however judging from the Lexus it’s protected to imagine it’s going to characterize a big step up in comparison with the earlier era. Toyota designers will possible add the newest bits of obtainable expertise together with a elaborate digital cockpit with a big infotainment show, whereas bettering the standard of the supplies. The SUV received’t come in need of practicality both, providing a spacious cabin, fairly presumably a three-row seven-seater format, and a big boot, good for adventure-seekers.

Physique-on-frame Underpinnings And Powertrain Choices

The brand new Toyota Land Cruiser will make the most of the TNGA-F body-on-frame structure, which additionally serves as the muse for the Toyota Sequoia, Tundra, and Land Cruiser J300, in addition to the brand new Lexus GX and LX. When it comes to measurement, the Land Cruiser J250 might be very near the 197.04-inch (5,005 mm) lengthy Lexus GX, one thing that creates a paradox, as it’d find yourself being barely bigger than the 196.3-inch (4,985 mm) lengthy Land Cruiser J300. In any case, it’s going to nonetheless be significantly shorter than the Toyota Sequoia, which retains its standing as the biggest SUV providing from the model, measuring 208.1 inches (5,286 mm) in size.

Whereas Toyota has not commented on the powertrain choices of the brand new Land Cruiser, leaked paperwork counsel that the SUV might be accessible with a trio of 4-cylinder engines – no less than in world markets. The “1GD-FTV” is the two.8-liter turbodiesel from the Hilux and the Fortuner and can possible be reserved for markets exterior North America. The “TJA250” is believed to be a turbocharged 2.4-liter petrol from the Tacoma and the Kluger which might be part of a hybrid setup. Lastly, the “2TR-FE” is referring to a naturally aspirated 2.7-liter petrol unit, possible destined for entry-level fashions.

Apparently, the twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 engine of the 2024 Lexus GX which might usually be probably the most believable candidate is lacking from the checklist. Though this doesn’t imply it couldn’t be added afterward, its omission might function an additional level of differentiation between the 2 SUVs, making the Land Cruiser a four-cylinder affair. What we do know for sure is that energy in all variants might be routed to all 4 wheels by way of an ordinary 10-speed computerized transmission and a full-time 4WD system.

All of our questions might be answered on Tuesday, August 1, on the official premiere of the Toyota Land Cruiser in North America. We count on the primary fashions to achieve US sellers someday in 2024, possible following the debut of the JDM-spec variant in its dwelling market which might happen earlier than the tip of the 12 months. Till we lay eyes on the true factor, take a look at a few additional speculative renderings from different sources that we imagine are pretty correct.

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