Toyota has unveiled an all-new Land Cruiser that adopts a rugged new look to emphasise its durability and off-road capability.
The retro styling is inspired by Toyota’s historic Land Cruiser models and follows a trend set by the Land Rover Defender – a key rival.
The new Land Cruiser uses a body-on-frame structure to maximise its off-road capability. The new frame is 50% more rigid and the combined body and frame rigidity is greater by 30%. Toyota says these increases contribute to improved responsiveness, handling and ride comfort. Basic suspension performance has also been enhanced, notably to help secure increased wheel articulation – a key factor in off-road driving capability.
A new electric power steering system and disconnecting anti-roll bars – a first for Toyota – provide greater drivability on rough surfaces.
In the UK, the new Land Cruiser will be introduced with a 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine with 204PS and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. It will have a towing capability of up to 3,500kg.
A 48-Volt mild hybrid diesel will be available in early 2025.
Overall length is 4,920mm, width 1,980mm and height 1,870mm; the wheelbase is 2,850mm. The Land Cruiser’s interior offers a choice of five or seven-seat configurations,
Toyota will open pre-sales of the new Land Cruiser for UK customers in during the fourth quarter of this year, with first vehicle deliveries expected in the first half of 2024.
Further details of the UK model range and pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.