Toyota Land Cruiser: When it comes to buying off-road vehicles with a limited budget, two names often come to mind: the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. These vehicles are considered the pioneers in this segment, with the Thar being the preferred choice for many. However, soon there will be tough competition for the Thar with the entry of Toyota’s mini model of its popular SUV, the Land Cruiser, in the market. The company is working on this new model with advanced technology.
It is rumored that Toyota may introduce its mini model of the Land Cruiser with hybrid and electric powertrain options by next year. This compact Cruiser EV concept version could be presented as the “Light Cruiser” or “Yaris Cruiser”. If this car hits the market, it could directly compete with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and the Mahindra Thar.
Talking about the design of this off-roader SUV, it will be a 5-door vehicle longer than the Jimny and built on a body-on-frame chassis. It will feature rounded LED headlights along with a spare wheel on the tailgate, enhancing its attractive look.
As for the engine of the Land Cruiser Mini, it may come with a 2.0-liter petrol engine, a hybrid engine, or even the same 2.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine as the Prado and Hilux. Additionally, it could be equipped with a mild-hybrid system. There are expectations that Toyota may unveil it globally at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.
And in the last, Toyota is all set to give a tough competition to the Thar and Jimny with its Land Cruiser Mini. The car is expected to have a stylish design, advanced technology, and various powertrain options. It will be interesting to see how this new entrant shakes up the off-road segment in the market.
Summery:
– Toyota is planning to launch a mini model of its popular SUV, the Land Cruiser, in the off-road segment.
– The mini model may be called the Light Cruiser or the Yaris Cruiser and is expected to compete with the Mahindra Thar and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny.
– The compact cruiser will have a 5-door design with a body-on-frame chassis and LED headlights.
– The engine options for the Land Cruiser Mini may include a 2.0-liter petrol engine, hybrid engine, or a 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine.
– The car may also feature a mild-hybrid system.
– The Land Cruiser Mini is expected to be launched next year, possibly at the Tokyo Motor Show.
