2024 Toyota Land Cruiser revealed; gets a boxy look, more tech, and hybrid power

KUALA LUMPUR: Toyota’s off-road icon and longest-running nameplate, the Land Cruiser, has arrived in a new avatar in the US, Japan, and European markets. The SUV is known as the Land Cruiser 250 in Japan and Land Cruiser Prado in some countries.

The upgraded SUV is based on Toyota’s GA-F platform with robust body-on-frame construction; the new frame is 50% more rigid than the frame of the predecessor. The basic suspension of the SUV has also been enhanced with double wishbones on the front with twin-tube shocks and a multi-link rear with coil springs on the rear.

Further adding to the on- and off-road driving performance are systems like Electric power steering, Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism, Multi-Terrain Monitor, and Multi-Terrain Select

Size-wise, the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is much larger than the previous-generation model. Figuratively, it measures 4,925 mm in length (+100 mm), 1,980 mm in width (+95 mm), and 1,870 mm in height (+20 mm). The wheelbase has also grown up to 2,850 mm (+60 mm).

In terms of design, the SUV features a boxy, angular shape with a raised hood, thin pillars, and strong wheel arches. The front end is kitted with a rectangular grille and circular headlamps reminiscent of the 70 Series. 

Among the other key exterior highlights are skid plates (at both ends), square-themed mesh on front intakes, large side mirrors, black body cladding, roof rails, side steps, and 18-inch wheels (20-inch as optional) shod with all-season tyres.

Inside, Toyota has added a plethora of new features to raise the appeal of the new Land Cruiser. These include -

• New 12.3-inch infotainment system powered by Toyota's latest software, which supports over-the-air updates
• New 12.3-inch instrument display 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity 
• Satellite navigation
• Leather upholstery with ventilation, heating, and power adjustment functions
• Redesigned gear selector and off-road controls 
• Toyota Safety Sense, including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane centring assist, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high beams

In different markets, the new Toyota Land Cruiser will be offered with a range of powertrains, including petrol, diesel, as well as hybrid for the first time. The latter is a new i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain combining a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-hp electric motor generating a total output of 326 hp and 630 Nm. The mill comes paired with an eight-speed transmission feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack.

What do you think of the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser? Let us know in the comments.

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