Next-gen Toyota Land Cruiser images leaked

KUALA LUMPUR: In the global market, the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV is all set to receive the next-generation update. While Toyota kept numb on its official unveiling, here we can see the new J300 Land Cruiser fully undisguised, thanks to the multiple leaked images doing rounds all over the internet. The images indicate that the new 300-series will have a more muscular and modern-looking design with a similar overall shape as the ongoing 200 version. 

The SUV’s front fascia looks all new with a big rectangular chrome grille, sleeker LED headlights, and a bold bumper. A closer analysis reveals that the window-mounted ORVMs are now positioned on the front fenders. Moving to the back, here the rugged and handsome SUV boasts a new pair of tail lights and a flat tailgate carried over from the previous model. About the dimensions, the reports suggest the unchanged length and a stretched wheelbase of about two more inches.

Unlike the exterior, a proper look at the new Land Cruiser’s cabin has not yet been obtained, however, the earlier spy shots do provide some clues. According to that, the SUV is likely to get a restyled dashboard, a bigger touchscreen infotainment display (possibly 12.3-inch), a new steering wheel, a single-panel sunroof, and a connected car tech system. As for safety, it is expected to receive a boatload of safety and driver assistance systems.

Just like interior specifications, the mechanical details about the upcoming Land Cruiser are also under the wraps. The expected options include a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine available on the Lexus LS500. It kicks out a maximum power of 420 hp and a peak torque of 588 Nm. Another engine on offer could be a turbo diesel 3.3-litre V6 unit good for making 309 hp and 687 Nm. That’s not all, reports also state that a hybrid mill could join the range in a couple of years. On the transmission front, we might see a 10-speed automatic transmission. 

Well for the official details on the upcoming Land Cruiser, we have to wait for the model’s debut that is expected to happen later this year.

Image Source: Kurdistan Automotive Blog

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