Toyota is expanding its lineup , and no, we're not just talking about the electric vehicles that are on the way. The Japanese automaker wants to remain the world's largest car manufacturer, and to achieve this, it will focus on the segments that customers love most: SUVs and pickups for all tastes. Moreover, this offensive won't be undertaken alone, as its premium brand Lexus is also involved. And soon, a highly anticipated new model will arrive: the Toyota Land Cruiser …
The new iteration of the Toyota Land Cruiser is being carefully crafted in the Japanese automaker's kitchens. Its executives know that this brand name carries significant weight, especially in regions like Europe and Asia. But they are also planning its return to one of the world's toughest markets: the US. To announce its return to this country, they have released a very short teaser video that revisits the logo of this now-legendary model.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for the US will be a clone of the recent Lexus GX…
To publish the teaser video, they used Toyota USA's official Facebook page . In addition to the aforementioned teaser video, they also posted a very brief message…
"Did you really think we'd be gone for a long time? The legend returns"
However, beyond this statement of intent, little is known . Rumors suggest that the new Land Cruiser might not be the last one the brand launches. In fact, it's related to one of the most luxurious premium SUVs: the Lexus LX. Therefore, it's possible that Toyota is working on a more restrained "Prado" version based on the technology of the updated Lexus GX that debuted a few days ago…
Of course, and here's the rub, when this model arrives in the US it will lose the Prado name, which has been associated with it for generations. Be that as it may, Toyota's decision to revive this name for such a complex and fragmented market is already welcome. We'll have to keep an eye on any developments, although we can already tell you that we won't see this model on European streets, at least not in the medium term…
How will his technique be...? Do you know when it will hit the market...?
Given that there are more questions than answers about this new Toyota Land Cruiser, some are venturing to offer a few clues. As we mentioned before, it won't be the same Land Cruiser we already know, but rather a clone of the recent Lexus GX . Therefore, if this information is correct, we would be looking at a model that uses the Japanese firm's TNGA-F platform , which has yielded such good results and proven to be very versatile.
As you know, this platform is designed to accommodate hybrid powertrains , and therefore it's an option to consider for the future. In fact, Lexus itself announced at the GX's debut that a hybrid version would later be added to the lineup, and that it will almost certainly be shared with the new Land Cruiser. There's also another question, and it has to do with its aesthetics, as it's expected to be more solid and boxy than it is now, so we'll have to be patient…
Source – Toyota
