Toyota unveiled its next-generation Land Cruiser Wednesday. Recognized internally because the 300 collection, it is anticipated to begin deliveries this summer season, which means it is going to seemingly be thought of a 2022 mannequin. Nonetheless, the brand new Land Cruiser will not make it to the U.S.
The Land Cruiser was lengthy overdue for a redesign. The outgoing 200 collection has been on sale because the 2008 mannequin yr. The SUV stays body-on-frame, however now rides on a brand new GA-F platform Toyota says reduces whole automobile weight by 440 kilos, with a decrease heart of gravity.
Automobile size, width, and wheelbase, in addition to strategy and departure angles, are the identical as earlier than on most trim ranges, in keeping with Toyota. Styling additionally hasn’t modified a lot; the principle differentiator being massive vents flanking the grille.
To cut back emissions, the Land Cruiser ditches its conventional V-8 for a pair of twin-turbocharged V-6 engines. A 3.5-liter gasoline V-6 makes 409 hp and 871 lb-ft of torque, whereas a 3.3-liter turbodiesel makes 304 hp and 938 lb-ft of torque. Each engines are teamed with a 10-speed automated transmission.
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota geared up the brand new Land Cruiser with its Digital Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS) adaptive-damping system to enhance on-road efficiency. Multi-Terrain Choose drive modes and a Multi-Terrain Monitor digital camera system are designed to assist with off-roading.
Additionally new on the tech entrance is the Toyota Security Sense bundle of driver aids, which is already customary on a lot of the automaker’s different fashions. Within the Land Cruiser, it contains automated emergency braking (entrance and rear) and a crash-avoidance operate designed to assist the driving force steer round obstacles.
Toyota beforehand confirmed that the Land Cruiser will exit the U.S. after the 2021 mannequin yr. A particular Heritage Edition of the outgoing 200 collection serves as a sendoff.
Nonetheless, the Land Cruiser’s Lexus LX twin is expected to live on with a turbo V-6 in place of the present 5.7-liter V-8 engine.