2024 Toyota Land Cruiser World Premiere 📣 Hybrid Only For U.S. and Pricing Starts Mid-$50K

[Compta38]

IMO, this pretty much confirms the 4Runner will now downsize to a real Wrangler/Bronco competitor and a good chance of manual trans too since it will share drivetrains with new Tacoma. Basically looks like they will slot it where the FJ used to be in their lineup for similar pricing to premium trim Tacomas.

I think there was a post somewhere that had specs from a reputable leaker and it looks like 4Runner will in fact have a manual option. I think it's in the 4Runner section of the competition forums. I wouldn't mind seeing a downsized 4Runner at all and with Landcruiser being tossed in almost where it would be in the line up it's kind of confusing. At this point they could almost kill it or just make what was the FJ into the 4Runner and with the brand being so beloved I don't see them killing it off.

New Landcruiser = old 4Runner
New 4Runner = old FJ
New FJ = compact cruiser prototype
New Stout = Maverick competitor

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[Haelous]

I like it but not interested in parting w/the Bronco. If this was out sooner or I wasn't in on the Bronco when I was, I would've given it a shot. Current Tacoma / 4Runner have nothing on the Bronco IMO.

Interior and exterior both look good, surely it will have at least 33"s like the GX Overtrail which is all I need. Prefer the round headlight style but like both. Like most Toyota products, it has much less presence than the Bronco.

Drive train looks interesting. Toyota has more of a reliable history with hybrids than they do with turbos. I've seen >10 year old Prius driving around still having battery capacity. I'm more concerned about the swath of new turbos they're putting out.

This will eat the Grand Cherokee 4xe's lunch.

 

[35tires]

bruh, the thing doesn't come out in the US for 2 years...I imagine calling dealers now would be pointless. Toyota ain't Ford where they take countless reservations. I guess some dealers maintain a "list" or something and it'll go down in order of who's willing to pay the highest adm.

They maintain a list. I have been on a few. My garage has been a pretty exciting place at times.

I'm not expecting to get my order in, but I am expecting to have a sales rep ready to call me the day the order banks open.

 

[Cable Guy]

Damn nice rig. Won’t replace my Bronco but it might be sitting next to it.

 

[jaruss01]

Now realizing the standard hybrid system robs it of a third row. The next GX (same platform) has 3 rows since it’s a non hybrid. So all those guys here thinking about the GX for wife/family and may be holding out for the GX hybrid, take note that there a good chance that the hybrid may have the same battery pack setup with no 3rd row.

 

[blumtn]

I could see this replacing my 93 FJ80 in a few years but not my 2DR 7MT Bronco. Each vehicle has its own purpose and there is not much overlap. The FJ is great for overlanding and with F/R lockers a good trail rig. The Bronco wins in all other categories and is way much more fun to drive.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

I like it. It may be a future option if the Bronco becomes a problem child.

 

[RockSkipper]

This is actually my favorite view, a side profile but I'm the guy who doesn't like pin stripes or 2 tones. This tells me I really am not in love with the front or rear. The grill looks like it has a piece of Unistrut on top of it...the rear looks like a Jeep Cherokee. Honestly, I see design characteristics of an H3, Pathfinder, Cherokee and an Isuzu Amigo all blended together. The interior looks to be nice but not sure this 6'2" and well rounded ol boy will be comfy like my Wildtrak.

I would still like to see a true 2 door version in that Cavalry Blue, with a roof rack, sitting on 35's like my build.

A point to ponder, does the world really need more school bus yellow vehicles? Perhaps so with folks still buried in their phones while driving. No offense to you Cyber folks, just cant wrap my head around that color. YMMV.

 

[prospectfour]

Well, here’s something familiar to Bronco owners.

“The trucks will become available in Japan during the first half of 2024, and shipped to the US the following spring.”

That means Spring 2025 for the US. So, Bronco owners wanting to jump ship will have to wait for that too.

Which means 2026 if you want to avoid ADM

 

[vrtical]

I don't see the comparison to the Bronco unless your talking about the sport. This seems more in line with Defender realm. Maybe the TRD version would be better whenever those specs come out. The 58 version is pretty cool but I am also old enough to have been around the OG ones.

 

[AG81]

I'll be ordering one..

 

[Imaginary Friend]

If this was available as a shorty 2-door I'd abandon my Bronco dreams promptly.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Pick one:

Fix or Repair Daily
or
Reliability

Your Choice

Yeah, the Bronco used market is about to explode!

I like it and really love the round headlights. Aftermarket switches will be very common on those with the normal trim to some LED roundies.

Showed the pics to my wife hoping she’d like it; no she says, well, not yet. Once the influencers fall in love with it, she’ll change that tune.

For those who need a good actual family soft roader, this is a winner.

 

[broadicustomworks]

The grill looks like it has a piece of Unistrut on top of it.

Now I can never un-see that. It does!

 

[prospectfour]

US Specs and Pricing Estimate:

Turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain
326 hp / 465 lb-ft torque
Full-time four-wheel drive transfer case with locking center and rear locking differentials
Automatic limited-slip differential
Disconnecting front anti-roll bar
Control-arm front suspension with twin-tube shocks and rear multilink suspension with coil spring
17-inch disc brakes front and rear
33-inch tires are also available
6000 lbs tow capacity

Approach angle: 31 degrees (except 1958 trim which is 30 degrees)
Breakover angle: 25 degrees
Departure angle: 22 degrees

Length: 193.9 in / 4,925 mm
Width: 77.95 in / 1,980 mm
Height: 73.62 in / 1,870 mm
Wheelbase: 112.2 in / 2,850 mm

Toyota hasn't announced official pricing yet, but the company says the new Land Cruiser will start “in the mid-$50,000 range for that base 1958 trim.

• Since its launch in 1951, the Land Cruiser has supported the lives and livelihoods of people in places that can only be reached in the Land Cruiser, a vehicle that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely. It has been developed and refined over more than 70 years as one of Toyota's signature models, based on the actual usage situations of global customers.
• The 250 Series is a core Land Cruiser model that returns to the car's origin, a vehicle that is simple and sturdy, and helps fulfill both customers' lifestyle choices and practical needs.
• It comes with the following evolved features.

1. Improved basic performance as an off-roader through adoption of the GA-F platform
2. Various powertrains to achieve powerful driving performance and environmental performance worthy of a Land Cruiser
3. Interior and exterior styling that fuses traditional and modern in a functional package
4. Class-leading advanced safety performance

Toyota City, Japan, August 2, 2023―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser "250" Series to the world, with the launch planned for the first half of 2024 in Japan. Also announced today is the heavy-duty Land Cruiser "70", which will make its return to Japan this coming winter as a regular model in the range. This will result in all three Land Cruiser series again being available in Japan.

A vehicle that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely, developed and refined over more than 70 years based on the actual usage situations of global customers

Launched originally as the Toyota BJ on August 1, 1951, the Land Cruiser series is now 72 years old. Immediately after its launch, it became the first vehicle to climb to the sixth station of Mount Fuji. From that time, it has fulfilled its mission of delivering safety and security to all types of people in places that can only be reached in the Land Cruiser. Developed and refined based on the actual usage situations of global customers, it provides reliability, durability, and off-road performance that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely. This concept has been passed down and evolved. With cumulative sales of about 11.3 million units*1 in approximately 170 countries and regions around the world, it has supported the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere.


250 Series, back to the origin and essence of the Land Cruiser

The Light Duty Series has tended to shift toward high-end and luxury models as the generations have evolved. In developing the 250 Series, then-President Akio Toyoda, who has the ultimate responsibility for product development, explained his basic approach as, "The Land Cruiser should be a car that supports people's lives and local communities, so the Light Duty model must return to the true form that customers are looking for." In response, the development team defined the concept as returning to the origin of the Land Cruiser. With the spirit of rebuilding the model, they created a simple and sturdy vehicle that can be trusted by customers to fulfill their lifestyle choices and practical needs.

The new 250 Series is a core Land Cruiser model with the same GA-F platform as the 300 Series to dramatically improve basic performance as an off-roader. It also comes with various powertrains to achieve even more powerful driving performance and environmental performance worthy of the Land Cruiser name. It was created in pursuit of unique Land Cruiser characteristics, incorporating interior and exterior styling that fuses traditional and modern in a functional package. The aim was to create a next-generation Land Cruiser with improved ease of handling and comfort for both on- and off-road driving, while also delivering class-leading advanced safety performance.

Even after the 250 Series is released, the Land Cruiser will continue to evolve, while meeting a range of social needs, as a trustworthy, reliable, and practical choice for customers worldwide.

Improved basic performance as an off-roader through adoption of the GA-F platform

With the same GA-F platform as the 300 Series, the new 250 Series has dramatically improved off-road performance. As a reliable and practical choice for customers, it has improved ease of handling and comfort for on-road driving as well.

• Significantly increased rigidity50% increase in frame rigidity and 30% increase in overall rigidity
• Improved basic suspension performanceImproved wheel articulation, which is an indicator of off-road performance that describes the ability of a tire to stay on the ground
• Improved on- and off-road driving performance through adoption of the following systems
• Electric power steering (EPS)Contributes to reduced loss of steering control when driving off-road, provides a crisper steering feel, improves maneuverability at low speeds, and enables Lane Tracing Assist
• Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) First use in a Toyota vehicle. A switch-operated function that enables the front stabilizer state to be changed, delivering driving performance and ride comfort when off-road and handling stability when on-road
• Improved off-road driving support through enhanced functionality of the Multi-Terrain Monitor and Multi-Terrain Select

Various powertrains to achieve powerful driving performance and environmental performance worthy of a Land Cruiser

The 250 Series inherits the Land Cruiser mission of supporting the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere, while pursuing the reliability, durability, and off-road performance that is the DNA of the Land Cruiser. In line with Toyota's carbon neutrality initiatives that take a diverse multi-pathway approach, it also comes with various powertrains, including the first hybrid system for a Land Cruiser. These achieve powerful driving performance and environmental performance worthy of a Land Cruiser.

Interior and exterior styling that fuses traditional and modern in a functional package

Functional package carries people and cargo safely in every situation
The 250 Series achieves good forward visibility through a low-set cowl and instrument panel top surface, which contribute to safe on- and off-road driving. It also employs a low beltline to improve visibility of road surfaces even on rough roads. While dramatically improving off-road driving performance on the traditional Land Cruiser wheelbase, this series has a shorter mirror-to-mirror width to ensure good maneuverability.
With the durability of parts and easy repairs in the event of breakages, the design also takes customizability into account to allow users to enjoy their Land Cruiser in their own unique ways.


Prototype dimensions / specifications:
Length 4,925 mm (+100)
Width 1,980 mm (+95)
Height 1,870 mm (+20)
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (+60) (Compared to the CG Prado)


Land Cruiser styling fuses traditional and modern

In a fusion of traditional and modern, interior and exterior styling on the 250 Series focuses on three keywords: "reliable" (reliability to withstand harsh usage conditions), "timeless" (timeless simplicity to remain a favorite), and "professional" (refined functional beauty common to lean professional tools).
Exterior styling employs horizontal lines to reproduce the unique Land Cruiser silhouette, while interior styling has shifted from a high-end, luxury ambiance to the feeling of true off-road functionality. Coupled with a sturdy and stable interior space, horizontal instrument panel, and switch shapes that are clear and easy to operate in a range of driving conditions, styling contributes to improved functionality even on rough roads.


Class-leading advanced safety performance

Latest Toyota Safety Sense package

Toyota Safety Sense, the latest active safety package with advanced and improved functions, is standard on all new Land Cruiser grades. The range of detectable accidents has been expanded even further, enabling enjoyable driving with peace of mind.

Can someone explain how the vehicle shown is better than a Telluride?

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