We all know that Toyota is gearing up to introduce the new generation Land Cruiser. Now, a leaked document had revealed that the Japanese brand could reveal the SUV by the end of May 2021, followed by its launch in the coming months.
While there are some days left in its official unveiling, some critical information about the SUV's design & features have already been leaked thanks to its numerous spy shots. Here’re some key details of the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV that you would like to know: –
– Exterior design: –
- The next-gen Toyota Land Cruiser will be based on a new design language with a completely revised exterior & interior.
- The new model will feature an all-new muscular rectangular grille, surrounded by a large U-shaped intake. It will also get new & sleeker LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps that blend well with the chrome slats of the grille. Further, it also gets refreshed stockier bumper design with redesigned fog lamp housing.
- While the new Land Cruiser retains its masculine layout, it looks more contemporary thanks to the refreshed alloy wheels (up to 20-inches), new ORVMs, and flared wheel arches.
- The rear design of the 2022 Land Cruiser looks quite neat & clean with the new LED taillamps and an updated bumper.
– Interior & Features: –
- The interior of the new-generation Land Cruiser is expected to get a refreshed dashboard layout with striking design elements like a new multi-spoke steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, and a bigger 12.3-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system.
- Besides, the top-spec trim is also expected to pack premium features such as illuminated side steps, connected car technology, driver assistance technology, ventilated seats, heated steering, electronic parking brake, adaptive cruise control, a push start/stop button with a fingerprint scanner, multiple driving modes, 3D multi-terrain monitor, a 360-degree camera, a powered tailgate with a kick sensor, and a washer for the rear camera, etc.
- Depending on the variant, the upgraded Toyota Land Crusier will also get either a Toyota’s adaptive variable suspension with a torque-sensing limited-slip differential or Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division’s E- Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS) (it uses electronics to adjust the sway bars) with rear differential locks.
– Variants: –
- As per the gathered information, the new Toyota Land Cruiser is expected to be offered in three variants: GX-R, GR-S, and ZX.
– Powertrains: –
- The new Land Cruiser is likely to be available with two new V6 engines: 3.3-litre diesel and 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol, paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission as standard. It will also be offered with a 4WD drivetrain.
- Toyota could also introduce a hybrid variant later.
– Will it launch in India?
- Toyota is likely to bring the new Land Cruiser by the next year to our shore via the CBU route.