Toyota brings out ‘retrofied’ Land Cruiser

Following its recent announcement, Toyota Motor Corporation has revealed the new Land Cruiser — now sporting its classic look.

Beefed up yet chiseled, the Japanese automotive marque’s latest offering was unveiled in time for the nameplate’s 72nd anniversary — which was known as the Toyota BJ back in August 1951.

Despite sporting a neo-classic look, the new Toyota Land Cruiser — to be offered in three series in Japan namely the 70, 300 and 250 — is set to arrive with evolved features.

To be launched in the first half of next year, the vehicle’s 250 Series will adopt the GA-F platform (also found in the 300 series). Per Toyota, the said platform increased the vehicle’s overall rigidity by 30 percent, improved wheel articulation — an indicator of off-road performance that describes the ability of a tire to stay on the ground.

Further, the vehicle’s on- and off-road capabilities are bolstered as it features electric power steering with lane tracing assist, stabilizer disconnect mechanism (first in a Toyota vehicle), as well as multi-terrain monitor, and multi-terrain select systems.

In addition, the soon-to-be-introduced model will come with various powertrain options ranging from gasoline, diesel and new energy mills:

Powertrain	Maximum output	Maximum torque	Planned destination
T24A-FTS Gasoline 2.4-liter turbo Hybrid Direct Shift-8AT	325 horsepower (hp)	630 Newton-meters (Nm)	North America, China
T24A-FTS Gasoline 2.4-liter turbo Direct Shift-8AT	277 hp	430 Nm	Middle East, Eastern Europe, other markets
1GD-FTV Diesel 2.8-liter turbo (48V system) Direct Shift-8AT	201 hp	500 Nm	Australia, Western Europe
1GD-FTV Diesel 2.8-liter turbo Direct Shift-8AT	201 hp	500 Nm	Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan, Middle East, other markets
2TR-FE 2.7-liter gasoline 6 Super-ECT	161 hp	246 Nm	Eastern Europe, Japan, other markets

Further, Toyota claimed that the Land Cruiser 250 Series sports a low-set cowl and instrument panel top surface, which contribute to safe on- and off-road driving as well as a low beltline to improve visibility of road surfaces even on rough roads.

In addition, the company said that while it “dramatically improved the off-road driving performance on the traditional Land Cruiser wheelbase,” the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series features a shorter mirror-to-mirror width.

Moreover, the Toyota Safety Sense safety technologies will be packaged as standard on all land Cruiser grades — with the range of detectable accidents expanded further.

Furthermore, Toyota noted the forthcoming Land Cruiser’s interior styling has “shifted from a high-end, luxury ambiance to the feeling of true off-road functionality,” thanks to its “sturdy and stable interior space,” horizontal instrument panel, and switch shapes that are clear and easy to operate.

Relatedly, Toyota also announced that the model’s 70 Series is making a comeback in Japan — either in the latter part of this year or early 2024.

The said model will be powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission instead of a gasoline-powered mill.

Photos from Toyota

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