BREAKING: In 2024, Toyota plans to introduce a compact version of the Land Cruiser to compete with the 5-door Jimny.
The upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser Mini
is expected to make its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, ahead of its entry into the Asian market in 2024. Toyota is in the process of developing a new compact off-roader aimed at competing with the Suzuki Jimny. Reports from Japanese media suggest that this new vehicle may be offered with hybrid and electric powertrain options.
The Toyota 'Land Cruiser Mini' is set to be introduced in the coming year and will be the production version of the Compact Cruiser EV concept that was showcased a couple of years ago. It may also be marketed under names like 'Lite Cruiser' or 'Yaris Cruiser.' While the concept featured an electric powertrain, the production-spec SUV will also come with a combustion engine option, and it's likely that a hybrid or petrol engine will be a popular choice. The recent debut of the all-new Prado included a teaser revealing the silhouette of this smaller Land Cruiser.
The design of the Land Cruiser Mini closely mirrors that of the Compact Cruiser concept, featuring tall pillars and a nearly flat roofline. According to reports, this compact Land Cruiser will be roughly the same size as the Corolla Cross and will be longer than the five-door Suzuki Jimny. In a bid to compete directly with the Jimny, it will be built on a body-on-frame chassis, deviating from the previously anticipated TNGA-C architecture.
It is estimated to possess overall dimensions of approximately 4,350 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,880 mm in height. Although it could match the height of the latest Prado, it will be notably more compact in size. The exterior design is expected to draw strong inspiration from the Compact Cruiser concept, and we might anticipate circular LED headlamps and a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate to create an authentic appearance. Internally referred to as the 'Jimny killer,' this vehicle might make its global debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.
Regarding its powertrain options, there have been varying reports. Potential engines under consideration include a 2.0L petrol engine from the Corolla Cross, a 2.5L petrol/hybrid unit from the RAV4, and even a 2.8L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, which is found in the Prado and Hilux. Toyota is also in the process of introducing a mild-hybrid system to its GD series diesel engine in the Fortuner and Hilux, although its availability in the Land Cruiser Mini remains uncertain.
Furthermore, there is speculation about the introduction of an electric drivetrain in the fourth-gen Tacoma pickup truck, and this technology might eventually find its way into the upcoming Land Cruiser Mini.
Info Source: Magazine X
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