It’s been virtually two years since Toyota teased the shadowy silhouette of a small, boxy SUV throughout the Land Cruiser 250’s debut. There have since been a handful of hints that the automaker continues to be creating that smaller off-roader, however now we doubtlessly have our greatest look but. This could be the brand new Toyota FJ Cruiser.
The lone design picture comes from a submitting on the patent workplace within the Philippines. Toyota filed for the patent method again in January 2024, however Prime Gear Philippines solely lately stumbled upon the design. It seems very much like the shadowy silhouette teased in 2023.
The rear seems awkward from the offered angle, and the D-pillar seems large in comparison with the remainder of the automobile, which might create equally enormous blind spots. The rear bumper cladding additionally seems a bit too chunky on the again, but it surely does appear to have a spare tire mounted on the liftgate, alluding to its ruggedness.
The automobile seems plain in these patent photographs, admittedly, seemingly representing the bottom model. There aren’t any fog lights and no roof racks. The wheels additionally look fairly small for one thing supposedly suited to Moab. However the teaser (that we lightened in Photoshop) exhibits an appealing-looking addition to the Toyota lineup nonetheless.
Shortly after Toyota teased its small off-roader, the automaker filed a trademark for the Land Cruiser FJ title. There’s nonetheless lots of thriller surrounding the automobile, which is more likely to borrow styling cues from the Compact Cruiser EV idea. Nonetheless, a report advised the SUV would characteristic gasoline and hybrid engines as an alternative.
All these hints will hopefully add as much as one thing unbelievable. We don’t doubt there’s a marketplace for a smaller off-roader with among the package and functionality of the bigger Land Cruiser.
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World Mental Property Group by way of Prime Gear Philippines
