All indicators point out Toyota is about to introduce a brand new, smaller off-road SUV. The corporate hasn’t mentioned a lot concerning the mannequin since briefly teasing it two years in the past, and hypothesis continues to run rampant. However we would not have to attend for much longer.
Based on a report from Japanese outlet Artistic 331, Toyota plans to launch the Land Cruiser FJ in Japan through the second quarter of 2026. It’ll go on sale that includes a naturally aspirated 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that additionally powers the entry-level Hilux. The engine makes 163 horsepower and 181 pound-feet within the truck.
The brand new off-roader is allegedly related in dimension to the Toyota Corolla Cross, however stubbier. Based on the publication, the FJ will probably be 171.3 inches lengthy, which is about 5.0 inches shorter than the Corolla Cross. It sounds just like the SUV will probably be nearer in size to the Ford Bronco Sport—172.7 inches—than its Toyota stablemate.
Regardless of the brand new particulars, there’s nonetheless fairly a bit we don’t know for positive concerning the FJ. It’s unclear which platform Toyota will use, with the most recent report suggesting it’ll trip on the IMV-0 platform, a ladder body structure that underpins the Hilux Champ and isn’t suited to American security requirements.
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Earlier reviews advised that the brand new Toyota may trip on the automaker’s TNGA-F structure, which the corporate makes use of for the Land Cruiser, Tacoma, and Tundra; nevertheless, nothing has been confirmed.
The FJ is meant to go on sale in North America, reaching sellers worldwide subsequent yr, and we doubt it’ll borrow the Hilux’s platform. It’ll additionally possible have upgraded powertrain decisions within the US market, which can possible embrace fuel and hybrid choices.
If Toyota’s 2.7-liter engine can match, then there’s an opportunity it would function the model’s turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder choice within the US. It might make as much as 326 hp and can be higher suited to our tastes.
Both approach, it appears like we gained’t have to attend for much longer to be taught every little thing concerning the new FJ Land Cruiser. It could debut as quickly because the Japan Mobility Present, which kicks off on the finish of October.
