There are just a few extra sleeps till we get to see the next-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado.
Toyota has confirmed it would globally unveil the brand new LandCruiser on August 2 at 11:00 AEST and within the lead-up it has uploaded a variety of teaser photos and movies on its social media.
It’s been rumoured the following Prado, which was previewed by the Lexus GX, will merely be badged the LandCruiser in North America. That market misses out on the full-sized LandCruiser 300 Collection offered in markets like Australia.
Toyota USA has teased a blue LandCruiser that has ‘Toyota’ written out on the grille alongside a traditional J60-generation LandCruiser, whereas Toyota Japan teased a white mannequin.
They seem to look nearly equivalent to one another as they’ve the identical rectangular headlight and tail mild designs. It’s seemingly the 2 teased automobiles are totally different variants of the identical automobile.
There’s additionally a really clear stylistic reference to the Lexus GX that was lately confirmed for an Australian launch within the first half of 2024. They each seem to have the identical boxy flared wheel arches, bulging bonnet, and flat tailgate design.
It’s seemingly the brand new Prado will likely be constructed on a model of the TNGA-F body-on-frame structure that not solely underpins the brand new Lexus GX, however the Lexus LX, Toyota LandCruiser 300 Collection, Toyota Tundra, and Toyota Tacoma.
At launch the Lexus GX will likely be powered by a 3.4-litre turbocharged petrol V6 that within the US produces 260kW of energy and 650Nm of torque. It’s unclear if this engine will likely be provided within the new Prado.
Japanese outlet Greatest Automobile Internet has beforehand speculated the next-generation Prado will likely be obtainable with hybrid energy for the primary time, in addition to a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
Given Toyota has a 2.4 turbo with hybrid energy in its steady – producing complete outputs of 197kW/450Nm within the Crown – this appears a probable inclusion for the Prado.
A non-hybridised 2.4-litre turbo can be present in a raft of Toyota and Lexus merchandise, together with the Kluger crossover.
The report additionally makes observe of a turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6. Toyota has a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol-hybrid in its full-sized Tundra ute, referred to as the i-Drive Max, which produces 326kW of energy and 790Nm of torque.
Given the continued recognition of diesel SUVs in markets like Australia, a turbo-diesel is predicted to proceed. It’s unclear whether or not this might be a model of the prevailing 2.8-litre four-cylinder, or the three.3-litre V6 of the LandCruiser 300 Collection.
A diesel hybrid powertrain has beforehand been rumoured, combining a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, two electrical motors and a lithium-ion battery.
The Prado will reportedly change little by way of dimensions, with a size of 4825mm, width of 1885mm, and a peak of 1850mm on a 2790mm wheelbase – equivalent to the present automobile, albeit 40mm decrease.
For context, the Lexus GX measures in at 5004mm lengthy, 2114mm large (inc. mirrors), and as much as 1935mm tall, with a 2850mm wheelbase.
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The present Prado has remained in style each right here and overseas regardless of its age, and will retain its title of Australia’s favorite Giant SUV this 12 months – supplied Toyota can shore up provide.
No matter when the following Prado launches, Toyota may have been overwhelmed to market with a hybrid body-on-frame SUV as GWM readies its Tank 300 for Australia.
The extra Prado-sized Tank 500 can be anticipated to comply with, and will provide each hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
Ford’s new Ranger-based Everest additionally rides on a platform that helps electrification, with each Blue Oval fashions anticipated to ultimately acquire a plug-in hybrid.
