2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Teases J60

North America's new Toyota Land Cruiser may also be offered in other markets as a successor to the aging Prado

The long-anticipated return of the Land Cruiser nameplate in the US market just got a bit more interesting. Toyota has not only shared another bunch of teasers of the off-roader but has also confirmed that the world premiere of the next-gen Land Cruiser for North America is scheduled for August 1st.

The new photo provides a glimpse of the boxy front end, where a 60-series Land Cruiser (J60) from the 1980s can be seen peeking from behind. The rectangular headlights are mounted above a pair of intakes, evoking the style of the J60. The plastic grille extends to a black trim piece on the utilitarian bumper, also carrying the same reminiscent design.

At the same time, a new video shows the rear of the SUV, which, just like the front, takes inspiration from the J60. (Updated July 27)

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Previously, Toyota had provided a set of photos showing the dark silhouette of the new 2024 Land Cruiser posing next to the FJ40 generation from 1960. The proportions and greenhouse of the newcomer look very similar to the 2024 Lexus GX meaning that the SUVs will share their underpinnings just like their predecessors.

More: Everything We Know About The New Land Cruiser That’s Coming To U.S.

Despite the obvious similarities with the Lexus GX, the new Land Cruiser appears to wear redesigned body panels, in a quest to differentiate from its sibling. Notable changes include the boxier front end with smaller and lower-mounted headlights, as well as the larger retro taillights and the protruding rear bumper. All of them are reminiscent of previous Land Cruiser generations, adding a nostalgic touch. The interior will most likely offer a three-row seven-seater configuration, combining practicality with the latest tech features from Toyota’s parts bin.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is expected to share the TNGA-F body-on-frame architecture with the Lexus GX and various other SUVs and pickups from the Japanese automaker. Interestingly, if it matches the GX’s length of 197.04-inch (5,005 mm), it will be slightly larger than the 196.3-inch (4,985 mm) long Land Cruiser J300 which is available in other markets. Still, the different styling of the front and rear bumpers could alter those dimensions accordingly.

Regarding powertrains, one would expect the Land Cruiser to feature the same twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine found in the Lexus GX, producing 349 hp (260 kW / 354 PS). Another option that comes to mind is the i-Force Max hybrid V6, which delivers a combined 437 hp (326 kW / 443 PS) in the electrified Toyota Sequoia.

However, leaked documents from overseas mention only three four-cylinder powertrains – the “1GD-FTV” 2.8-liter turbodiesel, the “TJA250” turbocharged 2.4-liter petrol, and the “2TR-FE” naturally aspirated 2.7-liter petrol. While this lineup could refer to other global markets, there is a chance that Toyota might keep the Land Cruiser a four-cylinder-only affair as an extra way of differentiation compared to the V6-powered Lexus GX. Regardless of the choice, the power will most likely be transmitted to all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic and a full-time 4WD system.

Toyota has been tight-lipped about the specifics of the upcoming SUV, only mentioning its “65 years of heritage” and discussing the concept of reinvention. It is anticipated that the teasing campaign will continue over the next few days, gradually revealing more about the new Land Cruiser, which is likely to be available in other markets, including Europe, eventually replacing the aging Prado.

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