The new-generation Toyota Land Cruiser J300 has been leaked via spy images ahead of its launch. The model seems to carry evolved design language with a completely revised front fascia. Here’re 8 key details of the upcoming 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV.
– The SUV’s new-generation model features a large rectangular chrome grille surrounded by a U-shaped intake, revised bumper and slimmer headlamps at the front end. Read – 4 New Toyota Cars To Launch This Year
– The side soft curves have been replaced by sharper creases. The door-mounted mirrors, more pronounced wheel arches and the updated greenhouse area appears to be inspired by Land Cruiser Prado. A few changes have also been made to its rear section.
– A handful of its interior pictures were leaked in February 2021. The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser gets a new multi-spoke steering wheel and digital instrument console.
– Major update comes in the form of a new and bigger 12.3-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system supporting latest smartphone connectivity.
– The SUV might also be equipped with automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, connected car technology, wireless phone charging, electronic parking brake and a push start/stop button with a fingerprint scanner. There will be physical buttons for differential lock, lane support, 4WD mode and adaptive cruise control.
– Engine details of the new 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser are still under the wraps. Though, the SUV is reported to come with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol hybrid engine that does duty in the Lexus LX500 sedan. The motor pushes out a healthy power of 416bhp and 600Nm of torque. It might also get a 3.3L, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel motor.
– Transmission duties are likely to be performed by a 10-inch torque convertor automatic gearbox. The new Land Cruiser will come with the 4WD (four-wheel-drive) system with a low range transfer case.
– In select global markets, the SUV’s new-generation model could be offered with a new 2.8L, 4-cylinder common rail diesel engine that’s good enough for 200bhp and 500Nm of torque.
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