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Toyota (NYSE: TM) has finally officially acknowledged that its longest-running nameplate will return to the North American after a three-year hiatus. Moreover, the off-road vehicle is less expensive with a MSRP in the mid-$50,000 range. (The Lexus LX 600 version of the platform is on sale now in the US at ~$100,000.) Now built off of the less expensive TNGA-F global truck platform, the new Land Cruiser is available with the range-topping i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain rated at 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s slightly smaller and narrower than the outgoing 200 Series model, and incorporates off-road tech that has debuted on the newest Toyota trucks. Limited to 5000 units for the first two months of production, Land Cruiser will be offered in a First Edition grade that includes new two-tone paint colors and additional off-road equipment. (AutoInformed: Toyota Teases New Land Cruiser)
“This icon belongs in our lineup,” said Toyota group vice president and general manager Dave Christ. “For 2024 Land Cruiser returns to its origin with a heritage-inspired design paired with the legendary capability and durability Land Cruiser is known for, and it will take even more customers on adventures across the globe as it has done for generations.”
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Compared to the outgoing 200 Series, the new Land Cruiser is 4.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches shorter. The 2024 Land Cruiser will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tahara and Hino plants in Japan and arrive in the US in the spring of 2024. Land Cruiser will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and the limited run Land Cruiser First Edition. An optional premium package adds power heated and ventilated leather-trimmed seats with lumbar support, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, head-up display, digital rear-view mirror, and moonroof.
A newly developed double-wishbone front suspension with twin-tube shocks is used with a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs. Land Cruiser has electric power steering, and all models have 17-inch disc brakes front and rear. With a trailer hitch standard on all grades, Land Cruisers can tow up to 6000 pounds.
Land Cruiser’s new i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain is standard on all grades. It’s a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into an eight-speed transmission feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack. This results in a total rated system output of 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. Fuel economy estimates will be announced closer to the Land Cruiser’s on-sale date.
All Land Cruisers are equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system that has a center locking differential and an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range. The system also has vehicle stability control (VSC) and an automatic limited-slip differential (Auto LSD). An electronic locking rear differential is standard on all Land Cruisers and can split power 50/50 to the rear wheels for traction control on rough terrain.
Land Cruiser has an approach angle up to 31 degrees and max departure to 22 degrees, while break-over angle reaches 25 degrees. Ground clearance is up to 8.7 inches. For off-road protection, customers can add rock rails and full coverage high-strength steel skid plates. For off-road recovery, front tow hooks are standard. The Land Cruiser 1958 grade model comes from the factory with fog lamps that will aid in overall visibility. The Land Cruiser grade gets upgraded color select-able RIGID fog lamps.
Multi-Terrain Select is now functional in both 4WD-High and 4WD-Low. It has adjustable settings to help control wheel spin on a variety of surfaces, such as Mud, Dirt, and Sand. The CRAWL Control function is standard and acts what Toyota marketing describes “as a low-speed, off-road cruise control allowing the driver to focus on steering while the system maintains one of five select-able speeds. Downhill Assist Control is another off-road standard item. It helps a driver navigate descents by limiting the speed of the vehicle. Drivers can view potential obstacles with the Multi-Terrain Monitor on the optional 12.3-inch touchscreen.
With seating for up to five, Land Cruiser 1958 models have black fabric seats and an 8-inch touchscreen with Toyota’s latest audio multimedia system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new multimedia system also gives drivers the prospect to access a range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
The Land Cruiser grade has heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats in either black or Java and includes a 12.3-inch multimedia monitor and an optional 14-speaker JBL premium sound system. Land Cruiser grade is also available with 4G connectivity for up to five devices that can turn the vehicle into an AT&T Hotspot. An optional premium package includes leather-trimmed seats on the Land Cruiser Grade. The limited First Edition grade is exclusively available with leather-trimmed seats and a “First Edition” logo embossed on the door panels. A standard Qi wireless charging pad has enhanced power output, and dual USB-C charging ports are included in the front row and available for the rear passengers. There are also enhanced functional features while driving on rough trails including a palm rest for using the center touch screen and side knee pads.
A Smart Key System with push-button start is standard on all grades. With an active Remote Connect trial or subscription, an optional Digital Key connects with compatible smartphones to allow vehicle entry, tailgate access, and vehicle starting (4G network dependent). The Digital Key can also be remotely shared with others for access rather than giving someone the physical key. (Connected Services are dependent on network availability and other things.)
The 2024 Land Cruiser will be offered in seven exterior color choices: Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Underground, Black, Meteor Shower, Trail Dust, and Heritage Blue. The two-tone Trail Dust and Heritage Blue exterior colors have a Grayscape roof.
First Look – 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
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Toyota (NYSE: TM) has finally officially acknowledged that its longest-running nameplate will return to the North American after a three-year hiatus. Moreover, the off-road vehicle is less expensive with a MSRP in the mid-$50,000 range. (The Lexus LX 600 version of the platform is on sale now in the US at ~$100,000.) Now built off of the less expensive TNGA-F global truck platform, the new Land Cruiser is available with the range-topping i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain rated at 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s slightly smaller and narrower than the outgoing 200 Series model, and incorporates off-road tech that has debuted on the newest Toyota trucks. Limited to 5000 units for the first two months of production, Land Cruiser will be offered in a First Edition grade that includes new two-tone paint colors and additional off-road equipment. (AutoInformed: Toyota Teases New Land Cruiser)
“This icon belongs in our lineup,” said Toyota group vice president and general manager Dave Christ. “For 2024 Land Cruiser returns to its origin with a heritage-inspired design paired with the legendary capability and durability Land Cruiser is known for, and it will take even more customers on adventures across the globe as it has done for generations.”
Click for more.
Compared to the outgoing 200 Series, the new Land Cruiser is 4.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches shorter. The 2024 Land Cruiser will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tahara and Hino plants in Japan and arrive in the US in the spring of 2024. Land Cruiser will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and the limited run Land Cruiser First Edition. An optional premium package adds power heated and ventilated leather-trimmed seats with lumbar support, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, head-up display, digital rear-view mirror, and moonroof.
A newly developed double-wishbone front suspension with twin-tube shocks is used with a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs. Land Cruiser has electric power steering, and all models have 17-inch disc brakes front and rear. With a trailer hitch standard on all grades, Land Cruisers can tow up to 6000 pounds.
Land Cruiser’s new i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain is standard on all grades. It’s a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into an eight-speed transmission feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack. This results in a total rated system output of 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. Fuel economy estimates will be announced closer to the Land Cruiser’s on-sale date.
All Land Cruisers are equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system that has a center locking differential and an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range. The system also has vehicle stability control (VSC) and an automatic limited-slip differential (Auto LSD). An electronic locking rear differential is standard on all Land Cruisers and can split power 50/50 to the rear wheels for traction control on rough terrain.
Land Cruiser has an approach angle up to 31 degrees and max departure to 22 degrees, while break-over angle reaches 25 degrees. Ground clearance is up to 8.7 inches. For off-road protection, customers can add rock rails and full coverage high-strength steel skid plates. For off-road recovery, front tow hooks are standard. The Land Cruiser 1958 grade model comes from the factory with fog lamps that will aid in overall visibility. The Land Cruiser grade gets upgraded color select-able RIGID fog lamps.
Multi-Terrain Select is now functional in both 4WD-High and 4WD-Low. It has adjustable settings to help control wheel spin on a variety of surfaces, such as Mud, Dirt, and Sand. The CRAWL Control function is standard and acts what Toyota marketing describes “as a low-speed, off-road cruise control allowing the driver to focus on steering while the system maintains one of five select-able speeds. Downhill Assist Control is another off-road standard item. It helps a driver navigate descents by limiting the speed of the vehicle. Drivers can view potential obstacles with the Multi-Terrain Monitor on the optional 12.3-inch touchscreen.
With seating for up to five, Land Cruiser 1958 models have black fabric seats and an 8-inch touchscreen with Toyota’s latest audio multimedia system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new multimedia system also gives drivers the prospect to access a range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
The Land Cruiser grade has heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats in either black or Java and includes a 12.3-inch multimedia monitor and an optional 14-speaker JBL premium sound system. Land Cruiser grade is also available with 4G connectivity for up to five devices that can turn the vehicle into an AT&T Hotspot. An optional premium package includes leather-trimmed seats on the Land Cruiser Grade. The limited First Edition grade is exclusively available with leather-trimmed seats and a “First Edition” logo embossed on the door panels. A standard Qi wireless charging pad has enhanced power output, and dual USB-C charging ports are included in the front row and available for the rear passengers. There are also enhanced functional features while driving on rough trails including a palm rest for using the center touch screen and side knee pads.
A Smart Key System with push-button start is standard on all grades. With an active Remote Connect trial or subscription, an optional Digital Key connects with compatible smartphones to allow vehicle entry, tailgate access, and vehicle starting (4G network dependent). The Digital Key can also be remotely shared with others for access rather than giving someone the physical key. (Connected Services are dependent on network availability and other things.)
The 2024 Land Cruiser will be offered in seven exterior color choices: Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Underground, Black, Meteor Shower, Trail Dust, and Heritage Blue. The two-tone Trail Dust and Heritage Blue exterior colors have a Grayscape roof.