The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Coming Back To America

[Christian P.]

Seriously, we live in an exciting era for cars. So many options right now.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser Coming Back? - Expedition Portal

The Toyota Land Cruiser may be coming to America, but in what form? Toyota has been spare with the details, but we think the Prado is likely.

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The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Coming Back To America

When Toyota killed off the Land Cruiser in the States, we were crestfallen. Heartbroken. We wondered how we’d retain the will to live in a world without God’s favorite 4x4 available on our shores. For decades, we’d loved the world’s best SUV as a trusted friend, and suddenly — like a blue sky...

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[Tex68w]

I sure hope it looks better than the renderings that magazine shows for the front-end. It looks like a poorly executed Chi-com knock-off.

 

[AggieOE]

It's hard to imagine a role for the LC in the current Toyota lineup:
4Runner - GX - Sequoia - LX

If it won't be the 300, the only real possibility is it falling below the GX as the same SUV with Toyota badging.
That seems in-step for Toyota's SUV action in the US market. But then again, The FJ is a niche vehicle that sold for many years, the Supra is a niche vehicle, and even the Corolla GR caters to a small crowd. I think Toyota may actually know that they need a new flagship vehicle like what the Wranglers and Broncos are to their companies.

If this track of mind is correct, we could be in store for something really cool.
I can imagine a few scenarios:
1) LC Prado is the new 4Runner TRD Off-Road / TrailHunter trim
2) LC Prado is something unique like the FJ Cruiser aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco, and the 4Runner is standalone (same platform as the GX) but closely resembling the Tacoma and retaining the Limited Trim
3) LC Prado is just a rebadged GX, looks and underpinnings, maintaining a level of luxury, and the 4Runner is standalone aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco.

If something different, I can't imagine where that leaves the 4Runner. Its sales are huge so there's no dropping it and the Highlander is just behind it with FWD bias and IRS.

 

[Todd780]

Baby EV Cruiser?

2024 Toyota Compact Cruiser: What We Know So Far

Toyota signals that it’s about to flex its off-road muscle in the electric SUV vehicle segment with the Compact Cruiser EV Concept.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[AggieOE]

Baby EV Cruiser?
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2024 Toyota Compact Cruiser: What We Know So Far

Toyota signals that it’s about to flex its off-road muscle in the electric SUV vehicle segment with the Compact Cruiser EV Concept.

www.caranddriver.com

That's an interesting idea. Maybe the LC will be all-electric. I can't imagine it'd be this Compact Cruiser but it may be a Non-Compact Cruiser which, no-doubt, would put the price much higher and possibly back to Rivian and Hummer territory.

I think most of the enthusiasts would hate this but maybe the Toyota Finance department doesn't.

 

[Todd780]

I think most of the enthusiasts would hate this but maybe the Toyota Finance department doesn't.

It's a possibility. Why let GM have all the fun ruining heritage nameplates?

I think most likely is it'll just be a rebadged GX.

I wouldn't be opposed to a revamped FJ Cruiser.

I was very very close to picking up a 2008 Trail Teams edition 6MT back in 2011 or so.
Brought it home for the weekend to try out and just couldn't make it work.

 

[AggieOE]

It's a possibility. Why let GM have all the fun ruining heritage nameplates?

I think most likely is it'll just be a rebadged GX.

I wouldn't be opposed to a revamped FJ Cruiser.

I was very very close to picking up a 2008 Trail Teams edition 6MT back in 2011 or so.
Brought it home for the weekend to try out and just couldn't make it work.

That's funny! We looked at one too and same reaction. The rear doors and blind spots were deal-breakers.
It wouldn't take much to turn a new FJ/LC into another success with a larger market share.

 

[Todd780]

That's funny! We looked at one too and same reaction. The rear doors and blind spots were deal-breakers.
It wouldn't take much to turn a new FJ/LC into another success with a larger market share.

Yep, we thought it was a little too tight for a family of 4. Then to have to tow a tent trailer too...

Ended up with a Suburban instead.

 

[charlieaarons]

If it’s not a 70 series….
I gave up on Toyota USA in 79 when the BJ40 appeared in Canada but not US. They’re worthless IMHO.
Too bad they didn’t continue with 70s (other than the mine pickups) in Canada; I’d have a Troopy with 2H or 1HZ etc in my front yard.

 

[Tex68w]

I had two FJC's, a 2008 TT auto and a 2012 TT manual. Fun to build and wheel with but the blind spots and rear suicide doors were awful. I am in the "meh" crowd in regards to the barn door, it doesn't bother me but I am not a fan either. I could see something along the lines of a more modern FJC with a 4-door option to compete with the Bronco and Wrangler but who knows.

 

[SanJuan]

Funny, I didn't even know they stopped selling them here.

 

[utherjorge]

If it’s not a 70 series….
I gave up on Toyota USA in 79 when the BJ40 appeared in Canada but not US. They’re worthless IMHO.
Too bad they didn’t continue with 70s (other than the mine pickups) in Canada; I’d have a Troopy with 2H or 1HZ etc in my front yard.

There is no chance of it being a 70.

 

[Todd780]

The carb in my 2nd '64 Parisienne gummed up and I had to get home doing 20 mph.
Maybe that's the old school version of limp mode? lol

 

[AggieOE]

So we have a Toyota LC resembling the GX!

New Toyota Land Cruiser Teaser Confirms Relation with Lexus GX

The new Cruiser's boxy shape is visible in this new photo, suggesting that the U.S.-bound off-road SUV will be similar to the 2024 Lexus GX550.

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I like the slightly higher rear and front bumpers.

 

[andrewassurance83]

In Asian countries, Lc is really hyped but in the middle east, the Patrol is more superior. I just hope they retained the V8 engine instead of the new V6.