I was at the dealer yesterday, and my salesman said there was a new mini Land Cruiser on the way. Seems he was right: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...uiser-mini-land-hopper-feels-cgi-ready-to-duke-it-with-bronco-sport-240059.html 2025 model?

 

If the article didn't say so, I would think that is just an FJ Cruiser.

 

I think that is the idea, to have a new version that looks similar to the FJ cruiser. If you do a search for mini Land Cruiser, there are numerous articles about it. The one I cited above is from the Paris Auto Show, and Toyota billed it as a 2025; that pretty much confirms that it is real. Car and Driver thinks it will arrive in the US as a 2026 model: https://www.caranddriver.com/toyota/compact-cruiser-ev

There is one interesting article in the search that they seem to be testing it, in disguise, in Colorado. I do know that out of the SLC Toyota offices, they do a lot of testing in the desert south west and rocky mountain areas; many of the photos yous see in the sales literature are from this area.

 

Just what Land Cruiser buyers wanted, yet another Prado, even smaller! I can appreciate this vehicle on it's own merits, but it's a shame what has happened to the USA namesake presently.

 

I really liked the older Land Cruisers sold back in the 80's. If I needed another vehicle I would consider one, not the mini however. I don't think they will be built to be as durable as the older versions however.

 

Recently there was an older LC for sale near me, not sure of the year (maybe 70s or 80s), but it was immaculate. Absolutely no rust. The most interesting thing about it was it was right hand drive, and a diesel. They wanted $30k for it.

 

Has anyone heard about this? Could be a game changer. I wonder what the fuel efficienc/MPG will be!! If it’s 35-40, they got me.

Yes, it is all over the Internet. https://www.rav4world.com/threads/mini-land-cruiser.336940/post-3110666

Toyota showed one at the Paris Auto Show last fall. Seems they will be selling in Europe this year and possibly the US next year.

 

One of the renderings I saw showed suicide rear doors. Now, that would be very interesting. IMO, one of the best features of the extended cabs on the F-150.

 

"Renderings" no longer needed. The latest videos apparently show the real thing:

 

purely looking at the thumbnails - not the same truck. Look at how wide the arches are on the top one (from behind), not the same on the bottom one (front 1/4 shot.
Also, mirrors are different shape.

I dont buy it being legit