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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, based on the low-cost IMV 0 platform, could make its world premiere in the April-June 2026 period
Toyota’s upcoming Land Cruiser FJ, originally expected to arrive in 2025, is now scheduled to enter global production in the second quarter of next year according to reports. Designed as a more attainable addition to the brand’s off-road range, the model will sit on the IMV 0 platform – a ladder-frame architecture that also underpins the rugged Hilux Champ currently sold in Thailand.
Leaked design patents have cemented the visual trajectory of the long anticipated model which stays in line with the previously shown concept and teaser image. The renderings reveal a boxy, upright front fascia, squared-off wheel arches and a flat roof profile. Expected to slot beneath the Fortuner in Toyota’s SUV hierarchy, the Land Cruiser FJ is said to be nurtured as a nod to earlier generations of the nameplate.
Design details seen in the leaked patent sketches offer further clarity on the production-spec Toyota Land Cruiser FJ. A pair of C-shaped LED daytime running lights take centre stage at the front while the rear end is defined by boxy tail lamps, upright body panels and prominent cladding. The tall pillars and a flat roofline round off its throwback silhouette – evoking earlier Land Cruiser generations.
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As for what will lie under the bonnet, early indications point to an expansive powertrain lineup. While specifics remain under wraps, speculation suggests that the range could begin with a 1.5-litre diesel and extend to the familiar 2.8-litre GD series mild-hybrid 48V diesel engine already used in several of Toyota’s existing ladder-frame models.
Additional reports indicate that Toyota could offer the upcoming Land Cruiser FJ with a full-time four-wheel-drive system. The setup is expected to feature a Torsen limited-slip differential and a range of selectable drive modes aimed at improving traction across varied terrain. As for its prospects in the Indian market, there is no confirmation yet regarding whether Toyota intends to bring the FJ here.
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Petrol options for the upcoming Land Cruiser FJ are also being weighed with both 2.0-litre and 2.7-litre inline-four engines said to be in contention. Of the two, the 2.7-litre 2TR-FE motor, known for delivering 163 PS, appears to be the frontrunner at this stage. Although no electric variant has been confirmed yet, the possibility of a battery-powered version cannot be ruled out entirely.
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