Toyota has unveiled a captivating teaser image of the upcoming fifth-generation Land Cruiser Prado, generating excitement among enthusiasts worldwide. The highly anticipated SUV is set to make its global debut in the coming months, marking a significant update since the fourth-generation model’s release in 2009. Toyota’s teaser hints at a more upright and boxier design for the new Land Cruiser Prado, drawing inspiration from the classic FJ40 Land Cruiser from the 1960s. The silhouette closely resembles its sibling, the third-generation Lexus GX SUV, which the Prado will share its underpinnings and powertrain options with.
One of the major highlights of the new Land Cruiser Prado is its utilization of the TNGA-F platform, providing a solid foundation for improved performance and enhanced capabilities. Additionally, Toyota is expected to offer multiple powertrain options, including petrol, petrol-hybrid, and diesel engines, catering to different market preferences. While specific details on the powertrain options are yet to be revealed, customers can anticipate a range of engine choices coupled with various gearbox options.
Excitingly, the new Land Cruiser Prado will mark its entry into the North American market for the first time. Positioned above the popular Toyota 4Runner SUV, the Land Cruiser Prado will cater to the region’s growing demand for robust and capable off-road vehicles. Interestingly, Toyota plans to drop the “Prado” suffix in North America and market the SUV simply as the “Land Cruiser,” aligning it with the Land Cruiser 300 sold in other regions.
Indian fans of the Land Cruiser Prado can look forward to its arrival in the country, albeit in the distant future. Currently, Toyota is experiencing overwhelming demand for its SUV lineup globally, including India, where the waiting period for the full-size Land Cruiser 300 exceeds two years. With the new Land Cruiser Prado expanding into larger markets like North America, the anticipation and demand for the SUV are expected to soar even higher. Toyota aims to satisfy the increasing demand for its SUVs across markets and is likely to introduce the Land Cruiser Prado and its Lexus counterpart, the new GX, in India when the timing is appropriate.
As Toyota continues to release teasers and build anticipation for the fifth-generation Land Cruiser Prado, enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the official unveiling of this highly capable and iconic SUV.
