Just three years after being discontinued in North America, the Toyota Land Cruiser is coming back - with an all-new, retro-styled design.
It follows a trend toward more off-road capability in new vehicles and a major upsurge in interest in classic truck-like SUVs. In 2021, Ford brought back its Bronco off-road SUV to capitalize on interest in that classic brand. The Toyota Land Cruiser has its own similarly passionate fan base.
Despite the classic looks, the 2024 Land Cruiser will have modern hybrid power. The SUV will have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine working with an electric motor to produce a total of up to 326 horsepower. Fuel economy figures will be announced later, Toyota said. Tuesday's unveiling comes on a date regarded as the model's birthday. The Land Cruiser traces its direct history back to the earliest days of the Korean War when the US military was looking for a vehicle to work alongside their famous Jeeps in the Korean peninsula. Toyota had previously made four-wheel-drive vehicles, including large amphibious landing craft, for the Japanese military during World War II.
In many parts of the world, especially in places where roads are poor and service centers scarce, Toyota Land Cruisers have become ubiquitous. Lacking the sort of technology and luxury equipment that many car buyers are used to, bare-bones Land Cruisers are sought after for their ruggedness, ease of repair and ability to get through treacherous situations, said Williams.
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