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Toyota will release a new cross-country SUV model, the Land Cruiser Mini, around September 2024. Following the new Land Cruiser 300 , the new Land Cruiser series, the 250, 70, and Mini, are scheduled to be released from fall 2023 to 2024.

About Toyota’s new “Land Cruiser Mini”

Toyota held a briefing session on its battery EV strategy, and on December 14, 2021, Toyota and Lexus released 16 models of BEV (battery EV) “bZ” series at once. “COMPACT CRUISER EV” is an off-road BEV vehicle reminiscent of the FJ Cruiser .

The “FJ Cruiser” is a big-sized SUV released as a modern version of the legendary FJ40 type “Land Cruiser.” It was developed as a model exclusively for the North American market and went on sale in North America from the end of March 2006. Due to its unique appearance, it has a strong fan following in Japan, and with a certain level of demand expected, it was officially sold in Japan from December 4, 2010. The “COMPACT CRUISER EV” has an off-road type exterior reminiscent of the “ FJ Cruiser, ” and its body size is probably somewhere between the C-HR and RAV4. It will be released as a BEV model and successor to the FJ Cruiser, which has a more compact body size (compared to the SMALL SUEV). The structure will be a traditional ladder frame common to the Land Cruiser series, and a ladder frame based on the newly developed GA-F platform.

About the exterior of Toyota’s new Land Cruiser Mini

The exterior is the same as the Land Cruiser 250, and the exterior design is a full-fledged off-roader with a design that pursues proportions and uniqueness rooted in functional essence and dynamic performance, which contributes to providing high driving performance. Expression. U-shaped daylights feature triple LED headlights.

About the interior of Toyota’s new Land Cruiser Mini

The interior will also be shared with the Land Cruiser 250, with LCD panels used for meters and other areas. The interior features LED interior lighting and an electric parking brake (with hold function). While considering functionality such as visibility in all directions when driving off-road, it is equipped with a variety of easy-to-use functions, and offers a modern and comfortable interior space that gives customers a sense of security in any environment. Provided. It also features a newly designed interior layout and seating for up to seven people. The “12.3-inch digital instrument cluster” and central he HVAC vents are fairly low on the dashboard to accommodate the larger “12.3-inch infotainment system” with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Move to position. There are still physical controls for air conditioning and audio, but there’s a dedicated button for the vehicle’s off-road features near the gear selector.

About Toyota’s new “Land Cruiser Mini” engine

The diesel engine is a 2.8L straight-four clean diesel engine, and the transmission is a next-generation 8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT).

spec	land cruiser mini
engine	2.8L straight 4 DOHC clean diesel engine (1GD-FTV)
Maximum output	150kW (204ps) / 3,400rpm
Maximum torque	500Nm (51.0kgm) / 1,600-2,800rpm
transmission	8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT)
Drive system	4WD
WLTC mode fuel consumption	-km/L

Key features of the next generation Toyota Safety Sense

The second generation of Toyota Safety Sense will be installed as standard on all models. It uses a laser radar and camera to ensure excellent recognition performance and reliability, and is packaged with collision avoidance support PCS, LDA, and AHB. It has collision avoidance support/damage mitigation performance that can be used up to high speeds.

Compatible with the latest “collision avoidance support type pre-crash safety”, “detection at intersections”, “low speed acceleration suppression function” and “emergency steering avoidance support function”. Pre-crash safety (PCS) with pedestrian detection function uses millimeter-wave radar and cameras to detect vehicles and pedestrians ahead, and uses warnings, brake assist, and automatic braking to assist in collision avoidance and reduce damage. Automatic braking operates in the speed range of 10 to 80 km/h for pedestrians. For example, if the speed difference between you and the pedestrian is 30 km/h, the automatic brake will decelerate by approximately 30 km/h and assist in collision avoidance. . Additionally, it operates over a wide range of speeds from 10km/h to the maximum speed.For example, if the speed of your own vehicle is 40km/h compared to a stationary vehicle, it can decelerate the vehicle by approximately 40km/h. Furthermore, “Low speed acceleration suppression function”, “Detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at an intersection”, and “Emergency steering avoidance support function” have been added.

1. At low speeds, the low speed acceleration suppression function detects pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles directly in front of the vehicle and suppresses acceleration.
2. It can also detect oncoming vehicles when turning right at an intersection, as well as pedestrians crossing from the opposite direction when turning left or right.
3. An emergency steering avoidance support function that assists steering in response to the driver’s avoidance steering during an emergency.

Road Sign Assist (RSA) has expanded the range of detection targets, and also reads major traffic signs on the side of the road, such as “Speed ​​Limit,” “Stop,” “No Entry,” and “No Extending,” and displays them on the instrument panel.

A Lane Departure Alert (LDA) camera recognizes white and yellow lines in the driving lane, and if a possibility of lane departure is detected, a buzzer and display alert the driver to avoid collisions caused by lane departure. support.

An automatic high beam (AHB) camera detects the headlights of an oncoming vehicle or the taillights of a vehicle in front, and automatically switches between high and low beams to reduce dazzling to drivers of other vehicles and ensure forward visibility at night. support.

Radar Cruise Control Radar cruise control uses millimeter-wave radar to detect the distance between the vehicle in front and the vehicle in front, and adjusts the speed to match the speed of the vehicle in front within a set vehicle speed, allowing the vehicle to follow the vehicle while maintaining a constant distance. Adopted. Lane changes by the vehicle in front are detected using millimeter wave radar and cameras, achieving smoother acceleration and deceleration control. Aiming for “zero traffic accident casualties”, which is the ultimate wish of a mobility society, Toyota researches and develops various safety equipment and systems based on the “Integrated Safety Concept,” and is committed to “developing safer vehicles and technology.” At the same time, we are strengthening a wide range of initiatives for traffic safety through “participation in improving the traffic environment” and “traffic safety awareness activities for people.”

Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) When driving on a highway or expressway, when the radar cruise control is activated, turning on the Lane Tracing Assist [LTA] switch will provide steering support necessary to maintain lane. Added curve speed suppression function. Driver abnormality response system Added a function that detects driver abnormalities and contributes to lifesaving rescue.

Curve speed control function When radar cruise control is activated, speed control begins when the steering wheel begins to turn.

Leading vehicle departure notification function If you stop following a vehicle in front while waiting at a traffic light or in traffic jams, and remain there without noticing that the vehicle in front has started, you will be notified with a buzzer and a display.

advanced safety

Intelligent Clearance Sonar (standard on all models) A system that helps reduce damage by mitigating collisions caused by pressing the accelerator incorrectly or pressing too hard. A function has been added to the Clearance Sonar, which uses a display and a buzzer to alert you when you are approaching a stationary object when driving, such as when parking in a garage. Sonar also detects windows such as convenience stores. When driving at low speeds (15 km/h or less), if a stationary object is detected in the direction of travel, the hybrid system output is suppressed and the brakes are automatically applied when the distance further decreases.

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)  Radar detects vehicles running in adjacent lanes. When the vehicle enters the blind spot area, an LED indicator mounted on the door mirror lights up.

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake　 Detects blind spots when reversing and alerts you. If there is a risk of collision, the system automatically applies brake control to help reduce damage caused by collisions with approaching vehicles.

Emergency brake signal (hazard lamp flashing type) When you apply sudden brakes, the hazard lamp flashes automatically.

Digital interior mirror Images from a camera attached to the rear of the vehicle are displayed on the rearview mirror. It also has a recording function.

Remote Start (App) A new optional service that allows you to start the engine and start the air conditioner from the MyTOYOTA app.

Intelligent Parking Assist 2 (with entanglement warning function + back guide monitor function + voice guidance function)

Toyota Connected (IoT) T-Connect DCM package standard on all models

Toyota commercialized the in-vehicle communication device DCM in 2002. In 2011, Toyota Smart Center and Cloud were built. Equipped with the system installed in the new Prius PHV. Equipped with T-Connect SD navigation system and DCM, 3 years of free car monitoring, map on demand, agent, and operator services are available .

It features display audio with a 12.3-inch touch screen, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Equipped with DCM in-vehicle communication device as standard. In-vehicle navigation function, “T-Connect Navigation Kit” is also available as an option. Additionally, a dedicated communication device DCM is installed as standard on all vehicles, and T-Connect service is provided free of charge for three years.

Linkage is possible by connecting a smartphone with a USB cable (standard support for “Apple CarPlay” and “Android Auto”, optional SDL (Smart Device Link), “TC Smartphone Navi”, “LINE Car Navi”, “LINE MUSIC”, etc.), which can be used in daily life. You can operate and use your map apps, music, etc. on the display. You will need to apply for the TV (Full Seg) option price of 33,000 yen [tax included] .

Not only is there no “navigation-less” option , there is not even a “2DIN size” option for attaching an external navigation system because the shape is different . In other words, it is currently not possible to install external navigation systems.

About Land Cruiser series

Simon Humphreys, General Manager of Design, talks about the true value of Akio Toyota: “Going back to the basics” imposed by Chairman Chairman “70” continues to “inherit” the uniqueness of Rankle, and the flagship “300” is a “symbol” of the brand. . He said that the 250 is the “core model” that will be the mainstay of RANCLE and should be in the middle of RANCLE, between the two.

Furthermore, at the presentation, there were images of two Land Cruiser 250s as well as two cars that have not yet been released.
This appears to be the rumored short model “Land Cruiser Mini (successor to the FJ Cruiser/FJ40 Land Cruiser)” and the electric vehicle model “bZ5X.”

Why does Toyota offer the Land Cruiser Mini?

The Land Cruiser series includes the Land Cruiser 300, Land Cruiser 250, and Land Cruiser 70.The Land Cruiser 250 is the successor to the Land Cruiser Prado, but its body size is 4,925 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,870 mm in height. mm, wheelbase is 2,850mm. Compared to the conventional Prado, the overall length has increased by 100 mm, the overall width has increased by 95 mm, the overall height has increased by 20 mm, and the wheelbase has increased by 60 mm. In other words, it has become easier to say that both are the same size. Currently, there may be some people who own the Land Cruiser Prado who have no problem with the width of the Land Cruiser 250.

spec	land cruiser prado	land cruiser 250	land cruiser 300
full length	4,825mm	4,925mm	4,990mm
full width	1,885mm	1,980mm	1,980mm
Overall height	1,835mm 1,850mm	1,870mm	1,880mm
Wheelbase	2,790mm	2,850mm	2,850mm
Riding capacity	5 to 7 people	5 to 7 people	5 to 7 people

Since the Prado name has been abandoned and the size has increased, it is expected that there will be a demand for a slightly smaller cross-country SUV model. Ford’s Bronco has a similar exterior to other rival models . Another example would be Suzuki’s Jimny Sierra . Since the design has a certain number of fans, Toyota would like to add it to the lineup.

About FJ Cruiser

It is a big-sized SUV released as a modern version of the legendary FJ40 type “Land Cruiser.” It was originally developed as a model exclusively for the North American market and went on sale in North America at the end of March 2006. Due to its unique appearance, it has a strong fan following in Japan, and with a certain level of demand expected, it was officially sold in Japan from December 4, 2010.

The chassis uses a ladder frame with the same configuration as the Land Cruiser Prado. The engine is the same V6 4.0L 1GR-FE type that is used in the Tacoma, 4Runner, and Prado.The entry/exit doors are double-sided with no pillars (built into the door) on both sides. The seat belts for the front seats are also built into the rear door, making it impossible to open the rear door alone. The price is reasonable at around 3 million yen.

November 5, 2013 Toyota North America announced the end of production of the North American model. Sales in North America ended with the delivery of the special edition model in February 2014. At the end of August 2016, it was announced that all Japanese specifications (including specifications for other countries), except for North American specifications, would be discontinued. After that, we will only be responding to stock sales, including specifications for each country, but as a result of this, the number of inquiries has increased, and production has been extended for over a year until August 2017.

spec	FJ cruiser
full length	4,635mm
full width	1,905mm
Overall height	1,840mm
Wheelbase	2,690mm
engine	4.0LV type 6 cylinder DOHC 1GR-FE
Maximum output	203kW(276PS)/5,600rpm
Maximum torque	380N m (38.8 kgf m)/4,400 rpm
transmission	5-speed AT/6-speed MT
JC08 mode fuel efficiency	8.0km/L

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