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Toyota will release a new 3-row SUV, the Land Cruiser Se, a battery EV model of the Land Cruiser, around 2025. The outline of the base concept model, the Land Cruiser Se, was released on October 21, 2023. Se stands for Sports Electric. We will explain in detail what kind of model it will be.

The silhouette of the Land Cruiser EV was revealed during the introduction of the new Land Cruiser series

At the launch of the Land Cruiser 250 on August 2, 2023, Simon Humphreys, General Manager of Design, spoke about the true value of the Land Cruiser and the mission of “returning to the roots” from Chairman Akio Toyoda. He said that the model that will continue the “inheritance” of the Land Cruiser is the “70,” the flagship model that will be the “symbol” of the brand is the “300,” and the main “core model” is the “250.”

In addition to the two Land Cruiser 250s, images of two other vehicles that have yet to be released were also released at the launch event: the rumored short model, the Land Cruiser FJ , and the silhouette of a new electric vehicle concept model, the Land Cruiser Se.

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In addition, the BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept model “LAND CRUISER Se” was exhibited at the Toyota booth at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, which was held mainly at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to November 5, 2023 (open to the public from October 28).

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Toyota’s new “Land Cruiser EV” concept model “Land Cruiser Se”

Toyota plans to expand its Land Cruiser lineup, starting with the Land Cruiser Se, a concept model of the Land Cruiser EV. The new model is an electric three-row crossover focused on urban use. The seven-seater crossover features an angular, futuristic design. The front end is dominated by a fully enclosed grille, flanked by elongated headlights and small openings with the word “TOYOTA” on either side.

Moving to the rear, we see pronounced fenders, blacked-out pillars and highly stylized bodywork. It also has a distinctive roof and a rounded rear end with a slim light bar. The car is 5,150mm long and rides on a 3,050mm wheelbase, which is 36mm longer than Toyota’s large three-row Grand Highlander SUV sold in the US, and the wheelbase is also 102mm longer.

Toyota has eschewed the traditional body-on-frame or ladder-frame construction for the Land Cruiser Se, opting for a monocoque structure. This model is designed for urban areas, with a focus on “high-torque driving performance” and ease of use on the street. When driving on-road, it offers a comfortable interior space with the high level of quietness that only an electric vehicle can provide, and allows for easy handling. When driving off-road, it offers excellent handling thanks to the monocoque body and the ability to drive on rough roads with confidence.

Toyota to invest $1.4 billion in EV battery pack production at Indiana plant

On April 25, 2024, Toyota announced that it will invest an additional $1.4 billion in its Princeton plant in Indiana, USA, to prepare for the assembly of a new three-row SUV electric vehicle (EV).

The investment is expected to create up to 340 stable, high-quality new jobs. In addition to developing production infrastructure for the new SUV EV, Toyota also plans to add an assembly line for new battery packs that will use lithium-ion batteries supplied by Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, Inc., which is scheduled to begin production in 2025.

Source: Toyota USA

This three-row Seat and SUV electric vehicle is most likely the Land Cruiser Se, and is thought to be preparing to go into production.

Equipped with NEO Steer

Toyota plans to adopt “One Motion Grip” that combines “Steer-by-wire system” and “irregular steering wheel” in the “Land Cruiser Se” that will be newly released. In addition, there is a possibility that it will adopt a new cockpit called “NEO Steer” that integrates foot controls such as accelerator and brake on the steering wheel.

A word from the editorial department

The Land Cruiser Se, the first electric vehicle (EV) model in the Land Cruiser series, is scheduled to be released this time , and as an EV with the off-road driving capabilities that are characteristic of the Land Cruiser, it has the potential to gain worldwide popularity. In particular, we can expect powerful driving from the motor. Also, it is noteworthy that it is the first Land Cruiser series to adopt a monocoque structure. We will keep an eye on Toyota’s EV strategy in the future. We will let you know as soon as new information becomes available.

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