
The outside of the long-rumoured Toyota FJ Cruiser successor has been uncovered in a patent filing in the Philippines.
First found by Top Gear Philippines, the SUV bears a placing resemblance to shadowy automobile teased on the launch of the 250-Sequence LandCruiser Prado, in addition to the 2022 Compact Cruiser EV concept (under).
All three autos have a stepped facet window line, a C-pillar so thick it may block out the solar, and black wheel arch extensions that mix into the bumpers. Total the design blends parts of the FJ Cruiser and the 70-Series LandCruiser.
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The FJ Cruiser successor could possibly be branded because the LandCruiser FJ given Toyota Australia efficiently trademarked the identify again final yr.
Rumours point out the brand new FJ relies on Toyota’s IMV-0 body-on-frame structure which underpins the back-to-basics HiLux Champ ute. Certainly the entrance ends of the FJ and the Champ have quite a lot of similarities.
Launched in Thailand in the direction of the tail-end of 2023, the HiLux Champ is priced from 459,000 baht ($21,750). In contrast to most utes seen on Aussie roads at this time, the Champ is offered solely with a two-seat single cab format.
Briefly wheelbase kind, the Champ with a manufacturing unit tray is 4970mm lengthy, 1785mm broad, 1735mm tall, and rides on a 2750mm wheelbase. Lengthy wheelbase variants measure 5300mm lengthy and have a 3085mm wheelbase.
Three engines can be found within the Champ. The petrol choices are a 102kW/183Nm 2.0-litre, and a 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre, with a 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel out there for individuals who desire compression ignition. A five-speed guide or six-speed auto can be found.
An earlier report out of Japan indicated the brand new FJ will likely be round 4500mm lengthy and have a 2750mm wheelbase. Judging from patent picture, the FJ will likely be fairly a bit wider than the HiLux Champ.
The identical publication believes the FJ will include the Champ’s 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. That will be fairly a step down from the FJ Cruiser’s 200kW/380Nm 4.0-litre V6 mill.
Against this, the present 4.9m LandCruiser Prado and 5.0m LandCruiser, in addition to their Lexus GX and LX siblings, are based mostly on the TNGA-F platform.
This structure can be utilized by the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra utes, in addition to the 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs.
It’s doubtless the FJ will considerably undercut the Prado’s beginning value of $72,500 earlier than on-road prices. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see how the FJ is priced in comparison with the Fortuner SUV. The seven-seat Fortuner relies on the HiLux, and begins from $53,775 earlier than on-road prices.