The Land Cruiser returned to the Canadian market last year after disappearing in 1995. It’s now built on Toyota’s TNGA-F truck platform and equipped with a plethora of gadgets and systems for off-road use. Motivation comes from a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor. That’s right: this Land Cruiser is a hybrid. Performance is impressive with 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. Maximum towing capacity is 6,000 lbs.
Except for the 70 Series aimed at the mining industry, the Land Cruiser exited the Canadian market in 1989, with Toyota choosing to focus on the cheaper 4Runner on this side of the border. Down in the U.S., the Land Cruiser continued to be sold until 2021 when the next-generation …
The all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser , which made its Canadian debut in Toronto earlier this month, will arrive in dealerships across the country this spring. The company today announced pricing details, and they’re pretty much in line with what we anticipated. Slotting between the 4Runner and Sequoia , the …
Toyota’s story in Canada started with three vehicles, namely the Publica, Crown and Land Cruiser. Sixty years later, the company marked this anniversary with the Canadian premieres of the brand new 2024 Land Cruiser and 2025 Crown Signia in Toronto. It all took place during a special event on Tuesday …
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“Track or Trail, Your Thrill Awaits.” That’s what the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is all about, and Toyota definitely got the message, revealing four special builds in a show-stopping display of on- and off-road performance that old-school and new-school enthusiasts alike will appreciate. Which one of these four …
The 2023 Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as Tokyo Motor Show) kicks off later this week and Toyota has a couple of surprising EV concepts in store including a pickup truck and a rugged off-roader. Let’s start with the one that is simply called EPU (likely for Electric Pick-up). As …
A staple of capability and durability, the legendary Land Cruiser is Toyota’s longest-running nameplate, having first launched in North America 65 years ago. Following its departure from Canada in the 1990s, it’s finally back for the 2024 model year. Slotting between the all-new Grand Highlander and the Sequoia , the …
Earlier this month, Toyota announced through a brief statement that the venerable Land Cruiser will return to Canada after leaving in 1996. It also posted a pair of shadowy pictures to tease enthusiasts, one showing the silhouettes of two vehicles—the original FJ Land Cruiser and the next-generation Land Cruiser. Today, …
The big and burly Toyota Land Cruiser, which left the Canadian market back in 1996 to make room for the more luxurious Lexus LX , is finally about to return. The company made the announcement today in a short press release. “With 65 years of heritage, you can choose to …
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Appreciating the Return of a Legend
