Subsequent-gen Toyota Land Cruiser would possibly ditch V-Eight for V-6 and hybrid energy
Though Toyota stated it is totally dedicated to a brand new Land Cruiser for the U.S., the next-generation SUV might present up with out its V-Eight.
CarAdvice reported final week that Toyota is ready to shelve V-Eight energy for the following Land Cruiser, which is due for 2021. As an alternative, the massive SUV might arrive with a turbocharged V-6 and probably a hybrid V-6. A turbodiesel V-6 was talked about, too, however it appears extremely unlikely for the U.S. As of now, it seems the turbo V-6 could be the launch engine with the hybrid V-6 coming a number of years later. The following Land Cruiser will mark the SUV’s first main redesign in 14 years; the present mannequin dates again to 2008.
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
In the present day’s Toyota Land Cruiser comes with a four.6-liter V-Eight, which returns a thirsty 15 mpg mixed, per EPA estimates. It is one of many least-efficient fashions on sale within the U.S. as we speak. Tightening emissions requirements globally are reportedly in charge for the tip of the Land Cruiser’s V-Eight, the web site’s sources stated.
The Land Cruiser was motivated by an inline-6 up till a 1998 redesign noticed a four.7-liter V-Eight slotted beneath its hood.
Right here within the U.S., the Land Cruiser is one among Toyota’s slowest-selling fashions, although it is the automaker’s longest-running nameplate. The actual fact Lexus sells the LX 570 SUV is probably going the main purpose the model plans to carry the next-generation to the U.S. The LX produces double the gross sales for Toyota, with hefty revenue margins, too.
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser
Regardless of powertrain modifications, the Land Cruiser will reportedly nonetheless be an off-road machine. In actual fact, the turbocharged V-6 and hybrid V-6 might simply produce extra energy and torque than the previous V-Eight. In Australia, the model might even introduce a hybrid turbodiesel V-6, which Toyota Australia supervisor of public affairs Brodie Bott did not rule out.
The longer term powertrains might additionally discover a house in Toyota’s next-generation Tundra. The complete-size pickup truck is rumored to introduce hybrid energy for its upcoming redesign.
