Toyota is purportedly working on a SUV in light of the IMV 0 stage, which supports the reasonable Hilux Champion truck presented in Asia a couple of months prior. As per Autocar India, this SUV could bear the FJ Cruiser name, igniting the arrival of the long-pursuing nameplate its true suspension last year.
The distribution further refered to Toyota Engine Asia Pacific (TMAP) Hao Quoc Tien's assertion at the Tokyo Portability Show, saying that the IMV 0 isn't restricted to pickup trucks and a SUV is in progress. That is an alternate undertaking and we are cooking something at the present time," Tien said.
Upscale Hilux Champ?
As indicated by Autocar India, the FJ Cruiser will be somewhat more modest than the Toyota Fortuner - a medium size stepping stool outline SUV more modest than the US-spec Land Cruiser sold external the US. The ongoing Fortuner sits on the IMV stage, the premise of the IMV 0 foundation of the Hilux Champion. This stage is likewise imparted to the Hilux truck and Innova MPV.
In the mean time, the alleged new SUV will hold the wheelbase of the Fortuner and Innova yet will have a square shaped, rough styling. And keeping in mind that the Hilux Winner - an essential pickup intended to be a workhorse - has a somewhat simple inside, the FJ Cruiser will supposedly have an upscale lodge produced using premium materials, accessible with a few columns.
Rumors Surrounding FJ Cruiser Returns
This isn't the initial time gossip about the FJ Cruiser's return has surfaced. Last year, a brand name petitioning for the Land Cruiser FJ name was found. In the mean time, a Toyota FJ Cruiser EV Idea (displayed in this article) was uncovered in 2022, which indicated the nameplate's return as an electric wilderness romper.
Nothing is sure right now, however given the adaptability of the IMV 0, we're not astounded Toyota needs to foster more vehicles on this stepping stool outline stage to amplify the worth of its venture. One more vulnerability lies in whether this supposed FJ Cruiser restoration will arrive at the US to space beneath the Land Cruiser.
The truth will surface at some point, and that will purportedly occur before the year's over, the normal send off timetable of the IMV 0-based SUV.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Why did Toyota make the FJ Cruiser?
Etched from almost 50 years custom of intense rough terrain execution gave by the incredible FJ40, the first 4Runner, and 4x4 minimal pickups, the FJ Cruiser was created as an essential, proficient and reasonable 4x4 junkie pointed explicitly at serious wilderness rompers hoping to stretch the boundaries.
Are all FJ Cruisers made in Japan?
It was assembled by Toyota auxiliary Hino Engines at the Hamura manufacturing plant in Japan and transported to the Center East, South Africa, and the Philippines. In the Center East, the body-on-outline SUV conveyed the same beginning cost of $41,000 however you can never again arrange one at this point.
Why did Toyota stop selling the FJ?
Retro models like the FJ Cruiser have a restricted time span of usability in the US. Fundamentally, enough individuals to legitimize beginning creation say they like the vehicle, they begin making them, every individual who needs one gets it, then deals drop off seriously in light of the fact that no other person needs one.
Can I buy Toyota Land Cruiser in India?
The Land Cruiser LC300 was sent off in the Indian market the year before. The SUV is valued at Rs 2.1 crore (ex-display area). In India, the Land Cruiser LC300 is presented with a 3.3-liter twin-super V6 diesel motor. It produces 305 BHP and 700 Nm and is matched with a 10-speed programmed transmission and a 4-wheel drive framework.
