[volkman10]

Toyota is strengthening its SUV line-up for the Southeast Asian market.





It is reported, citing internal sources, that Toyota is developing a new SUV with an internal project code of 500D. Production is expected to start at Toyota's plant in Thailand around the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 for export in ASEAN countries.

Together with Toyota Fortuner, it is a petrol engine code TR and a turbo diesel engine code GD.

it will share components with the Fortuner, particularly the GD turbodiesel and TR gasoline engines. It also means that this could possibly be a body-on-frame SUV like the Fortuner as those engines and matching transmissions are rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

The question, however, is where the model will be positioned on the already vast Toyota SUV and crossover lineup. Our source tells us that it could be positioned as a smaller option to the Fortuner but larger than the Corolla Cross.

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[DicKy]

Now that's news.

Rumours are also afloat of a pickup truck below the Hilux.

Guess the jump to the TNGA-F platform will most likely push up the prices of the Fortuner and Hilux (as if they are not already high). So Toyota wants to launch more affordable models, especially for the ASEAN market. Imagine something the size of the ScorpioN, with the 2.4l GD diesel. Would fly off the shelves even if priced 5 lakhs more than the ScorpioN.

[sandeepmdas]

Originally Posted by DicKy

Now that's news.

Guess the jump to the TNGA-F platform will most likely push up the prices of the Fortuner...

Exactly. The new SUV would be positioned on par with Innova Hycross / XUV700/ ScorpioN, that range.

The OTR price of the top-end Legendar will touch the magical 8-digit figure, it is just a matter of time.

[revsperminute]

What I read- Next Gen Fortuner will cost 55-75 lakhs.

However, a BOF 30-35L Toyota 4X4 will be a great introduction in its own right.

[volkman10]

Toyota Mini Land Cruiser (500D) SUV Basic Fortuner, but cheaper It will debut in Thailand in late 2024.

Creating more than one car model on one platform In addition to being the way of car companies that will help them reach the break-even point of developing the main structure of the car faster.
In such a scenario, another SUV that uses a body-on-frame platform with Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, with the internal project code "500D."

This new SUV will focus on the ASEAN market. Positioned between the Fortuner and Corolla Cross, the exterior design comes in the style of a Mini Land Cruiser or square SUV. Install a spare tire on the rear cap to increase the approach angle and departure angle to appease the off-road line, as can be seen from the sketch. Render of the SUV takes the design from the Toyota Compact Cruiser EV concept car.

The design of the Toyota Compact Cruiser was created by a team of designers from ED2 in Nice, France. The lines will not only be used in the new FJ Cruiser that will be released in the future but will also appear in the Mini Land Cruiser (500D).

Initially, it is expected that the Mini Land Cruiser (500D) would have the following body dimensions and dimensions:

Length 4,410 mm
Width 1,855 mm
Height 1,870 mm
Wheelbase 2,580 mm

The power of the Mini Land Cruiser (500D) is expected to vary from region to region. Two variants are the 2.2-litre petrol and the Turbo diesel, which are lifted from the Hilux and Fortuner.

Toyota Mini Land Cruiser (500D) is set to make its world debut at Word Premiere in Thailand in late 2024.


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[volkman10]

Another render of the 'Compact' Cruiser!

[Axe77]

Hope they consider a petrol strong hybrid for it as well. Toyota needs to move these big boys also to petrol hybrid, sooner rather than later.

[Black_Star]

Finally after 7 years we have something similar to the FT4X concept, cant wait to see the car being unveiled

[volkman10]

Update on the 'Compact Cruiser'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1A1...hannel=Halooto

[volkman10]

Rumored specifications of the Compact Land Cruiser.




- 4350 mm Lx 1860 WX 1880 H - WB 2580 mm

-- Platform of the Hilux

- Target market is SE Asia and to be manufactured in Thailand

-Like the Hilux it will be imported for the Japanese market

- 2 powertrain options, petrol and diesel engines

- Diesel could get the Hybrid option





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[volkman10]

Renderings of the Toyota's LandCruiser Mini









- SEA markets and hence will be ICE model
- 400mm longer bumper to bumper than the new Suzuki Jimny five-door.
- The diesel engine may be offered as a hybrid in markets such as Japan, with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission, and the battery under the boot floor – suggesting the ability to drive the wheels on electric power alone.

Engine speculations:

without confirmation from its Toyota insider sources – on the 2.0-litre petrol engine from the Corolla Cross, with or without hybrid technology, or the 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid from the larger RAV4.

OR

expected "pure" internal-combustion engines only "with no electric technology, to facilitate maintenance in emerging markets.

may be available with engines from the Prado and HiLux, including the familiar 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder.

a 2.7-litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine is also planned, while work is underway on a battery-electric version – albeit at a "slow pace".

The LandCruiser Mini – which has reportedly been dubbed internally the "Jimny killer" – could be shown at the Tokyo motor show next month, but this is yet to be confirmed.


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[Axe77]

Originally Posted by volkman10

The LandCruiser Mini – which has reportedly been dubbed internally the "Jimny killer" – could be shown at the Tokyo motor show next month, but this is yet to be confirmed.

I’m a bit disappointed with tag lines such as Jimny killer - hopefully Toyota will put a punchier engine in this, not to mention give a better interior fit and finish as well.

I’m also trying to visualise this size wise from the numbers and images - exactly how small (or how big) would it be? Finally in terms of pricing - my sense is if they can give it even a Hycross & Crysta spec strong hybrid / diesel engines, hopefully it can come “within” that price range? There’s no reason I see this should be compared to even the recent Fortuner prices given its possible engine specs and physical dimensions.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Rumored specifications of the Compact Land Cruiser.

Originally Posted by volkman10

Renderings of the Toyota's LandCruiser Mini

The LandCruiser Mini – which has reportedly been dubbed internally the "Jimny killer" – could be shown at the Tokyo motor show next month, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Alas, some confirmation on the specs. For some time, media had all the 500D/Compact Cruiser/BEV Cruiser all mixed up. For now it is confirmed that it is none of the TNGA based vehicles, but based on the trusted old IMV platform with the old 2.7l petrol and 2.8l diesel engines.

Originally Posted by Axe77

I’m a bit disappointed with tag lines such as Jimny killer - hopefully Toyota will put a punchier engine in this, not to mention give a better interior fit and finish as well.

I’m also trying to visualise this size wise from the numbers and images - exactly how small (or how big) would it be? Finally in terms of pricing - my sense is if they can give it even a Hycross & Crysta spec strong hybrid / diesel engines, hopefully it can come “within” that price range? .

I am rather excited that a proper SUV ~4.3-4.4m of length is coming. Maybe calling as Jimny killer, since the Jimny really doesn't have much of proper rivals, (except for Thar in India). Since this is rumoured to get the 2.7l/2.8l engines, rest assured the engine would be punchy. I guess this would be around the size of ScorpioN but without the height.

Price? All depends on how north the Fortuner price goes. That is. Assuming this actually comes to India.

Well, maybe we can expect a rebadged Grand Jimny in the future.

[volkman10]

The name of the Compact Landcruiser will be LAND HOPPER!

the youngest brother of the most compact Land Cruiser series, Runkle Mini, but it was found that the car name was likely to be "Land Hopper"

As for the powertrain, it is not exclusive to BEVs, but is a candidate for the 1.8L gasoline NA & Hybrid for the Corolla Cross or a 4L gasoline & 2.2L hybrid for the RAV5. Alternatively, a 1.5-liter turbo hybrid, which Toyota has been aggressively increasing recently, is also conceivable. And BEVs may be added in a few years.

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[volkman10]

Toyota Land Hopper: The cheapest Land Cruiser ever may debut in October as a Compact SUV.

Toyota could unveil the Land Hopper as a competitor to the Ford Bronco Sport at the Japan Mobility Show, with reports suggesting that pricing may begin at less than $27,000

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