Rumour: Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 India launch in August

In India, the Land Cruiser LC300 is expected to be offered with the 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel engine.

The waiting period for a Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 could extend up to 4 years. But that isn't stopping Toyota from introducing the legendary model in India. Reports suggest that the SUV could arrive at our shores in August this year.

Toyota dealers are said to have been taking bookings for the Land Cruiser LC300 since February. As per the latest reports, bookings have now been halted as a result of the chip shortage.

The Land Cruiser 300 series was unveiled in June last year. The SUV is based on Toyota's TNGA-F platform. The overall weight of the vehicle is said to have been reduced by 200 kg.

The Land Cruiser retains its boxy proportions and features an imposing grille at the front. The SUV features squared-off wheel arches that house 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and a host of other convenience and safety features.

Globally, Toyota offers the SUV with two engine options: 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine producing 409 BHP and 650 Nm and a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel engine churning out 304.5 BHP and 700 Nm. In India, we're likely to get the latter. Both engines come paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Source: Evo India