Toyota land cruiser 2023 release date
Toyota land cruiser 2023 release date
According to a story that emerged over the weekend from Japan, the competing rumors that surround the introduction of the next version of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado have taken an interesting new turn.
After being pushed back no less than three times, with previous reports suggesting an unveiling in 2021, then in 2022, and now at some point in 2023, an online publication called bestcarweb.jp reports that the Prado will indeed debut the following year during the Japanese summer, which lasts from June until September.
It is important to point out, however, that the statements should be taken with a grain of salt because the website has a history of making forecasts that turn out to be incorrect on a number of instances in the past.
The most recent announcement made by Toyota Australia's Sales and Marketing Manager, Sean Hanley, lends credence to the assertion made by BestCarWeb. Hanley mentioned a longer waiting period for the replacement of the current J150 generation Prado, which has been on the market for thirteen years, because buyers in Australia "still love it" despite the vehicle's increasing age. This lends credence to the assertion made by BestCarWeb.
The executive did not comment on the widespread rumors that the Prado would receive the 3.3-liter turbodiesel V6 from the Land Cruiser 300 or the reported cancellation of the GR Hilux, saying instead to drive.com.au, "I have no date (to share with you) on any new Prado and nothing to say on any new Prado." The rumors range from a hybrid powertrain to the Prado receiving the engine from the Land Cruiser 300.
According to the information provided by BestCarWeb, the new Prado will have dimensions that are comparable to those of the J150, will offer seating for either five or seven passengers (depending on the market), and will feature an interior that is heavily derived from the design and look of the Land Cruiser 300.
Concurrently, it will transition to the body-on-frame TNGA-F platform, which is already utilized by the Land Cruiser 300, Tundra, Sequoia, and Lexus LX, in addition to the soon-to-be-released new Fortuner, Hilux, Tacoma, and 4Runner.
The selection of engines is slated to consist of a mild-hybrid version of the 2.8 GD-6 that is destined for the Fortuner, the 2.5-liter hybrid that comes from the RAV4, and possibly also the 2.4-liter turbo-petrol that comes from the unibody Lexus NX and RX. This represents a change that is just as significant.
Despite Toyota's continued silence on the Prado, we can anticipate that rumors will become more prevalent throughout the course of the last weeks of 2022 and into the following year, when an official announcement is anticipated to take place.
A new framework for the Land CruiserOff-road durability and adaptability to the requirements of the times
power steering assisted by hydraulics and a steering actuator
The new Land Cruiser features both a hydraulic power steering system and an electric steering actuator. The hydraulic power steering system is designed to survive operation in tough situations. This not only makes it possible to incorporate steering support capabilities like Lane Tracing Assist, but it also results in better handling at low speeds, less kickback when driving off-road, and a more direct feeling steering wheel. (Included in the base model of the ZX, GR Sport, and VX grades as standard equipment)
Electronic Brake with Control Systems
The new Land Cruiser is equipped with an electronic control brake system that can detect when the brake pedal is depressed. This allows the vehicle to generate the correct amount of braking force via its hydraulic brakes, resulting in more linear stopping. (Included in the base model of the ZX, GR Sport, and VX grades as standard equipment)
Additional functions designed to increase the stability and manueverability of the steering system
LSD Torsen® in the rear axle
Torsen® Limited Slip Differential (LSD)*2 is standard on every new Land Cruiser, and it ensures that the vehicle has exceptional traction at the rear wheels. When turning and accelerating, the system ensures that the driving torque is optimally distributed according to the load encountered by the rear-left and rear-right wheels. This results in exceptional levels of control being provided by the vehicle.
When traveling in a straight line, the system reacts rapidly to variations in the road conditions, which improves the vehicle's stability. (Included in the ZX grade as a standard piece of equipment)
