New Gen Toyota Land Cruiser Bookings Open Ahead Of Imminent Launch

The latest-generation Land Cruiser ditches V8 engines for a new V6 and is more feature-rich than ever

• Some Toyota dealerships are now accepting bookings for the 2022 Land Cruiser. 

• The new model is bigger, more stylish and plush than its predecessor. 

• The cabin also receives a complete makeover, bringing it up to date. 

• The SUV will be available with a 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel engine with 4WD as standard. 

• Likely to be priced around Rs 2 crore (ex-showroom). 

Some Toyota dealerships are now accepting bookings for the 2022 Land Cruiser, indicating an imminent launch. While customers in many foreign markets face a 4-year waiting period (as reported in January 2022), we’re unsure about how much prospects will have to wait in India. 

The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser sits on a new platform and is bigger than its predecessor. While the new model retains the traditional boxy look, it comes across as more modern and stylish. Sleeker headlamps, a bigger grille, and an upright tailgate are some of its visual highlights. 

The cabin has also undergone a complete makeover, looking plush and modern. While the dual-tone black and beige layout looks simple, it looks premium with certain elements such as the free-standing 12.3-inch touchscreen system. 

Safety is covered by 10 airbags, multi-terrain ABS with EBD, pre-tensioners for second-row seatbelts, vehicle stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, crawl control and parking support brake. The Land Cruiser LC300 also features the full-blown ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) suite. 

Also Read: Entry-level Toyota Hyryder Strong-hybrid To Cost Under Rs 20 Lakh On-road

Under the hood, gone are the V8 engines and now you have a 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel powertrain, rated at 309PS and paired to a 10-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive (4X4) will be standard as always with new features like E-KDSS (Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) and a Multi-terrain Monitor that shows what is directly ahead of the front wheels but out of view for the driver.

The new Land Cruiser is expected to retail around Rs 2 crore (ex-showroom), rivalling the Range Rover. The leaked brochure shows that Toyota will be offering a warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometres, whichever is earlier.