Albert Jason
News with the arrival of the new 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series are not new, with reports confirming the making of the gorgeous off-roader. More than that, according to recent rumors, the Japanese carmaker would unveil the model this year in August, at least in concept phase.
Besides the rumors, there are also some reports launched by BestCarWeb.jp confirming the arrival of the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series in August, the model presuming coming with a new engine and new transmission.
Speaking of which, it would be equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 hybrid, thus replacing the current 4.6-liter petrol V8 pot, while the present six-speed auto would be switch with a new CVT auto. The new engine would also develop 220kW and 356 Nm of torque.
An electrified option would also be in question, given Toyota`s plans to include it in the lineup ever since December 2017. Back then. The carmaker issued a statement, declaring that:
“By around 2025, every model in the Toyota and Lexus lineup around the world will be available as either a dedicated electrified model or have an electrified option. By around 2030, Toyota aims to have annual sales exceeding 5.5 million electrified vehicles, or more than half its global sales total. The figure includes more than one million zero-emission vehicles.”
As for the current 4.5-liter twin-turbo V8 diesel unit, chances are it might still continue to equip the model in some markets like Australia, however it would feature greater power and advanced emissions control to meet the present CO2 emissions regulations.
Besides the new engine, the new 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 3 Series is also likely to come with a new chassis. This might be the company`s new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), also to be used on other Toyota models; however, it would have to be heavily modified in order to strengthen the car`s axle rear suspension.
Visually, the new 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 3 Series would borrow the design cues from the 200 Series, featuring the company`s new front grille with modern LED headlights and taillights. The size would also be much bigger with around 5mm long, 2mm high and with an extended wheelbase by 50mm. that would automatically increase the space inside.
Speaking of more space, the interior would be optimized for five-, seven- and eight-seat layouts, depending on the market involved. Technologically, it will be state-of-the-art, just like other new Toyotoa models. Among gizmos, we should mention the new touch-screen with various functionalities, as well as the new series of safety features, including the high-performance autonomous emergency braking.
In markets like Australia, the new 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 3 Series would keep the company`s sales quite high, particularly with the car`s increased sales for 2019, with 13,802 being sold country-wide. This is quite an amazing thing, as it represents a 0.9 per cen growth compared with 2018. On the other hand, its main rival, the Nissan Patrol, was reported with just 1951 sales for 2019, which is a clear indication that the new model will definitely gain more popularity and will increase the company`s sales in the country.
Full details will be revealed prior to the arrival of the model in August.
