Toyota’s SUVs have long been favourites among Indian buyers. And its new mini-SUV is making headlines for the right reasons. The upcoming SUV has been spotted testing on roads, fueling speculation that Toyota is bringing a more affordable compact alternative to its best-selling SUV in India. Here’s everything you need to know about this car!
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Spotted
Toyota had displayed the FJ Cruiser at the Japan Mobility Show last year, calling it the “Baby Land Cruiser”. Following its showcase, the car was recently spotted testing on public roads in Bangkok. We expect the same model to come to India as well.
As seen in the latest spy shots, the SUV appears unmistakably boxy. The upright proportions, flat panels, and tall stance instantly give away its Land Cruiser lineage. Built on an old school ladder frame chassis, the Land Cruiser FJ will be the tallest model in the Land Cruiser family. Despite being under wraps, you can easily notice the C-shaped tail lamps, a rugged bumper, squared-off wheel arches, and most significantly, the tailgate-mounted spare wheel. On the side, you can also spot a side step along the doors, which are likely to be standard, given the SUV’s tall stance and ground clearance.
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Mini-Fortuner – Features and Specifications
Talking about its features, we can expect the upcoming SUV to retain similar features that were originally present in the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ prototype. Features highlights are likely to include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a fully digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, a powered driver seat, a 360-degree camera, level-2 ADAS, and more.
The Land Cruiser FJis is likely to offer a 2.7-litre NA petrol engine (161bhp and 246Nm torque), paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a part-time 4WD system. Additionally, Toyota is expected to offer the Land Cruiser FJ with a strong-hybrid powertrain.
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Expected Pricing & Launch
Toyota hasn’t announced the exact date for the Indian launch, but we can expect it to arrive in India by late 2028. In terms of the pricing, we expect Toyota to price this SUV between the range of Rs 22 lakh and Rs 30 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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