Toyota has only just launched a new Land Cruiser, but all-electric concept suggests there's much more to come
over the summer, we lauded it for its retro-inspired look and for resolutely sticking to a diesel-powered, body-on-frame solution . It seemed like a brave choice at the time - but now, with the reveal of the new Land Cruiser Se concept ahead of next week’s Tokyo show, it seems that the manufacturer has allowed itself ample room for a traditional approach by putting all its futuristic eggs in an electric show car basket instead.
You’ll make your own mind up about the styling effort, but we’re inclined to advocate the design direction Toyota is apparently heading toward with its most famous full-size SUV. Sure, there’s a cliff face of a front end for your eyes to negotiate, but that’s hardly inconsistent with the established Land Cruiser aesthetic, and we rather like the odd design cue that specifically hark back to the model’s greatest hits - not least the dramatic kink in the window line.
But clearly, the Se is also about ushering in a new era of Land Cruiser, one consistent with an all-new, zero-emission drivetrain and a monocoque body that Toyota says will offer ‘highly responsive handling and confidence in tackling rough terrain.
That’s likely to mean a prominent shift upmarket for the seven-seater as any incoming production derivative seeks to compete head-on with an incoming generation of all-electric SUVs, an approach that probably accounts for a prominent whiff of Range Rover influence in the dapper styling. Certainly, the Se is unlikely to want for presence or interior space: Toyota indicates that it is more than five metres long and nearly two metres wide with a 3,050mm wheelbase.
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