While Toyota might not be a very strong propagator of fully-electric vehicles globally, the Japanese carmaker is working on a host of battery-powered technologies behind closed doors. Ahead of the upcoming Japan Mobility Show, Toyota has revealed images of an all-electric Land Cruiser concept.
Officially called Land Cruiser Se, the battery-powered Land Cruiser concept will share the stage at the upcoming Tokyo event with the Toyota FT-Se sportscar and the FT-3E born EV SUV concepts announced earlier.
Toyota Land Cruiser electric: Design
Unlike the recently unveiled 2024 Land Cruiser Prado and the Land Cruiser 70 Series, which are based on traditional ladder-on-frame chassis, Land Cruiser SE is based on a modern monocoque chassis. The modernity reflects on its design which gets a more rounded exterior with a sloping rake at the C-pillar.
The overall stance of the all-electric Land Cruiser is a lot sportier than the conventional tall and boxy stance of the fossil-fueled Land Cruiser. Evidently, the new Land Cruiser Se lays focus on the aerodynamic efficiency which is defined by visual cues that bring it in line with Toyota’s new-age design language.
Other prominent highlights include an angular bonnet and heavily sculpted side panels, a significant deviation from the upright Land Cruiser powered by an IC engine. Highlights such as slimline wraparound light bars, rear-view cameras and low-profile tyres suggest a more premium experience.
Toyota Land Cruiser electric: Dimensions, expected debut
Dimension-wise the Land Cruiser Se measures 5,150mm in length, 1,990mm in width and 1,705mm in height, besides a wheelbase of 3,050mm. This makes it comparable to the global-spec ICE-powered Land Cruiser.
Toyota hasn’t revealed anything regarding its powertrain, although it says the all-electric Land Cruiser will be capable of “tackling rough terrains”. This essentially means provision of an all-wheel drive setup with possibly a twin-motor setup. The company is yet to share anything related to its possible launch but reports suggest that the new generation of EVs from Toyota will start hitting international markets from 2026.
