The Japan Mobility Show will be packed with debuts and we can add a few more to the list as Toyota has unveiled a Land Cruiser EV and an electric pickup concept. Starting with the Land Cruiser Se, it’s an electric three-row crossover that hints at how Toyota could expand the Land Cruiser lineup and cater to the “world’s diverse needs.”
That being said, the seven-seat crossover
doesn’t exactly look like a Land Cruiser as it has an angular and futuristic
design. The front end is dominated by a fully enclosed grille, which is flanked
by slender headlights and a small opening with “TOYOTA” lettering.
Moving further back, there’s pronounced
fenders, blacked out pillars, and heavily stylized bodywork. We can also see a
distinctive greenhouse, a ‘floating’ roof, and a rounded rear end with a slim
light bar. The concept measures 5,150 mm long and has a
wheelbase that spans 3,050 mm. That means the model is 36 mm longer than the Grand Highlander and has an extra 102
mm between the wheels.
Toyota didn’t mention specifications, but
the model eschews body-on-frame construction for a monocoque setup. The
automaker also hinted at “high-torque driving performance” and a street-focused
suspension as this Land Cruiser is for the urban jungle.
