The Land Cruiser Se is a three-row electric crossover that offers seating for seven and is built for the urban jungle
October 20, 2023 at 17:57
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 a compact pickup that’s the same size as the Ford Maverick.
Starting with the Land Cruiser Se, it’s a electric three-row crossover that hints at how Toyota could broaden 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 fender flares, blacked out pillars, and heavily stylized bodywork. We can also see a stylish greenhouse, a ‘floating’ roof, and a rounded rear end with a slender light bar.
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In terms of size, the model measures 202.8 inches (5,150 mm) long and has a wheelbase that spans 120.1 inches (3,050 mm). That means the model is 1.4 inches (36 mm) longer than the Grand Highlander and has extra 4 inches (102 mm) between the wheels.
Toyota didn’t mention specifications, but noted the model eschews body-on-frame construction for a more modern monocoque setup. The automaker went on to hinted at “high-torque driving performance” and a street-focused philosophy as this is a Land Cruise for the urban jungle.
Toyota EPU Pickup
While the Land Cruiser is interesting, the EPU pickup is bound to turn heads and get Americans excited.
Despite being billed as a “next-generation mid-size pickup truck concept,” the model measures 199.6 inches (5,070 mm) long which is a tenth of inch shorter than the Maverick. That being said, the concept has a 131.8 inch (3,350 mm) wheelbase and that’s 10.7 inches (272 mm) longer than the Ford.
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