Summary:
Toyota is set to launch its new compact SUV, Land Cruiser Minnie, in India. The car is expected to rival Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The Land Cruiser Minnie will have a killer look and design, resembling a compact cruiser SUV like the Jimny. It will feature a hybrid and electric powertrain option and is expected to be released next year. The car’s concept design has received positive feedback.
The Land Cruiser Minnie will have a compact design with a flat roof and high pillars. It will be built on a body-on-frame chassis and will be longer than the Jimny. The dimensions of the car could be 4,350mm in length, 1,880mm in width, and 1,880mm in height, with additional wheels on the tailgate patch. The concept design of the car looks impressive with a rugged look.
The Land Cruiser Minnie is expected to have a powerful engine lineup. Reports suggest that it could have a 2.0L petrol engine from the Corolla Cross, a 2.5L petrol/hybrid engine from the RAV4, and a 2.8L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine found in the Prado and Hilux A. It is uncertain if the mild-hybrid system from the GD series diesel engines in the Japanese manufacturer’s Fortuner and Hilux will be added to the Land Cruiser Minnie. There is also a possibility of an electric drivetrain in future models.
News Summary:
- Toyota is set to launch the Land Cruiser Minnie, a compact SUV, in India to compete with the Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny.
- The Land Cruiser Minnie will have a killer look and design, resembling a compact cruiser SUV like the Jimny.
- The car is expected to feature a hybrid and electric powertrain option and is likely to be released next year.
- The Land Cruiser Minnie will have a compact design with a flat roof, high pillars, and a body-on-frame chassis. Its dimensions are estimated to be 4,350mm in length, 1,880mm in width, and 1,880mm in height.
- The car’s engine lineup may include a 2.0L petrol engine, a 2.5L petrol/hybrid engine, and a 2.8L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. An electric drivetrain option may also be available in future models.
