It’s been virtually 14 years since Toyota launched the current-generation LandCruiser Prado, and in response to the newest studies from Japan we received’t have to attend for much longer for a brand new model.

Greatest Automotive Internet studies the Japanese carmaker will reveal the next-generation Prado within the northern hemisphere autumn (September to November).

The Japanese information outlet had beforehand indicated the brand new Prado will debut in Japan this December.

It additionally studies the Prado will supply hybrid energy for the primary time, in addition to a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.

Given Toyota has a 2.4 turbo with hybrid energy in its secure – producing whole outputs of 197kW/450Nm within the Crown – this appears a probable inclusion for the Prado.

A non-hybridised 2.4-litre turbo can be present in a raft of Toyota and Lexus merchandise, together with the Kluger crossover.

The report additionally makes be aware of a turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6. Toyota has a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol-hybrid in its full-sized Tundra ute, referred to as the i-Pressure Max, which produces 326kW of energy and 790Nm of torque.

Given the continued recognition of diesel SUVs in markets like Australia, a turbo-diesel is anticipated to proceed. It’s unclear whether or not this is able to be a model of the present 2.8-litre four-cylinder, or the three.3-litre V6 of the LandCruiser 300 Sequence.

A diesel hybrid powertrain has beforehand been rumoured, combining a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, two electrical motors and a lithium-ion battery.

The following-generation Toyota Prado, reportedly codenamed LandCruiser 250, is anticipated to be primarily based on the boxy Lexus GX that’s now confirmed to launch domestically within the first half of 2024.

Toyota US additionally just lately teased its forthcoming LandCruiser that’s rumoured to basically be a rebadged next-generation Prado.

It’s probably the brand new Prado will probably be constructed on a model of the TNGA-F body-on-frame structure that not solely underpins the brand new Lexus GX, however the Lexus LX, Toyota LandCruiser 300, Toyota Tundra, and Toyota Tacoma.

The Prado will reportedly change little when it comes to dimensions, with a size of 4825mm, width of 1885mm, and a top of 1850mm on a 2790mm wheelbase – equivalent to the present automotive, albeit 40mm decrease.

For context, the Lexus GX measures in at 5004mm lengthy, 2114mm huge (inc. mirrors), and as much as 1935mm tall, with a 2850mm wheelbase.

The corporate confirmed in 2021 that hybrid variations of the LandCruiser, Prado, HiLux and HiAce can be due earlier than 2030, and native engineers can be enjoying a component in improvement.

Toyota most just lately confirmed sure dual-cab 4×4 variations of the HiLux are receiving 48-volt mild-hybrid know-how within the first half of 2024.

The present Prado has remained in style each right here and overseas regardless of its age, and will retain its title of Australia’s favorite Giant SUV this 12 months – supplied Toyota can shore up provide.

No matter when the subsequent Prado launches, Toyota may have been crushed to market with a hybrid body-on-frame SUV as GWM readies its Tank 300 for Australia.

The extra Prado-sized Tank 500 can be anticipated to observe, and will supply each hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.

Ford’s new Ranger-based Everest additionally rides on a platform that helps electrification, with each Blue Oval fashions anticipated to finally acquire a plug-in hybrid.

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