2021 Land Cruiser Rumors

ninjajay · Apr 22, 2019

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/22/toyota-land-cruiser-next-generation/

I suspect this hints at possible powertrain options on the next Tundra as well (I've been suspecting the 3.5TT V6 out of the LS500 being at least an option on the next Tundra ever since it debuted in the LS500). The Hybrid option looks interesting, since there's been talk about a Hybrid Tundra coming, which likely also means significant weight loss on the truck body/frame, depending which engine options are the "premium" ones:

But the Cruiser that comes next is expected to LS-ify its powertrain formula, which means getting rid of V8s for V6s. The 5.7-liter V8 with 381 horsepower, 401 pound-feet of torque, and an EPA rating of 15 miles per gallon combined should go away. The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 in the Lexus LS 500 gets the nod to take its place, as the Land Cruiser make concessions to fuel economy and emissions standards. A poster on a forum said it's possible that a Dynamic Force version of that engine might appear. As is, that engine makes 416 hp and 442 lb-ft in the luxury sedan and is mated to a 10-speed automatic, the same transmission said to replace the current eight-speed in the Land Cruiser. Automotive mediums predict a hybrid Cruiser, too, potentially with the same 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 and 10-speed auto in the LS hybrid, putting out 354 combined horsepower in the sedan.

Because there are so many Land Cruiser versions around the world, it's impossible to say whether V8 options will die globally. Land Cruiser fans, either through desperation or good intel, say that isn't the case. For instance, another forum poster said the 3.5-liter TT V6 and NA V6 would replace two V8s and a V6 we don't get here, but that the "Top V8 will get a new V8 not replaced with 3.5 V6." Diesel's certain to live on overseas as well, and with a Toyota engineer once stating that the Land Cruiser was designed to survive 25 years of of service in a Third World country, simple and robust options must remain on the menu. An Australian report said the "more agricultural 70 Series ... Land Cruiser ute, wagon and TroopCarrier derivatives are likely to solider on unchanged for the foreseeable future."
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SoCalTundy · Apr 22, 2019

I read this online a few minutes ago and came here to post only to see someone else read the same thing lol. A turbo 3.5 in the tundra would be interesting. Didn’t know the ls500 had that and puts out plenty of power. There’s still something about a v8 that sounds much better than a v6. I’ve seen f150s with v6 and after market exhausts and they just don’t sound right on a truck.

TundraMcGov. · Apr 22, 2019

This is wonderful to hear. We're going to get more fuel efficient as we chase that very last barrel of oil.

Don't mind that there is now more known recoverable oil under west Texas than Saudi Arabia AND RUSSIA combined. Stupid details.

Black Wolf · Apr 22, 2019

Good thing I don't want a new gen Tunny. Love my V-8....

TheBeast · Apr 22, 2019

we shall see ...

G10dra · Apr 22, 2019

I've loved reading autoblog. They're away on point with their articles.

On a side note. Did anybody else notice the bronze wheels. For Anybody looking for TRD Pro wheel now can get them in bronze.

Gotyour6 · Apr 22, 2019

Grey Wolf said: ↑

Good thing I don't want a new gen Tunny. Love my V-8....
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This

I heard rumors that they were going to go with 8-10 speed transmission and a few other "Gas savers" like auto start/stop.

Not sure if I will regret it in 2020 but I seem to enjoy the truck and its nice to have something I enjoy driving again.

ninjajay · Apr 22, 2019

G10dra said: ↑

I've loved reading autoblog. They're away on point with their articles.
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My favorite thing about autoblog is they don't post political garbage, kind of like this forum actually

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