Motortrend spoke with Jack Hollis, executive vice president of sales at Toyota Motor North America. When asked about a possible return of the Land Cruiser in the US, Hollis said: "Will we ever? I would say likely yes".
While Hollis didn't reveal anything about the timing of a possible US launch, he went on to elaborate: "Obviously, the Land Cruiser is such an important part of our heritage and has done such a great job. And I'll be looking at it, absolutely. Have I seen designs, thoughts, and hopes, yes. But nothing to announce. It's still a ways off".
The Toyota Land Cruiser Series 300 was introduced in 2021, and it has been a big success in terms of sales. The automaker decided not to bring the new generation to the US, leaving Americans with only the option of its premium brother - the Lexus LX.
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser (J300)
For this generation, Toyota ceased to offer V8 engine options in favour of a 3.4-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine producing 305 kW (409 hp; 415 PS), and a 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine producing 227 kW (304 hp; 309 PS). A 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated V6 engine is carried over from the previous model.
However, it seems like Americans should focus on the next generation of Land Cruiser, which will likely be electrified - either as a hybrid or a full battery-electric vehicle. In any case, US buyers who are interested in a Land Cruiser need to be armed with patience.
Source: Motortrend
