Best speculation of a 2023 6th generation I have seen

[gomiami]

It's happening...

A Legend Returns: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is Coming August 1

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvKGouNsdH7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again

I made a similar observation on the other 4Runner forum.

They chose a red 1988 FJ62 wagon in the background as the heritage vehicle, post facelift when the headlights went from single round to double rectangle.

 

[tx 4runner]

It is a shame not to see the round headlights.

Here's-hoping that they might be available as an option; there's plenty of space for them given the giant-black-rectangle underneath the lights in the teaser image above.

 

[TexasFunRunner]

Unfortunate theres no round headlights! That being said, it does look very promising none the less. Very J80 esque.

On the split tailgate. I say zero chance. The J300 also has that line which implies a split tailgate but its just a regular one. Someone else pointed out that in the leaked pic where it says "LAN.." between the rear window and the rest of the tailgate is just where the GX550's light bar would normally go. I'm inclined to agree.

Here is the full back:

 

[Dave Z]

Here is the full back:

Looking at the back, what do you think the badge in the lower right says? On the GX it says GX 550 but on the LC, the text is in a different spot. So I'm assuming that is where the model variation would go. V4, V6, TRD, iForce, MAX, SE, 4x4, TRAIL, PRO, GR, V8, NO3004U, #AUTOPIAN, V12, XLE, PRIME, EV, HE, SR5, FJ, TURBO, DIESEL, GIGAWATTS, NOTAHILNDR...

Endless possibilities

 

[TexasFunRunner]

Looking at the back, what do you think the badge in the lower right says? On the GX it says GX 550 but on the LC, the text is in a different spot. So I'm assuming that is where the model variation would go. V4, V6, TRD, iForce, MAX, SE, 4x4, TRAIL, PRO, GR, V8, NO3004U, #AUTOPIAN, V12, XLE, PRIME, EV, HE, SR5, FJ, TURBO, DIESEL, GIGAWATTS, NOTAHILNDR...

Endless possibilities

Could it be that the badge on the back of the LC250 is the same as the Tacoma iForceMax badge? Also, at the far right side of the badge, it appears to be the bold chrome, MAX word.

Looking at the left side of the blue LC250 tailgate badge, it seems to be circular, the same as we see on the red Tacoma tailgate, blue dot at the beginning of the iForceMax badge?

From this video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvKGouNsdH7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again

 

[Quentin]

Hard to tell the exact blue color, but maybe cavalry blue or heritage blue. That excites me for the 4Runner getting that color for ‘25.

 

[gomiami]

That's not Cavalry Blue unless the lighting is way out of whack.

 

[MNT_GOAT]

Could it be that the badge on the back of the LC250 is the same as the Tacoma iForceMax badge? Also, at the far right side of the badge, it appears to be the bold chrome, MAX word.

Looking at the left side of the blue LC250 tailgate badge, it seems to be circular, the same as we see on the red Tacoma tailgate, blue dot at the beginning of the iForceMax badge?

From this video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvKGouNsdH7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again

Great detective work! I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re right. Maybe the iForceMax is the top-level engine for this LC.

 

[Dave Z]

The iForce logo is possible, but the odd shape and color of the logo, to me, it looks more like the trailhunter compass logo.

 

[MNT_GOAT]

The iForce logo is possible, but the odd shape and color of the logo, to me, it looks more like the trailhunter compass logo.

I really hope there aren’t a bunch of lame trim levels for this Land Cruiser. There should just be Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Premium trims that both come equally kitted out for off-road readiness, e.g. 4x4, rear locker, ATRAC, etc.. The base should come equipped like a 4Runner SR5 with cloth manual seats and the Premium includes Softex seats and additional electronics. Any additional off-road options like a front locker should be available on either trim. This would be my preference, but consumers love to spend extra for special trims and packages with big stickers and badges.

 

[Dave Z]

I really hope there aren’t a bunch of lame trim levels for this Land Cruiser. There should just be Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Premium trims that both come equally kitted out for off-road readiness, e.g. 4x4, rear locker, ATRAC, etc.. The base should come equipped like a 4Runner SR5 with cloth manual seats and the Premium includes Softex seats and additional electronics. Any additional off-road options like a front locker should be available on either trim. This would be my preference, but consumers love to spend extra for special trims and packages with big stickers and badges.

100% agree. And you are correct...if Toyota knows they can add a few hundred dollars worth of goodies, give it a special name - they know they can mark it up and make even more money.

 

[mscot]

most budget companies have gone to trim levels b/c its more cost effective to manufacture that way. I would expect this to have a few trims at a minimum.

 

[AZ Craig]

most budget companies have gone to trim levels b/c its more cost effective to manufacture that way. I would expect this to have a few trims at a minimum.

Knowing Toyota there will be at minimum 5 to 7 trim levels...

 

[gomiami]

Knowing Toyota there will be at minimum 5 to 7 trim levels...

Not necessarily. They could do what Lexus did with the GX...base, premuim and outrageous.

 

[AZ Craig]

Not necessarily. They could do what Lexus did with the GX...base, premuim and outrageous.

Yeah, but it's a Toyota truck.

That means base, premium, limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter at minimum now. Maybe we'll get some TRD options too and God knows what else .

 

[TheSpinDoctor]

Don’t forget the “region specific” packages and options in the US.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Southeast Toyota Distributors ended up creating something called “2024 Land Cruiser PRO XP Predator Trailhunter MAX” and making sunroofs mandatory across the board.

 

[gomiami]

Yeah, but it's a Toyota truck.

That means base, premium, limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter at minimum now. Maybe we'll get some TRD options too and God knows what else .

I know they do that with every model but I assume Toyota isn't that stupid with the Land Cruiser. I was trying to give them some credit, however misguided.

 

[gomiami]

Don’t forget the “region specific” packages and options in the US.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Southeast Toyota Distributors ended up creating something called “2024 Land Cruiser PRO XP Predator Trailhunter MAX” and making sunroofs mandatory across the board.

Now this I see happening...at least the predator xp part. Toyota should tell that private distributor to either knock off the crap or lose your region.

 

[phillyd2]

TRD is a cash cow for them as I'm sure Trailhunter will be. At least with the Trailhunter you get something interesting.

 

[mscot]

TRD is a cash cow for them as I'm sure Trailhunter will be. At least with the Trailhunter you get something interesting.

I think they need to make anything with a TRD badge something that could actually run at least an amateur desert race.