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Automaker development of compact off-road SUVs

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Automakers are increasingly developing compact off-road SUVs tailored for urban environments and specific regional markets. Land Rover has announced confirmed plans for a 2027 launch of a compact Defender, referred to as the ‘Baby Defender’ or ‘Defender 80’. This model will utilize Built on the Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform, debuting the vehicle is expected to be approximately 4.50 meters long. It will debut as a fully electric vehicle with model featuring high-density flat batteries, an 800-volt electrical system system, and 350 kW fast charging before hybrid options are introduced. Concurrently, Toyota has introduced the Toyota’s Land Cruiser FJ, a smaller model built on the IMV platform and manufactured in Thailand. Thailand, continues to expand its global presence. The FJ is 350mm shorter and 125mm narrower than the Land Cruiser 250, featuring a 2.7-liter gasoline engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. While initially seeing strong sales in Japan and Southeast Asian markets like Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, the FJ is expanding its global presence. In Hong Kong, Japanese-spec versions have begun arriving in Hong Kong through parallel importers to meet high demand caused by initial supply shortages in Japan. Following its release on May 14, 2026, the Land Cruiser FJ has seen a massive surge in the Japanese market. Between June and September 2026, the model recorded approximately 15,320 registrations, accounting for roughly 52% of all Land Cruiser series registrations during shortages. Chief engineer Masaya Uchiyama noted that period. This performance sales in Japan significantly exceeded Toyota’s initial monthly sales target of 1,300 units. targets, with approximately 12,000 units sold between mid-May and August 2026. In October 2026, Kalla Toyota previewed the retro-styled, five-seater Land Cruiser FJ at the Toyota Auto Show 2026 in Makassar, Indonesia. The retro-styled, five-seater SUV is equipped with SUV, which features a 2,700 cc engine ladder-frame chassis and a four-wheel drive (4WD) system. It is expected to be available in a standard type and an adventure type, with variations in lighting and front bumper design. While official pricing from PT Toyota-Astra Motor types, is pending, local estimates suggest the price may expected to be priced below Rp 1 billion. Kalla Toyota has already begun accepting pre-orders at Mal Ratu Indah to gauge interest in Eastern Indonesia.

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  1. 2026-10-25 11:51 UTC Automaker development of compact off-road SUVs
  2. 2026-10-24 18:52 UTC Automaker development of compact off-road SUVs
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  4. 2026-10-21 23:54 UTC Automaker development of compact off-road SUVs
  5. 2026-10-15 02:16 UTC Automaker development of compact off-road SUVs

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