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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ launch and 300 hybrid debut

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Toyota’s compact Land Cruiser FJ debuted in the Philippines on 21 July 2026 2026, offered in TX and reached Vietnam at the end of July, with an official launch on 28 July priced at VND 1.198 billion. VX trims. Built in Thailand on the IMV platform, the FJ uses features a 2.7 L 2TR‑FE 2TR-FE gasoline engine (163 (166 hp, 246 245 Nm) paired with a six‑speed six-speed automatic and part‑time 4WD, part-time 4WD. The vehicle utilizes a ladder-frame chassis with a 2,580 mm wheelbase and 245 mm ground clearance, including features a body‑on‑frame chassis, removable bumpers, 18‑inch alloy wheels, LED adaptive headlights, like Active Traction Control (A-TRC) and a 12.3‑inch touchscreen functional, driver-focused interior. The FJ reached Vietnam by late July, with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, leather seats and dual‑zone climate control. an official launch on 28 July priced at VND 1.198 billion. Vietnamese consumers and analysts debate have debated the price, pricing, noting many components are shared components with the Fortuner but arguing Fortuner, though experts argue the new chassis, interior layout chassis and upgraded equipment upgrades justify the premium. Comparisons Compared to the Suzuki Jimny highlight Jimny, the FJ’s FJ offers larger size, higher ground clearance dimensions and greater power, positioning it as a versatile family SUV with strong off‑road capability. power. A “Legacy Experience” event in the Philippines (31 July–2 August) offered test‑drives of provided test-drives for the FJ and Hilux, while unverified rumors suggested a full‑size Land Cruiser hybrid could appear in Vietnam in September. On 2 August, Toyota‑Astra Hilux. Simultaneously, at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, Toyota-Astra Motor unveiled two hybrid variants of the Land Cruiser 300 – 300: the VX‑R VX-R and GR Sport – at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show. The hybrids combine Sport. These models utilize a 3.5 L V6 twin‑turbo twin-turbo engine paired with an electric motor in a parallel‑hybrid parallel-hybrid system, delivering a combined 457 hp, hp and 790 Nm and of torque through a 10‑speed automatic, with five driving modes including full electric. 10-speed automatic transmission. The GR Sport trim specifically includes enhanced off-road equipment such as front and rear differential locks and adaptive suspension. The hybrid launch coincided with the model’s 75‑year anniversary and also featured the new FJ, underscoring 75-year anniversary, highlighting Toyota’s expanding premium SUV portfolio across the region. portfolio.

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