Toyota’s terrain vehicle has become legendary goods. From land cruiser to trd tacoma, their reputation for addiction is not behind anyone, but can they do more?
Toyota’s expertise can move even further
Toyota’s modern reputation for greatness in the terrain is not clear and simple. Probably, Land Rover’s heritage can predict Toyota, and Nissan’s off-conductors can sometimes subside, but no brands have earned themselves honored the reputation of running disorders in its terrain statement compared to Toyota.
Bulletproof is known for reliability, mythological terrain capacity and uncontrolled resale value, models such as Land Cruiser, 4 Runner, Tundra and Tundra have served a prestigious Toyota descent. Despite the honorable variety found in Toyota’s current terrain-centered prasads, we cannot help, from the Grale-bred compact hatchbacks to terrain lists of a full size family like Sex TRD Pro, such as Sex TRD Pro, but what can happen to Toyota’s Lineup, what can be seen in Toyota.
By using generic text-to-images artificial intelligence, we take a fictional form of what some interesting new Toyota off-road-centered models may look like, which includes current Toyota styling signals and imagine what the power can now adapt. These images are just for speculation and do not paint real Toyota products in any way.
Toyota Grand HiAce 4×4
The fully customizable, off-road ready vans (such as the Sprinter 4×4 and Ford Transit Trail) are exceedingly popular in North America these days, and Toyota should take notice of the same buzz. With the 2.8 liter turbo-diesel four cylinder engine found in international market’s HiAce, the Grand HiAce 4×4 would excel with 174 horsepower and 332 lb torque. It could also benefit from an automatic six-speed transmission, or even an optional six-speed manual that Toyota offers in international markets.
The Grand HiAce 4×4 could aesthetically take the place of the Delica SpaceGear, an unofficially sold van in North America but famously brought in from Japan, unlike the those from Ford or Mercedes-Benz. For the love of all things automotive, if Toyota sold the Grand HiAce 4×4 in mainland North America, they would have a far cheaper rival to other brand’s vans, alongside a pricier alternative to the imported Delica SpaceGear. There would be gainful perks such as delivery mileage, fresh warranty devoid of rust issues, and dealership support. Without a doubt, automobile enthusiasts would be dreaming of the day Toyota would sell their vans in the states. Fulfilling consumer demands is something they seem to lack with this offering.
Toyota Mega Cruiser
Not many know this but mid-90s Toyota had a Mega Cruiser. Think of it as their answer to the Hummer H1. The Japanese Mega Cruiser was meant to be an SUV for civilians, featuring military design aesthetics, but it was never released in any external markets. The vehicle was launched in 1995 with a 4.1-liter four-cylinder turboed diesel engine which was literally transplanted from a bus. It’s hard to believe that such a hunk would make tremendous sales but look at the state of the market today; with Americans idols like the Ford Excursion and Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have taken a backseat, maybe there is a demograph out there looking for such behemoth cars. Toyota could use something like the Mega Cruiser as a statement piece instead of a sale-focused SUV to strengthen their off-road vehicles lineup.
While a 4.1-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder does sound impressive, the sheer weight of modern safety standards, and the need for much greater fuel-efficiency would make this powertrain absurd in a vehicle of this size. With that in mind, it does seem like Toyota is halfway there to making a new Mega Cruiser with its recently unveiled Lexus LX700h, which offers a hybrid 3.4L twin-turbo V6 generating 457 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque along with an eight-speed auto, four-wheel drive. Thanks to the LX700h’s hybrid power, imposing torque, and superior fuel efficiency, as well as the off-road capabilities the theoretical design calls for, it would make for an excellent competitor in the off-road market.
Toyota Bandeirante
The Toyota Bandeirante was a South-American built J40 Land Cruiser that stayed in production as late as 2001 and, quite interestingly, was powered by locally-built Mercedes-Benz diesel engines. The Bandeirante earned its reputation for being an affordable yet sturdy workhorse that was as at home on a farm as it was climbing a mountain summit. Nowadays, however, Toyota doesn’t really offer an affordable, totally non-complex, back-to-basics off-roader akin to the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco. Featuring removable, FJ Cruiser-style crew cab doors, a removable hardtop roof, four-wheel drive, and an optional manual gearbox, a revived Toyota Bandeirante, offered across South and North America, would be an excellent addition to Toyota’s lineup to slot beneath the formidable 4Runner.
Toyota GR Corolla Cros
Toyota GR Corolla Cross Purists, please forgive me. If you want a genuine rally-bred hot hatch from Toyota, the GR Corolla is already a phenomenal option with a charismatic, turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder under the hood that pumps out a fizzy 300 horsepower through either an engaging six-speed manual or a surprisingly intuitive eight-speed automatic. Suppose, however, that you could use a little more space than the Corolla Hatch has to offer and appreciate the higher ground clearance for your local, pothole-ridden streets or to access your steeper-than-average rural driveway. A Toyota GR Corolla Cross could combine the vivacious prowess of the GR Corolla hatchback with the added practicality and raised ground clearance of the Corolla Cross, bringing together the best of both worlds.
Toyota RSCe
Toyota RSCe Based on a 2001 Toyota concept car, the Toyota RSCe could combine Toyota’s contemporary electric vehicle tech with off-road capability. With a body style similar to that of the modern Toyota Crown, resembling a sort of fastback sedan body placed upon a tactical, SUV-like platform, the Toyota RSCe could bring some rugged appeal to Toyota’s otherwise bland fully electric offerings. Using the same dual-motor powertrain found in the bZ4X, the RSCe could benefit from four-wheel drive, 214 horsepower, 248 lb-ft of torque, a 0-62 mile per hour time of 6.9 seconds, and a 228-mile battery range. Sure, I can’t imagine many of these would ever see any actual off-road use, but its charismatic design and rugged personality would surely make it a favorite.
Final thoughts
We firmly believe that some, if not all, of these additions would strengthen Toyota’s already diverse lineup. Imagine how powerful the Japanese carmaker would be if it offered as good products in even more markets than it does now. Unfortunately, we are not Toyota executives, so our only option is to hope and cross our fingers.
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