*HUGE UDPATE* The 2025 Land Cruiser FJ is the affordable "MINI" cruiser of your dreams... 

Finally, we get an equivalent to the Suzuki Jimny💯

I’m holding off purchasing any vehicle until the baby Land Cruiser comes to market. Great video sir

Totally agree. They won’t be able to make enough of them!

👍🏻"People will be losing their minds." Best line of the day!

finally a land cruiser that I can actually afford... I'm literally crying with joy rn

2.7 with a manual transmission, perfect!

Toyota is really pushing 20 million annual sales demand. They’ll never be able to make enough of these. Super stoked for this. I hope you get yours Kirk.

This LandCruiser FJ idea is brilliant. Toyota should sell this worldwide... 👏🏾👍🏾👊🏾

This could be a huge seller for Toyota. Not just limited production. I hope they make a gas model without hybrid.

Knobs, dials and stripped down gauge clusters are fine with me. They'll still be working decades from now.

They BETTER bring it to the USA!!

If it can compete with the Bronco Sport Badlands and the Subaru Forester Wilderness, then I'll be taking a serious look at it.

That looks really cool. I can definitely see some FJ Cruiser inspiration in the design. Hopefully it eventually makes its way to the US, it definitely seems like a cooler truck than the new Scout EV!

Omg! I’ve been waiting for you to announce this forever, Kirk! I love Toyota!🎉

2TR-FE is perfect. Super simple, reliable, and like a big block 4 cylinder tractor motor with all the bugs worked out.

2.7L and the manual. Sign me up!!

No manual, no purchase from me…. but I feel like they’ll definitely offer it to us that way with the 2.7L at least, because they’ve probably the greatest advocate as a manufacturer to preserve the manual transmission wherever possible. Love the design, and I agree - THE PEOPLE WILL BE LOSING THEIR MINDS if they’re able to bring it at that price point!

now we just need a baby Tacoma and we solid

This is too good to be true for the North American market. I could see Toyota selling 300,000+ in the US alone.

Regular NA "old man" 4cyl with a manual transmission option please!!! I don't need high performance sports car capability from a vehicle that isn't designed or purpose built for that type of use anyway. Thankyou Kirk

Kirk, For the record, the Land Cruiser of my dreams is a 3 door Prado with tailgate mounted spare, 40 gallon fuel capacity, 6 speed manual and legendary 2TR-FE engine. Having said that, I am willing to 'compromise' on my dreams with a Land Cruiser FJ. 😉I hope they trim down that D pillar before production and include a ski pass-through, hand brake as well as a fold-forward front passenger seat. Please have Hino* make mine a manual with two tone paint. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 *For those who don't know, Hino built the FJ Cruiser and T100.

More glass behind the C pillar please!

Thanks for the update Kirk. I was super-hyped for this car and so was every other enthusiaste. I hope it doesn't fall short of expectations.

I’m so excited for this!

I'm hoping for the hybrid to hit the streets here. Love the size and look of this vehicle, with the exception of the massive D Pillar. I could get over that, but I really hope they slim that down to a reasonable size for production.

I like the simple dash design. Hope you can get one Kirk.

I've got my Krispy Kreme Donuts and Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! I still wish we'd get the Suzuki Jimny. I love that little thing. How do you improve a spoon?

Great details, great research, great presentation. Easy sub.

Dude this video was perfect! Thank you! I have been waiting for this car since the compact cruiser sneak peek!

I would place an order immediately for it!

No infotainment system touch screen, no slushbox, no computer nannies to spoil any fun. I want 2.7 naturally aspirated, 6 speed manual transmission, full-time T-Case with shift lever, locking rear differential, A-Track, 16 inch wheels, A/C, power windows and locks that's about it.

Kirk 🙌🏾 is The GOAT 😊 always the latest and best automotive news 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I’m excited

I'm so with you. I want to buy a prius in the fall but this little truck is coming with a hybrid power train this would take my money

If not the 2.7, I see them putting in just the 2.4 turbo without the hybrid. Simple, but effective. It’s already in mass production and Toyota wouldn’t have to change anything with the transmissions/transfer cases from the Taco.

Get ready for a two-year wait time. Like for most good Toyota vehicles. (At least that's the wait we have here in Canada)

Wheel on the back. WHEEL ON THE BACK!

Land Cruiser FJ? A new FJ Cruiser and 4Runner replacement? Noice! They need to make this.

I'am digging it!

I just bought a 24 4 runner Tr D pro and it had a lot of options but it was 59. I think the new one will be much higher.

Hey Kirk, we are both so excited about this! The only caveat is that Best Car Magazine is saying this will be based on the Toyota IMV series model introduced for Thailand (called Hilux Champ), so not based on TNGA-F platform. There is a chance that this could be Asia only because of that... let's see what happens.

🙏🏾 yessir! I don't like the idea of a TV on my dash!

If definitely be into this. Love my small offroaders

TG they did not go with clam shell doors again. You can still buy last model new in Philippines

Every city slicker is going to want this for parking potential and driving here in Toronto is like waging war.

When did plastic=rugged??

It would be a game changer if this is available in a three door version, similar to the Suzuki Jimny.

I hope to god that they keep that tire on the trunk lid. That design feature needs to come back into popularity. It's both plain cool and also extremely helpful!

Hi Kirk, in the article they show images of new hilux champ. Also the interior is straight from the hilux champ. U didn’t really cover that in the video. To me it looks like this will be a cheaper suv based on the hilux champ platform made for maybe poorer countries? Front headlamp design also looks similar to the Champ. Have a look and maybe make a follow up video with your thoughts?

Can't wait!

There is a 2.4 diesel engine that is used in lower trim levels of the Hilux (that is also available with the 2.7 gas). The 2.4 diesel (2GD-FTV) has 148 hp and 400 nm, it would make a lot of sense for makets where diesel is more commonly used.

Looks super cute and super cool. I might get one depending on the trunk/cargo space. Needs to be at least close to RAV4 specs

New prado stands out 😅saw one the other day looks 👍

Fun fact: The interior render looks like the promotional photos from the Hilux Champ in Thailand

Slow 2.7 would be a dream for me

Cannot shake the feeling this is related to the recently introduced Hilux Champ... Low cost/old tech and very similar front end shape/elements...

I’m pro Honda but I absolutely love this!!

I have a blue 2007 FJ 117k miles. I love it. This looks cheap as it stands now a Jeep.

Thst blue fj concept is so amazing. And this newer one in yellow jiat seems like a cube.

Miss my 2008 Trail Teams FJ. Would def consider this IF it makes it way to the US.

I am more than okay with an 8 inch touchscreen max and simpler button set up for this thing. I have a 22 sr5 premium 4x4 4Runner and it has the 8 inch screen. That screen is plenty good enough for me, even with its not amazing picture quality as many reviewers have said. People want massive oiled screens in their cars and I don’t get it. This thing would be awesome in full time 4x4 with a very simple info area and some comfortable heated seats. Would love to see it be very boxy to get good rear cargo area for its size. Was looking to get a rav4 hybrid and if this was hybrid I would seriously consider getting this depending on the mpg and interior room and of course price. If I could get a descent equipped one for 40,000 then I would jump on it.

The interior is actually from the Hilux Champ. I doubt the production LC FJ would have that interior as I imagine it would be a far more upscale product than the Champ. Also, I think this vehicle could only start at $30K if it had the ancient 2.7l engine.

Plug-in Hybrid with big battery and power outlets in an off-road vehicle like this would be super attractive to us. 35 kWh and NEMA 5-20 (20A 120V outlets?) Good way to mount antennas like Starlink, too. Yes, most desirable here in northern Utah, too. Towing hitch and hooks, for sure. Don't really need high water fording depth, but ground clearance and large tires are of interest.

I will hope for a PHEV version ... maybe based on the Tacoma's 4x4 power train (if it ever happens). The Rav4 AWD power train is really a FWD with an electric motor for the rear wheels ... not really 4x4, even the Subaru setup is more "4x4" than the Rav4.

Yes, 2.4 hybrid- perfect! I just hope it would come to the USA!

Very excited for all of the new Toyotas!

WANT!! .. and definitely would prefer hybrid.

Kirk be wanting all their modles. I don't know how times I've heard "I want this" 😅 It's okay, I feel the same way.

Hopefully we get that here in the states , fingers crossed.

That interior shot looks like its from the new Hilux Champ

Just took owner ship of a UNDER GOUND 4-runner LIMITED you never know what color it will be , black, gray, blue, prices going down fast , I paid 47,200, my MINI LAND CRUISER, love the center Differential, Full frame, full time 4 wheel drive, full time truck, Just use it to go hunting with my dogs in the north east near canada , Old guy retired .

I LOVE it! If this doesn't make it to the US I'll take a hostage!

3-door ver would be cool

With less side window at the back, do you think the rear window will power down into the door or will the spare prevent that option?

Toyota has been serving up softball content for the channel. Gee wiz, Toyota new line up has been amazing the last couple of year’s

The 2TR is also continuing in the 250 Series as a budget engine, so it will be integrated into the new electrical architecture (huge expense). The T24A would be stellar in this size vehicle.

That's a win!

Fantastic. It will go well with my '07TRDand my '85FJ60. About 600,000 mi combined mileage, no problems with either. I want one!!

Looking forward to this model since I have owned 2 FJ cruisers from 2006 to 2019. I looked at the new land cruiser but it is too expensive for me. Would like to see this FJ hybrid with at least 3500 pounds towing capacity.

This thing goes back to the FT-4X concept. I think that was shown in 17 or 18? Not sure I would have to look it up.

Is it better to have the spare tire inside or outside and why? Design-wise, spare tire mounted outside looks cool but are they convenient to remove and put back?

nice vid, BUT, 70 series is actually more expensive then prado on the markets where both of them are sold :) like Australia

Hybrid option would be amazing for me. You could run the AC while car camping like in the Prius, and I can justify that being my daily driver if it gets 28mpg+!

Please give us an option to spec a non-hybrid manual transmission. Also TBH Toyota offering an aftermarket TRD Turbocharger would also be amusing too🤣

We didn't get the Suzuki Jimny...this will be the better option

Where do you think this will be built? I’m very interested if this is built in Japan, but do they capacity? And agreed, I think the US would get hybrid only powertrains. Another great video Kirk, love it!!

Ladder frame? It looks like there will be a puckup version of this. If they throw in a mid gate on it it would be versatile and the perfect car

I am so down to buy this... if they announce it I am going to my dealer immediately and putting money down

364k miles on my 2007 FJ. Will trade for this!

That Fj will sell so well in America And no way it will be marked in America for 30k that’s what a Se Camry goes for. This will at least be 40+

Toyota has needed a jimny cruiser for years, about time! This could be a huge sales success

They can announce it when but when will people actually be able to buy this or land cruiser at MSRP?

nice vid, BUT, it's probably will not use tnga-f platform if they want it really cheap, it's rather imv-0 platform with ladder frame which is already used in hilux and fortuner, and the enigine suggest the same, cause it's still used in fortuner

Always wanted the jimny. But I'll take this if it comes to America

This going to be a nice suv to pair with my mazda 3.

This is what I'm most excited about. Lets hope toyota gives it some offroad chops. A rear locker would be sick.

The only thing I can see that would be different would be the classic FJ white roof.

Will the ladder frame be fully boxed? Those were the weak points of the 2007-2015 FJ Cruiser, and the current Tacoma.

If this comes to the North American Market I will 100% Purchase. I don’t care on the powertrain; hybrid is fine. I need a ladder frame, 4x4, locking rear differential all within 30-40k. Ohh and cool colour options! None of this grey/beige/white nonsense….

I just bought a Forester Wilderness 😔. Didn't have updates on this car and assumed it wasn't happening.

That dash looks exactly like the dj maybe with touchscreen etcétera but the overall location of dashboard looks exactly the same.