It’s almost twice as powerful as the original straight-six engine
by Vijay Pattni
Right on schedule
It has been reported that the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will make its debut in a private media preview on Monday, October 20, 2025. The vehicle, previously dubbed the 'Mini Land Cruiser,' will then be presented to the general public the
by Billy Caluag
With the help of Effortless Motors
Since Kobe Bryant's sudden passing in 2020, his former teammate-turned-rival-turned-lifelong friend Shaquille O'Neal has remained close to the Bryant family, regularly checking in with his parents and siblings.During a visit in August earlier this year,
by Billy Caluag
Per reports from Japan
Perhaps it was inevitable, but the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't immune from electrification. A few months ago, the hybrid version made its world premiere in the Middle East, using the same system as the Lexus LX700h. But it seems that the
The youngest model here is about 30 years old
Depending on the country of origin, a single generation of a vehicle runs for about five to ten years. The Japanese usually redesign cars every five years, while the Europeans stretch it to about seven. For pickups and SUVs, it takes about
It looks snappy in police uniform, too
We rather enjoy looking at police cars from around the world. North America has the Ford Explorer and Dodge Charger, while a good chunk of Europe utilizes the BMW 3-Series Touring and Volvo V60. Of course, there are other cars in
Not a diesel, but a full hybrid nonetheless
At the moment, there's only one powertrain choice for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The sole choice is a turbocharged 2.4-liter that effectively replaced the tried and tested (but quite thirsty) 4.0-liter V6. It's good for
Or fixing electrical cables in the mountains
Another day, another Prado. It looks like Toyota offices all over the world have been busy unveiling new Land Cruisers for their respective markets. We've seen a couple of electrified LCs, but the carmaker's Derbyshire facility has just released the
by Billy Caluag
It’s still a diesel, mind you
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in Europe has just received a bit of an update. It's not a facelift, though, as there's only one change and it's under the hood. From now on, the models sold over there come
Set to arrive in the Middle East and Australia in 2026
Big news coming out of the Middle East and Australia today: Their respective Toyota offices have officially opened the order forms for the new Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid.This new LC packs the same powertrain as the locally available Lexus LX700h, featuring
by Billy Caluag
It might make its world premiere pretty soon
Call it the Toyota Land Cruiser Mini or the Land Cruiser FJ, but it's no secret that the world's biggest automaker wants to make a small 4x4. Heck, they even previewed it during the world premiere of the new generation
Not exactly off-road friendly though
With its boxy, rugged design, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a perfect blank canvas for anyone who'd like to customize their SUV. Indeed, we're already seen several builds on them already, from wheel swaps to full-on overland builds.
You won’t see changes outside, though
Every generation of Toyota Land Cruiser lasts a long time. At the very least, one production run lasts a decade, but it gets several updates during that time. That brings us neatly to the 300 Series.The 300 Series was introduced in
But before you react…
Before you grab your pitchforks, we'll make one thing clear. The true, full-sized Toyota Land Cruiser everyone knows, loves, and lusts after will never die. Nor will the Prado and the very well seasoned 70 Series. Heck, the latter will
Fingers crossed
Who would've thought that the Toyota Land Cruiser family can get any bigger? Aside from the three main models, we're expecting an EV version soon, along with a 'mini' model down the line.The latter is expected to be called
It’s looking mean as hell
The new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is already pretty capable in the rough stuff, but that hasn't stopped the adventurous folk at Arctic Trucks from trying to make it totally unstoppable.So, enter stage left, the Arctic Trucks Land Cruiser Prado
by Greg Potts
The result may (or may not) surprise you
Sometimes, there are random burning questions that just need to be answered. Whether it's silly, scientific, or both, the human mind is always curious about, well something.In this case, we stumbled upon a question we'd thought no one would
A great way to build your own J40
The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 isn't just an icon, it's a legend. It's the model that truly brought the revered Land Cruiser name to prominence. The 40 Series was produced for an astonishing 41 years with the last one
Supersized Utility Vehicles for less
For a small country, we sure love our gigantic SUVs. We also like buying the biggest car we can get for the money, not just because of seating capacity, but also for road presence.Even here in the Top Gear Philippines office,
And it’s not just because of its size
Great news for those who just bought (or reserved) the all-new Toyota Prado. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the SUV five stars for safety.It was given the agency's highest rating for two reasons. The redesigned
We were shocked
We know the Toyota Land Cruiser, also known as the LC300, is popular. Who wouldn't want one? It's macho, it's powerful, it's stately, and it has undeniable cachet.In our market, the demand for the new LC300 is
by Dinzo Tabamo
