Toyota will release the Land Cruiser Se, a new three-row SUV battery electric version of the Land Cruiser, in 2026. This new vehicle will be a truly new-generation SUV, carrying on the Land Cruiser tradition while ushering in a new era of electrification. The outline of the base concept model, the Land Cruiser Se, was released on October 21, 2023. The “Se” stands for “Sport Electric.” We will explain in detail what kind of model it will be.
Land Cruiser Se Overview
- Vehicle : Land Cruiser’s first fully electric vehicle (EV)
- Grade name : SE (Sport Electric)
- Release date : 2026 (planned)
- Price : 8 million yen (estimated)
- Seating capacity : 7 passengers
- Body : 3-row seat SUV, coupe-style SUV design
- Features : The first EV Land Cruiser to feature a monocoque body. Sporty driving performance and environmental friendliness are both achieved. Advanced design and comprehensive safety features.
Land Cruiser Se details
- Exterior : Inheriting the tough image of previous Land Cruisers. Front grille with minimal cooling openings for an EV. Thin LED headlights that give a wide impression. Coupe-SUV style that improves aerodynamic performance. * Large diameter wheels and low-profile tires.
- Body size : * Length 5150mm x Width 1990mm x Height 1705mm Wheelbase 3050mm One of the largest body sizes in the Land Cruiser series. A spacious interior space is realized through efficient packaging unique to EVs.
- Powertrain : 4WD with two electric motors at the front and rear. System output: 500ps. Smooth and quiet acceleration. Target range: 600km.
- Safety equipment : Latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense” Pre-crash safety Radar cruise control Lane tracing assist * Other advanced safety features
Land Cruiser Se related information
- Exhibiting at Japan Mobility Show 2023 to be held in October 2023
- Production will be carried out at a factory in Indiana, USA
- A model that symbolizes Toyota’s EV strategy
- Possibility of installing “NEO Steer”
The appeal of the Land Cruiser Se
- High off-road performance and durability
- Quietness and powerful acceleration unique to EVs
- Environmental performance
- Sporty driving
- Latest Technology
What is the Land Cruiser Se?
“Se” stands for “Sports Electric,” and this is the first fully electric Land Cruiser that combines sporty driving with environmental friendliness. It also features a stylish coupe-like SUV design that overturns the image of the conventional Land Cruiser.
Features of the new Land Cruiser Se
- Land Cruiser’s first fully electric vehicle
- Monocoque body for sporty driving performance
- With three rows of seats and seating for seven, it is also highly practical.
- Advanced design and comprehensive safety features
The silhouette of the Land Cruiser EV was revealed during the introduction of the new Land Cruiser series.
This was when the Land Cruiser Se (Sport Electric) was first released.
At the launch event for the Land Cruiser 250 held on August 2, 2023, Simon Humphreys, General Manager of Design, spoke about the true value of the Land Cruiser and Chairman Akio Toyoda’s mission of “returning to our roots.” He stated that the “70” model will continue the Land Cruiser tradition, the “300” will be the flagship model that will become the brand’s “symbol,” and the “250” will be the main “core model.”
In addition to the two Land Cruiser 250s, images of two other vehicles that have yet to be released were also revealed at the launch event: the rumored short-seat Land Cruiser FJ and the silhouette of a new electric vehicle concept model, the Land Cruiser Se.
In addition, the BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept model “LAND CRUISER Se” was exhibited at the Toyota booth at the “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023,” which was held mainly at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to November 5, 2023 (open to the public from October 28).
About the exterior of the new Toyota Land Cruiser Se
The new Land Cruiser Se inherits the tough image of previous Land Cruiser models, while incorporating futuristic elements unique to an EV.
As it is an EV, the front grille has minimal cooling openings and features thin LED headlights that give the car a wide impression. The rear window is steeply sloping in a coupe-SUV style, improving aerodynamic performance. The combination of large diameter wheels and low-profile tires suggests a sporty driving experience.
Toyota plans to expand its Land Cruiser lineup, starting with the Land Cruiser Se, a concept model for the Land Cruiser EV. This new model is an electric three-row crossover focused on urban use. The seven-seater crossover features an angular, futuristic design. The front end is dominated by a fully enclosed grille, flanked by elongated headlights and small openings bearing the word “TOYOTA.”
Body size
The new Land Cruiser Se boasts the largest body size in the Land Cruiser series, with a total length of 5150mm, a total width of 1990mm, a total height of 1705mm and a wheelbase of 3050mm.
Although it is the longest in the series, its overall height has been kept low. Thanks to the efficient packaging unique to EVs, it has a spacious interior even though it seats seven people with three rows of seats.
Moving to the rear, the car features pronounced fenders, blacked-out pillars, and highly stylized bodywork. It also features a distinctive roof and a rounded rear end with a slim light bar. At 5,150mm long and 3,050mm wheelbase, it’s 36mm longer and 102mm longer than Toyota’s large three-row Grand Highlander SUV, available in the U.S.
Toyota eschews traditional body-on-frame and ladder-frame construction for the Land Cruiser Se in favor of a monocoque structure. This model is designed for urban use, with a focus on high-torque driving performance and ease of use on the street. On-road, the electric vehicle offers a comfortable cabin with the quietness and handling you expect from an electric vehicle . Off-road, the monocoque body provides excellent handling and the ability to navigate rough terrain with confidence.
| Specifications | LAND CRUISER Se |
|---|---|
| full length | 5,150mm |
| Overall width | 1,990mm |
| Overall height | 1,705mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,050mm |
| Passenger capacity | 7 people |
Toyota to invest $1.4 billion in EV battery pack production at Indiana plant
On April 25, 2024, Toyota announced that it would invest $1.4 billion in its Princeton, Indiana, USA, plant to prepare for the assembly of a new three-row electric SUV (EV).
This investment is expected to create up to 340 stable, high-quality new jobs. In addition to establishing production infrastructure for the new SUV EV, Toyota also plans to add an assembly line for new battery packs that will use lithium-ion batteries supplied by Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, which is scheduled to begin production in 2025.
Source: Toyota USA
This three-row Sea and SUV electric vehicle is likely to be the Land Cruiser Se, and it is believed to be preparing to enter production.
Equipped with NEO Steer
Toyota plans to use “One Motion Grip,” a combination of a steer-by-wire system and an irregularly shaped steering wheel, in the upcoming “Land Cruiser Se.” It may also adopt a new cockpit called “NEO Steer,” which consolidates foot controls such as the accelerator and brake onto the steering wheel.
Powertrain
The new Land Cruiser Se delivers powerful 4WD driving thanks to two electric motors mounted at the front and rear. With a powerful system output of 500 hp, you can experience the smooth and quiet acceleration that only an EV can provide. Development is underway with a target range of 600 km.
safety equipment
The latest preventive safety package, “Toyota Safety Sense,” is installed, ensuring a high level of safety. It is packed with advanced safety features such as pre-crash safety, radar cruise control, and lane tracing assist.
price
The price of the new Land Cruiser Se is expected to start at 8 million yen. As an EV model equipped with the latest technology, it is expected to be in the same price range as the top-of-the-line Land Cruiser 300 model.
release date
The new Land Cruiser Se will be exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 held in October 2023 and is scheduled to be released in 2026.
The appeal of the Land Cruiser Se
The new Land Cruiser Se is truly a next-generation SUV that maintains the Land Cruiser’s traditional high off-road performance and durability while achieving the quietness, powerful acceleration, and environmental friendliness that only an EV can offer.
The Land Cruiser Se is the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a sporty driving experience, drive an environmentally conscious vehicle, and experience the latest technology.
Toyota’s EV strategy
Toyota has announced plans to roll out 10 EV models globally by 2025, and the Land Cruiser Se will be one of the models that symbolizes this strategy.
A plant in Indiana, USA, is preparing to produce a new three-row SUV EV, and it is highly likely that the Land Cruiser Se will also be produced at this plant.
Furthermore, Toyota is also focusing on the development of a new technology called “NEO Steer.” This technology, which combines a steer-by-wire system with an irregular steering wheel, allows the driver to operate the accelerator and brakes using the steering wheel, providing a futuristic driving experience. The Land Cruiser Se may also be equipped with this NEO Steer.
A word from the editorial department
The Land Cruiser Se, the first electric vehicle (EV) model in the Land Cruiser series, is scheduled for release this year . It has the potential to become a global hit as an EV with the off-road capabilities you expect from a Land Cruiser. We can expect particularly powerful driving performance from the motor. It’s also notable that it’s the first Land Cruiser in the series to adopt a monocoque structure. We’ll be keeping a close eye on Toyota’s EV strategy. We’ll keep you updated as new information becomes available.
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