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

[@shaneh734]

Finally, we get an equivalent to the Suzuki Jimny💯

[@CarlosOteroC]

This is way bigger and more expensive than a Jimny.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Suzuki is a third tier automaker on a good day. This will be a First Class Toyota. 🤩🤩

[@byhsu6140]

​@rightlanehog3151 it might be 3rd tier, but the Jimny is a very capable little off roader. Would be great to get something similar from toyota or a little bigger.

[@SkyWKing]

​@@byhsu6140 And also a death trap. The doors are paper thin and on trails you have to move your body around and shift the center of gravity to prevent it from rolling over. It also can't negotiate a lot of ditches or cross deep rivers due to its ultra short wheelbase and low wade depth. I've driven one before and love how light it is on mud and sand. But most people who have never driven a Jimny before view it through rose tinted glasses.

[@reddevil6585]

Jimmy is tiny blood

[@juanseaforth5111]

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

[@valeriemegraw2875]

Me too!

[@blackcow8114]

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

[@mediocreman2]

Have you verified that it will be available in your country?

[@roylappin4491]

2.7 with a manual transmission, perfect!

[@rightlanehog3151]

EXACTLY!!!!

[@tinhinnh]

from the 2nd gen Taco 4x2

[@johnossendorf9979]

​@@tinhinnh I had an 09 4x4 Tacoma with the 2.7 and manual 5 speed . It was great ! Unfortunately I totaled it 😢.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Better 15yrs ago but definitely not anymore😂

[@jmpattillo]

Glad to see they aren’t retiring the 2.7. An extremely reliable engine.

[@johnossendorf9979]

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.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

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

[@concentricvoid]

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

[@hunterheyden2672]

Neither of those are body on frame. This will be much more rugged and reliable off road, but if they put in that 2.7L it will have bad fuel economy

[@ytj22]

Bronco Sport is based on a compact car. It is an overpriced econobox with an undesirable powertrain.

[@dawsongranger4940]

this would be competing in a league of its own considering there aren't any small body on frame vehicles anymore

[@noelebbert9322]

Can’t claim it would be more rugged or reliable. The bronco sport it’s unreliable with the 1.5 but isn’t too bad with 2.0 in badlands

[@noelebbert9322]

Badlands is decent little off roader especially with a little lift. The 1.5 sucks but the 2.0 isn’t bad

[@GordonBeckles]

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

[@fortheloveofnoise]

They should sell that 13k folding bed side truck worldwide...even with a 25% tariff, it will still end up under 18k

[@lou135]

REALLY hope this comes to the US.

[@TedVidotto]

Really like it to be released in Australia

[@michaelfoulkes9502]

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

[@666chew]

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

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

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

[@ET_Videos]

They BETTER bring it to the USA!!

[@capt.stubing5604]

Hate to say it but fat chance.

[@ConsoleCombat]

@@capt.stubing5604what’s the reason they don’t bring something like this to North America?

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@ConsoleCombatIf, somehow, it doesn’t meet US “safety regulations”. Pray that Toyota is even bothering thinking about bringing it to the US.

[@capt.stubing5604]

@@ConsoleCombat They have a long history of only selective rigs brought here. It costs a fortune to certify a rig in this county and the profits on well priced ones are not what their higher end stuff is.

[@dirtycommtroop]

@@ConsoleCombat The majority of US consumers like big expensive vehicles. Ever notice how Jeeps and everything else keeps getting bigger?

[@mrgurulittle7000]

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.

[@easternman9254]

Toyota will surely never supply enough of this car

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@easternman9254For sure.

[@lucasblanchard47]

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!

[@DenverHarris]

I don’t know what you’re saying, but that is not an FJ. I own one and that’s definitely not one. Do you know what that is? A Kia Sol.

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@DenverHarris I didn’t say it IS an FJ, I said that I can see some inspiration from the design. Certain line shapes and things look similar. Calm down.

[@Chubbydippin]

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

[@rightlanehog3151]

Exactly!!!

[@ToukoMuto]

now we just need a baby Tacoma and we solid

[@Conrad711]

2.7L and the manual. Sign me up!!

[@elg1gy]

Why would you like a manual? Auto's are much better in every way.

[@niceguyrides]

@@elg1gy no.

[@elg1gy]

Yes@@niceguyrides

[@liveoak7838]

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

[@bobtailedtrucker2521]

Having a stripped down version to actually focus on driving instead of features.

[@davidhunternyc1]

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?

[@blackwatch7151]

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

[@reddevil6585]

Depends on the price Toyota alone has so many models by itself sales wouldn’t be as much as rav4 & Camry

[@michaelsmith9308]

If this starts at $20,00- $30,000 FULLY loaded, use the Toyota warehouse supplies bringing in safety 3.5 plus sales would be over 500,000 units in the first year if DEALERSHIPS stay honest and not bump up fake markups etc!

[@reddevil6585]

@@michaelsmith9308 you mean $20,000 for bass & $30,000 fully loaded ? A) Corolla cross starts @ 29,000 I think It’s gonna be starting 35,000-40,000 minimum It’s gonna be more than Toyota cross & less than Land Cruiser B) Americans like mid size cars / suvs RAV4 dominants Corolla cross In sales dispute Corolla cross been cheaper This is gonna be smaller than rav4 I think or similar size & will cost more C) yes they will sell 500,000 if they give them away for $20,000 but no way they can sell them so cheap

[@tonydoggett7627]

Australia gets first priority 🦘🇦🇺

[@DualSports]

​@@michaelsmith9308kind of hopeful, considering a base Corolla is 20k already. It's nice to dream though.

[@lennyross2813]

When did plastic=rugged??

[@korewest]

Toyota is just beating away at the 4x4 segment. Meanwhile Stellantis is busy trying to milk every dollar out of Jeep loyalists selling old platforms

[@theluminary5324]

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

[@faheemabbas3965]

They probably made it to compete with the Jimny. I just hope this actually comes to the US knowing how these smaller cars usually don’t.

[@rightlanehog3151]

This will be Much better than a Suzuki!

[@fortheloveofnoise]

More reliable, but less cool factor.

[@zkiller195]

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.

[@Alberto-u6c6d]

Fj.. with a normal engine..and manual gearbox 👍I say NO...to EV.s..and hybrid cars👇

[@erikhuerta2759]

I would not want to drive a car people call a baby version. Perception is everything. Stop calling it a baby Land Cruiser lol

[@justinmcroberts4633]

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.

[@niceguyrides]

This is my fear. A turbo. Please no!

[@u2oasis]

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

[@victoro6331]

Buy the Prius then trade it for this. Wouldn’t be surprised the resale value on the Prius would be just under original price

[@PWCDN]

This is a new era for Toyota. I fear for Honda. As a Honda loyalist up until now, I will most likely be jumping ship next purchase unless the Toyota dealer network changes my mind. I will take a hybrid 4 cylinder than a V6 with cylinder deactivation any day. Honda's business strategy is so slow to adapt, Toyota is going to kill them as long as they can supply the demand. I've heard people who ordered Rav4s, got screwed by dealers then went and bought a CRV. That is the only way Toyota is losing, by poor supply and bad players on the dealership level.

[@Kev_D.]

Wheel on the back. WHEEL ON THE BACK!

[@davidmitchell4628]

More glass behind the C pillar please!

[@amp323]

Make this a truck too. As good as the Maverick is, its not a Toyota. 😅

[@Oni64]

I doubt they will bring this to the states. It would take over if it did.

[@robrocker7544]

I would place an order immediately for it!

[@bck0001]

Yeah base simple old 4cyl please. Don’t care about power for something like this. Won’t be any worse than my FJ80, don’t want the complexity

[@rightlanehog3151]

If the 2.7 2TR-FE can still meet our emission standards, I will be thrilled to see it. As a purpose-built truck engine, it offers the steady torque needed for a body-on-frame application.

[@MyViewToronto]

LOL....they'll sell everyone they can make!~

[@reidkarges6199]

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….

[@ChiefComplaintX]

Hilux imv0 and hiace bring it to north america!

[@bpmom]

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

[@heyyitsandy]

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!

[@LarsOlsen-f5m]

Why would you want a manual? Modern auto-boxes are superior in every way. Did you just learn to drive a "stick shift" as you americans call it?! In Europe we have been driving manuals for ever because we have a lot of small cars with small engines and because manuals are cheaper.

[@Kirani21]

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

[@AutomotivePress]

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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

😱😭

[@mark_u]

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.

[@emikomina]

I agree, the japanese magazine was just basing off what base interior could look like since they say it will also be built off the ladder frame chassis from the hilux champ, if they do sell it in the usa they are most likely going to put a small touchscreen at the very least

[@mark_u]

@@emikomina Basing it on the Hilux Champ's platform would help bring prices down. And yeah, no touchscreen infotainment for a vehicle that's expected to start at around $30K just wouldn't fly in the US.

[@DiveshRSA]

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?

[@thatredmanguy]

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

[@atticstattic]

Too small for a replacement

[@risinbison1106]

Wow, an SUV with a unique design instead of the cookie cutter garbage. 2.7….with a stick! Ladder frame! Under $35k! They’ll sell a billion of these.

[@TylerAutryUSA]

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!!

[@KirkKreifels]

Made in Japan. Tahara or Toyota Auto body would be my guess.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@KirkKreifelsHino's Hamura plant built the FJ Cruiser as well as the T100 and it has built many Prados over the years. It seems like the natural choice to me.

[@PWCDN]

all the low-production models are going to be made in japan, because they have the mix-use facilities. NA plants are for mass-production only.

[@anthonyangotti2835]

Please Toyota bring the FJ Land Cruiser to North America in 2025. I'm going to buy my son a new car, and this or a Mazda are the only SUV's that I will spend my money on. 2.7 4 cylinder engine ALL day, ER day!

[@Alberto-u6c6d]

I don't need a touch screen...I want analogic

[@engineer12v]

I want a new vehicle at 23k why you complain about this? Not everyone can afford these 30k vehicles. Give me a manual transmission hybrid or diesel! 30mpg and 4x4 drive with lockers

[@rightlanehog3151]

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.

[@nazmulbhuiyan1982]

I would go crazy if they make it

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

mine is a 70 series troop carrier 4cy turbo diesel ... the car camper, overland rig I could build

[@ConsoleCombat]

They had those in Ireland about a decade ago

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ConsoleCombatThe 3 door Prado was sold in just about every market outside the USA and Canada. That is why I am daydreaming about one rather than driving one. 😉

[@Gleeleeglee]

Yeah that D pillar is hugely unnecessary I opinion.

[@paullyon4159]

Not happening here. We're not allowed stuff like this here in the States. It's too awesome for us, just like the Hilux, the Prado, the Montana, the Rampage, diesels with manuals, etc.

[@LarsOlsen-f5m]

Why cant they have a curved glass around the rear corner like the Land Cruiser FJ40 had a millon years ago? This thing dont have any rear view visibility.

[@KreeH2023]

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.

[@titoperez1327]

We need an affordable off roader for minimum wagers. Just like when I bought my 1997 tj wrangler

[@taylornorman7010]

WANT!! .. and definitely would prefer hybrid.

[@AllStars2525]

I notice you don't go further west than Beverly Hills. Not enough action?

[@nissanzenkiboy]

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+

[@fortheloveofnoise]

It would start around 25k is my guess

[@KehcYah-yi5kc]

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

[@fr4nn4]

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

[@johngrods9165]

imagine what toyota could do if they bring back the 4L V6 into this!!!!!

[@CarlosOteroC]

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.

[@d.w.j.1114]

This engine would be perfect for this if it comes in at 1500kg

[@capt.stubing5604]

What makes anyone think this is coming to the US? It would be nice but I am not holding my breath.

[@clarencedelacruz7822]

I really prefer to have the spare tire placed at the bottom for a cleaner appearance. But nonetheless, this is a contender for daily driver car!

[@racerxion88]

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

[@tarapaul8212]

Looks like the area near the back will be a blind spot for driving. Wish it was more windows

[@izakmend3826]

I hope affordable is not 40grand...cuz you know I cant.

[@Ryan57Garr]

Don’t CAFE standards make it extremely hard to sell small trucks in the U.S. market? If this is a body-on-frame corolla cross sized suv, I don’t think we will see this in the U.S. unless it gets 35+ mpg. Is that likely on a true 4x4 platform? Hopefully I’m wrong!

[@pbc_03]

Looks like a jeep renegade. Less character than the previous fj.

[@tommybarnhart6023]

Paving the way for the Scout???

[@ytj22]

Body on frame, no paving required.

[@TheBloodCrazed]

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

[@Youtuberkt]

too much plastic for fenders and wheel wells

[@vovasava3498]

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

[@winterlantern5695]

So why not just get a 4x4 fortuner

[@vovasava3498]

@@winterlantern5695 I think this should be smaller and cheaper, more of Jimmy competitor not fortuner

[@vovasava3498]

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

[@psewgobind]

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

[@RyanLarivee]

David said he didn't think it would come to North America. But why would they show that shadow tease during the 250 unveil?

[@KirkKreifels]

Because the 250 reveal wasn't in USA

[@RyanLarivee]

Wasn't it in Salt Lake City at the Landcruiser museum

[@emikomina]

@@RyanLarivee The global reveal and presentation by Toyota executive, Simon Humphries, was in Japan. The Salt Lake reveal was only for North American media. But Toyota would be absolutely crazy to not sell this in America

[@RyanLarivee]

Ya I just realized that lastnight. Yes we need this rig

[@jibosnjak9840]

Would certainly be cool as heck, but will it shatter wallets and dreams like the other interesting Toyotas?

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

3-door ver would be cool

[@jordannet5233]

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

[@azmr111]

That interior shot looks like its from the new Hilux Champ

[@witchdoktor69]

I don't think the spare tire will be on the tailgate. Toyota stopped having it there on the Rav4 due to higher repair costs when in an accident. The rear glass was breaking due to the tire being forced into it. Plus it makes it so the rear hatch has to open sideways which is not as desirable as lifting it up.

[@DoneDeal2]

U.S dealers would put an insane markup on these.

[@carsonsaturday4640]

And put some of the affordable compact SUVs to shame on the design side of things

[@gullomic]

will it be better than Bronco sport or like that size?

[@dannypinyan3949]

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.

[@mclovin6629]

No to the 1.5 liter turbocharger 4 banger , Honda already did that and look where that is going 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@slamminpotatoes4508]

But the yaris 1.5 is probably the best four-cylinder engine Toyota has made since the 90s

[@SeahawkAz]

Not a fan of the oversized rims/ low profile tires

[@Gleeleeglee]

Seems smaller than 4R? And cheaper than the 4R? Hell yeah.......

[@austinc5103]

Kirk, is this mini fj cruiser going to be the north american version of the hilux champ? same chassis? any resemblance with corolla pickup?

[@KirkKreifels]

We'll see. It could be hilux champ platform..but that would reduce its chances of coming to NA

[@dbsantanapr]

Hoping the blind spot in the rear corners won’t be as huge as in the images…

[@rightlanehog3151]

Yes, that oversized D Pillar is a silly homage to the FJ Cruiser.

[@drnick40]

This is going to be a killer

[@adamk9652]

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🤣

[@prbkman]

simply put. it would be my next car

[@isaiahjohnson2638]

Is this the same as the rumored mini land hopper, or are they two separate upcoming vehicles?

[@LarsOlsen-f5m]

No. Land Hopper is an electric bike.

[@eamonfr6526]

Slow 2.7 would be a dream for me

[@aaronwalsh8469]

That’s a lot of off road vehicles, Lexus gx, Lexus lx, Land Cruiser, 4Runner , fj Land Cruiser. Where will it be made? They gotta be moving some of their production out of the factory that makes all the land cruisers in Japan. The fact we are seeing the test 4Runner here in the USA says it might be made in North America.

[@KirkKreifels]

They have no production lines available for 4runner or FJ in USA. Japan is likely the only place in the Tahara factory.

[@KirkKreifels]

sorry not in USA CA or MX

[@rightlanehog3151]

Hino's Hamura plant built the FJ Cruiser, T100 pickup as well as many, many Prados.

[@schorriemorrie_04]

The dashboard shown is very similar to the Hilux Champ/IMV 0, if not exactly the same. That vehicle also has the 2.7 L 2TR-FE engine as an option. So my guess is it will be built in Thailand along side that vehicle. Of course the Corolla Cross was also first available in Thailand before anywhere else, but this might need more adjustments.

[@KiegKillsReality]

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!

[@riccardoward]

​ @KirkKreifels what volume do you expect for this Land Cruiser FJ?

[@Alvinvids]

This has potential to outsell Wrangler and Bronco

[@KirkKreifels]

Not a chance. This will probably be low volume sadly.