Toyota Australia has confirmed its first LandCruiser Hybrid will be in local showrooms from 2026.
The automaker announced the hybrid will use a 3.5-ltre V6 petrol engine and electric motor in a parallel arrangement – meaning both the engine and the electric motor are able to provide drive to the wheels.
The car maker has not released any further details on the vehicle but has said the drivetrain offers more power and torque over the current LandCruiser’s 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel.
It also said both hot and cold testing has taken place in the Middle East as part of the vehicle’s development, claiming it is being engineered with “true off-road capability and reliability front of mind”.
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The move follows Toyota’s ‘multi-pathway’ approach to powertrains, with the Japanese brand receiving criticism for being slower than rivals to introduce its first battery-electric models.
“We have always said that Toyota aims to offer the right powertrains to suit our customers, and we are excited to introduce the first performance hybrid LandCruiser next year, which will offer a level of capability never before seen on our flagship four-wheel drive.”
It sees the LandCruiser beat rival Nissa Patrol in offering a hybrid, with the Nissan setting an Australian sales record in 2024 for the number of V8 sales as it switches to a six-cylinder power unit instead.
More details on the LandCrusier Hybrid will be revealed ahead of the vehicle’s 2026 Australian launch.
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