The Land Cruiser is parked.
Toyota has confirmed that sales of its uber-SUV will be disrupted at the end of the 2021 model year.
The nameplate recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, and the latest generation of the full-size truck has been on sale since 2008, matching the Toyota Sequoia as the oldest SUV on sale today. Toyota sold 3,536 of them in the United States last year at prices starting at $ 86,740.
Even at its advanced age, the Land Cruiser is one of the most capable off-roaders available today, but its thirsty V8 and solid rear axle hamper its appeal on the streets.
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Toyota told Road & Track: “Land Cruiser has been a legendary name for over 60 years. Although it is discontinued in the United States after the model year 2021, we remain committed to the large SUV segment and will continue to explore future products. who celebrate Land Cruiser’s rich off-road history. We encourage loyal enthusiasts and intrepid adventurers to stay tuned for future developments. “
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The low-priced Toyota Tundra-based Sequoia is expected to be replaced by a completely new model in 2022, so it can take over Toyota’s large segment of off-road SUVs in place of a new Land Cruiser, if this is not directly replaced .
Lexus has not confirmed future plans for the $ 87,875 LX570, which is based on the Land Cruiser platform and was responsible for 4,718 sales last year.