2014 Toyota Land Cruiser may be launched in India by next year

The market for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in India has been rising in the past few years. To be a little precise, the demand for Compact SUVs has been increasing consistently, something that can be quantified by the success of Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport. Not only these models, but SUVs like Scorpio, XUV500 and Fortuner too have been performing well in the Indian car market. A lot of car makers are lining up numerous launches in the coming year. According to reports, Toyota is going to launch the 2014 Land Cruiser SUV in the United Kingdom on the 1st of December, 2013. Sources close to this development have claimed that after launching the Land Cruiser in UK, the Japanese car maker is expected to introduce it in India by 2014.

Details about the new version of the Toyota Land Cruiser were released recently. The Japanese car maker has redesigned the interiors and exteriors of this SUV to make it look more appealing. Along with changes in appearance, the new Land Cruiser will come with numerous features to enhance comfort and convenience of customers. This off-roader is going to be equipped with advanced technologies for higher levels of driving dynamics. According to sources, comfort and technology have been two mainstays that Toyota has kept in mind while designing this vehicle. One of the USPs of this utility vehicle is going to be the Toyota Touch 2 entertainment system, which is really advanced in terms of technology. Featuring a touch screen, this system is boosted by high display resolution and the 'drag and swipe' function, which enables easy accessibility. In addition, the Toyota Touch 2 entertainment system comes with support for Google Street View function, which allows the driver to take a look at the chosen destination.

Highlights of the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser include a number of attributes like chrome radiator grille, LED daytime running lights, body coloured door handles and electronic windows. Safety is another factor that Toyota has laid a lot of emphasis on by adding a number of security features in the 2014 Land Cruiser. The new version of this SUV is going to come with 7 air bags, Downhill Assist Control, Hill-start Assist Control and VSC with Active traction control. It is being said that the top end variants of the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser are going to come with a triple zone automatic air conditioning system, auto dimming rear view mirror, leather and wood steering wheel, adaptive variable suspension and parking sensors.

In terms of specifications, this SUV from Toyota is going to be powered by 5.7-litre V8 DOHC engine. This powertrain has the capability of generating peak power of around 382 bhp along with 543 Nm of top torque. Industry experts feel that the 2014 Land Cruiser, when launched in India, is going to attract a high number of buyers due to its off-road capabilities. The Japanese auto maker has not made any official confirmation about the launch of this vehicle in India. However, rumours and speculations suggest that it would only be a matter of time before this car makes its way to India after being launched in the United Kingdom. It is widely expected that by 2014, the condition of the Indian car market will improve significantly. Toyota, experts feel, will need to assess the situation carefully before zeroing in on a particular time period for the launch of the Land Cruiser. This SUV is going to compete with the likes of Range Rover Sport and BMW X6 in the Indian car market.