Toyota’s Mini-Fortuner Is Coming to India – Launch Confirmed for 2028
After months of rumours, it is finally official that Toyota is bringing its Land Cruiser FJ SUV, often called as the mini-Fortuner, to India. This SUV is expected to be launched in India during the festive season of 2028, and this SUV is already creating serious buzz among the SUV lovers. Here’s everything you would like to know about Toyota’s next big launch.
Toyota’s Land Cruiser FJ Launch has been confirmed for India
Toyota has confirmed that their Land Cruiser FJ SUV will be going to introduced in Indian market. This SUV has made its first public appearance at Japan Mobility Expo where the SUV gave enthusiasts a sneak peek towards its bold, muscular and rugged design.
Whenever it will be launched in India, the Land Cruiser FJ price is expected somewhere in between ₹22 lakh to ₹24 lakh (ex-showroom). What makes this launch even much more exciting is that Toyota will be going to manufacture their SUV locally at its new Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar plant. This is a clear move to keep costs competitive among its rivals.
Design and Platform – Classic Toyota DNA
The Land Cruiser FJ carries the strong, muscular and a boxy stance that is typical for a true SUV. It is not only about being fancy but it is about being functional and tough. The design stays faithful to the OG FJ series, which has earned the global respect for its off-road strength and durability. It has also been considered as indestructible SUV in offroad.
The SUV is built on Toyota’s IMV 0 platform which is a simplified version of their IMV architecture which is being used in the Innova and Hilux. That means it should also be offering the same reputation for reliability, long life, and solid off-road ability so that people trust over Toyota SUVs remains same.
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Interior and Features
Into the cabin of Land Cruiser FJ, the SUV combines practicality with the modern tech. Expected key features of the SUV are as:
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A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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A fully digital instrument cluster
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Ventilated front row seats and powered driver seat
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360-degree camera
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ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
However, it is unlikely to get a sunroof as Toyota always seems to be focused on keeping their SUV’s structure sturdy and purpose-driven rather than making them showy.
Powering the Land Cruiser FJ will be the same reliable engines from their Innova Crysta—a 2.7-litre petrol and a 2.4-litre diesel, paired with both the manual and automatic transmission options. They might also offers their 2.0-litre petrol enfine from their Innova Hycross paired with CVT transmission.
Expected Rivals
Once it will be launched, Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will be competing with lifestyle SUVs like the Mahindra Thar Roxx, Mahindra Yhar 3 door, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, Force Gurkha, and other adventure-ready models. But Toyota’s strong reliability and brand trust could easily will be providing it an edge.
Final Thoughts
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is going to be a serious contender in India’s SUV space. With its rugged looks, proven mechanicals, and Toyota’s trusted badge, it has the whole potential to become your personal favourite among the enthusiasts who want a tough, go-anywhere SUV without spending up Fortuner money.
When it finally hits the Indian roads in 2028, the Land Cruiser FJ will be reminding everyone what a true SUV is meant to be that is built for the adventure and not only just for city roads.
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