Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sequence to get plug-in hybrid energy – report

It’s about to be blessed with a plugless ‘efficiency hybrid’ system, however the Toyota LandCruiser may be in line to obtain a plug-in hybrid powertrain, in keeping with an unconfirmed report from Japan.

Toyota is claimed to be creating a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) possibility for its LandCruiser 300 Sequence, probably permitting future homeowners to commute utilizing solely battery energy in the course of the week, and to drive lengthy distances into regional areas on the weekend utilizing petrol energy, in keeping with Japanese outlet Creative311.

It’s possible the PHEV expertise will likely be mated with Toyota’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine – as with the forthcoming LandCrusier Hybrid – somewhat than the extra-large off-road SUV’s present 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6.

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Nevertheless, it’s additionally attainable the PHEV variant will make use of a smaller four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.

The report claims the 300 Sequence PHEV will solely be accessible as a five-seater, with rear cabin area compromised because of the addition of a giant battery.

The gas tank may also reportedly be decreased to make room for the battery, with the LandCruiser’s 80-litre tank probably decreased to roughly 50 litres.

Whereas the plug-in hybrid LandCruiser has but to be confirmed by the Japanese auto big, the automobile could be a direct response to the GWM Tank 500 PHEV, which mixes a 180kW 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 37.11kWh battery and a 120kW electrical motor.