Toyota Teases Possible Electric FJ Cruiser Replacement

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【Summary】Toyota has potentially teased an electric successor to the FJ Cruiser, which appears to be larger than the original concept and could rival the upcoming Rivian R2. There is also speculation that the teased vehicle could be the bZ5X, a three-row electric SUV, but more information is needed from Toyota to confirm.

FutureCar Staff Aug 17, 2023 12:33 AM PT

Toyota Teases Possible Electric FJ Cruiser Replacement

In the image provided, it is important to clarify that the car depicted is not the Compact Cruiser concept. Although the design of the car in the image is undeniably cool, the original concept was actually much smaller and intended to compete in the compact SUV segment. However, this new SUV appears to be significantly larger, estimated to be around 20% to 30% bigger, which could position it as a potential rival to the upcoming Rivian R2.

On another note, there is another vehicle hidden in the shadows that bears a striking resemblance to the bZ5X, a three-row electric SUV. Toyota has previously announced plans to manufacture a new three-row electric SUV in the United States, and the image suggests that the teased vehicle has the necessary length for such a model. However, one aspect that contradicts the theory of this being the US-bound bZ5X is that it was teased in an international presentation and not in an American one. Additionally, the area behind the C-pillar does not align with the original concept of the bZ5X. More information from Toyota is needed, but it is expected that we won't have to wait long for further details.