Cut-price LandCruiser FJ locked out of Australia? Is Toyota about to make its first big mistake by ignoring new cheap 4WD?

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Toyota Australia seems set to make a potential LandCruiser blunder by showing little interest in the rumored LandCruiser FJ, indicating it may not be part of their Australian model lineup. Reports suggest the LandCruiser FJ could go into production in November, with a release date in late 2024 or early 2025. Unlike the Prado and LC300, the FJ is said to ditch the TNGA-F platform for Toyota’s older IMV architecture to cut costs, potentially pricing it below the Fortuner at around $50k. Toyota Australia denies knowledge of the FJ and its absence from their local plans, hinting that the model may not make it to Australia.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Ford, Lexus, Land Rover, Audi, BMW.