Will the Mini Land Cruiser be launched next spring? Will the SUV Toyota released a teaser image be named "LAND HOPPER"?

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●Toyota applied for the "LAND HOPPER" trademark in August
●The widely acclaimed "Compact Cruiser EV" will be adopted as the name of the commercially available car?

Toyota applied for the "LAND HOPPER" trademark in August

On August 8, 2023, Toyota applied for the "LAND HOPPER" trademark to the Japan Patent Office.

Since the trademark is applicable to automobiles, Toyota may release a vehicle named "LAND HOPPER" in the future.

Will the widely acclaimed "Compact Cruiser EV" be adopted as the name of the commercially available car?

Judging from the models that Toyota is expected to launch in the future, the model that adopts the LAND HOPPER name should be based on the "Compact Cruiser EV" released in the teaser images at the new generation "Land Cruiser 250" and "Land Cruiser 70" new car launches. SUV.

"Compact Cruiser EV" has won the "Car Design Award 2022" concept car category organized by European AUTO & DESIGN, and its design has received high praise.

The design is similar to the "FJ Cruiser" sold by Toyota in the past and the body size is smaller. Therefore, it is rumored that the Mini Land Cruiser that is expected to be launched in the future will be the commercial model of the "Compact Cruiser EV".

In addition, the MOBY editorial department also obtained additional information from readers that "the Land Cruiser series will add a smaller version in the spring of 2024." Judging from the teaser images released by Toyota, it is very likely to be launched in the spring of 2024.

Based on the above information, the battery electric vehicle inheriting the design of "Compact Cruiser EV" should be launched in the spring of 2024 under the name "LAND HOPPER". Although specific features and specifications have not yet been released, judging from the fact that it has won a design award, Toyota should have great expectations for it in terms of sales.

Original source:“Mini Rankle” debut next spring?Toyota's sneak peek SUV is called "Land Hopper"?
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