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When Toyota debuted the Land Cruiser in 2023, the company briefly teased the silhouette of another boxy off-roader. While yet to be confirmed, that likely was the next Land Cruiser FJ—or, FJ Cruiser for short. Toyota hasn't made a peep about such a model since, but evidence continues to mount surrounding what could be a smaller LC for off-road enthusiasts—or so we hope.An errant trademark filing and some reading between the lines suggest that Toyota is expanding its Land Cruiser nameplate into a more prominent brand, similar to what the company has done with the Crown and Crown Signia. However, the details are still scarce, and there are some conflicting reports about what this SUV could look like or what may power it.
Still, there's a strong possibility that a new FJ Cruiser—or a compact off-roader with a similar name—could happen as soon as this year. Here's what we know.
