Toyota TJ Cruiser Concept coming at 2018 PIMS

MANILA: We have already had many anticipated upcoming cars and concepts over the past one year. And out of the many, the Toyota TJ Cruiser concept deserves a special mention, especially after the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Hence, the company will now be displaying the concept at the upcoming 2018 PIMS (7th Philippine International Motor Show).

 

To most people, the TJ Cruiser Concept could be the successor of the soon-to-be phased out FJ Cruiser. However, if you consider the fact that the former is a typical MPV built like an SUV with large wheels, unlike the FJ off-road specialist, you would disagree with the notion.

And since Toyota will be bringing this concept form of TJ Cruiser at the 7th Philippine International Motor Show, it would be very much in-line with the theme of ‘Future Mobility’. And being in the concept form does really mean we cannot expect the production-spec sheet now. Plus, it would not be very wise to make vague calls on the design cues too.

If you have been hoping to see a successor of the offroading Toyota FJ Cruiser, you might be disappointed. However, the brighter side of this is that the TJ will bring with itself a new breed of its own. And just because it would be a completely new vehicle, it still holds excitement among many.

Being an MPV, it could have the 2.0-litre motor or a hybrid mechanism under the hood. On the contrary, the FJ Cruiser has a humongous V6, 4.0-litre engine working at its heart, something that you would expect from an off-roader.

Apart from just this concept, Toyota Philippines will also be displaying its gallery of cars including the Prius C Hybrid, new Vios, Rush, Fortuner and the Innova Touring Sport, another popular MPV. Makes another reason to wait for the PIMS 2018.