According to reports, a small group of people will see the Toyota Land Cruiser Mini during a secret media preview on October 20. The Mini Toyota Fortuner will also be unveiled.
Toyota’s much-discussed “Mini Land Cruiser” is finally getting ready for its first official appearance after years of conjecture. According to Japanese publication MagX, on October 20, 2025, the brand-new Land Cruiser Mini will be unveiled to a small group of people during a secret media preview before going on display the next day.
Key details of the Toyota Land Cruiser Mini
| Feature | Details |
| Model Name | Toyota Land Cruiser Mini |
| Preview Date | October 20, 2025 (Private Media Event) |
| Platform | IMV 0 Ladder Frame (shared with Hilux Champ) |
| Engine (Expected) | 2.7L Petrol (163 hp, 245 Nm) |
| Possible Engine Options | Hybrid / Diesel / Turbo-petrol (future) |
| Transmission | Manual & Automatic |
| Production Base | Thailand (for global export) |
| Japan Launch | Mid-2026 |
| Design Highlights | Boxy shape, short overhangs, squared arches, rugged look |
| Expected Rivals / Positioning | Below Toyota Fortuner – compact off-roader |
| Safety Equipment | More advanced than Hilux Champ |
| Market Focus | Global (especially emerging markets like India) |
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According to rumours, the SUV will be constructed on the same IMV 0 ladder frame architecture as the Hilux Champ, which may allow for true off-road capability. The design will probably have a boxy appearance with short overhangs, squared wheel arches, thick C-pillars, and exposed cladding in addition to an upright silhouette.
The development of the Mini benefits from the IMV-0 platform in several ways. Shared parts with other Toyota vehicles guarantee parts availability in all markets and lower development costs. The ladder frame architecture supports different body configurations and offers the structural integrity required for rigorous off-road use.
Although there are few specifications available, preliminary sources indicate that the 2.7-litre normally aspirated petrol engine will be used in Toyota’s Fortuner and Hilux models. With both manual and automated modes, it should produce about 163 horsepower and 245 Nm of torque. There is speculation that Toyota may eventually investigate other variations, such as hybrid, diesel, or turbocharged gasoline models.
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In emerging markets like India, we do anticipate that it will make use of the 2.4-litre GD series oil burner featured in the Fortuner and Hilux. According to reports, Thailand, which will act as the export base for global markets, will host the production of the Land Cruiser Mini. According to reports, the SUV will debut in Japan in the middle of 2026, with plans to expand to other areas shortly thereafter.
Although Toyota has not yet made an official announcement regarding its existence, the disclosure is being scheduled as a prelude to the brand’s demonstration at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025, where a production-spec vehicle is anticipated to take centre stage. Considered a spiritual heir to the iconic Mini Cruiser, the Mini is more approachable, smaller, and built to satisfy strict emissions regulations while appealing to a broader market.
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The potential release of the Land Cruiser Mini, following years of renders, teasers, and unending fan speculation, signals a return to Toyota’s practical roots as a small, go-anywhere off-road vehicle targeted at high volume sales. In many markets, it could be positioned as a no-frills package beneath the Fortuner full-size SUV.
However, the Land Cruiser Mini is anticipated to come with a more extensive range of safety gear than the HiLux Champ on which it is based, which would allow for international sales.
