Toyota is preparing for one of its most crowded launch calendars. In 2026, the Japanese brand plans to bring several headline models to market, with something for both SUV die-hards and performance enthusiasts. The strategy points to a company confident across its range.

Land Cruiser Mini: a legend in a new format

The centerpiece will be the Land Cruiser Mini—a compact younger sibling to the iconic off-roader. Contrary to expectations, it will not use a conventional combustion engine. Toyota is opting for a fully electric powertrain on the e-TNGA platform. The expected range is up to 600 km, and by size the newcomer will slot between the Urban Cruiser and the C-HR+.

Engineering philosophy and trade-offs

The Land Cruiser Mini is not meant to be a traditional, go-anywhere off-roader. It is a compact electric SUV with an emphasis on design, versatility, and city comfort—an approach that will likely disappoint some fans of Toyota’s classic body-on-frame models. Still, the direction feels pragmatic: it keeps the nameplate useful in everyday life without pretending to be something it isn’t.