Toyota Resurrects 'Electrified' Land Cruiser to Lower CO2 Emissions and Strengthen Brand

Toyota Resurrects 'Electrified' Land Cruiser to Lower CO2 Emissions and Strengthen Brand

Toyota's approach of supplying hybrid versions rather than completely electric vehicles is paying off, as seen by the company's stock price. 

Toyota Motor unveiled the latest Land Cruiser, an adventure-themed vehicle designed to satisfy consumer demand for rival models such as Stellantis N.V.'s Jeep nameplate and others from Ford's (F) Bronco lineup, as well as similar rugged vehicles from a number of other manufacturers.

Toyota is emphasizing that the new model will be driven by a gas-electric hybrid engine, making it Toyota's 25th model to have "electrification" technology - "more than any other automaker," said David Christ, executive vice president, at the unveiling.