We are hearing that there will be subtle changes to the exterior. There is no reason to believe there will be any wholesale changes to the outside appearance. There should be some new designs for the headlights and front bumper along with the grill. This should add to the toughness look factor. The inside should have improvements to storage capability and materials. They should find ways to improve the materials. The rear seat will now fold up instead of reclining, so maybe you will see some hooks and cubbies for creative storage.
We also are hearing that the 2018 offering will feature the 8-speed transmission you see in today’s Land Cruiser. This should be an easy adder for the automaker. We either look for them to improve on the towing or fuel economy but it would be up to the design engineers. We hope it will be on the fuel economy. We think that can be done by using their D-4’s technology. It will improve HP and torque as well as keeping the cylinders cleaner from carbon buildup.
They should top it off with a host of technology improvements like new IP setup, new apps for the infotainment system and a new radio head unit or change the existing one with added power. We would also like to see more USB ports. Also don’t expect them to be light on safety features.
We can’t wait until February. For more info, come by Hixson Toyota of Leesville 11981 Lake Charles Highway Leesville, LA or give us a call at 337-239-3434 today!
