Toyota continues to promote the 70-Collection Land Cruiser in some world markets for patrons looking for a extra primary different to the most recent mannequin. For individuals who discover the 70 a bit of too superior, the corporate has unveiled an idea referred to as Rangga that previews a really rudimentary truck.
Offered in Indonesia, the Rangga takes the type of a boxy truck with a tall, upright entrance finish that is vaguely harking back to Toyota’s newest off-roaders with out veering into retro territory. It is smaller than the Tacoma and the Hilux bought in world markets, and its comparatively flat physique panels ought to preserve manufacturing prices in verify. It sounds just like the Rangga vary will embody variants geared toward business and personal customers.
Versatility is a part of the Rangga’s attraction. Toyota printed computer-generated photos displaying the idea configured as an ice cream truck, an ambulance, a cell espresso store, and a fireplace truck; there’s even a model with old-school canine dish hubcaps and wooden panels on the perimeters. Images of the inside have not been launched, however we think about the cabin is as Spartan because the black bumpers and metal wheels recommend.
Whereas the model did not publish technical specs, High Gear Philippines discovered that patrons will initially have gasoline- and diesel-powered engines to select from. They’re going to possible be four-cylinder models; nothing suggests the 70-Collection Land Cruiser’s 4.5-liter turbodiesel V8 will get its personal field on the listing of choices. Hybrid and electrical powertrains will allegedly be part of the line-up sooner or later within the manufacturing run.
Toyota notes that the Rangga will morph into a brand new mannequin “sooner or later” and be part of its rising vary of economic automobiles. There is not any phrase but on when the manufacturing model will make its debut or how a lot it’s going to price, however do not anticipate to see it flip a wheel in the US.