Early design sketches reveal what the Toyota LandCruiser 300 could have looked like

Following the launch of the 2022 LandCruiser 300 earlier this week, Toyota has marked the occasion by providing a glimpse of its early design sketches of the iconic four-wheel-drive.

With the final design of the LC300 a revolutionary step above its 200 Series predecessor, the sketches provide an interesting glimpse at the process involved in developing the newest LandCruiser.

A hexagon-inspired design is the focus of one proposal, with images showing a plan for a massive grille, split headlight design, square taillights, X-shaped wheels and four square roof mounts.

The design, captioned ‘[hexagon] for GEN-Y’ and ‘oh baby, you’re so HEXY-Y’, demonstrates a focus on the Generation Y demographic (those born in the 1980s and 1990s).

Another drawing shown by Toyota is the ‘World Runner’ – sporting a look more in line with the final 300 Series design, albeit with a futuristic focus.

Characterised by bolder angles at the front and rear, the World Runner features sleeker headlights and tail-lights, bulging wheel arches and side air vents in comparison to final product.

Other ideas shown by Toyota include an off-road focused model with a snorkel, tougher front and rear bumpers, and roof-mounted auxiliary lights.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is set to arrive in Australian showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2021, with pricing ranging from $89,990 before on-road costs for the base GX to $138,790 for the flagship Sahara ZX.