Both off-road-focused concepts encourage open-air driving by removing their roofs and D-pillars

Update 11/1: After the 4Runner, Toyota has now introduced the Land Cruiser Rox Concept, which is the topless version of its off-road vehicle, with an open cargo area and a retractable sunroof. Approximately 50% of the vehicle’s components had to be “reinvented and manufactured”; Toyota suggested that the finished concept “could easily be imagined as a future production model.”

Toyota gave its ladder-frame SUVs a pretty wild makeover for this year’s SEMA show. The Land Cruiser ROX Concept is the pickup version of the new SUV, redesigned with an arsenal of exclusive parts; The 4Runner TRD Surf Concept, on the other hand, is a beach-bound two-door throwback with a distinct ’80s vibe.

Starting with Land Cruiser ROX (Recreational Outdoor eXperience), this is the brainchild of Toyota’s Calty Design Research studio, which was also involved in the development of the Land Cruiser 250 Series. Here, the team went all-in on the open-air look of Toyota’s next-generation off-roader, a machine designed to immerse passengers in the environment around them.

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First, they cut off the C-pillar, destroyed the D-pillar, and abandoned the roof in favor of a sunroof. To prevent things from falling apart under pressure, they built a special frame to compensate for the lost rigidity. While the reclining soft-roof panoramic roof leaves nothing between you and the sky, the study also includes custom “skeleton” half-doors without glass windows, wide fender extensions and custom-made 18-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires.

toyota He didn’t shy away from heavy-duty equipment either. Steel front and rear bumpers, as well as reinforced skid plates and brush guards, are also in the mix. The TRD’s independent suspension provides 4 inches (102 mm) of lift, while the tracks are widened by 8 inches (203 mm) with forged aluminum control arms.

CALTY Toyota Land Cruiser ROX

At the rear, there’s a functional tailgate and a new spare wheel carrier that provide seamless access to the exposed cargo area. Additionally, the three-bar roof rack and sports bar with molle panel further increase the cargo carrying capacity of the truck. Interior upgrades include Heritage Orange leather upholstery, safety kits, practical nets and 3D-printed door sills.

According to the company, more than half of the vehicle was “reinvented and manufactured” with help from the Toyota Technical Center; it’s an impressive feast for a one-off concept. Interestingly, the company hinted at a possible Land Cruiser-based model, saying the structure “could easily be envisioned as a future production model.” to collect.

The next SEMA concept Based on 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Limited. Led by Toyota’s Motorsports Garage, this project re-imagines the ladder-frame SUV as a two-door, semi-convertible off-roader with roots in the original 4Runner and its Japanese version. hilux Surfing from the 1980s.

Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept

To capture the beach cruiser aesthetic SUV The ceiling and D-pillars will be changed and a hardtop that can be removed by one person will be used. An installation that recalls the free spirit of the original and adds a modern twist. Specially designed to carry surfboards, the custom roof rack stays true to the Surf’s heritage and comes with a roll bar to ensure the safety of rear passengers.

Deleting the rear door requires the development of folding front seats that provide access to the rear row. Additionally, the 4Runner received flared fender extensions, a TRD front bumper, a vented hood, Turbo stampings on the doors, and a special nautical-inspired exterior. The interior features blue-themed upholstery, teal accents and waterproof wood-style flooring.

The concept retains the donor car’s turbocharged 2.4-liter powertrain, eight-speed automatic and full-time 4WD system. Changes include a louder exhaust, upgraded steering, special front axles, long-travel suspension and tundraWelded rear guard. Finally, off-road capabilities are further enhanced thanks to 37-inch tires wrapped around 17-inch rims.

2024 edition SCHEMA It starts on November 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.