It's about to be blessed with a plugless 'performance hybrid' system, but the Toyota LandCruiser could also be in line to receive a plug-in hybrid powertrain, according to an unconfirmed report from Japan.

Toyota is said to be developing a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option for its LandCruiser 300 Series, potentially allowing future owners to commute using only battery power during the week, and to drive long distances into regional areas on the weekend using petrol power, according to Japanese outlet Creative311.

It's likely the PHEV technology will be mated with Toyota's 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine – as with the forthcoming LandCrusier Hybrid – rather than the extra-large off-road SUV's existing 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6.

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