TOYOTA LAUNCHES THE ALL-NEW LAND
CRUISER
Off-road excellence and on-road poise from
latest in a line of 4x4 legends
KEY POINTS
* All-new Toyota Land Cruiser builds on a world-leading
heritage
* Equipped with advanced new systems for safe and
secure off-road performance
* Engineered to excel in the
toughest conditions, while maintaining on-road poise and
comfort
* Five-door model seating up to seven, powered by
3.0-litre D-4D engine with five-speed automatic
transmission
* Three equipment grades – LC3, LC4 and LC5 –
priced from £29,795 on the road
The Toyota Land Cruiser has built a formidable reputation around the world for its ability to take even the most extreme conditions in its stride. From arid deserts to polar wastes, Land Cruiser has demonstrated its unrivalled toughness and durability in a heritage that spans six decades.
This background of achievement makes the launch of an all-new Land Cruiser a particularly significant event and Toyota has wasted no effort to ensure its new model builds on the pedigree of its ancestors. It is equipped with a raft of new and advanced handling and driver assistance systems that take its off-road capabilities to new heights. At the same time, it has been engineered for greater poise, comfort and performance when driving on-road.
In the UK new Land Cruiser is offered as a five-door model powered by a revised 171bhp 3.0-litre D-4D engine, matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. Three equipment grades are offered – LC3, LC4 and LC5 – with seven seats fitted as standard on all but the entry level version (on which third row seats are an option). Customer orders are being taken now with first deliveries from early December. On-the-road prices range from £29,795 to £44,795.
Design and Construction
The new Land Cruiser is only
slightly larger than its predecessor, which helps maintain its
off-road agility. The styling combines the model's
traditionally robust looks with styling cues that were first
introduced on the larger Land Cruiser V8.
Intelligent interior packaging provides more space inside the cabin, with Toyota EasyFlat third row seats that can be raised of folded flat at the touch of a button (LC4 and LC5 models). The usable loadspace has been significantly increased and a new rear glass hatch allows items to be loaded without having to open the full side-hinged tailgate – ideal for tight parking places.
Toyota has retained the body-on-frame construction that has always been an integral part of Land Cruiser's exceptional off-road ability. Careful attention to the suspension design and NVH measures ensure high standards of on-road ride, handling and comfort are maintained.
Technology for on and off-road performance
New Land
Cruiser introduces a series of advanced but user friendly
features that help the driver tackle even the most challenging
routes. These include: -
* Electrically modulated Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
(KDSS), which minimises body roll and gives positive steering
on-road, and increases wheel articulation off-road.
*
Full-time All-wheel drive with Torsen limited slip
differential.
* Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), with four
driver-selectable modes to tailor vehicle settings for
different off-road conditions.
* Multi-Terrain Monitor, a
world-first system of front and side view cameras that give
the driver a real-time view of areas immediately around the
vehicle that can't be seen from the wheel.
* Crawl Control,
which controls the engine and brakes to maintain a slow, safe
speed when driving off-road or wading, so the driver only
needs to concentrate on steering. This operates in both
forward and reverse gears.
* Active Traction Control
(A-TRC), Multi-Terrain ABS and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
are fitted as standard on all models.
Equipment highlights
There is nothing spartan about life
on board the new Land Cruiser. 17-inch alloys, roof rails, fog
lamps, climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth and Smart
Entry and Start system are all part of the LC3 specification.
LC4 models add triple-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels, powered folding third row seats, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated front seats, dusk-sensing headlights, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, rear parking monitor, 17-speaker JBL premium audio package and a hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system with a 10GB sound library.
At the top of the range the LC5 models come with Adaptive Variable Suspension with Active height Control, sunroof, Crawl Control, Multi-terrain Monitor, Steering Angle Display, Multi-terrain Select and a rear seat entertainment system for DVD playback and gaming.s