Toyota Land Cruiser V8
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Continuing the SUV legend that was first launched in 1951, The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 was launched in September. The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 represents the 8th generation of the Japanese off-roader. The Toyota Land Cruiser is the longest running model in Toyota’s line-up being sold in over 5 million units worldwide.
The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 delivers improvements in all of these aspects, together with improved safety and comfort, ensuring that Toyotas flagship model continues to satisfy customers needs and expectations right around the world.
The new generation Toyota Land Cruiser V8 achieves its advanced and rugged look with a powerful, clean exterior design; this is achieved through on a strong shoulder line, eye-catching surfaces and large front and rear fenders. This gives new Toyota Land Cruiser a thoroughly modern feel as a functional yet premium 4×4 vehicle. The size and shape of the side windows emphasise the roomy cabin with good visibility, and the fenders project an image of excellent off-road performance.
Function and form are key elements of the interior, which has been designed to reflect the refinement and premium status of Toyota Land Cruiser V8 while still allowing a sense of ruggedness and reliability. The interior is practical too, with a choice of a five- or seven-seat configuration, ample space for all passengers and versatile seat folding for maximum luggage capacity.
With the development of the new generation Toyota Land Cruiser V8, Toyota has created a premium four-wheel-drive SUV with refinement and comfort, without sacrificing its authentic off-road performance. As a result, the new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 can truly claim to be the most capable, ultimate go-anywhere vehicle.
On the new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 there are further world-beating, advanced technologies to give the driver complete control under the harshest driving conditions, and also enhance occupant comfort and safety. These include the worlds first Crawl Control system and the worlds first 4-wheel Active Height Control and Adaptive Variable Suspension (4W AHC &AVS).
The suspension of all four wheels on Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is linked for the first time through the new fully adjustable suspension system, 4-wheel Active Height Control and Adaptive Variable Suspension (4W AHC & AVS). Spring rate control is also featured, making this the most sophisticated suspension system available in an SUV and another world first for the Toyota Land Cruiser V8.
With greatly increased power and torque to offer a superior driving experience, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8s full time all-wheel drive system needs a new transfer unit which divides the torque front to rear and provides the high and low gearing ratios. The new unit is stronger and lighter and the centre of gravity has been moved forward to improve handling, while the control logic has been improved and the switching performance enhanced.
At the heart of the new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 engine range in Europe will be the 4.5-litre, V8 D-4D diesel engine that has been newly designed for this SUV. This remarkable new engine offers exceptional performance and driving pleasure along with a level of quietness equal to that of petrol engines.
A brand new, six-speed automatic transmission has been developed to match the new 4.5 V8 D-4D diesel and offer exceptional performance, fuel efficiency and smooth driving pleasure. The new gearbox has been designed focusing mainly on off-road driving with an optimal gearing ratio size, while being able to accommodate high torque and impressive levels of quietness during high speed driving.
A luxury-grade version of Toyota Land Cruiser V8 includes, as standard equipment, features that reflect the premium positioning of the car. Full leather trim is added to all seats, while the driver and front passenger chairs gain electric adjustment and heating. The drivers seat has memory settings for three different positions.
The luxury grade is finished with 20-inch alloy wheels and, for maximum comfort and function, four-wheel Active Height Control and Adaptive Variable Suspension is standard equipment.
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