Toyota is the most significant car brand in all of Japan. Historically, this name has become a cult one, and it's not just the high quality of these cars and the great competitiveness in relation to others in the world. famous brands.
The fact is that in the most difficult times for the country, post-war Japan needed a domestic industrial giant that would provide thousands of jobs and products for export. And the Toyota concern has become such a salvation. And one of the first models produced by cars was the Land Cruiser, which today is known as indestructible SUVs, which are very popular all over the world.
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How the history of Land Cruiser began
History of Toyota Land Cruiser began, oddly enough, in a country that occupied Japan for many years in the post-war period. This is the USA. It was the United States government that decided that Japan, which was experiencing runaway inflation, should be supported economically.
Despite the plight, Japan did not lose its potential, and big hopes from the USA. After all, everyone understood that the antipode of growing communism is a powerful economic system. This became the main argument for the Americans for financial support Asian country in a period of tense relations with Soviet Union.
Another argument was the war in Korea. During this period, practically, the story began Toyota models Land cruiser. Naturally, the American army began to urgently need good military vehicles that could cope with difficult road conditions In Korea. And although similar cars were produced in the states at that time, their transportation to the Asian continent was too expensive for the States.
The release of cars in Japan solved several problems at once. The states were provided with a serious technical base for the war in Korea, and Japan had the opportunity to somehow improve the economic situation.
Prototype Toyota Land Cruiser became the BJ model. It was she who was used by the American army in thousands of copies, as it fully corresponded to all parameters. We can say that the Japanese coped with their task and introduced into production an inexpensive and maximally reliable car. And already in 1953, Toyota began production of its first all-wheel drive car, the Land Cruiser. It will also become a serious support for Japan itself, as it will be widely used in agriculture and industry. In addition, Toyota BJ became the basis for equipping the National Police Reserve Forces of Japan.
So, the Toyota factory produced its first cars in 1951, and these were civilian jeeps in the following bodies:
- cabriolet;
- station wagon;
- hardtop;
- truck.
For the first time in the world, a passenger car with all-wheel drive received six-cylinder engine. And before that, even on SUVs, only four-cylinder units were installed. Toyota produced 298 BJs in 1953. And even after the first Land Cruisers went into production, base model still coming off the assembly lines of Toyota factories.
How BJ Became a Land Cruiser
Historically, Japanese jeeps appeared almost simultaneously with American jeeps. And you do not need to be an automotive expert to understand that in the post-war years this type of car was extremely in demand. Toyota at that time produced not only civilian and military SUVs, but also trucks with all-wheel drive. Because technical base factories was decent by the mid-50s.
But the competition japanese jeep was also worthy. Toyota developers understood this, so the technical director of the company decided to come up with a loud name for the new jeeps, and at that time the English SUV Land Rover was already the main competitor to Asian cars. Because the car was called no less sonorous name Land Cruiser, which means "Land Cruiser". In principle, this is how the history of the Land Cruiser model began, which the consumer fell in love with so much that the jeep is still very popular all over the world today.
The production of new jeeps from Toyota began back in 1954. Since then, the history of all Land Cruiser models can be considered remarkable for all other car brands. After all, a country that was once considered hopeless economically and was in no way associated with the giants of industry, today produces some of the most popular, beautiful and reliable cars in the world.
Land Cruiser history of all models
After BJ, Toyota released the new Land Cruiser 20. This brand became the ancestor of new SUVs from Japanese manufacturer. This event happened in 1955, and since then the brand has been updating the lineup of its all-wheel drive cars quite often.
History of Toyota Land Cruiser 40
The history of the Land Cruiser legend began precisely with this car model, as the trading park introduced fundamentally new cars into circulation. Strange as it may seem, but the first copies for many years did not have much success among the general population. The thing is that initially SUVs had only gasoline units. This meant that cars were classified as heavy, which means they were subject to huge duties. Naturally, not every man in the street can afford such a car.
And only in 1974, Toyota was equipped with a three-liter diesel unit. It was a Toyota B engine. This resulted in two engine designations for this model:
- FJ4x - petrol units;
- BJ4x - diesel engines.
Naturally, with the advent of diesel units, SUVs have become more attractive for the inhabitants of Japan, and later for export to the car market. It was Toyota that brought this class of engines to market for use in passenger cars.
The history of Kruzak found its continuation with the renewal of the lineup. Land Cruiser 70 was supplemented fundamentally new suspension and depending on the choice of modification - an automatic transmission. Prior to this, the SUV had following characteristics:
- fully dependent suspension;
- continuous front and rear axles on springs.
But chassis Cruiser since 1999 has undergone dramatic changes:
For individual modifications, even a small-forest differential of the DiffLock type for front-wheel drive has now become available, and for rear axle LSD differential.
Also, a new generation of SUVs was equipped with new diesel units from 3.5 to 4.2 liters. Even a turbodiesel with a capacity of 136 horses appeared, although a limited number of cars of this series were equipped with it.
In 2004 for domestic consumer the company discontinued production of the seventieth Cruiser. But since 2007, an updated version of this model range has appeared for the export market; they began to equip it exclusively with a manual transmission. The set of basic equipment includes a winch, a snorkel and a differential lock.
Cruiser 80
The modification is considered a cult one, as its developers equipped it with the most powerful units, which can be considered unique not only for that time, but also for modern fans of all-wheel drive SUVs. The production of this model range began in the distant 1987. Fully installed on all configurations independent suspension.
The equipment of the engines included gasoline, diesel units and turbodiesel. The latter includes 1HZ with a volume of 4.2 liters, and today it is considered an engine that has not yet found analogues in terms of operational resources.
True, in 1998, the release of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 was discontinued.
The SUV has been produced in its classic form since 1997. The Japanese developers presented the model to the world public at Tokyo Motor Show, and she immediately fell in love with a wide range of buyers. The car had rather elegant forms, unlike its predecessors, but at the same time it fully met all the characteristics of class all-wheel drive SUVs with independent suspension.
The crossover was equipped with three petrol and three diesel units. The buyer now had the option to choose between a four-speed automatic and a five-speed mechanical boxes gears.
The Land Cruiser 100 was restyled only in 2003, but the changes affected mainly the exterior and interior.
History of the Land Cruiser 200
The history of Toyota Landa Cruiser successfully found its continuation in the Land Cruiser 200. It was she who became the successor to the hundredth Toyota. This model was put into production in 2007. In this version, it was given Special attention the safety of the driver and passengers. In addition, for the Russian market, the SUV is produced with equipment diesel unit volume of 4.5 liters, 235 hp. and automatic transmission.
This model is a modernized version of the 100th Land Cruiser. Presented exclusively as a car executive class, differs from the base model in a modernized exterior and interior, as well as the presence of a 4.7-liter unit with a capacity of 235 horses. By the way, the unit is the only one available for this modification.
The car is equipped with automatic hydraulic suspension adjustment and other innovations that enhance dynamics and comfort levels.
History of the Land Cruiser Prado
The history of the Land Cruiser Prado began in 1987. This model belongs to the mid-size SUVs. There are three and five-door modifications. The crossover had impressive specifications with an incredibly high level of comfort. Because Land history Cruiser Prado found its continuation in a modified version of 2009, a new modification was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Historically, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado continued to exist in a cult car, it is under this brand that the third generation Prado is produced with modified external characteristics and supplemented technical base.
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Toyota Land Cruiser is an all-wheel drive full-size frame SUV "virtually premium", leading the model palette Japanese company « Toyota Motor Corporation "... The car, which at one time became the first SUV in the history of the brand, has "indisputable authority" in Russia - everyone loves it: businessmen, and "siloviki", and deputies, and "bandits" ... and even "blondes".
The official beginning of the history of this model is considered to be 1953 - when the production of the BJ SUV began (the result of "crossing" Japanese truck"SB" and American SUV"Willys MB"), a year later he received the name "Land Cruiser" ... but these were not those "huge comfortable Toyotas" (which we know today), but their "opposite" - compact ascetic cars. Radical changes occurred in the process of "evolution" of the 70-series, the result of which was a comfortable full size SUV- "Land Cruiser as we know it today" and which enjoys stable demand and respect in many countries of the world.
From English, the name of this Japanese SUV translated as "land cruiser".
The history of the "Land Cruiser" model has been going on for over 60 years (since 1951), which makes it oldest model in the Toyota brand line.
From 1951 to 2015, this SUV sold over nine generations of world markets with a total circulation of over 8 million copies.
The 200 series off-road vehicle is available in an armored version with a VR10 security level (protecting against armor-piercing bullets).
The machine of the 40th series became the first in the world civil car, which received a diesel engine as a driving force.
This "off-road Toyota" has been actively used in their missions by the UN, NATO and the OSCE over the past decades.
In 1998, the 100th series of a full-size Japanese SUV came “to replace the eightieth” ... it quite successfully “took over” from its predecessor, continuing to increase the popularity of the model in its segment. In 2003, it was slightly updated, which helped him not to lose ground for another 4 years.
The SUV of the eightieth series was introduced in 1989 and it begins with it. modern history Land Cruisers. The car turned out to be very successful and from its very appearance it gained immense popularity among fans of full-size “rogues”, it lasted almost 10 years on the assembly line.
The "seventieth series" is a "legend" ... he appeared in 1984, in 1990 he "sort of left", marking the beginning of the modern line of full and mid-size SUVs Toyota ... but the 70th continued to be produced episodically and in small batches ... and now in 2014 it triumphantly (updated) returns to the Japanese conveyor.
Peculiarities
200th series:
Design features. The Land Cruiser 200 SUV is built on a durable frame chassis that does not cause any complaints from the owners and is perfectly prepared for off-road driving. The only thing where the designers miscalculated: wheel bearings and shock absorbers (they do not withstand the power and weight of the car, which is why they often overheat, which significantly reduces their service life).
The weakest points. Among the most frequently breaking components and assemblies of the 200 series model, experts include:
- axle shaft seals (leak),
- front wheel bearings rapid wear),
- diesel engine fuel pump (rapid clogging and accumulation of moisture),
- pump (rapid wear due to increased thermal load),
- drive belt tensioner (quick wear),
- steering shaft (bushing wear),
- air recirculation damper in the housing cabin filter(rapid wear)
- rear heater (system pollution),
- fog lights (weak fastening),
- moldings windshield(weak attachment).
The body of a car with adaptive suspension retains a heeled state after jacking up. Usually, this problem is provoked by a failure in the control electronics, so it is recommended to jack up the car with the ignition off. To return the body to normal position, it is necessary to loosen the fittings of the clearance adjustment system (located on the bottom of the car in the region of the rear left wheel), and then shake the body in different sides until his position is normalized. After that, it is necessary to tighten the fittings and turn on the ignition.
Vehicle with adaptive suspension rolls spontaneously on a flat stretch of road or when parked. The main reason for this problem is wrong job adaptive stabilizer valve. As a rule, the problem is eliminated by the usual adjustment of its operation.
Fogging headlights. A fairly common occurrence on the Land Cruiser 200, caused by a lack of tightness at the junction of the headlight glass and its body. As a rule, the symptom appears after washing the car. To fix the problem, it is necessary to remove the headlight, heat the connecting seam with a hairdryer and, having dismantled the glass, remove the old sealant. Then it is necessary to apply a new layer of sealant (silicone is recommended, the use of acetate sealants is prohibited) and install the glass. Alternatively, you can use an external treatment of the seam with an additional layer of sealant, but in this case, the appearance of the headlamp may be impaired.
Refused climate control. As a rule, climate control failure provokes corrosion of aluminum tubes. air conditioner causing refrigerant to leak out of the system. To fix the problem, it will be necessary to replace the damaged pipes and refuel the air conditioner.
In addition, interruptions in the operation of climate control can cause external clogging of the cells of the radiator of the air conditioner, which can cause the compressor to overheat. Experts recommend cleaning the surface of the radiator at least once every six months.
100th episode:
Design features."Land Cruiser 100" is built on a modified chassis of its predecessor, and therefore retained all of its operational advantages (described below). Experts note the "special survivability" of the SUV's suspension, but at the same time they do not recommend purchasing versions with adjustable clearance (this system is poorly adapted to Russian climatic conditions).
The weakest points. Among the most frequently breaking components and assemblies of the model of the 100th series, experts include:
- axle shaft seals (leak),
- stabilizer bushings (quick wear),
- exhaust manifolds (burnout),
- center differential lock housing (corrosion),
- differential lock electric drive (motor burnout),
- cardan shafts (backlash due to non-compliance with the terms of extrusion),
- hydraulic suspension body height sensors (burnout, wiring corrosion).
In addition, experts call the turbodiesel the most “unreliable” engine, requiring the most frequent maintenance.
Floating idle diesel engine. As a rule, the main reason is incorrect operation of high pressure fuel pump. To eliminate the defect, the injection pump will need to be replaced.
Minor jerks when shifting automatic transmission during the acceleration of the car. The periodic appearance of this symptom is not a sign of a breakdown and occurs due to the design features of the gearbox. If the problem occurs frequently, then it is recommended to check the oil level in the gearbox - a reduced oil volume can also provoke jerks when shifting.
Harsh jolts when shifting automatic transmission. This symptom indicates wear on the clutches. They will need to be replaced to fix the problem.
The steering wheel is no longer adjustable for reach. A fairly common problem on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100, caused by the failure of the longitudinal movement motor. To eliminate the defect, the motor will need to be replaced.
Play in the steering shaft. The appearance of backlash is provoked by the wear of the steering shaft bushings due to the frequent use of the steering wheel as a "handrail" when getting into the car. To solve the problem, worn bushings must be replaced.
On a car with hydraulic suspension, the body is frozen in one position and is not adjustable. The main cause of this problem is the failure of one, several or all body position (height) sensors. As a rule, the elimination of the defect will require the replacement of expensive sensors.
On a vehicle with hydraulic suspension, the body has lowered to the lower position and will not rise. This symptom indicates a failure of the accumulators, which will require their replacement.
The rear passenger door does not open from the inside. As a rule, the cause of the problem is the incorrect operation of the “child lock”, which does not disable the locked mode. You can switch the "child lock" to the open mode manually by turning the corresponding switch on the end of the door with a screwdriver.
The salon warms up only on one side. This symptom is most often manifested when the axes of the stove dampers pop up, which blocks the flow of warm air. To solve the problem, it is necessary to check the quality of fastening of the damper axes and their mobility.
If this solution did not help, then perhaps the reason lies in the clogging of the heater radiator. In this case, it will need to be flushed.
Episode 80:
Design features. The Toyota Land Cruiser 80-series is built on a durable chassis adapted to driving both in urban and off-road conditions. Suspension settings are stiff enough for an SUV, the car is tenacious on the road, has good exchange rate stability and intelligible steering with a decent response by the standards of the 90s. Despite its size, this car maneuvers in traffic without any problems, confidently passes turns without excessive rolls and is distinguished high level geometric permeability. But the "long muzzle" significantly reduces visibility and requires getting used to the front dimensions of the car. It is also worth noting the low anti-corrosion resistance of the body metal in places of chips and scratches on the paintwork.
The weakest points. When operating the 80 series model, you should carefully monitor:
- sealant windshield(water may leak onto the on-board electrics),
- rear side window frames (corrosion),
- tailgate hinges (corrosion),
- atmospheric diesel timing belt (possible break),
- cardan crosses (require regular injection),
- stabilizer bushings (quick wear),
- front brake calipers and brake pipes(near rear axle tubes are in open space and are not protected).
We add that experts consider the carburetor to be the most “unreliable” engine. gasoline unit, different high flow and the need for frequent maintenance.
The design feature of the automatic transmission. Quite often, when switching automatic transmission ranges, jerks are felt that are unusual for modern automatic boxes. This behavior is not a sign of a breakdown and occurs due to the peculiarities of the technologies used in the development of the gearbox.
Lock is not enabled. The most common cause of problems with the inclusion of the lock on the Land Cruiser 80 is the oxidation of the housing and the rod of the gearmotor drive of the lock. It is necessary to disassemble the gearmotor, eliminate all signs of corrosion, if necessary, replace the rod and apply protective grease.
Diesel engine won't start, previously stable. Quite often, the problem is associated with wear of the spring of the mechanical drive of the high-pressure fuel pump damper, which should return the damper to its original position when the key is turned to the “Stop” position. To fix the problem, it is necessary to replace the spring or the injection pump assembly (if other problems are found in its operation).
SUV "floats" on the road. This symptom indicates wear on the front suspension bushings. To solve the problem, it is necessary to replace the silent blocks and check the reliability of fastening of all front suspension units.
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There are several series of Land Cruiser cars - the 20th, 40th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th and, of course, the 100th.
And so, starting in 1960, the history of the development of the 40th series of this car begins. At this time, an evolutionary stage in the development of the automotive industry took place. Old technologies have been upgraded and changed, such as the panel assembly process. To improve the behavior of the car in off-road conditions, a lowering row was introduced into the transmission, which also significantly contributed to improving the performance of the car under heavy loads. closer to dashboard the transfer case control switch began to be located, and the gearshift lever was completely brought to the steering column, so that there was more space on the floor and now three passengers could fit in front.
The power of the type B motor of the 20th series at that time was only 105 hp, and the 40th series - 125 hp, however, the power of the latter was increased to 130 hp.
To increase the rear view, windows were added to the general glazing of the body in the corners of the rear of the body, this particular feature is that distinguishing feature, inherent in the 40th Land series cruiser.
1974 is marked by the appearance diesel vehicles Land Cruiser with a B-type engine and a larger displacement, which now began to be 3 liters, while before it was only 2.8 liters. Nevertheless, such cars fell into the compact class, and their owners were able to pay less tax, and the maintenance of such a car was not expensive. All this created the conditions for a significant increase in the number of people who, in any case, could afford the maintenance of such an SUV.
The sale of the 40th series lasted as much as 24 years, until the 70th came to replace this series. The exterior of the car has not undergone any special changes, but the “insides” have been constantly improved. Nowadays, finding a 40-series SUV on the market in good condition is unlikely to succeed, because their production has long been discontinued, but, nevertheless, many cars, although already quite “hackneyed”, are still on the move.
The 60th series began to be developed in 1976 under the leadership of Hiroshi Osawa - chief engineer Toyota. The debut of this series took place in 1980. In terms of configuration, it was very similar to the 40th, already familiar to everyone, dependent spring suspension, but the first modifications were completely equipped with the same engines and gearboxes.
But already in 1982 there were Big changes, the HJ60 car came out, which was equipped with diesel engine type 2H with six cylinders, a volume of 3980 cm3. This car turned out to be both powerful and comfortable at the same time, all these positive properties provided with a volumetric engine, a significant height of the roof of the body, a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed "automatic", an electric sunroof, mirrors with a remote control function, etc. Five years later, in 1987, the appearance of the 60th series cars was slightly changed: instead of two round headlights four were installed, but square, the body design became somewhat more colorful, well, one cannot fail to note the new wide tires. It was with this series that the transformation of the Land Cruiser from a semi-military car into a rather comfortable one began. passenger car. This is one of the clearest examples. It was this series that became the prototype for newer models from the 80th and 100th series.
November 1984 was the month of the introduction of the all-new 70 Series, which ended what could be called an entire line of Land Cruisers from the 20 Series onwards. This era lasted as long as 29 years, during which time the 40th series did not receive significant changes. The company's engineers were busy developing new models that would combine the traditional high strength and endurance with the latest technologies inherent in the most modern cars. In this regard, it was decided to continue using the familiar design, which consisted of a ladder-type frame and a suspension consisting of semi-elliptical springs, this design has long proven itself from the best side. Of the innovations, one of the most significant was an increase in the thickness of body panels by 1 mm.
The production of two modifications of this car was launched: BJ70 - a version with a shortened base, all-metal bodies and a tarpaulin top, the second version of the BJ73 - a medium base, its top is made of plastic.
Since 1990, two new engines have been offered for the 70th series cars - 1PZ (gasoline), it replaced the 3469 cc five-cylinder 3B engine. cm, 115 hp, second updated motor- diesel 1HZ, which replaced the old six-cylinder 13V-T with a capacity of 135 hp and a volume of 4163 cubic meters. cm.
Essential elements carrier frame on cars of the 40th and 50th series they were connected using riveting, on the new version of the LandCruiser 70, laser welding is used to connect various elements, thanks to which the structure of the cars has become even stronger.
Toyota Corporation specialists constantly tried to modernize existing models. The engine, suspension and interior equipment were subject to changes. Although it is worth noting that in the early versions of the Land Cruiser, under no circumstances were sacrificed driving performance and reliability due to design changes and increased comfort.
But over time, the concept of the company has changed. Now the main percentage of buyers of such cars are urban residents, and they rarely have to operate their "iron horses" in difficult conditions obvious off-road, they usually drive on ideal roads. In this regard, the company's engineers are now simply obliged to pay more attention to the comfort of the driver and passengers, now a spoiled buyer, in addition to excellent cross wants more, and get various auxiliary options and devices, such as climate control, leather upholstery salon and so on.
And so, October 1989 was the month of the debut of a new generation of car - "Toyota Land Cruiser 80". Now the contours of the car were made more rounded, the frame and bodies have now become even tougher, but you can write a separate article about all kinds of “stuffing”. For buyers, the car was presented in three versions, from the most common - "STD", to the "fancy" "VX".
What can I say, due to its simplicity, but traditional reliability, many militaries of various countries used the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 - STD as an army jeep. This version, unlike the other two, had a minimum of electronics, there is no ABS that is afraid of dirt and other electronic systems. But an optional winch could be installed, which could withstand a maximum force of 4 tons, which was clearly not superfluous when driving on the strongest off-road. Even the most extreme conditions could not tame the Land Cruiser 80 - STD.
And now the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 - GX is a comfortable car. The model could be equipped with a choice of one of two engines - a six-cylinder 130-horsepower diesel engine with a volume of 4.2 liters, or also a six-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 4.5 liters and a power of 213 hp.
And of course the third version - "Toyota Land Cruiser 80 - VX" - luxury car, was equipped with the most modern devices and options at that time. The most powerful engines were installed on the car - a turbodiesel and injection gasoline engine.
In total there were three types of engine that could be installed on cars of the 80th series - 1HZ (diesel), 1HD-T (turbo-diesel with direct fuel injection) and, of course, 3F-E (gasoline unit). Despite several modifications, absolutely all cars of this series had a spring suspension for all pairs of wheels. Also, almost all cars had permanent all-wheel drive, with the exception of a small number of cars that had front-wheel drive was made disabled.
In 1996, there was a slight change in the configuration of cars, now all of them, without exception, began to be equipped with front airbags and anti-lock brakes (ABS).
And already in 1998 the debut took place new version Land Cruiser - "Land Cruiser 100". When creating this car, all the experience of the corporation, accumulated over many years of creating and producing excellent cars, was involved. The model was presented to the general public in Chicago at a well-known show, but Europe was able to get acquainted with the novelty in the same year at an exhibition in Geneva.
The new version has become a little larger than the previous one, so the length has increased by 90 mm, the width has also increased slightly, and with it there has been an increase in the track. Thanks to this increase, the interior has become even more spacious and comfortable. Due to the increased dimensions, the engineers had to increase the rigidity of the body, and they succeeded, the car became 50% stiffer than its predecessor.
Increased and longitudinal and transverse, and diagonal rigidity, this became possible due to the use of steel sheets with a variable profile, as well as some other elements that helped to strengthen the structure. Those parts of the car, on which the likelihood of corrosion is especially high, are covered special sheets stainless steel.
On Land modification Cruiser 100 installed two types of power units: eight-cylinder V-shaped Gas engine 2UZ-FE with a volume of 4.7 liters, 235 hp, as well as a six-cylinder in-line diesel 1HD-FTE 4.2 l, 205 hp.
Of the novelties among the components and assemblies, one can note a steering rack instead of a worm, as well as an independent front suspension on double levers. Increased comfort and stability of control was achieved through the use of the Skyhook TEMS system and the AHC system - hydraulic clearance adjustment, they greatly help to improve the car's behavior when driving on paved roads. The exterior of the car is very representative: a large hood, two-stage multi-reflective optical elements are installed in the headlights, the bumper is made solid and to a large extent it is bent on the sidewalls, the wheel arches look very powerful, this is facilitated by their protrusion outwards, a significant area of glazing and, of course, wide doorways.
Non-woven materials are used in the upholstery of the roof. The roof of the car can be made in several proposed options: with the installation of a folding electric sunroof, a sliding type electric sunroof, with a console on the ceiling to accommodate a variety of small things.
A lot of equipment and options are provided that are responsible for safety, these include brakes equipped with hydraulic booster, and power steering, and anti-lock system brakes (ABS), front air cushions safety, headrests of all seats and, of course, three-point seat belts with pretensioners. IN standard equipment the car is equipped with a central lock, mirrors and windows with electric drives, a climate control system, a cruise control system, two electrical outlets, cup holders and many different compartments designed to transport and store all kinds of items, a car radio installed in the center console, an immobilizer, heat-absorbing tinted windows and, of course, alloy wheels. Optional equipment includes remote central locking, air conditioning system, CD changer, alloy wheels and so on.
Although the equipment of the 100th Land Cruiser model brings it much closer to the class of ordinary cars, nevertheless, it remains a real SUV in the eyes of many drivers. It is for such people that Toyota has released a new Land model cruiser 105.
2001 was an anniversary year for Toyota, of course, because it turned half a century old. For all this time, according to the marketing specialists of the company, about four million Toyota cars Land Cruiser found their owners. Therefore, it is not surprising that in honor of this significant event, to the delight of connoisseurs of this iconic car a whole special New episode- 50th Anniversary. The differences between the "anniversary" copies from ordinary production cars are quite significant, these are wheels with chrome rims, and the anniversary emblem on the body, leather and wood steering wheel trim, special door sills and logos in a golden hue, a wood-trimmed gearshift lever, interior upholstery ivory skin. Very few copies were produced in this design, and only 400 units entered the Russian market.
But already in 2007, a new series comes out again - Land Cruiser 200. Continuing all the traditions of their predecessors, the new items still combine both reliability and comfort, not to mention functionality. dimensions increased again, now the length has increased by 60 mm, by 30 mm in width, and of 15 mm in height. But these changes did not affect the recognition of this family.
Enlarged headlights and some body elements, along with an updated grille, gave the car even more massiveness and create a feeling of even greater reliability.
The Land Cruiser 200 co-platform is also the Lexus LX 570 presented to the general public in New York at the auto show. The interior trim of the Land Cruiser 200 is so rich that it can be considered the standard of comfort and luxury. Only standard equipment includes leather and wood trim, a four-zone climate control system, a navigation system with Bluetooth, a premium audio system, a rain sensor, an immobilizer and 14 airbags for the driver and passengers! To reach the feeling maximum comfort every detail of the interior is thought out, so that even the most demanding customers will be satisfied. The car is delivered to the Russian market only in a luxury version. It includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a light sensor with automatic headlights on his command, intellectual system responsible for getting into the car and starting the engine, steering wheel trimmed with leather on which the remote control buttons are located. Leather trim is the hallmark of this car, it is so high quality. Two rows of front seats are electrically heated, and the front row is completely equipped with electrical adjustment and a memory function for the driver's seat. The four-zone climate control system is the best in its class, also complemented by dust filters. The display of the navigation system can be used to display the image from the video camera to facilitate parking. The communication system includes a Bluetooth™ interface and a hands-free headset. All technical stuffing is fully consistent with the appearance of the car.
Being the realest off-road vehicle, Land Cruiser 200 has a dependent rear suspension and frame structure body, the rigidity of which, in comparison with previous versions increased noticeably. The type of front suspension has also changed, it is now exclusively independent and spring, before it was torsion bar. The Crawl Control system is also used, which is responsible for the distribution of torque and braking force between the wheels, which greatly helps the car overcome areas with loose sand, mud or snow. This system helps maintain set speed, automatically adjusting the operation of the brakes and the power output by the engine. This allows the driver not to get lost in a difficult road conditions and pay more attention to the steering, and the system will take care of the rest. In addition to this, the car also has a Multi-terrain ABS system, it can independently recognize the type pavement and based on these data independently selects the mode ABS work. The car can be equipped with a gasoline eight-cylinder 4.7-liter engine with a capacity of 288 hp, which is complemented by a five-speed "automatic". The power unit fully meets all modern requirements, it is also equipped with an electronic variable valve timing system - VVT-i. And to increase traction by low revs and to improve throttle response at high speeds, a variable geometry intake system was used.
The maximum speed of the car reaches 200 km / h, and it accelerates to hundreds in 9.2 seconds, excellent results for an SUV. This V-twin motor fully complies with Euro standards 4.
The second engine that can be installed on a car is a 4.5-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 235 horses, it is complemented by a six-speed automatic. Acceleration to hundreds with such a unit is only 8.6 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 210 km / h. Such impressive thrust is provided by a modern turbocharger having changeable geometry, and fuel system common rail. For the American market, a version with a 5.7-liter engine is also offered. All gearboxes used have excellent performance, they are both very economical in terms of fuel and are distinguished by impeccable smoothness. They have a sequential mode, and also feature AI-SHIFT technology, which automatically selects the optimal gearshift mode that is fully consistent with the driving style of any driver and road surface conditions.
In our time, an SUV except powerful engine And all-wheel drive must be equipped with various auxiliary electronic systems that would help the driver even in the most dangerous moments. Therefore, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 boasts the following list of such equipment: ABS system, traction control system, stabilization system, DAC hill descent assistance system, HAC hill climb driver assistance system. It is also worth mentioning the Torsen LSD limited slip differential installed in the transfer case of the car. The torque can now, without any electronic intervention, be distributed between the axles, although this ratio cannot exceed 30:70.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is an excellent off-road vehicle, which, along with excellent handling, has a very rich equipment and comfortable lounge, surpassing all its predecessors in these parameters.
