From War to Peace: The Story of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Toyota Land Cruiser

There are several series of cars Land cruiser- then 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 the dashboard, the transfer case control switch began to be located, and the gearshift lever was completely brought to the steering column, so 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, it is this feature that is the 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. In our time, it is unlikely that it will be possible to find an SUV of the 40th series on the market in good condition, 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, the chief engineer of 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 a 2H type diesel engine with six cylinders, with a volume of 3980 cm3. This car turned out to be both powerful and comfortable at the same time, all these positive properties were provided with a volumetric engine, a significant height of the roof of the body, mechanical five-speed gearbox gear shift or four-speed "automatic", electric sunroof, mirrors with function remote control etc. Five years later, in 1987, the appearance of the 60 series cars was somewhat changed: instead of two round headlights, four were installed, but square ones, the body design became somewhat more colorful, and new wide tires should be noted. 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 technology 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 with better 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.

The main frame members on the 40 and 50 series were riveted together, while the new LandCruiser 70 uses laser welding to connect the various members, making the car's structure 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 driving performance and reliability sacrificed 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" V 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 " 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" - a 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 (turbocharged diesel and direct injection fuel) and, of course, 3F-E (gasoline unit). Despite several modifications, absolutely all cars in this series had spring suspension 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 of a new version of the Land Cruiser - "Land Cruiser 100" took place. 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.

Two types of power units were installed on the Land Cruiser 100 modification: 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. Additional equipment includes remote central locking, air conditioning system, CD changer, alloy wheels, etc.

Although the equipment is 100th Land models Cruiser brings it much closer to the class of conventional cars, but, nevertheless, it remains in the eyes of many drivers a real SUV. It is for such people that Toyota has released a new Land Cruiser 105 model.

2001 was an anniversary year for Toyota, of course, because it turned half a century old. During all this time, according to the company's marketers, about four million Toyota Land Cruiser cars have 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 series was released - the 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. Finishing Salon Land The 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" alloy wheels, light sensor with automatic switching on headlights at 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 markedly. 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 difficult traffic conditions and pay more attention to 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 of operation of the ABS. 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 at low revs and to improve throttle response at high revs, 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 American market a version with a 5.7-liter engine is also offered. All used gearboxes 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 optimal mode gear shifting that is fully consistent with the driving style of any driver and the condition of the road surface.

Nowadays, an SUV, in addition to a 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.

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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, which resulted in 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 goes back over 60 years (since 1951), making it the 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 car of the 40th series became the first civilian car in the world to receive as a driving force diesel engine.

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 is with him that the modern history of Land Cruisers begins. 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” ... it appeared in 1984, in 1990 it “sort of left”, marking the beginning of the modern line of Toyota full and medium-sized SUVs ... but the 70th continued to be produced episodically and in small batches ... and now in 2014 year, he 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 hub bearings (quick wear),
• diesel engine fuel pump (rapid clogging and accumulation of moisture),
• pump (rapid wear due to increased thermal load),
• tension roller drive belt(rapid 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).

car body with adaptive suspension maintains a heeled state after jacking. As a rule, 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. As an alternative, an external treatment of the joint with an additional layer of sealant can be used, but in this case deterioration is possible. appearance lights.

Refused climate control. As a rule, the failure of the climate control provokes corrosion of the aluminum tubes of the air conditioner, due to which refrigerant flows 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),
• body lock center differential(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 design feature Checkpoint. 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.

By 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 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:

• windshield seal (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),
• In front of them brake calipers And brake pipes(in the area of ​​​​the rear axle, the tubes are in open space and are not protected).

We add that experts consider the carburetor gasoline unit to be the most “unreliable” engine, which differs 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 transmissions. 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 related to the wear of the spring. mechanical drive 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.

This section presents reviews of cars from the Toyota Land Cruiser line with their photos. Their technical characteristics are indicated (dimensions and capacity, clearance, engines (diesel / gasoline), transmissions and gearboxes, maximum speed and dynamics, fuel consumption per 100 km of track ...). As well as the configuration and prices for the new Land Cruisers (presented on Russian market V official salons Toyota brands).

Technologies Japanese manufacturers associated with the best deals technology in the world. It is Toyota Corporation that offers advanced and practical solutions at affordable prices. This is an average version of Japanese technology between Datsun and Infiniti - golden mean allowing the customer to experience all the benefits highest quality. Especially noticeable is the development of technology in the category of jeeps. Real off-road vehicles with efficient technologies are presented in model line Toyota in a wide range. Nice jeep Toyota is not only about cutting-edge design, but also about the most exciting technology under the hood.

The lineup of performance jeeps is filled with amazing offerings. The new models range from large off-road luxury jeeps to small, short-wheelbase off-road variants. Beautiful photos complement the benefits of buying, and the affordable price of cars motivates you to give preference to Toyota cars. All offers of this brand, each individual SUV model, are worthy of your attention when choosing a passable car.

Toyota Land Cruiser - the largest and most passable car

This model in the generation with an index of 200 is now sold in Russian salons with excellent advanced technology solutions. And if the design of the Land Cruiser has not changed much compared to the pre-styling version, then the set of modern technologies on board the jeep has been supplemented by a considerable number of interesting solutions. Among Toyota SUVs, this particular car has become the best-selling one, thanks to the following qualities:

• most bright representative a model range with masculine design and outstanding solutions in the interior;
• engines have a capacity of up to 309 horsepower and accelerate a far from small model to hundreds in 8.6 seconds;

• branded automatic transmissions from Toyota caused a real sensation from the trip;
• four-wheel drive helps to squeeze out of the potential of the car absolutely everything that is possible to get from an SUV;
• the price of the new generation Land Cruiser 200 is only 3,000,000 rubles - less than most competitors.

Even a classmate in the offer of Nissan, which is much appreciated in the world of jeeps less Toyota costs half a million more. It is the price that is most often perceived as the main motive for buying the LC 200, but after the purchase, the owners leave rave reviews about the operation of all units of the model. Even the basic offer of the model range can surprise with its efficiency and high quality.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - light version

In the model range of different countries, the Prado is considered either a jeep or a crossover. In Russia, this model also expected an unexpected initiation into crossovers, but today's generation has all important benefits real jeep. That is why Toyota's flagship is participating in today's ranking and became one of the most formidable competitors in the midsize SUV class. The main features of the car are as follows:

• large Toyota SUVs have significant advantages in the design part;
• engines up to 282 horses do not lose in dynamic characteristics to their competitors;
• automatic boxes are also installed on the Prado - comfort is above all;
• the new compact Land Cruiser has several budget versions, the delight of which is no less than that of the elite ones;
• the price of the car starts from 2,000,000 rubles, which again pleasantly surprises the buyer.

The Toyota lineup offers a great alternative to the somewhat clumsy and sometimes overgrown LC 200 Jeep. And this Prado is a great car with all the modern technologies in the kit. Even the most affordable SUV Toyota is distinguished by its excellent performance and emotions from the trip.

Toyota FJ Cruiser - a short-wheelbase off-road monster

Despite the fact that the FJ Cruiser is no longer represented in the model range of Toyota Corporation in Russia, this legendary car, which is very popular among representatives of the elite jeep market. The newest models that are present on the secondary market have amazing trim levels and the most thoughtful design with the following advantages:

• simple and powerful engines without a particular overabundance of modern technologies;
• small and short base capable of surprising you with off-road performance;
• everything you need to overcome difficult obstacles on the road, including excellent all-wheel drive;
• the simplest 4-speed automatic in most trim levels.

Toyota found the opportunity to make not only a pleasant photo of their jeep, but also to offer a very successful car for relatively little money. In the secondary market in Russia, FJ Cruiser can be bought at a price of 13-15 thousand dollars in excellent condition.

Toyota Sequoia - a successful large SUV

Huge jeep with incredible engines under the hood always makes fans of off-road cars think about buying. Power units of 4.7 or even 5.7 liters can surprise with their performance and efficiency, and the comfort and safety of this model are amazing.

The lineup of new cars from the Japanese company does not offer us the opportunity to buy Sequoia. This Toyota SUV in the secondary market from 2009-2010 will cost you at least 2,000,000 rubles if you want to buy a car without damage and special problems.

Toyota Rush is the smallest car of the concern

Despite all its meager dimensions, Rush is considered to be an SUV. Today, this car is also not in the corporation's lineup, but in the secondary market you can find very attractive versions of 2006 production. The car is worthy of attention for no reason beautiful photos. The main features of the car that will make you think about buying are as follows:

• The 1.5-liter 109-horsepower petrol engine is incredibly economical;
• the dynamics are not too high, but quite sufficient for a jeep;
• Toyota is very entertaining to drive off-road, even on versions with front-wheel drive;
• there are options with mechanics or automatic transmission;
• short base and low steel weight significant benefits car.

If the price is of great importance to you, use the search for used Rush and buy a great small SUV for 550-600 thousand rubles. Versions of 2006 may even cost less, but their quality and performance will not leave you with any questions.

Summing up

High quality Toyota vehicles as well democratic prices did their job. Today, this company is considered one of the the best manufacturers road transport in the world, overtaking the most expensive corporations in sales. Despite this, the cost of transport from the Japanese corporation is in no hurry to grow along with the general rise in prices.

Toyota's performance SUVs have become highly effective alternatives for your purchase. Cars receive Newest technologies are hugely popular and well funded. It is this circle of development that inspires certain confidence in the new products of the brand.