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Legendary Land Cruiser hits 60
publication date: Feb 1, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The Toyota Land
Cruiser clocks up 60 years this year.
Far from aging
gracefully, the legendary 4x4 remains one of the toughest machines on four wheels:
it's conquered the Arctic and Antarctic wastes, traversed deserts, ploughed its
way through tropical rain forests and generally taken in its tracks the worst
the world can throw at it. |  | As Land Cruiser
reaches this landmark, Toyota is launching new top-of-the-range 60th
Anniversary versions of both its standard five-door Land Cruiser and the
flagship Land Cruiser V8. It is also re-introducing a three-door version.
They have the same
robust construction and sophisticated array of driving and control systems for
exceptional on and off-road performance as their established sister models,
together with some extra style and equipment details.
|  | There's more power
and torque on tap, as well, as the 3.0-litre D-4D engine fitted to Land Cruiser
has been re-engineered.
As a result maximum output is up from 171 to 188bhp and
maximum torque from 410 to 420Nm - performance gains achieved without harming
fuel economy or emissions levels.
With the benefit of a new diesel particulate
filter (DPF), the engine meets the latest, Euro 5 emissions standards. | To
date more than five million Land Cruiser models have been sold in 188 different
countries and regions worldwide.
Both models are
available now, the Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary priced £49,950 and
the Land Cruiser V8 60th Anniversary £61,950.
Toyota has
reintroduced a three-door version of Land Cruiser. Available exclusively in LC3
trim with manual transmission only, five seats, it comes equipped with 17-inch
alloy wheels, vehicle stability control (VSC) with active traction control
(A-TRC), climate control, smart entry and start system, Bluetooth, six-speaker
audio system and front fog lamps. The Land Cruiser three-door is on sale now,
priced £30,395 on the road. |
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