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When Toyota’s engineers sat down to build an all new Land Cruiser, they by no means started with a blank piece of paper. Instead, they drew upon its legendary DNA and added just the right amount of state of the art technology to create a vehicle that will uphold its reputation to get you there and back under the toughest of conditions.
HERITAGE
The Land Cruiser was born 72 years ago as the “Toyota BJ”, on August 1, 1951. Shortly afterwards it demonstrated its strength and capabilities by becoming the first vehicle to successfully climb to the sixth station on the slopes of Mount Fuji.
Ever since, Toyota’s mission for Land Cruiser has been to provide people with a vehicle that will take them to their destination in safety and security, even in the harshest environments. The different experiences of customers around the world have proved invaluable in evolving the Land Cruiser’s essential strengths of reliability, durability and the ability to tackle rough road conditions.
Hardly surprising then that its worldwide reputation has made it one of Toyota’s best-selling models with 11.3 million sales to date (including Lexus LX and GX models) across more than 170 countries and regions.
NEW GA-F PLATFORM
In keeping with Toyota’s commitment to make a vehicle that meets customer demands, the new Land Cruiser retains its classic, robust body-on-frame construction and adopts Toyota’s GA-F platform. A combination which significantly improves off-road performance without impairing on-road comfort and manoeuvrability.
Compared to its predecessors, rigidity of the new frame is up by 50% and the combined body and frame rigidity has increased by 30%. These substantial improvements contribute to improved responsiveness, handling and ride comfort.
Basic suspension performance has also been enhanced, notably to help secure increased wheel articulation – a key factor in off-road driving capability.
DISCONNETING FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR
The new Land Cruiser’s off-road capability is enhanced by a new disconnecting front anti-roll bar. The technology – SDM (Stabiliser with Disconnection Mechanism) – is a Toyota first and enables the driver to change the status of the anti-roll bar at the flick of a switch on the dashboard. The improved flexibility allows for better driveability on rough roads and greater comfort and easier handling in on-road driving.
Upgrades to the Multi-Terrain Monitor and Multi-Terrain Select provide further support when driving off-road. Using high resolution camera and display, the Multi-Terrain Monitor gives the driver a clear view of the area immediately around and beneath the vehicle; the Multi-Terrain Select system automatically adapts vehicle performance to suit the demands of different off-road driving conditions.
NEW ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
This is the first Land Cruiser to use an electric power steering (EPS) system. This reduces the amount of kickback that can occur when driving over rough terrain and provides smoother, more direct steering and easier manoeuvrability at all speeds.
Using EPS also allows the new Land Cruiser to feature Lane Tracing Assist as part of its Toyota Safety Sense active safety and driver assistance package.
NEW POWERTRAINS
The powertrain is designed and engineered to support people’s lifestyles and livelihoods, carrying forward the Land Cruiser’s long-established reputation for reliability and on and off-road durability.
In Western Europe, the new Land Cruiser will be supplied with a 2.8-litre turbodiesel unit engineered for a strong balance of fuel efficiency and performance. Producing a maximum 204 DIN hp/150 kW and matched to a new eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, the car can tow loads of up to 3,500 kg.
In early 2025, an electrified powertrain combining the powerful and efficient diesel engine with 48-Volt mild hybrid technology will be available.
DESIGN
Tradition blended with modernity creates a timeless look, characteristic for a vehicle built to withstand the harshest conditions. The styling also captures the functional beauty found in the best professional tools.
The chunky tough look underlines the “back to its origins” quality of the new Land Cruiser and is highly practical with a form-follows-function approach. Shorter overhangs, sculpted corners and a narrowed lower body all contribute to off-road performance. In the event of damage, body parts are designed for quick and easy replacement.
In profile, the exterior design displays a classic Land Cruiser silhouette, with strong horizontal lines. Overall length is 4,920 mm, width 1,980 mm and height 1,870 mm; the wheelbase is 2,850 mm.
The interior offers a choice of five or seven-seat configurations, with a design that evokes the strength and functionality of an authentic off-roader. This is witnessed in details such as the horizontally arranged instrument panel and switches that are shaped for easy operation, even when driving over challenging terrain.
The driver’s all-round visibility has been given priority, helped by the low-set cowl, horizontal instrument panel and a lowered belt line that makes room for deeper side windows.
ADVANCED SAFETY PROVISIONS
The new Land Cruiser will benefit from the latest Toyota Safety Sense systems within a comprehensive Toyota T-Mate package of advanced safety features and technologies that reduce the burden on the driver.
LAND CRUISER FIRST EDITION
The all-new Land Cruiser will be introduced in Europe with a special First Edition model, available exclusively for customers to reserve during the initial pre-sales period from October this year.
This limited-run version – around 3,000 units will be built for Europe – emphasises the Land Cruiser’s heritage with special styling features and a no-nonsense off-road character. Details include classic round headlights and two dedicated bi-tone exterior paintwork finishes: Sand and Smoky Blue. Further details will be provided closer to the pre-sales launch.
