What year was the Land Cruiser 100 produced? New comment

One of the more famous SUVs is the Toyota Land Cruiser. This car has a 65-year history. During this time, he gained great popularity around the world and became one of the most famous and widespread SUVs. At the same time, unlike many analogues, the Land Cruiser has retained its classic off-road design to this day. This article examines the past generation of the Land Cruiser 100 ".

Origin

This car has been produced since 1951. This is the model of the manufacturer with the longest history. Toyota 100 series is its 10th generation in the Japanese market and 4th among those sold in the Russian market. The car was presented in 1997, and the next one was launched on sale. It is the descendant of the 80 series and the predecessor of the now on the assembly line

Body

The car has a classic SUV frame structure and a 5-door station wagon body, called Station Wagon in the manufacturer's classification. In comparison with its predecessor, the Toyota 100 series has increased the body length by 70 mm, width by 10 mm. As a result, these parameters reached 1.94 m and 4.89 m, respectively, and the height is 1.86 m.The mass of the machine is 2.545 tons.

It should be noted that the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 diesel had a frame of a different design than the gasoline variants. In addition, depending on the market and equipment, the cars differed in the design of the rear door. So, on the simplest trim levels, as well as on versions for some markets, it is represented by two swing parts, one of which has a spare wheel. But most cars have a hinged tailgate. Finally, the versions for the Arabian and African markets are distinguished by the presence of two gas tanks.

On this model, the safety has been significantly increased in comparison with the 80 series. For this, shock-absorbing elements were built into the frame, and the doors were equipped with stiffeners. The body panels of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 are made of high-strength sheet steel. We also expanded the list of active safety systems. The standard equipment on the first cars included 2 front airbags. Later added side cushions and curtains. Also, Toyota 100 series was equipped with ABS, TRC (traction control system), EBD, BAS (auxiliary braking system), VSC (stabilization system).

Chassis

The car retained the design of the chassis from the Land Cruiser 80. The front suspension is an independent double wishbone type on torsion bars, the rear suspension is dependent with a continuous axle on springs. An exception is the 105 series, which is equipped with a continuous axle and front. In comparison with its predecessor, the attachment points of the rear suspension arms have been changed in order to increase the smoothness of the ride. In addition, the front and rear wheel tracks have been widened. This has improved sustainability. Some versions were equipped with a suspension with hydraulic elements that provide the ability to change the ground clearance and maintain it regardless of the load.

On the initial versions, the rear brakes are drum, on the higher configurations, disc brakes are installed on all wheels, on the front ones - ventilated mechanisms.

The wheel size is 16-18 inches, depending on the equipment.

Engines

Toyota 100 series was equipped with five power units: two gasoline and three diesel. Moreover, most of them were presented in different markets with different settings.

2UZ-FE. It is an 8-cylinder V-shaped power unit that develops 235 hp. With. and 422 Nm. The most powerful engine available for a Land Cruiser of this generation, but not in all markets, since, in addition to the mentioned option, it existed in 231 hp versions. sec., 410 Nm and 205 liters. sec., 360 Nm (both up to 2002). After the first restyling, its performance was increased to 238 hp. With. and 434 Nm. In 2005, a forced version of the engine was added, equipped with a VVT system, which develops 275 hp. With. and 450 Nm.

1FZ-FE. In-line six-cylinder engine from the Land Cruiser 80 range. Develops 212 hp. With. and 373 Nm or 224 liters. sec., 387 Nm depending on the settings. This power unit was used before the 2005 restyling.

Diesel versions are represented by one engine in three modifications: atmospheric, turbocharged and bi-turbocharged.

1HD-FTE. The diesel engine is similar in design to the previous one, but equipped with a turbocharger. Its power is 205 liters. sec., torque - 431 Nm. Before restyling in 2002, there was a simplified version with indicators of 167 liters. With. power and 360 Nm of torque.

In some markets, until 2002, the diesel engine was introduced in a biturbo version with a capacity of 250 hp. With.

Transmission

Initially, Toyota 100 series offered a 4-speed A3343F and a 5-speed manual Aisin H151F. Since 2002, the automatic transmission has been replaced with a 5-speed Aisin A750. On the first post-styling turbodiesel versions, there was the Aisin A440, and the 4.5 liter cars for some markets until 2006 were equipped with the Aisin A340. Both of these automatic transmissions are 4-speed.

2UZ-FE was equipped exclusively with automatic transmission: in the first versions it was 4-speed, after restyling in 2002, 5-speed.

For the 1FZ-FE, both a manual 5-speed and an automatic (4-speed before restyling in 2002 and a 5-speed after) gearbox were offered.

The 1HZ was equipped exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission.

For the 1HD-FTE, 5-speed manual and automatic (up to 2002 4-speed) transmissions were offered.

Most versions were equipped with permanent all-wheel drive with a low gear and a symmetrical center differential with a rigid lock. Although there were also options with a plug-in front axle and a two-stage transfer case without a center differential.

Interior

Despite the fact that the Land Cruiser 80 was still considered a high-class car, the Toyota 100 series significantly outstripped it. First, the dimensions of the cabin were increased: the length increased by 90 mm, the width - by 70 mm. Secondly, they began to use better finishing materials, especially after the restyling of 2002. Thirdly, they significantly improved noise and vibration insulation. Thanks to all this, the interiors of the maximum trim levels began to correspond to the business-class sedans. At the same time, there were also simple versions with a modest interior trim.

The car was available in 5- and 7-seater versions.

Restyling

During production, the Land Cruiser 100 has undergone 2 upgrades. The first restyling was carried out in 2002. Externally, the bumpers, radiator grill, headlight linings, headlights were changed. Toyota 100 series has also undergone technical changes. So, the 4-speed automatic transmission was replaced with a 5-speed one. In addition, we excluded the simple versions of the 2UZ-FE and 1HD-FTE engines, as well as the biturbo version of the latter.

The second modernization took place in 2005. External changes were more modest: they affected only the headlights, a radiator grille and headlamp linings. The 1FZ-FE was excluded from the range of motors, but a forced version of the 2UZ-FE appeared.

Market place

Land Cruiser 100 is highly valued in the secondary market, therefore it slowly loses in price and costs significantly more than many analogues from other manufacturers of the same age. So, even the most worn-out cars are estimated at more than 600 thousand rubles, while the price of the best copies exceeds 1.5 million rubles.

Most of all on the market are Land Cruisers equipped with V8, half that with a turbodiesel. Aspirated diesel versions are even rarer, not to mention six-cylinder and twin-turbo diesels.

During production, the model was very popular all over the world. This was facilitated by the very broad scope of the Toyota 100. The characteristics of the 105 version made it possible to use it in the most difficult conditions. They were also used at the UN. At the same time, Land Cruisers of higher trim levels were used instead of premium sedans.

Moreover, there was a luxury version of the Land Cruiser 100: the Lexus LX470. Originally developed for the American market, the car was equipped exclusively with 2UZ-FE and hydraulic suspension. It differs from Toyota in expanded equipment and improved interior trim.

The breadth of application determines the modifications of Toyota 100. Tuning of simple versions is usually aimed at increasing off-road capabilities, while the maximum configurations focused on road use, increasing comfort.

Reliability

High endurance in the most difficult conditions, proven by years of operation, is due to the reliability of the Toyota 100. Reviews testify to this.

The most reliable engines are 1HZ and 2UZ-FE. Both of them, with proper maintenance, overcome the line of 500 thousand km without overhaul. 1HD-FTE is more demanding in terms of maintenance and fuel quality: once every 40 thousand km, you need to adjust the valves and change the timing belt every 120 thousand km. Possible breakdown of the injection pump at 150 thousand km.

Gearboxes are equally reliable and as durable as engines, provided the oil is changed every 50 thousand km. By the same time, oxidation of the inter-axle blocking is possible. And with the same frequency, you need to change the grease in the wheel bearings and inject the crosspieces of the propeller shafts.

The suspension is also very reliable. Usually, by 140 thousand km, amotisers and ball joints wear out, a little later the steering mechanism and by 40 thousand km is less reliable and more expensive to repair, but it can be turned into an ordinary one.

The body is well protected against corrosion. Weaknesses - the bottom of the fifth door, the windshield frame.

For the Russian market, the Land Cruiser 100 was offered in three trim levels: STD (standard), GX and VX. The first is a fairly simple, one might say, utilitarian option. Seats with vinyl upholstery, equipment - only air conditioning, the sofa of the second row is one-piece, only 10 seats, while the side seats of the third row are more like benches. Narrow tires 235/85 R16 on steel rims. The GX trim looks richer. The interior is trimmed with fabric, there is a power package, roof rails, a cassette radio with a tuner and an electric antenna, an anti-theft system with an immobilizer are installed. Seats in the second row - with adjustable backrests and fold down in parts, more comfortable and the third row. Installed tires 275/75 R16 "cast". Additionally, you can retrofit the car with ABS, a sunroof, a winch on the front bumper, and rear disc brakes. The luxury VX equipment has a velor or leather 7-seater interior, leather trim for the steering wheel and transmission control knobs, climate control, full power accessories (including seat and steering column adjustments with "memory" settings, heated front seats), alloy wheels with low-profile tires 275/65 R17. After modernization in 2002, the appearance was slightly corrected. The flagship version received a new "Optitron" dashboard, variable steering ratio, separate climate control for all rows of seats. The list of standard equipment has also expanded.

For the STD and GX trim levels, a very reliable and unpretentious atmospheric 6-cylinder 1HZ diesel engine with a volume of 4.2 liters and a power of 131 hp, equipped with a manual transmission, was intended. For the luxury VX configuration, two powertrains were offered. Inline six-cylinder turbo diesel 4.2 l 1HD-FTE with 204 hp. with improved performance indicators, fuel consumption and reduced exhaust gases. And the petrol 2UZ-FE is a 4.7-liter 235-horsepower V8 with four valves per cylinder. The first was equipped with both a manual transmission and an "automatic". For the second motor, only a machine gun was offered.

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 in STD and GX trim levels have dependent front and rear suspension, inherited from the 80-series. This is the most reliable and unpretentious option for working in difficult conditions. At the same time, in the Land Cruiser STD there is only a blocking of the center differential, and in the more expensive version of the GX, there are additionally locks of both cross-axle differentials - rear and front, which significantly improves cross-country ability. VX modifications have an independent front suspension of a double wishbone type on torsion bars, while the rear suspension, albeit dependent with a continuous axle on springs, but with redesigned attachment points for the levers - as a result, the Land Cruiser 100 has excellent smoothness.

Compared to the previous generation, the safety performance has increased significantly. The new frame design has built-in shock absorbing elements. The body is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant sheet steel. In the doors - stiffeners. Active safety features include ABS, two airbags for the driver and front passenger. The VSC stability control system was offered on the VX trim level. Crash tests show a high level of protection for the driver and passengers.

If you do not take into account the price of the used Land Cruiser 100, and it is quite high, this car is a close to ideal type of an SUV, quite modern even today, which is especially true for cars with top-end configuration. Definitely the best value for money when you consider value for money.

Like many other models of the Land Cruiser 100 - the price of which obliges you to constantly monitor the opinion of consumers, it has constantly undergone some changes. Toyota representatives tried to take into account the preferences of people who already had experience driving this car and could, from a practical point of view, evaluate the convenience, technical characteristics and other indicators.

So, over time, the radiator grill changed - it became larger. The taillights changed the color of the turn signals a little, since the company decided to use LEDs as a light emitter. The front panel has become softer over time and somewhat more attractive. Rear passengers were able to control the radio, and there was also airflow to the rear seats from the ceiling.

Since 2006, the manufacturer has changed both the front and rear optics. The taillights are all LED. Since 2002, cars of this model have been equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The car has become more comfortable. For people who are willing to sacrifice dynamics for this, the updated Toyota Land Cruiser 100 has become more attractive.

Also, Toyota specialists have developed and implemented steering with a variable gear ratio on the 100th model. Thanks to this innovation, the large car became more manageable.

All these innovations, in principle, had a positive effect on the feedback from the owners. Among the advantages that are noted by the majority who bought the hundredth model:

• good cross-country ability;
• stability on the road even at high speeds;
• large power reserve.

This is not surprising, because the car is designed just for off-road conditions, and it behaves more than confidently around the city. However, in addition to those owners of the Cruiser 100 who have been operating the car for 10 years and write only in enthusiastic tones about their steel horse, there are also those who frankly say that they sold the “maize” due to a large number of problems with various components, to which I am glad.


Next, we will consider what are the disadvantages and advantages revealed by the owners during the operation of this car.

Amenities and disadvantages inside

What every driver first of all pays attention to is the comfort of the car's interior, namely, how comfortable it will be for him to drive. If you look at the Land Cruiser 100 owner reviews regarding the location of the controls in the cabin, then you can clearly see the presence of some inconveniences.

The owners note the poorly thought-out arrangement of the headlight washer buttons, heated steering wheel and seats. In order to be able to make the appropriate adjustments, it is necessary to stretch sideways and down, with this position of the body, the visibility of the road is significantly reduced. In addition, the "electric suction" button is located so that it does not fall on the eye at all, and there is no duplicate indicator on the dashboard. Therefore, it is often forgotten, and the suction works when it is no longer needed.

One of the disadvantages of aesthetics and comfort in the cabin, recognized by Toyota, is that when the USB is connected, the cigarette lighter socket is blocked. This is important in view of the availability of a sufficient number of devices (FM receivers, boilers, chargers for mobile phones) that are connected to this socket. For such a respectable, eminent manufacturer, the situation is rather incomprehensible.


Among the advantages of the interior, most car owners note the comfort of the seats and a huge amount of legroom. Also, the seats are particularly practical, they are quite difficult to get dirty and they can safely and comfortably accommodate as many as five adult passengers, in addition, there will still be room for small luggage.

As for the interior of the cabin, in the opinion of many, it still leaves much to be desired. There are extraneous creaks emanating from the seats, the plastic of the front panel also does not look good for your money (the car is not cheap). Although this is a matter of taste, for half of the drivers, good technical characteristics are much more important, which the Land Cruiser 100 has to be said to be quite impressive.

Fuel consumption

The most important question that worries every car owner when operating a car is probably fuel consumption. To begin with, we note that for the Toyota Land Cruiser 100, two engine options are offered: gasoline and diesel.

According to the manufacturer, the 4.7 liter gasoline unit is distinguished by its high technical characteristics and dynamism. The second diesel engine with a volume of 4, 2 liters, in their opinion, is still considered more reliable and economical.

As you know, the issue of consumption must be approached based on the volume of the engine, the fuel on which the car drives (diesel fuel or gasoline), as well as the operating conditions. So many drivers who have a gasoline engine on the Land Cruiser 100 mark consumption in the region of 17 liters on the highway at a speed of 150 km / h. And the owners of a diesel engine at a speed of 100-110 km / h note a consumption of 9-10 liters per hundred.

As you can see, real data on fuel consumption do not differ much from those declared by the manufacturer. For the first case, Toyota regulates 16.3 liters per hundred, and in the second 11.1 liters in the combined cycle. Of course, all calculations are performed at a vehicle speed of around 100 km / h. Therefore, the petrol 4.7 at 150 km / h slightly goes over fuel, but goes quickly.

That is, in principle, we can say that such an expense is quite acceptable for an SUV. However, residents of the north still have to spend more on fuel, since consumption increases in the cold. In winter, with an average temperature of 25-35 degrees below zero, according to the owners, fuel consumption increases up to 22 liters.

What else do the owners note

Only during the operation of the car can all its advantages and disadvantages be revealed, so it would be useful to find out a few more nuances that the owners talk about.

Often, reviews of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 speak of insufficient anti-corrosion treatment in places that are hidden from everyday inspection, for example, under the lanterns, on the inner surfaces of the doors. After a while, traces of rust appear there. To avoid this, you have to spend additional funds on a good anti-corrosion agent.

The problem of high-quality fuel is equally acute for both diesel engines and gasoline units. On diesel engines, first of all, injectors and filters are clogged. It is almost impossible to repair it yourself due to the complexity of the fuel system, you need to take it to the service. The cost of replacing injectors can be 60 thousand rubles. In addition, a high sulfur content has a negative effect on engine oil, as a result of which it loses its detergent properties. Gasoline units become less responsive, and consumption increases.


With great differences in opinion about the reliability of a particular unit, everyone notices that the weak point of the car, especially in the conditions of bad Russian roads, is the lower arm of the front suspension. It would not hurt the manufacturer to increase the resource of this node. In addition, the steering rack can be called a problem area.

We are pleased with the prices for spare parts. Compared to other cars of this class, the "hundred" is somewhat more affordable. So, for the 2006 model, the cost of the original wing is, according to average estimates, about 12 thousand rubles, the cost of the bumper is 5 thousand. Naturally, for some sedan, such a price category would be an overwhelming burden, but its capabilities are completely different.

The representative of the 100th series from the "Land Cruiser" family was officially presented to the public in 1997 at the International Motor Show in Tokyo, and at the very beginning of 1998 its serial production started.

In 2003, the model underwent an update, which affected the exterior and interior, after which it lasted on the assembly line until 2008 - then it was replaced by the 200th series.

According to Toyota's internal classification, the Land Cruiser 100 belongs to the Station Wagon class. The vehicle is a full-size SUV with a frame body structure. Its length is 4890 mm, width - 1940 mm, height - 1880 mm. Between the axles it has 2850 mm, and under the bottom - 220 mm. In the equipped condition, the 100th weighs from 2465 to 2620 kg, depending on the modification, and its gross weight noticeably exceeds three tons.

The car has a spacious luggage compartment - 830 liters, and if the rear seat is folded down - 1370 liters.

For Toyota Land Cruiser 100, a wide range of power units was offered.

• The petrol lineup consisted of six-cylinder engines with a working volume of 4.5 to 4.7 liters, delivering from 205 to 235 horsepower and from 360 to 434 Nm of peak torque.
• There were three diesel engines available, each six-cylinder, 4.2-liter turbocharged. Their return ranged from 131 to 204 "horses".

The engines were combined with a 5-speed manual or 4-band automatic transmission, as well as an all-wheel drive system.

Land Cruiser 100 is a classic frame SUV with traditional arrangement of units, independent front and dependent rear suspension. Ventilated disc brakes were used on the front wheels, disc brakes on the rear. The car has excellent off-road ability, so it feels confident on almost any road surface, with the exception of swampy areas due to its impressive weight. The impressive SUV behaves confidently on the road, and is also endowed with decent performance indicators - with the "weakest" engine from 0 to 100 km / h, it accelerates in 13.6 seconds, with the "strongest" one - in 11.7 seconds.

The main advantages of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100-series include a large and comfortable interior, an impressive luggage compartment, powerful engines, good dynamics, excellent cross-country ability, well-thought-out ergonomics, reliable suspension, attractive appearance, as well as the prestige of the model.

Not without its drawbacks - high cost of maintenance, high fuel consumption, high price for "fresh" copies. In addition, experts refer to the weak points of the “hundredth Land Cruiser” as the lower front suspension arms and the steering rack, which have a small resource when operating on poorly paved roads, as well as the splined joints of the propeller shafts that require periodic maintenance.

In 2017, in the secondary market in Russia, the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is offered at a price of 750,000 to 1,500,000 rubles (depending on the condition, year of manufacture, version and equipment level).

Legendary cars were born decades ago. Wartime, the need for reliable technology, the demand for cars that can go everywhere - all this led to the fact that the Japanese concern decided to implement a bold undertaking. This is how the Toyota Land Cruiser appeared, which has been a popular SUV since 1954, and today it also personifies the status of the owner. The latest modifications of this car have become off-road icons that hundreds of other car manufacturers cannot reach.

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The history of the SUV started in 1953, when the Japanese company began to produce the Toyota BJ - the first SUV in the history of the concern. A year later, it was renamed Land Cruiser. The name change was partly a roll-over with the British Land Rover.

Land Cruiser engines were not very diverse at first. The first off-road vehicle from the Japanese was driven by a 3.4-liter engine capable of producing 98 horsepower. Of course, not much, but for that time it was a real breakthrough. It was also the first time a six-cylinder engine was used in a passenger car. Production continued until 1960.

Land Cruiser 40 is the oldest

In several modifications, this car lasted 26 years on the Japanese assembly line. From 1960 to 1984, the model changed the index 40 to 55 and 60, but practically nothing has changed functionally in the car. The same petrol engine has been improved and optimized. In the 40 series of the SUV, it already produced 125 horsepower, and in the 55 and 60 series - 130.

The endurance and unpretentiousness of the military engine gave rise to a minus, which began to mean more and more - the unit consumed too much fuel. It became clear that Toyota Land Cruiser engines require upgrades. Therefore, in 1970, Toyota decided to introduce a diesel engine into the line of power units. The 3-liter 4-cylinder unit in the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 is the world's first diesel engine in a civilian passenger car. This innovation by the Japanese changed the course of automotive history.

Heavyweight Prado appears in the ring

As a result of four years of hard work with the modernization of the power units, the company did not carry out any special model updates. The Land Cruiser FJ 62, which was released in 1985, can be considered a transitional model. The popular and nowadays Toyota Land Cruiser engines were tested on it. Finally, there was an improvement in the 3F gasoline unit (and 3F-E for the automatic transmission). He got 4 liters of volume, reduced fuel consumption, and also pretty much lost weight. 145 horsepower became a power record for the concern at that time... The 4.2 liter 2F engine was less powerful at 140 horsepower.

The diesel history of the company has developed with a powerful parallel jet. The 2H engine produced in 1982 had 6 cylinders and 4 liters of displacement. It was actively used throughout the entire lineup of the early 80s. In 1985 it got turbocharged and increased power to 135 horsepower. The crown of the success of this unit was the first Prado model, released in 1987. Electronic control was added to the power unit and a new index was assigned - 2H-E. Also on the Land Cruiser was installed a 4-liter 12H-T diesel unit, which accommodated 20 more horses. There was also a less powerful 3B unit with 98 horses and a volume of only 3.4 liters.

Early Common Era - 80 series

The release of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 ushered in a new era in Japanese automotive production. 10 years of model production (1988-1998) became the years of formation of the Toyota brand as we know it today. And the Land Cruiser played an important role in this, which began to offer a variety of engine options.

The gasoline family until 1992 was represented by a carbureted 4-liter 3F-E unit with 155 horsepower and a 4.5-liter 195-horsepower 1FZ-F novelty, which was later converted to a 1FZ-FE injection engine with a capacity of up to 215 horses. The atmospheric 4.2 liter 1HZ has become a legend of the concern. The owners of a car with such a unit argued that the resource of the Toyota Land Cruiser engine could not be exhausted. The 120-136 aspirated horsepower has become the favorites of American farmers. There were also 4.2 liter turbocharged diesel engines 1HD-T and 1HD-FT. The power of 170 horsepower was accompanied by an unprecedentedly low fuel consumption, but such cars were practically not exported to the CIS countries. A simple 3.5-liter 1PZ engine and 115 horses were installed on commercial vehicles. Land Cruiser Prado was awarded with smaller diesel units: 2L-T and 2LT-E 2.4 liters and 85 and 97 horses, respectively, as well as a 3-liter 1KZ-TE with 130 horses.

The eightieth generation of the iconic SUV lasted on the market until 1998, when the design was already morally outdated, and the engines required updating.

Jubilee "Hundredth" Land Cruiser

The release of the 100th generation of the SUV began a year before the 80 series was removed from the assembly line - in 1997. This car became a real breakthrough of the brand in the luxury transport market.

The line of engines was presented by both gasoline and diesel units. The eight-cylinder petrol engines had a volume of 4.7 liters, 235 horses under the hood and the 2UZ-FE marking. Diesel units were a 4.2 liter 1HD-FTE 204 horsepower engine with incredible efficiency, low consumption and a very reliable design, as well as a younger brother of 135 horsepower 1HZ. One or two turbochargers gave the big frame SUV a drive.

The special version of the Land Cruiser 100 is the Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus. She offered only one engine option - a 4.7 liter 2UZ-FE gasoline monster with 235 horsepower. The automatic transmission is perfectly tuned, so that the dynamics and driving performance of the car were at the highest level. Prado here stood out with other units. Gasoline 3RZ-FE for 150 horses and 2.7 liters (changed to 2TR-FE, added 13 horses), 3 liter diesels 1KZ-TE and 145 and 170 horses. Well, the crown of the brand is a 3.4-liter 185-horsepower 5VZ-FE gasoline unit, which in the future was replaced by a 4-liter 1GR-FE with 249 horsepower.

In 2007, the release of the hundredth generation of the Land Cruiser came to an end. Today it is one of the most popular SUVs on the secondary market, which has very conditionally lost its value.

The last generation - immediately plus 100

Probably, the Japanese themselves were surprised how high they managed to jump in the development of the new Land Cruiser 200, which began production in 2007. After all, they added not ten points to the index of the car, as it was before, but as many as a hundred.

The car retains all the advantages that have ensured the popularity of the Japanese SUV family for years. The frame structure, impenetrable suspension, high ground clearance and incredible comfort are all at the highest level.

Cars with an automatic transmission are imported to the CIS countries. One 235 horsepower, 4.5 liter 1VD-FTV diesel unit has been proposed. And two gasoline engines: a 4.6-liter 1UR-FE engine with a record 309 horses and a less powerful 4.7 liter 2UZ-FE with 288 horses. Toyota LC Prado continues to use the iconic 2TR-FE and 1GR-FE petrol units.

So far, the Japanese have not announced a generational change, although there are doubts that the 200 series will last too long on the assembly line. The pace of development of SUVs in the world has grown so much that updates will have to be done much more often.

Constant growth in popularity

Since the release of the first Toyota BJ model to the latest Land Cruiser versions, the popularity of the car has only increased. The introduction of the latest technologies, Japanese meticulousness in the smallest details, build quality and materials - all this gives the result.

The popularity of the car in the world is evidenced by the fact that it is easier to find a contract Toyota Land Cruiser engine than a unit for any other car.

The quality of the Japanese concern and its attitude to business makes Toyota cars a desirable acquisition for every person. Hopefully, the coming generations of the SUV series will be equally attractive in every way.