Toyota’s proficient Land Cruiser SUV, has impressed everyone in the British Insurance Car Awards by clinching the top spot in the 4X4 category for security.
Characterized with ruggedness and comfort, the addition of the security aspect gives this Toyota a sense of completeness.
Bearing Toyota’s first ever V8 with common rail technology, the eighth generation Land Cruiser went on sale earlier this year. It produces 650 Nm torque and 286 hp, enough to keep your mud-plugging sessions entertaining and eventful, while having capabilities to munch endless miles on the motorway sans headaches thanks to its unmatched reliability.
So what does this award mean to the owner? If parked outside for the complete duration of the night, the owner can fully expect to see his Land Cruiser right there the next morning!
That’s exactly what Peter Roberts, Chief Executive of insurer funded research centre conveyed at the awards ceremony. He said “Many car thieves are just having to give up – thanks to the industry’s continued quest to drive down car crime.”
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Delta4x4, the Bavarian specialist for SUVs, unveiled its new kit for the latest generation of the Toyota Land Cruiser. The kit for the car contains: a front bar that meets EU pedestrian safety standars, stanless steel double pipe exhaust system, stainless steelside bars, steel rear bumper and a delta4x4 break system .
Delta4x4 offers the customization program for the Toyota Land Cruiser for a price of €22,260. If you’re curious about the performaces of the car find out that it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 7.8s while the top speed is of 218 km/h. These performances are possible due to the upgrade of the engine from 286hp to 318 hp and with the help of the new set of 23inch alloy wheels. Specifications and prices after the jump!
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The new Land Cruiser V8, Toyota’s top of the range model, is to make soon its debut on the European market. This eighth generation retains all the world-beating off-road capability of its predecessors but adds more refinement, comfort and superior driving quality.
Land Cruiser chief engineer, Sadayoshi Koyari, explains the development theme of this new generation as follow: “For more than 50 years now three key words have been the basis of each generation of Land Cruiser: strength, (...)
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Toyota today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Land Cruiser full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). Now in its seventh generation, the legendary Land Cruiser continues to carry its incomparable reputation for quality, durability and reliability.
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What is the TLC ICON?
Die-hard Suv enthusiasts will be more than pleased to know that the classic Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 "with all its character, simplicity, and genuine utility" is yet again available through automotive classic remaker TLC. TLC , based in California, will build these classic SUV’s exclusively and with a limited quantity for a hefty price tag : $88,000. These vehicles should be accounted for very quickly because of the cult like following of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40.
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Toyota decide to revised the engine range for the Land Cruiser to be in line with the Euro IV emissions standards.The engines have been re-engineered to produce lower levels of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide emissions.
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A series of significant technical enhancements to the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser are designed to keep it at the forefront of the European Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment. The upgrades mean more power for the popular 3.0 D-4D diesel engine, better economy for the powerful V6 petrol and more driving pleasure across the range – thanks to reduced noise and vibration levels. As a result of the engine upgrades, all models in the Land Cruiser range are now fully Euro 4 compliant.
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Toyota has significantly enhanced performance and driving dynamics in the Land Cruiser for 2006, giving this legendary full-size sport-utility vehicle a more powerful engine and new advanced suspension control options. In addition, the 2006 Land Cruiser gains freshened front and rear styling.
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The attractive new Toyota Land Cruiser PRADO is no ’soft’ 4x4. Permanent 4WD, a rugged body-on-frame design and HAC give tremendous off-road handling. A 4.0-litre VVT-i 249PS V6 petrol engine offer responsive power. Dual zone air-conditioning enhances comfort. Class-leading durability and safety come standard.
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All New Prado Released (120 Series station wagon simply Toyota Land Cruiser in the UK market) - the new Prado was released late in 2002 in both GX and VX turbo diesel form utilizing the an intercooled version of the 3.0 L KZ-TE engine found in the Hilux. This oil burner produces 96 kW and 343 N·m of torque. From April 2003, a new 4.0 L V6 gasoline engine will be available, delivering 183 kW and 382 N·m. Both models now come with 17 in (432 mm) wheels, limiting tire choice. The new Prado’s body has 60% more torsional rigidity, leading to improved off and on-road performance, lower noise and better quality.
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