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Toyota LandCruiser set to debut in Sydney

 
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Toyota LandCruiser set to debut in Sydney

Toyota LandCruiser set to debut in Sydney

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Toyota will be using next month’s Sydney Motor Show as the backdrop for the world premiere for its 200 series LandCruiser. On display will be two new petrol and turbodiesel variants, as well as the debut of the Aussie developed KDSS suspension set-up and Toyota’s new ‘crawl-control’ system.

The new 4WD rides on a completely redesigned platform, sticking with a full-frame structure design that’s been strengthened to increase safety and improve NVH levels. The 2008 LandCruiser is 60mm longer, 30mm wider and 15mm taller than the model it replaces, and comes with the choice of a new turbodiesel V8 engine or a V8 petrol engine with variable valve timing. Drive can be sent to individual wheels, both in the front or back, via a Torsen limited-slip centre differential built into the transfer unit of its full-time AWD system.

LandCruisers in the past have always maintained their ruggedness and prowess for traveling off-road, and this latest version is no different. Its optional KDSS suspension, co-developed with Australia’s Kinetic, features a hydraulic system that controls the front and rear stabilizer bars to improve stability. The new LandCruiser also gets a double-wishbone front suspension with coil springs in place of the former’s torsion-bar set-up.

Petrol models come with Toyota’s new ‘crawl control’ system designed tor traveling on surfaces such as rocks, sand or steep hills. The set-up automatically controls the engine and brakes to maintain very low speeds with minimal spinning or locking of the wheels. There are three different speeds between approximately 1km/h and 5 km/h drivers can set with a simple turn of a dial.

Inside, there’s seating for eight, up to ten air-bags, Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel controls.
2008 Toyota Landcruiser

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  1. By Eljay Posted: 9/19/2007 12:12pm PDT

    More power and lower fuel consumption! Don't you just love progress?
     
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  2. By Adam Posted: 9/25/2007 12:32pm PDT

    A Land Rover is superior in every way!
    How long has Land Rover had hill decent and terrain control?????
     
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  3. By dhruv jog Posted: 5/14/2008 8:58am PDT

    landcruiser hasnt needed hill descent and terrai control because even without it it performs perfectly on any terrain,and a landrover(when it starts of course) is still no comparison for a landcruiser.
     
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  4. By Blue Weaver Posted: 6/16/2008 5:27pm PDT

    I live in Spain and now have the new 200. It's really a fantastic car but Toyota do miss out on the finer details for a car that cost me 90,000 euros. It has a cool box but to make that cool you also have to get cool yourself. No aux. elec socket in the rear. Door mirrors don't retract automatically when you park. It is not possible to have warm air on your feet and cool air in your face to keep you awake during long winter journeys.Nowere to put your mobile phone. Plastic wood trim.....come on Toyata get your act together as it's really a great car..... Blue Weaver
     
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  5. ma_jogtamish avatar jogtamish Posted: 4/10/2009 10:21pm PDT

    i must say i agree with dhruv jog on this one..landrovers are ok..but it would require them to start..and not cause fires in the dashboard due to screwed up wiring!!!!!..land cruiser all the way!!
     
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