[Toyota Land Cruiser New Model] GR Sports also debuts, "easy to drive and not tired" Rankle ... from 5.1 million yen

On August 2nd, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the new Land Cruiser (300 series), a flagship SUV that combines years of accumulated technology with the latest technology. There are 5-seater 1st grade and 7-seater 4th grade for gasoline models, and 2 grades for 5-seater diesel models. The price ranges from 5.1 million yen to 8 million yen. In addition, for the first time as a Land Cruiser, a high-performance sports grade "GR SPORT" will be set. The price is 7.7 million yen.

The Land Cruiser was born in August 1951 as a four-wheel drive vehicle "TOYOTA BJ type" with a powerful engine. Since then, it has continued to evolve as a presence that supports people's lives and livelihoods around the world and supports a richer life. (including Lexus LX and GX).

The new Land Cruiser (300 series), which has undergone a full model change this time, is the successor to the 200 series that appeared in 2007. Based on the development themes of "Evolving and inheriting reliability, durability, and drivability on rough roads" and "Achieving an easy-to-drive, fatigue-free driving experience on any road in the world", we have combined the latest technology with the accumulation of many years of technology. , renewed the features.

Adoption of the GA-F platform achieves both high-dimensional driving and environmental performance

While following the conventional frame structure, it adopts the new GA-F platform based on TNGA. By utilizing the latest welding technology, etc., the frame is highly rigid (up 20% compared to the conventional model) and lightweight, improving collision safety performance, quietness, and driving quality. In addition to expanding the use of high-strength steel for the body, the bonnet, roof, and all door panels are made of aluminum. In addition, the powertrain mounting position has been moved 70mm to the rear of the vehicle and 28mm downward. As a result, the weight has been reduced by about 200kg, the center of gravity has been lowered, and the front and rear weight distribution has been improved.

Along with the platform renewal, the suspension adopts a newly developed high mount double wishbone type (front) and trailing link axle type (rear) suspension. The rear suspension optimizes the placement of the shock absorbers to improve ride comfort and steering stability. In addition, by changing the position of the suspension arm, the vehicle maintains a stable posture even during braking.

The wheel articulation (difficult to float tires) has also been improved to improve rough road driving performance. A linear solenoid type is used for the AVS, which independently controls the damping force of the shock absorbers for all four wheels according to the road surface conditions and driving operation, achieving both steering stability and ride comfort.

Hydraulic power steering, which can withstand use in harsh environments, is combined with an electric steering actuator. As a result, it is possible to add steering support functions such as lane tracing assist, as well as excellent handling at low speeds and reduced shock (kickback) when driving on rough roads. A clean steering feel has also been achieved. In addition, it adopts an electronically controlled brake system that provides more linear braking characteristics. A sensor detects the operation amount of the brake pedal and creates the optimum braking force with the hydraulic brake.

Latest equipment aimed at improving steering stability and operability

Torsen LSD is adopted to ensure the traction performance of the rear tires. During turning acceleration, the driving force is distributed optimally according to the load on the rear left and right wheels, achieving high control performance. It responds well to changes in road surface conditions when traveling straight ahead, contributing to ensuring stability.

Multi-Terrain Select provides six modes (AUTO/DIRT/SAND/MUD/DEEP SNOW/ROCK) for driving support in road conditions that are likely to cause a stuck tire due to spinning or a stall due to insufficient driving force. You can choose. Driving power, suspension, and brake hydraulic pressure are automatically and integratedly controlled for each mode to ensure running performance. In addition, the operating range has been expanded to the high range (H4), making it a function that can be used for a wider range of off-road driving.

The multi-terrain monitor uses four cameras to check the surroundings of the vehicle. By switching between the images captured by the cameras mounted on the front, left and right sides, and the rear with the camera switch, it is possible to check the road surface conditions around the vehicle, which are prone to blind spots. Also, if you stop the vehicle while the front screen is displayed, you can switch to an underfloor view that allows you to check the conditions under the vehicle and the position of the front wheels. In addition, a new view has been added that shows a close-up view of the area around the rear wheels. You can grasp the situation near the tires and the sense of distance to obstacles, and it is useful for escaping from a stuck or dead end.

On the 12.3-inch display, a new off-road information display screen has been newly installed as a dedicated Land Cruiser display. The inclinometer, differential lock on/off, accelerator/brake work, etc. are displayed on the large screen, allowing the driver to intuitively grasp the vehicle status.

◆ Gasoline / diesel V6 twin turbo that combines power and environmental performance

The power unit is a 3.5-liter gasoline or 3.3-liter diesel V-type 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine. The newly developed 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine produces a maximum output of 415ps and a maximum torque of 650Nm. Adoption of D-4ST with multi-hole direct injection injector, long stroke, high-speed combustion and high-efficiency twin-turbo due to optimal placement of valve angle produce powerful low-speed torque and excellent supercharging response.

The 3.3-liter V6 twin-turbo diesel engine optimizes the structure of each part of the engine, such as the piston combustion chamber, intake port, and injectors, achieving both a maximum output of 309ps, a maximum torque of 700Nm, and excellent fuel efficiency. In addition, a 2-way twin turbo with variable nozzle is newly adopted. It achieves supercharging performance that brings an exhilarating feeling of acceleration in every scene, contributing to powerful acceleration due to the high response of the single turbo in the low speed range and smooth acceleration due to the large intake volume of the twin turbo in the high speed range.

The transmission combines a direct shift 10AT that brings out the performance of the V6 twin turbo engine. A direct feeling is realized by activating the lockup in almost all areas except when starting. In addition, the 10-speed cross gear step and wide range of overall gear ratio have been achieved, simultaneously achieving a rhythmic and comfortable driving rhythm, improved fuel efficiency at high speeds, and improved start acceleration and off-road performance. .

Furthermore, driving force characteristics and shift timing are optimized for gasoline and diesel engines. The gasoline engine provides a comfortable acceleration feeling that draws out the smooth torque characteristics up to the high rotation range, while the diesel engine utilizes the torque characteristics that rise from low rotation to achieve powerful acceleration that is close to the driver's intentions.

◆ Interior and exterior with an emphasis on functionality and comfort

The overall body size, including the overall length and wheelbase, as well as the ground obstacle angles (approach angle, departure angle, ramp break angle) have not changed from the previous model, inheriting ease of handling that leads to off-road driving performance. As for the interior, the front seating position has been moved to the rear, while the structure and layout of the second and third seats have been revised to achieve both improved comfort and cargo space as well as collision safety performance. The third seat is a floor retractable type.

The exterior design is a cabin backward proportion, with the cabin positioned closer to the back. In addition, the radiator grill is placed in a high position along with the headlamps. The design emphasizes functionality during off-road driving, such as shaping the lower part of the front and rear bumpers to avoid obstacles. In addition, the engine hood has a large dent to achieve both collision safety performance and forward visibility.

The interior creates a driving environment that allows smoother driving operations and a sense of comfort for the driver, even in harsh environments such as off-road. The upper part of the instrument panel has a horizontal tone, making it easy to grasp the vehicle's posture even on harsh road surface changes.

In addition, a 6-needle meter that allows you to intuitively see speed, engine speed, fuel, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage is adopted so that you can easily grasp the vehicle situation. Drive mode select, multi-terrain select, downhill assist control, and crawl control mode select are integrated into one dial. It is placed in the optimum position so that it can be operated while looking at the monitor.

In consideration of comfort, heated seats and seat ventilation are added to the front seats, and the second seats are also equipped. In addition, we have set up a cool box that can keep PET bottled drinks cold. In addition, all models come standard with "nanoe X" that leads to a comfortable air environment inside the vehicle. The 12.3-inch wide touch display not only displays navigation, audio, and climate control, but also provides off-road functions in a visual and easy-to-understand manner. In addition, My Settings memorizes vehicle settings for up to three people (driving position, interior settings such as air conditioning, display settings such as meters), and a hands-free back door that automatically opens and closes just by putting your foot under the rear bumper. to adopt.

◆ Fingerprint authentication start switch adopted for the first time

In terms of safety and security equipment, Toyota will adopt a fingerprint authentication start switch for the first time. Carrying the smart key and touching the fingerprint sensor on the start switch while stepping on the brake will match the fingerprint information registered in the vehicle. If the fingerprint information does not match, the engine will not start.

In addition, the latest preventive safety package "Toyota Safety Sense" is adopted. Pre-crash safety that detects pedestrians (day and night) and cyclists (daytime) and contributes to collision avoidance and damage mitigation. An emergency steering support function has been added that supports steering and lane departure control in the wake of avoidance steering by the vehicle.

In addition, a parking support brake that contributes to reducing collision damage when driving at low speeds such as when parking is adopted, and a plus support that suppresses the acceleration of the car when it detects that the accelerator is depressed too much or wrongly is set.

High-performance grade "GR Sports" set

The high-performance sports grade "GR Sport" is set for both gasoline and diesel vehicles. Based on many years of experience participating in the Dakar Rally, it was developed by practicing "making ever-better cars with motor sports as the starting point." Feedback from Dakar drivers was used in the development to create a car that is easy to drive and fatigue-free even in harsh driving environments.

For the undercarriage, the world's first E-KDSS that changes the stabilizer effect by electronic control is adopted. E-KDSS automatically electronically controls the front and rear stabilizers independently, and finely adjusts the stabilizer effect according to the road surface conditions and the conditions of each of the front and rear wheels. It achieves both driving stability in urban areas and off-road driving performance at a high level. In addition to the rear, the front is also equipped with an electric differential lock. Demonstrates superior running performance in various rough road environments.

The exterior is equipped with a special radiator grill, bumper, and 18-inch aluminum wheels painted in matte gray. The interior is equipped with a special leather-wrapped steering wheel and front seats.

In addition, Toyota Auto Body's Team Land Cruiser (TLC) plans to participate in the Dakar Rally after 2023 with a vehicle based on this GR Sport.

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