Experience the redefined essence of the Toyota Land Cruiser as it embraces its heritage with a rugged new avatar in the latest 250 Series. Shedding its previous luxurious demeanor, this model reverts to its robust origins, boasting a tough exterior design featuring muscular arches and strong horizontal lines, encapsulating the classic Land Cruiser silhouette.
Initiated by Toyota's President, Akio Toyoda, this intentional shift aims to reconnect with the Land Cruiser's essence—an automobile supporting lives and communities. Embracing a sturdier cabin built to endure diverse driving conditions, this revamped Land Cruiser measures 4,925 mm x 1,980 mm x 1,870 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. At the heart of the new Land Cruiser lies the TNGA-F platform, enhancing both on-road finesse and off-road prowess. Toyota prioritizes performance with a 50% boost in frame rigidity and a significant 30% overall increase in rigidity, elevating its capability across terrains.
Equipped with cutting-edge systems, the Land Cruiser introduces Electric Power Steering (EPS) for improved off-road steering control and enhanced low-speed maneuverability. The Stabiliser Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) ensures adaptable front stabilizer settings, optimizing performance on and off-road while maintaining stable handling.
Crafted with guidance from Dakar Rally driver Akira Miura, the driver-centric cockpit features intuitive tactile switchgear, ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum effort in various driving conditions. Beyond its intuitive design, the Land Cruiser emphasizes modularity and ease of repair, offering customizability through easily removable body parts, facilitating seamless repairs when necessary. The 250 Series Land Cruiser presents two distinct styling options, accommodating diverse preferences, with trim variations featuring modern rectangular or original rounded headlights, paying homage to the iconic Land Cruiser design.
Select from a range of powertrains, including the turbocharged petrol-electric T24A-FTS 2.4L engine with an eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, or the basic 2TR-FE 2.7L petrol engine with a six-speed Super-ECT transmission, providing diverse performance options.
Complementing its robust design, the Land Cruiser incorporates the latest Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite, prioritizing driver and passenger safety. In addition, the rugged 70 Series Land Cruiser, unveiled alongside the 250 Series, captivates with its retro-inspired aesthetics and a 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbodiesel powerplant, offering 201 bhp and 500 Nm of torque, sitting on a sturdy ladder-frame chassis. While no confirmation exists regarding the Land Cruiser's availability in Singapore, enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the return of Toyota's iconic off-roader, poised to challenge its rivals and reignite the spirit of adventure.
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