Toyota’s iconic vehicle LandCruiser is now equipped with the more
powerful and more efficient 4.6 litre V8 petrol engine, which now
features variable valve timing on both the inlet and exhaust ports,
lifting power and torque, while at the same time enhancing fuel economy
and lowering emissions. In addition, the new
2012 Toyota LandCruiser 200 family
also gets updated equipment for its looks, performance and customer
appeal. For instance, there is an off-road technology which now is
improved with new multi-terrain anti-skid braking system that detects
and automatically adapts to off-road conditions. It works in combination
with the standard vehicle stability control and active traction
control. Furthermore, the
LandCruiser VX and Sahara,
will receive Multi-Terrain Select. The system regulates wheel-spin in
tough off-road conditions. Only in the Sahara model is featured the
Multi-Terrain Monitor, using four wide-angle cameras for checking
“blind” spots. Additional LandCruiser
Sahara features
are: air-conditioned front seats, upgraded navigation system,
power-operated tailgate, and three-position memory for the power
driver’s seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors. All models will
include refreshed exterior and interior.
2012 Toyota LandCruiser 200 with new 4.6 liter V8 engine
Another highlight is that the LandCruiser’s new V8 petrol engine is
fitted with an acoustic control induction system. It serves in terms of
improving performance at high engine speeds. Interestingly, is that the
engine capacity is reduced by 56cm
3 to 4608cm
3,
but yet the power is increases by 12.9 per cent to 228kW (310 hp) at
5500rpm and torque by 7.1 per cent to 439Nm (324 lb-ft) at 3500rpm.
Moreover, the new single-pump air injection system speeds the warming of
the catalysts by inducting air through the exhaust ports. More
importantly here probably is that the fuel economy is significantly
reduced to 13.6 litres/100km, while the CO2 emissions are down to 313
grams/km.
In details, the new engine has a six-speed automatic transmission. It
has artificial intelligence control, which allows its computers to
select the appropriate gear ratio by estimating road conditions.
LandCruiser 200 GXL,
VX and Sahara customers have the option to choose between the new
petrol engine and Toyota’s 195kW (265 hp) 650Nm (480 lb-ft) 4.5-litre V8
twin-turbo common-rail diesel engine. In addition, the GX version is
offered with the diesel engine. All variants have 138-litre fuel-tank
capacity with 93-litre main and 45-litre sub tanks. The range now is
offered in nine exterior colours and three interior trim colours.
2012 Toyota LandCruiser 200 V8
[Source: Toyota ]
2 comments :
Hi, I appreciate your writing. The landcruiser may be $10,000 more than your Land Rover,but think about it,you bought a LAND ROVER,even after 80 years the brand still hasn't gotten reliability or build quality down.We'll see in 5 years when it's literally falling apart,and you decide to sell your magnificent LR4.By then the price difference would have evened itself out substantially.With the Land Cruiser's unmatched build quality,reliability,safety and re-sale value,it has and quite possibly will be the best SUV you can buy.thanks!
it is expected cars...good!!!
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