2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

The Toyota Land Cruiser has always been a very capable and tough vehicle that has not learnt to give up, no matter what sort of rough or unpredictable terrain it faces. The vehicle is known for its flexibility and toughness on the rough terrains over the long journeys. The Land Cruiser is thus the time tested and trusted vehicle to depend on in the most hostile driving conditions. The vehicle is often seen on TV news channels footage, forest documentaries, the war stricken or natural calamity struck areas in the world.

The Land Cruiser has been manufactured in several models in the past and each of these models had been unique despite the fact that the difference among these models were kept to the minimum. The first model of the ionic Land Cruiser was the J70 that was produced back in 1984. This first Land Cruiser came with a short chassis and 3 doors and featured round headlights and springs for shock absorbers for both its front and rear.

After 6 years of time, due to improved technology, the next Land Cruiser model the J71 came into being. This one featured a new grille, new fender and a refreshed bonnet. The model’s headlights were redesigned in a square shape, while it had a long chassis with 5 doors. The model offered 3 engine types, namely a 2.4 liter 22R petrol mill and a 2.4 liter and a 2 liter TE diesel and turbocharged diesel motors.

Then came the J10 4.7 V8 edition model that was in third generation and it shared the suspension system with the ongoing models of the Toyota Hilux Surf, 4Runner as well as FJ Cruiser. It is equipped with a 2.7 liter diesel mill with a 5 speed automatic gearbox.

The last models of the Land Cruiser Prado are namely J150, KDJ150R and VX that were sold in Australia, and the 3.0D and 4D in Europe, which also meets the needed emission standards in these markets. These models also featured 5 doors and came in TXL and VXL model trims. These variants carried a spare tyre under their floor in the UK, while the spare tyre is mounted on the boot lid in Australia and Argentina.

However, the popular and highly potent Toyota Land Cruiser models also have a disadvantage and that is the availability of the vehicle’s spare parts. While the Land Cruiser parts are quite expensive, the genuine ones are not easily available as well. The newer models of the Land Cruisers are very much electrical and sophistic for the local mechanics to repair.

Leaving these issues, the Toyota Land Cruisers are just superb.

Land Cruiser 70

Toyota is going to offer the Land Cruiser 70 back again priced at 3.6 million yen (equivalent to $35,000). The Land Cruiser 70 which is the toughest of all the Land Cruiser models so far will arrive at the Toyota dealership outlets in Japan very soon. However, the Japanese auto major is offering the tough vehicle on a very limited basis. The Land Cruiser 70 will also be offered for sale in the Japanese market only for a year’s span. Then again, Toyota will have a limited planned production of only 200 units of the Land Cruiser 70 per month.

The Land Cruiser 70 was phased out in Japan way back in the year 2004, but the vehicles fans have wanted the model back for long because of the vehicles engaging fun to drive features.

The chief engineer at Toyota Japan, Sadayoshi Koyari told the media at an event for car aficionados in Tokyo that if one ever has to entrust one’s life with a vehicle, then he would choose the Land Cruiser.

The Land Cruiser 70 model was first introduced back in the year 1984, and it is still available in some global car markets such as the Africa, Middle East, Australia and other markets with good average monthly sales of 6,400 units.

The Land Cruiser 70 highly acclaimed durability is based on the vehicles great ladder-frame chassis as well as suspension, says the world’s top auto maker, Toyota. The vehicle is designed for highly hostile places where a breakdown is not merely a hassle but can also prove to be fatal. Thus, the Land Cruiser 70 is created for the most challenging terrains and situations.

Several Japanese auto enthusiasts are great fans of the Land Cruiser 70 and have constantly demanded for the resurrection of the vehicle ever since it was discontinued in the market in 2004.

For instance, 67 year old Masahiro Terada, lumber merchant is a diehard Land Cruiser 70 aficionado. He says with a laugh that a Land Cruiser is a toy for the big boys, those who never grow up, and he vows to drive his Land Cruiser until his dying day.

Global relief organizations such as the U.N. and the Red Cross use the Land Cruiser for relief works in the disaster struck areas, making Toyota proud.

The Land Cruiser 70’s comeback model is also available in a pickup version, and boasts of latest safety and smart-key features and is driven by a powerful 4.0 liter V6 motor mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Interior Specifications – The new Land Cruiser will continue with premium leather upholstered seats and similar leather electronic steering wheel along with panoramic sun roof. Latest version is a 9^th generation model with four cameras on rear view mirror to give view of every possible angle. The central console has got wood paneling and chrome outline around instrument panel and dashboard section. With a humongous body to seat 8 passengers in relative comfort the car has been provided with new floor carpets, start/stop push function and overhead console above driver to store essentials. All eight seats are power driven therefore can be adjusted to suit comfort or can be folded to improve reclining capacity of middle row. Toyota has fitted this car with little extras like bottle and cup holders, glove box cooler, leather seat bets and standard power windows with power door locks.  The car has JBL audio system which is fitted with 6 DVD changer and 14 speakers which is compatible to MP3/USB and Bluetooth and can be enjoyed with four zone air conditioner.

Exterior Features – Eye catching exteriors of the Toyota Land Cruiser diesel model impress onlookers with powerfully designed muscular tyre arches and widely spaced wheelbase. Front section is impressive with wide hood and radiator grille with horizontal slats in chrome and Toyota logo at its center. Headlamps cluster consists of multi reflector lights fitted on either of radiator grille. Fog lights on either side of small air dam are built into sides of lower half of front bumper. The car has body colored door handles and ORVM’s with automatic windshield wipers and on front and rear with rain sensing feature.  Rear stop light cluster comprises of LED lamps which warn drivers in the rear when car is about to stop.

Engine and Safety  – The current Toyota Land Cruiser which is a ninth generation model is fitted with 5.7 liter V8 engine paired with six speed automatic transmission to give  power of 381hp. Toyota has also fitted the car with its patented Toyota Direct Ignition system and radar based cruise control system to keep it connected at all times. For safety the car has been provided with 10 airbags for all passengers along with side impact protection beams and knee safety airbags for both front passengers. New safety additions comprise of Hill Start Assist system along with Crawl control to manage it on rocky terrain.

The 200 Land Cruiser is sports an ideal urbanized SUV image, and is built with a potent 4.5 liter diesel mill attached to six speed automatic gearbox. The car churns impressive engine outputs of 650Nm torque and 261 bhp power. The car can maneuver on the toughest of tough terrains with ease.

A leading British auto enterprise Land Rover has recently introduced a supremely luxurious car, the Range Rover Sport. Land Rover is a division of Jaguar Land Rover Group, and is subsidiary of Tata Motors, a reputed domestic auto enterprise. According to industry analysts, the Jaguar Land Rover has contributed heaps of profits to Tata Motors.

The newly launched Range Rover Sport is a sophisticated and professionally designed SUV. The car has all the attributes for optimum consumer satisfaction, with its incredible drive dynamics, technology and breathtaking luxury. Its robust competitor is Toyota Land Cruiser 200; the company has recorded admirable profits with this car. The Range Rover Sport is fitted with 2 engines; the diesel fuelled car has a dynamite 3 liter V6 Turbocharged engine which releases 600Nm torque and 290bhp power.

The petrol fuelled Range Rover Sport is incorporated with an engine that yields superior torque and power values. The car is fitted with a an efficient 5 liter mill with V8 drive train technology that releases shockingly remarkable engine outputs of 508bhp and 625Nm torque.

The diesel and petrol Range Rover Sport have engines matted to 8 speed ZF automatic gearbox. The selling proposition of the car is the inventive engineering technology of monocoque chassis draped in pristine aluminium metal. The Range Rover Sport is built with a larger dimension than the earlier car.

Auto experts are of the view that both SUV’s are equally powerful and luxurious; Toyota has conquered the depths of luxury and technology, and has emerged with highly powerful engines manufactured with excellent cooling properties. The Range Rover Sport is equally luxurious and technologically advanced model.

Both cars are worthy purchases in terms of engine capacity, to experience an amazing off-terrain vacation. The two models represent progression of luxury SUV’s in India, and the competition has only become more intense. The cars are catered to the wealthy demographic in India, who are entrepreneurs or have reached a top position in their work force. The Land Cruiser and Range Rover Sport are dream models desired by many people, but it can be enjoyed by rich Indian’s only. These models are attractive mediums for highly ambitious Indians to climb to the top most position.

The new Cruiser, is a symbol of luxury and comfort, the car will have eight seats, and is equipped with a potent 5.7 liter V8 engine with advanced DOHC technology. This super efficient engine churns shockingly impressive engine outputs of 543Nm torque and 382 bhp power. This stunning engine output values and massive seating arrangement will make the 2014 Cruiser an ideal family model.

In terms of interior technology, the 2014 Cruiser is inserted with touch 2 system touch screen multimedia devise. This system delivers incredible screen viewing capacity, which is four times higher than usual. An interesting high-tech technology used here is the smartphone type of drag and swipe gesture system for enhanced operation. Besides enjoying a fun filled screen experience, there is a Tom Tom traffic alert app which displays information on traffic movement. Consumers can actually select their own resolution before viewing touch screen.

The other interesting best-in-class features are downhill assist control, hill start assist control, active traction control, seven airbags, rear view camera, potent air conditioner with climate control facilities, chrome decorated radiator grill, body color door handles, electric windows and LED daytime running lights.

The most loaded models have superior technology attributes such as multi terrain monitor inserted with four cameras, trailer stability control, adaptive variable suspension, wood and leather steering wheel, rear electric suspension, rear and front parking sensors, dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wipers, dusk sensing headlamps, triple zone automatic air conditioner.

The 2014 Cruiser has all the features to enjoy a completely new atmosphere splashed with technology. Consumers cannot hope for greater luxury, the touch 2 system touch screen is an attractive medium to pass time and to also enjoy a 21^st century car atmosphere.

The Land Cruiser is priced at Rs 1.18 crore, the car is nothing but a high tech car. Toyota has built the Land Cruiser to cater to the wealthy section of Indian society. The safety features of the car are outstanding and consumers can hope for optimum safety under harsh conditions. This is an ideal family car to enjoy an amazing long distance drive through rough-terrains. The car is an iconic symbol for wealthy individuals who have worked extremely hard to reach top positions in the workforce and also for top notch entrepreneurs and smart thinkers who have exemplary enterprise skills.

The new Cruiser can also be termed a celebration car, since it is a product of hard work and dedication. This is a suitable platform for ambitious Indians to race to the top and hold prestigious corporate positions. The car showcases India’s robust earning capacity and is a legend of state-of-the art technology.

The New 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has been upgraded to a more stylish and modern vehicle. The already popular model will receive new impressive features to provide a more polished appeal to the car. The new changes are new driving performance features, safety and convenient features and certain interior changes to match today’s generation customer demands with rear seat DVD entertainment system, colour-keyed rear spoiler, rain-sensing windshield wipers, centre-console cooler box, headlamp cleaners, multi-information display voice, Bluetooth and so on.

The 2013 Land Cruiser exterior provides a whole new modern, trendy appeal, designed with updated front grille and headlamps with HID low- beams. To enhance the significant exterior, the car is remodelled with LED Daytime Running Lights, chrome side moulding, redesigned outer side mirrors and tail lamps, with enlarged front and rear fenders. The model is constructed with Foam-filled A-pillars between windshield and body to reduce wind noise.

The interior is designed to provide a more royal appeal to the car, designed in Sandstone or black, perforated leather trim with ventilated front seats, higher gloss wood grain finish, brighter silver instrument panel ornamentation, chrome-plated air registers and meter clusted lighting. To enhance convenience and comfort, the interiors is designed with Multi-terrain monitor with front, side or rear selectable views, new multi-information display to show gear selection, odometer, tripmeter, fuel consumption, individual tire pressures and cruising range. The vehicles centre features gate-type shifter with shift-mode operation, parking brake, cooler box, USB port and cup holders. The second row seat features a one-touch tumble mechanism for easier entry and exit for third row passengers. To incorporate more people and provide sufficient cabin space, the second row seats slide forward and after 4.1 inches. The second row also provides child friendly facilities with Low Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).

The new Toyota Land Cruiser is fitted with a shockingly impressive 5.7-litre V8 DOHC engine which churns out 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft torque at 3600 rpm. The highly powerful engine is capable of producing peak torque at just 2,200 rpm. The model uses 87 AKI regular grade gasoline and is ULEV-II certified. The engine is fitted with the V8’s advanced dual independent variable Valve Timing with intelligent (VVT-i) system which controls valve timing and overlap on intake and exhaust valves to optimise power, fuel efficiency and emissions. To facilitate a high torque at high speeds, the Acoustic Control Induction System, switches the length of the tract in two stages, based on RPM and throttle angle. To control oil temperature, the engine is equipped with water-cooled oil cooler.

The model comes with high-end safety features specifically designed to absorb side impacts, the car utilises welded high-strength sheet steel in the A-,B-, C- and D pillars to reduce weight and increase rigidity.

The Toyota Land Cruiser has always been a powerful car since its launch sixty years ago. The upcoming New Toyota Land Cruiser with the upgraded interior, exterior and safety features will surely help Toyota soak in profit.