Toyota launches all-new Land Cruiser “250” sequence in Japan

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) introduced the addition of the “250” sequence to the Land Cruiser lineup in Japan. Alongside this, it has additionally launched the particular version fashions ZX “First Version” and VX “First Version.” These particular fashions are restricted to a complete of 8,000 models.

ZX (2.8-liter diesel)

The “250” sequence, the core mannequin of the Land Cruiser lineup

The all-new “250” sequence was created with the function and mission of supporting folks’s lives by providing ease of dealing with based mostly on sturdy off-road efficiency.

The event staff got down to return the Land Cruiser Prado, which shifted towards high-end and luxurious over time, to the light-duty mannequin that prospects have come to count on. Beneath the key phrase “again to the fundamentals,” they outlined the event idea as “The Land Cruiser: a automobile that helps prospects’ every day lives and one they’ll belief.”

The introduction of the “250” sequence has additional clarified the place of the three Land Cruiser fashions. The automobile names have additionally returned to their roots, with all fashions unified beneath “Land Cruiser”^*1. The Land Cruiser will proceed to evolve to fulfill societal calls for whereas supporting the lives of shoppers around the globe, and remaining a automobile they’ll belief.

Function of the Land Cruiser

With the identical strong GA-F platform because the “300” sequence, the “250” sequence has pursued distinctive off-road efficiency. It’s the first^*2 within the Land Cruiser lineup to function electrical energy steering (EPS) and Stabilizer with Disconnection Mechanism (SDM). EPS reduces kickback^*3 throughout off-road driving, making certain ease of dealing with whether or not on or off-road, whereas the SDM permits the entrance stabilizer state to be locked or unlocked on the contact of a button, delivering driving efficiency and trip consolation when off-road and dealing with stability when on-road.

The “250” sequence is accessible with two sorts of powertrains: a 2.8-liter direct injection turbo diesel engine with Direct Shift-8AT and a 2.7-liter gasoline engine with 6 Tremendous ECT, each delivering highly effective driving and environmental efficiency. This energy is absolutely transferred to all 4 wheels by a full-time 4WD with TORSEN®^*4 LSD^*5 on the middle differential. The electrical rear differential lock supplies highly effective off-road driving efficiency on tough roads, whereas the diploma of freedom in entrance and rear driving torque distribution has been expanded to realize even better driving stability.

*1 The “70” sequence wagon fashions from 1990 have been newly marketed because the Land Cruiser Prado; since then, the Land Cruiser lineup has had two automobile names: Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado
*2 As of April 2024; based mostly on in-house analysis
*3 A phenomenon through which the automobile’s tires are forcibly turned because of terrain or obstacles when driving off-road, inflicting the steering wheel to show sharply by itself
*4 Registered trademark of JTEKT Company
*5 Restricted Slip Differential

Two Land Cruiser Particular Editions

The particular version ZX “First Version” and VX “First Version,” which have been designed with the spirit of returning to the origin of the Land Cruiser, are being bought to commemorate the launch of the “250” sequence. A complete of 8,000 models will probably be bought.

Particular Version ZX “First Version”

Based mostly on the ZX grade (2.8-liter diesel engine), the mannequin consists of particular gear, equivalent to spherical Bi-Beam LED headlights, matte black painted aluminum wheels, and 18-inch off-road tires to emphasise its return to its roots.

Major particular gear

• Spherical Bi-Beam LED headlights (with auto-leveling perform)
  +LED clearance lights (with Comply with Me House perform) & LED daytime working lights
• 265/70R18 tires & 18×7 1/2J aluminum wheels (matte black)

Particular Version VX “First Version”

Based mostly on the 2 sorts of VX grade (2.8-liter diesel engine, 2.7-liter gasoline engine), it options an unique Sand exterior shade and Darkish Chestnut inside shade. Toyota Security Sense and Toyota Teammate with superior capabilities are additionally accessible to additional improve security and safety gear.

Major particular gear

• Emergency steering help (with energetic steering perform)
  + Entrance Cross-Site visitors Alert (FCTA) + Lane Change Help
• Superior Drive (help throughout visitors congestion) + Driver monitor digicam

The unique feeling of those particular editions is additional emphasised by the real leather-based covers (with unique decorations), artificial leather-wrapped door trim ornaments (with a “FIRST EDITION” emblem), and instrument panel decorations (that includes unique titanium movie and chrome).

For additional particulars, please go to the next web site: https://toyota.jp/data/landcruiser250/firstedition/index.html

“250” sequence Gross sales Overview

1. Base gross sales quantity for Japan

2,250 models monthly

2. KINTO availability

The “250” sequence can be accessible by means of the KINTO automotive subscription service^*1. KINTO packages embrace vehicle insurance coverage (elective insurance coverage), vehicle taxes, upkeep, and different car-related prices and supply them for a hard and fast month-to-month payment. All steps will be accomplished both on-line or at Toyota dealerships nationwide, from quoting to signing of the contract. Packages for the VX grade (2.7-liter gasoline) begin at 50,710 monthly (together with tax)^*2.

For additional particulars, please go to the next web site: https://kinto-jp.com/kinto_one/lineup/toyota/landcruiser250/

*1 A set month-to-month payment service that packages elective insurance coverage, common upkeep, vehicle taxes, breakdown restore, registration charges/taxes, automobile inspection charges (for five/7-year plans), and different bills
*2 When deciding on the most affordable VX grade bundle (2.7-liter gasoline), with no further choices, and when utilizing the seven-year lease plan with no preliminary fee and two further bonus funds of 165,000 yen (together with tax) per yr. The whole value paid over the seven-year subscription interval is 6,569,640 yen (together with tax).

3. Custom-made components launched by JAOS and Toy-Manufacturing facility^*3 Seller-installed choices that develop the enjoyment of customization

To help prospects customise their Land Cruisers into their very own distinctive automobiles, they’ll now select inside and exterior gadgets from each JAOS and Toy-Manufacturing facility manufacturers^*3 along with Toyota real components and MODELLISTA components.

JAOS
Entrance bumper guard (with LED)

TOY-FACTORY
Land Cruiser “250” unique mattress package^*4

For additional particulars, please go to the next web site: https://toyota.jp/data/landcruiser250/250customstyle/

*3 Merchandise solely accessible at some Toyota sellers
*4 As for photographic equipment, the distributor doesn’t inventory them

“250” sequence Manufacturing Crops

• Tahara Plant, Toyota Motor Company
• Hamura Plant, Hino Motors, Ltd.

“250” sequence Car Overview

Notice

〇 No modifications because the world premiere (August 2023) ☆ Consists of further info from the world premiere (August 2023)

1. Wonderful primary efficiency as an off-roader by means of adoption of the GA-F platform

With the identical GA-F platform because the “300” sequence, the “250” sequence presents each off-road efficiency and ease of dealing with, together with on-road driving, as a dependable and sensible selection for purchasers.

GA-F platform with a ladder body construction

• The ladder body makes use of the newest non-linear tailor welded clean (TWB) welding know-how and ultra-high tensile power metal plates in the proper locations, serving to to realize not solely the required physique rigidity, but additionally improved power and weight discount
• 50% enhance in body rigidity and 30% enhance in general rigidity^*1

Newly developed suspension

• Excessive-mount double wishbone (entrance) and trailing hyperlink axle (rear) suspensions have been used for optimized entrance and rear suspension geometry
• Improved wheel articulation, which is an indicator of off-road efficiency that describes the power of a tire to remain on the bottom

Improved on- and off-road driving efficiency by means of adoption of the next techniques

• Electrical energy steering (EPS)
  Contributes to lowered lack of steering management because of kickback, supplies a crisper steering really feel, improves maneuverability at low speeds, attaining ease of maneuvering and dealing with
• Stabilizer with Disconnection Mechanism (SDM)
  A switch-operated perform that allows the entrance stabilizer state to be modified^*2, delivering driving efficiency and trip consolation when off-road and dealing with stability when on-road

Off-road driving help by means of Multi-Terrain Choose and Multi-Terrain Monitor

• Multi-Terrain Choose
  Off-road driving help will be chosen from six modes relying on the street floor; can be operated in excessive vary (H4) to be used in much more off-road driving conditions
• Multi-Terrain Monitor
  4 cameras are used to assist the motive force see across the automobile when Multi-Terrain Choose is in operation. Along with Underfloor View / Underfloor View (rear wheels), which will be enabled with the press of an on-screen button when the automobile is stopped whereas the display is displaying photos from the front-facing digicam, a Again Underfloor View (a Toyota first^*3), which shows a magnified picture of the realm across the rear wheels when backing up, can be accessible.

Full-time 4WD (Switch with Torsen^® LSD) for strong driving efficiency

• TORSEN^® LSD is used within the middle differential to optimally management the entrance and rear torque distribution in response to street and driving situations, realizing even higher driving stability

*1 In comparison with the Land Cruiser Prado
*2 Entrance stabilizer will be modified from free to locked at speeds of 30 km/h or over
*3 As of April 2024; based mostly on in-house analysis

2. Two sorts of powertrains to realize highly effective driving and environmental efficiency worthy of a Land Cruiser

The “250” sequence inherits the mission of supporting the lives and livelihoods of individuals all over the place whereas pursuing the reliability, sturdiness, and off-road efficiency that’s the DNA of the Land Cruiser. It comes with two sorts of powertrains to realize highly effective driving and environmental efficiency worthy of a Land Cruiser.

2.8-liter direct injection turbo diesel engine + Direct Shift-8AT

• Pursues ease of dealing with each on- and off-road. Most torque of 500 N･m (51 kgf･m) is generated at low engine speeds of 1,600 to 2,800 rpm to realize enjoyable, torquey driving from low rpm
• Gasoline effectivity of 11.0 km/L^*4 in WLTC mode has been achieved with DPR^*5 and SCR^*6 techniques, considerably lowering nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and making the “250” sequence compliant with 2018 emission requirements.

2.7-liter gasoline engine + 6 Tremendous ECT

• The mixture of a naturally aspirated engine, with most output of 120 kW (163 PS) and most torque of 246 N･m (25.1 kgf･m), with 6 Tremendous ECT maintains clean acceleration whereas pursuing each smoothness in on a regular basis conditions equivalent to takeoff and low-speed driving in addition to excessive automobile velocity controllability on downhill slopes.
• Gasoline effectivity of seven.5 km/L^*4 in WLTC mode has been achieved by means of using Twin VVT-I (repeatedly variable valve timing system for consumption and exhaust) and a excessive compression ratio.

*4 Worth reviewed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. WLTC mode is a world driving mode consisting of metropolis, suburban, and freeway driving modes with a median use time distribution.
*5 DPR Diesel Particulate Lively Discount System
*6 SCR Selective Catalytic Discount

3. Inside and exterior styling that fuses conventional and fashionable in a purposeful bundle

<The purposeful bundle carries folks and cargo safely in each scenario.>

The “250” sequence adopts the standard wheelbase of two,850 mm from the Land Cruiser “80” sequence with a physique dimension of 4,925 mm*7 in size and 1,980 mm*8 in width. This ensures a floor clearance angle*9 applicable for an off-roader pursuing off-road efficiency whereas protecting the sensible complete width, together with door mirrors, at 2,115 mm (measured in-house)*10 for ease of dealing with.

Obtainable in three-row, seven-passenger and two-row, five-passenger fashions

• The place of the motive force’s seat has been moved again whereas the positions of the second-and third-row seats have been adjusted to make sure a wider entrance/rear couple distance of 951 mm^*11

Gives 408 liters^*12 of baggage area even throughout a 6:4 cut up second-row seat

• A big baggage area that can be utilized based mostly on the form and dimension of baggage has been achieved by means of using a 5:5 cut up ground storage third row seat^*13 that may be mechanically saved on the contact of a button and a glass hatch^*14 that permits for baggage to be loaded and unloaded with out opening the rear hatch door.

<Land Cruiser styling fuses conventional and fashionable>

In a fusion of conventional and fashionable, the inside and exterior styling on the “250” sequence focuses on three key phrases: “dependable” (reliability to face up to harsh utilization situations), “timeless” (timeless simplicity to stay a favourite), and “skilled” (refined purposeful magnificence widespread to lean skilled instruments). With the sturdiness of components and simple repairs within the occasion of breakages, the design additionally takes customizability into consideration to permit customers to take pleasure in their Land Cruiser in their very own distinctive methods based mostly on the precise off-road experiences of the designers themselves.

Exterior

• Cabin backward proportions, a attribute of previous Land Cruiser generations the place the cabin is positioned backward in relation to the axles, have been adopted
• The aspect view embodies the Land Cruiser’s off-road performance. The horizontal beltline has been cranked all the way down to a low stage, permitting the motive force to simply look down on the street floor even when off-roading. The decrease a part of the aspect door panels, and the decrease a part of the entrance and rear bumpers have been lower all the way down to keep away from collisions with rocks and different objects, additionally creating a way of lightness.
• The entrance view absolutely integrates all purposeful components to emphasise its sharp design. The purposeful great thing about previous Land Cruiser generations has been pursued within the lights, that are positioned excessive and centered to keep away from harm when driving off-road, and within the cut up bumper, which permits for alternative solely on the corners the place harm is more than likely to happen.
• A complete of six physique colours can be found, together with 5 monotone colours equivalent to Avant Garde Bronze Metallic and Smoky Blue, and the two-toned shade mixture of the newly developed Sand shade with a Gentle Grey roof.

Inside

• The cabin area has been designed to supply occupants with each a way of safety in addition to the excessive stage of performance typical of a sensible off-roader. A horizontal instrument panel has been adopted to permit the motive force to simply monitor the automobile’s posture even when using off-road, whereas the low form reduces the oppressive feeling for occupants. The form of the higher a part of the door trim that extends to the instrument panel additionally encloses occupants in a sturdy method to create a way of security and safety.
• The upright A-pillar reduces diagonal ahead blind spots, whereas a low-set cowl and high a part of the instrument panel obtain good ahead visibility, supporting protected off-road driving
• Improvements based mostly on off-road driving expertise have been applied, equivalent to having switches which might be centrally positioned whereas being differentiated of their form and methodology of operation by perform. This format makes it simpler to focus on driving even in harsh off-road environments.
• Two inside colours supply the world view of the Land Cruiser: Darkish Chestnut, expressing the sturdy area typical of a sensible off-roader, and Black, which creates a tough, sharp area.

*7 For the ZX grade (2.8-liter diesel) and two sorts of VX grade (2.8-liter diesel engine, 2.7-liter gasoline engine); complete size is 4,990 mm when the hitch member is put in
*8 For the ZX grade (2.8-liter diesel) and two sorts of VX grade (2.8-liter diesel engine, 2.7-liter gasoline engine); complete size of GX grade (2.8-liter diesel) is 1,940 mm
*9 Design worth representing the connection between physique and tires; particularly refers to method angle, departure angle, and ramp breakover angle
*10 In comparison with the Land Cruiser Prado
*11 In-house measured worth between the motive force’s seat and the second-row seat; distance between the second-row seat and the third-row seat is 826 mm (in-house measured worth)
*12 In-house measured worth based mostly on the VDA methodology
*13 Storage will be operated by an inside swap positioned on the proper aspect of the rear hatch door and on each side of the rear door (will be returned manually).
The handbook kind is commonplace on the 2 sorts of VX grade (2.8-liter diesel engine, 2.7-liter gasoline engine).
*14 Door will be unlocked with a swap on the decrease left aspect of the glass hatch if a wise key’s carried, permitting for the straightforward loading and unloading of cargo even when there isn’t a area within the rear of the automobile

4. Newest security and safety features equivalent to Toyota Security Sense and Toyota Teammate

<Toyota Security Sense>

Toyota Security Sense, the newest energetic security bundle with superior and improved capabilities, is commonplace on all new “250” sequence grades. The vary of detectable accidents has been expanded even additional, enabling pleasant driving with peace of thoughts.

• Pre-collision Security System
  This technique expands the vary of detection, including motorcyclists (daytime) to different automobiles, pedestrians, and cyclists to assist keep away from collisions or scale back harm. It supplies further help at intersections the place accidents extra steadily happen.
• Proactive Driving Help
  This technique subtly assists drivers when driving on bizarre roads and in different conditions. It helps avoidance steering and deceleration to keep away from getting too near pedestrians, cyclists, and parked automobiles by anticipating dangers based on the driving scenario, equivalent to pedestrians crossing the street or automobiles which will abruptly begin shifting.

<Toyota Teammate>

The “250” sequence comes with Superior Drive (help throughout visitors congestion), a perform within the suite of superior driving help applied sciences inside Toyota Teammate. This technique operates beneath sure situations, equivalent to the motive force dealing with ahead, when driving on motor-vehicle-only roadways, and when Radar Cruise Management and Lane Tracing Help are activated in visitors congestion (0-40 km/h). Supporting detection, judgment, and operation*15, it helps scale back driver fatigue in visitors congestion and permits the motive force to pay nearer consideration to the environment to realize protected driving.

<Different security and safety gear>

Outfitted with entrance and rear sprint cams. Video captured by the Toyota Security Sense’s monocular digicam and the newly added rear-facing digicam whereas driving is recorded to built-in reminiscence. Video knowledge will be performed again on the Show Audio system or transferred to a smartphone or USB reminiscence machine for portability.

*15 Superior Drive (help throughout visitors congestion) isn’t an automatic driving system. The motive force should not overly depend on the system, at all times be accountable whereas listening to the environment, and be ready to take full management always.

SOURCE: Toyota