The main thing, guys, is not to grow old in your heart: test drive Toyota Land Cruiser 200

The new Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is not suitable for racing; for traveling - even where the roads end - there are only a few cars of equal value. There is nothing extra about him except being overweight and gluttony. Only, unlike us, cause and effect have swapped places here.

Video test drive and technical specifications at the end of the article.

The new Toyota Land Cruiser 200, like Lenin under Soviet rule, lived and will live. Its many fans believe in their ideal, despite the high price - from three to five million rubles upon purchase and almost half a million cost of ownership per year, not counting the cost of fuel and the time of mooring to a gas station.

Toyota-Land-Cruiser 200: the generation debuted in 2007, in 2013 the car was updated, at the end of 2015 the design and technical filling changed.

Exterior

The restyled Japanese-made model looks no less impressive than the 100th model that preceded it. The 200th model has acquired a new radiator grille, headlights and body panel elements much better enhance the effect of a reliable and massive SUV. The car itself was designed on a frame body structure and has an independent rear suspension.

However, if we compare it with its younger brother, we can say that the new Cruiser has increased body rigidity. Moreover, the 200 lost its geometric all-terrain ability, but on bad roads, as then, there are very few cars of this size that can comfortably overcome any obstacles.

Similar jeeps, relying on their own off-road properties, sacrifice the quality of the ride itself on the road section. However, it is worth noting that the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, using the KDSS system, has greatly increased the hardness of the stabilizers. If we take into account this moment of increasing body rigidity and a whole list of completely new improvements on the technical side, then the car began to handle excellently on the road and have excellent information content.

It is worth noting that the car has almost no roll, especially if you look at its weight. Innovations also include the modified shape of the combined rear lights. The front ones now have more voluminous shapes due to the convexity along the outer line. The headlights have also been restyled - only xenon is used in both the low and high beams.

A small chamber is barely visible on the redesigned radiator grille trim. External mirrors now look more modern, thanks to a slight restyling. Below, along the door lines, a chrome trim is noticeable, designed to decorate the view of the car. And a strong step is made for easier entry into the large Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2015 and to protect the body.

What is the difference between a diesel Land Cruiser and a gasoline one?

Disputes among car enthusiasts on the topic “diesel or gasoline?” do not subside on the forums. Both options can find their supporters.

The Land Cruiser 200 diesel is attractive due to its fuel economy with a more powerful engine. In such a car it is convenient to go on a long journey, which will combine off-road and flat roads. The diesel engine is famous for its reliable operation; car owners note that for the first 300 thousand km they do not observe any problems. The diesel engine confidently copes with off-road conditions, climbs long hills and goes over uneven surfaces more smoothly. At the same time, city roads with their potholes, speed bumps and hatches in a diesel car are felt more strongly.

A Land Cruiser with a gasoline engine is familiar and understandable. It is easy to maintain and repairs are cheaper than a diesel engine. The reliability of a gasoline cruiser extends to 500 thousand km, which is suitable for those who do not plan to sell the car soon. Petrol engine versions are equipped with cruise control, which relaxes the driver off-road. But at the same time, the car does not drive so cheerfully up steep and slippery hills.

Another important difference from a diesel engine: a Kruzak on gasoline quickly picks up speed and maneuvers better. This is especially true on the roads when overtaking in the oncoming lane.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is a modern and reliable car that is suitable for family trips or off-road trips. It is not designed for competition or racing, but it picks up speed and accelerates confidently on a flat road. The Land Cruiser performs well off-road, and the interior provides passengers and the driver with comfort and a smooth ride.

Interior

If you open the door of the jeep and sit behind the wheel, you can immediately see that the Toyota’s interior is really nice and ergonomic, and you can feel the Japanese style. The interior of the 2015 Cruiser provides all passengers with the necessary comfortable atmosphere, but this cannot be attributed to the third row of seats; they will only be comfortable for children. It cannot be said that sitting in a Japanese car, there is an exquisite design and rich finishing, but everything is quite comfortable.

And there are not many changes in the cabin itself. Engineers sought to fill the cabin more. According to reviews, we can conclude that there is much more space and comfort inside the jeep. An updated range of colors for the interior has been introduced. Paying attention to the instrument panel, we can conclude that the main panel has acquired an on-board computer screen that has increased in size and a new instrument edging.

The owners speak well of each chair, because it provides the maximum level of comfort. The successful placement of sensors and other parts on the instrument panel does not leave a good impression.

Specifications

The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2015 is available with a 4.4-liter diesel engine with a power of 235 hp. and with a gasoline power unit, volume 4.6 liters and 309 horsepower. Both engines are synchronized with a 6-speed automatic transmission with a sequential gear change mode. In America, the car comes with a 5.7-liter V8 VVTI engine – producing 381 hp. An independent spring suspension is installed at the front.

If you turn your attention under the hood of a standard off-road cruiser, you will notice the presence of an atmospheric V-shaped “eight”, the volume of which is 4.6 liters. This power unit is equipped with an aluminum cylinder block, a direct fuel supply function, a chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism and a variable valve timing system.

At its peak, the engine produces 309 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 439 Nm at 3400 rpm. The engine was synchronized with a six-speed automatic transmission. And the all-wheel drive transmission makes it possible to accelerate the huge car to the first hundred in 8.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 195 km/h.

According to the passport, the cruiser consumes about 13.9 liters of fuel per 100 km in mixed mode. There is another option - a V8 diesel engine with twin-turbo and direct injection of fuel (in this case diesel fuel) under Common-Rail pressure. Its volume is 4.5 liters and it is capable of producing about 249 horsepower.

Such a power unit operates together with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Fuel consumption is much less - it is about 8 liters in combined driving conditions. The “200th” model is equipped with a permanent 4-wheel drive with a lockable center differential, free wheel differentials and a low row in the transfer case.

Despite the fact that this all relates to the mechanical part, it also has a wide range of electronic support. Under standard conditions, traction is transmitted between the rear and front axles in a ratio of 40% / 60%. If necessary, you can enable torque distribution on the front axle from 30 - 60%, and on the rear axle from 40 - 70%.

The Land Cruiser 200 was based on a standard frame design with independent suspension on a pair of parallel arms and a Panhard rod, which found its place at the rear. The jeep was equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system with a hydraulic booster.
The braking system is provided by powerful ventilated discs on each wheel. Specifications

Test drive Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Brownstone: all-wheel drive refrigerator

A frame SUV with a dependent rear suspension is a distant past for many manufacturers, but the Land Cruiser continues to prove the viability of this ideology. Although evolution still forces us to make compromises: for example, it was the rejection of a rigid front axle that once made it possible to install a powerful eight-cylinder engine on an SUV. And the supporting frame, one of the main advantages of which was initially the ability to twist independently of the body, ensuring maximum contact of all wheels with the supporting surface, is becoming more and more rigid today, turning into an insulating “gasket” between the chassis and the body. But despite all the design flaws and large unsprung masses that negatively affect the smoothness of the ride, the bridge has at least one advantage that is important for an SUV: it maintains constant ground clearance under the crankcase and wheel alignment angles for any suspension travel. By the way, these moves on the Cruiser are very large, and “switchable” anti-roll bars help to fully realize them off-road: they prevent roll in turns, but do not prevent the front and rear wheels from “walking” in antiphase when overcoming various obstacles.

The Land Cruiser 200 engine line is also an example of healthy conservatism, adjusted for technological progress. While many competitors have taken the so-called downsizing route, that is, reducing displacement and using turbocharging, large V8s are still working under the hood of the Kruzak. The 1VD-FTV diesel unit is, of course, supercharged by means of two variable geometry turbines, with a Common Rail injection system and power specially “cut down” to 235 hp. With. in Russian specification. The gasoline engine is a 309-horsepower naturally aspirated UR series, the main design features of which are a 90-degree camber of the block, two camshafts in each head with a chain drive, direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and an intake tract of variable length. The 4.6-liter version 1UR-FE, with which the “200” is available on our market, is the most modest of the family, which includes the five-liter 2UR unit (used in the “charged” Lexus IS-F and RC-F) and 5. 7-liter 3UR, installed on the American modification of Land Cruiser, and familiar to Russians from the Lexus LX 570.

Toyota traditionally trusts Aisin to develop and produce automatic transmissions. The traditional six-speed automatic transmission AB60F with a separate radiator and thermostat is the closest relative of the gearboxes installed on the Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne and Dodge Ram. Permanent all-wheel drive is provided by a transfer case with a front axle chain drive, common for Japanese SUVs, a reduction gear and a Torsen self-locking center differential. By default, it distributes traction between the front and rear wheels in a ratio of 40:60, and the change in this proportion depending on driving conditions occurs purely mechanically, with minimal participation of electronics, which is fully consistent with the general ideology of the Land Cruiser.

Options and prices

On the automotive market of the Russian Federation, the land cruiser 200 2015 - 2016 model year will be sold in 3 modifications - “Comfort”, “Elegance”, and “Lux”.

• Standard equipment with a gasoline power unit with eight cylinders will be priced from 2,999,000 rubles. Its considerable arsenal of equipment includes 10 Airbags, 2-zone climate control, headlights with LED headlights, electric windows on all doors, rain and light sensors and Multi-terrain services, ABS, EBD, BAS, A- TRC and VSC.
• The “average” modification of Elegance will be priced at about 3,852,000 rubles. In addition to everything else, it has at its disposal a leather interior, 4-zone climate control, front seats with electric heating, electric drive and ventilation, parking sensors and a multimedia system with a 9-inch display.
• The most expensive “Luxury” model costs about 4,196,000 Russian rubles. Among other equipment, it has the following advantages: adaptive steering, 360-degree cameras, a navigation system, as well as an electric drive for the upper tailgate and a service that monitors “blind” spots.

Also, as an option, you can order the “Safety” package, which combines adaptive cruise control, automated deceleration and braking services, driver fatigue monitoring, road sign recognition and road marking monitoring.
Options and prices 2015

Safety

The arsenal of the new Toyota Land Cruiser 200 includes a considerable list of excellent off-road services, including: off-road turning assistance, an active traction control option, and four cameras for a clear image around the entire perimeter of the car.

Moreover, the following special systems were used to increase the safety level of this vehicle:

• Cruise control with the option of maintaining a safe distance. This option allows you to travel for long periods of time with even greater comfort, making it possible not only to maintain the required speed, but also to control the distance to the car that is in front of you.
• Frontal Impact Warnings with Automatic Stop Option. If your distance to the car in front quickly decreases, the service will inform you about this and, if necessary, perform an automatic emergency stop.
• Recognition and information about signs on the roads. Moving along the road, traffic signs will not be able to slip past you. The service recognizes them, begins to record them and displays them on the central screen, and at the same time notifies the driver with its sound signal.
• Automated high beam change. Finally, you will not need to constantly change the high beam to low beam when driving in the dark. Now, when there is an oncoming vehicle or when overtaking a passing car, the program will automatically change the high beam to low beam, and then return everything to the initial mode.
• Alerts about unintentional crossing of road markings. This service reduces the possibility of the vehicle unintentionally leaving its lane. If you cross the left or right line that divides the road without turning on the turn signal, the system will inform you with an audible signal and provide the necessary information on the screen.
• Controlling driver fatigue. The likelihood of losing concentration while driving is greatly reduced with the help of an option that monitors the driver’s condition and promptly signals him about the need to stop driving.

Updated Land Cruiser 2021

Options and prices 2021

August 2015 was also notable for the appearance of a restyled SUV. The Japanese bought a completely new front with completely different optics and a radiator grille. The ribs located in the center seem to cut the headlights in half. The changes also affected the bumper located in front, sections for fog lights, the hood, rear lamps and the chrome strip located under them.

On top of that, a couple of new body paint options have been introduced for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 - dark blue and brown. Speaking of the interior, there is a new steering wheel, a slightly redesigned console installed in the center with a new display for the multimedia system, the diagonal of which is 9 inches.

The screen already present on the instrument panel was increased to 4.2 inches. A black roof is available as an additional option. It is impossible not to mention the presence of additional electronic assistants.

Probably the main trump card was the presence in the basic configuration of the Toyota Safety Sense P safety package, which includes adaptive cruise control, a side collision information and warning service with an automated stop option, a tire pressure sensor, a system for automatically switching high beams to low beams, and road monitoring markings and behind “dead” zones.

The cameras allowed a 360-degree view of everything, with the ability to track under the bottom of the car. Regarding power units and transmissions, the gasoline “eight” has become a little more economical, but has retained its power. The box remains the same - 6-speed automatic transmission. And the 4.5-liter diesel engine has become a little stronger - its power is 272 horsepower.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the car

• It is actually big, which in principle can be attributed to the disadvantages;
• A large amount of free space in the cabin, as well as a spacious trunk;
• High driving position, which improves visibility and comfort on the road;
• High-quality and pleasant interior;
• A considerable number of auxiliary devices designed to help when driving on the road;
• An excellent multimedia system with a considerable range of auxiliary options;
• Dual-zone climate control as standard;
• High ground clearance;
• Full all-wheel drive system;
• Good dynamic characteristics;
• Great reliability and build quality of the car.

Cons of the car

• Considerable dimensions of the car;
• Expensive pricing policy;
• High prices for jeep maintenance;
• High fuel consumption (over 20 liters per 100 km);
• When turning at medium speed, the car begins to sway.

Engines

In Russia, you can buy the 200th Land Cruiser in two variations of the power unit:

• on gasoline;
• on diesel.

The 4.6-liter gasoline engine with a torque of 460 Nm reaches a power of 309 horsepower. The engine consumption in the city is 18 liters per 100 km, and when driving on the highway the consumption drops to 11 liters per 100 km. In this case, the car must be refueled with gasoline of at least 95 class.

Diesel looks more economical against this background. Its volume is 4.5 liters and its power is 249 horsepower with a torque of 650 Nm. This engine consumes 12 liters of fuel in the city and 9 liters on the highway for every 100 km. With the latest restyling, the manufacturer increased the engine power and brought it up to Euro standards.

A pleasant bonus for car owners is that the increase in power did not entail an increase in vehicle tax.

Let's sum it up

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 will be remembered for its impressive appearance, innovative all-wheel drive system, powerful power units and surprisingly spacious and beautifully designed interior. The possibility of placing cameras in the front and rear indicates the desire of the Japanese to maximize the safety of the driver and passengers, as well as other road users.

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Brief technical specifications of Toyota Land Cruiser 200

The overall appearance of the car turned out to be powerful and monumental. On the road it occupies almost 10 square meters. m. This is already quite a lot for the city.

Main characteristics of the car:

• length - 4.95 m, width - 1.98 m, height - 1.955 m;
• ground clearance - 225 mm, which is comparable to a UAZ;
• The trunk in the 7-seater version has a volume of 259 liters. With the rear seats folded down, its volume increases to 700 liters.
• wheels - from 17 to 18 inches;
• the total weight of the equipped car is 2582-2815 kg, depending on the configuration;
• Full-time all-wheel drive;
• 6 automatic transmissions;
• reduction gear;
• locked center differential;
• stabilizers with controlled hydraulics and a roll suppression system.

In expensive configurations of the Land Cruiser there are cameras installed in a circle that allow you to look behind the hood. This helps the driver adjust the trajectory of movement off-road.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2015 photo

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Toyota Land Cruiser speed, acceleration and dynamics

It is worth understanding that wear and tear on the engine, transmission, wheel replacement, vehicle loading and road surface affect acceleration. Below is the acceleration time to hundreds depending on the engine and place of production. The error in acceleration in real life reaches 10 km/h per 100 km/h:

1. For the Russian Toyota Land Cruiser 200, it takes 8.6 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h on diesel or gasoline.
2. The European Land Cruiser 200 with a diesel engine will take a little longer to accelerate to 100 km/h - 8.9 seconds.
3. The American Kruzak 200 with a 5.7 engine will need 10.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h.

Some Toyota Land Cruiser 200 car owners reduce the acceleration time to 100 km/h by performing chip tuning and adjusting the operation of the exhaust system.