Top 3 things you need to know about the Toyota Land Cruiser 200
Whether you choose the Land Cruiser 200 GX-R or the redesigned Land Cruiser 200 VX-R, the unsurpassed heritage of the luxurious Land Cruiser is undisputed. It has been labelled as the safest, strongest and most capable 4X4 for over six decades, and the only vehicle to trust on overland adventures – especially across Africa’s rough and tough terrain.
1. Engine
Both grades in the Land Cruiser 200 range are powered by a 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine. This engine is the most powerful engine in the entire Toyota range. The 4.5l diesel engine delivers maximum power of 195 kW at 3400 r/min and peak torque of 650 Nm at 1600-2600 r/min. The model features a 1VD-FTV engine, which provides exceptionally powerful performance with an extremely quiet drive.
There’s also a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System which provides enhanced on- and off-road stability.
The engine has been paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard for easier driving.
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2. VX-R Upgrades
The VX-R received some updates in 2018. Amongst these changes, there is now a new front grille design which features two prominent horizontal slats intersecting the large grille opening in an east-west fashion – replacing the previously utilised multi-slat design.
The VX-R also received some smoked treatment which has been applied to the Bi-LED headlamps, for enhanced visual differentiation. The headlamps themselves include Auto High Beam functionality, super bright LED illumination and Daytime Running Lights (DRL).
A new Brown interior trim colour has been made available, now affording VX-R buyers a selection of three interior palettes – Beige, Black and Brown.
The VX-R model continues to boast an impressive standard specification list, which includes the following:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Auto-dimming mirrors
- Integrated tow hitch
- Leather interior
- Power-adjustable front seats
- 3-zone climate control
- Front ventilated seats
- Heated seats (1st and 2nd row)
- ‘Coolbox’
- Optitron instrumentation
- Surround-view cameras
- Satellite Navigation and touchscreen infotainment
- Smart Entry
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- Multi-Terrain Select (switchable off-road driving modes)
- Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)
- Crawl Control
- Full suite of electronic driving aids including Lane Keeping system and 10 airbags
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3. Model Line-up, Pricing & Warranty
Land Cruiser 200 4.5D V8 GX-R 6AT R 1 064 900
Land Cruiser 200 4.5D V8 VX-R (Black/Beige/Brown) 6AT R 1 463 500
All Land Cruiser 200’s come standard with a 9-services/90 000 km service plan (intervals are pegged at 12 months/10 000 km) and 3-year/100 000 km warranty.