2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series unveiled | Boasts improved off-road capabilities

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Highlights

• Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series comes with enhanced off-road capabilities and technology 

• New advanced features such as ‘Multi-Terrain Monitor and Select’ is added  

• Based on a new platform—TNGA 

Japanese auto giant Toyota has finally unveiled its much-awaited off-road SUV—the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series at an online event held in UAE. The new 300 Series is the successor to the popular 200 Series that first made its debut back in 2017.  

Let’s find out more about the new-gen Toyota Land Cruiser.  

 
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Overview 

First on, the new Land Cruiser 300 Series arrives with enhanced feature while is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.  

Engine and Transmission  

The new-generation Land Cruiser 300 Series inherits the same platform as the 2022 Toyota Tundra pick-up, I.e. TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. As for the engine, this one will be powered by a twin-turbo V6 naturally aspirated engine unlike the V8 used in the previous generation.  

As for the engine options, the Japanese carmaker is offering two engine options – a twin-turbo V6 3.5L petrol unit churning out a massive horsepower of 409bhp alongside a peak torque of 650Nm. Comparing this to the older model, it is 30bhp more powerful. Likewise, the next engine option happens to be a 3.3L twin-turbo engine unit churning out peak power of 305bhp alongside 700Nm of peak torque.  

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As far as transmission is concerned, both engine units will be mated to a 10-Speed automatic gearbox. The Land Cruiser can reach a speed of 0-100km/h within just 6.7 seconds.  

 

Off-Road Capabilities? 

Compared to the preceding model, the new-generation Land Cruiser 300 Series arrives with enhanced off-road capabilities. The off-road SUV now arrives with improved tech features. 

Firstly, we must speak about the new ‘Multi-Terrain Monitor’ feature, which simply helps you to see the obstacles upfront while driving. Complementing this amazing feature is a new ‘Multi-Terrain Select’ feature that automatically selects the right driving mode to overcome these obstacles based on road conditions. With the adoption of this feature, the driver in real-time can view the surface beneath the wheels and also judge the riding quality of the machine.  

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For more improvements, it’s infused with world-first technologies. The redesigned body chassis used in the off-road beast offers improved rigidity, strength, and balance on the machine.  

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Interior

In terms of interior, the 2022 Land Cruiser is getting a ton of premium makeover. Some expected features include 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor System, heads-up display, four-zone climate control, premium leather upholstery, 14-speaker JBL audio system, a 12.3-inch infotainment unit, connected car tech, and so on. 

Suspension Setup 

The suspension facets on the Land Cruiser 300 Series have also been refined to obtain a perfect off-roading capability. It now uses the world-first Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension (E-KDDS) that, no doubt is going to handle the tough terrains.  

Safety Features 

There has been significant advancement made in the safety of the off-roader too. The upgraded safety features include improved safety and driving assistance system, a Pre-Collision System (for detection of pedestrians and other riders at day/night time), a Potential Collision Hazard (PCH), a new Parking Support Brake (for improved support while parking), and more.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series Price and Launch Date  

The new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series will be launching in Summer 2021. As of pricing, there have no details unveiled until now by the Japanese carmaker.   

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