Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. 4th generation, 2020 restyling
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-size four-wheel drive SUV manufactured by Toyota since 1951. The whole world considers the legendary SUV as one of the most reliable and dynamic cars. In 2021, Israeli buyers can purchase the fourth generation Land Cruiser after another restyling in 2020.
It should be noted that the buyers can now choose between a 5-door and a 3-door 5-seater versions. The three-door model is 4,395 mm long, 1,885 mm wide and 1,845 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,450 mm. The trunk volume reaches 720 liters. The 5-door 5-seater or 7-seater version is 4,840 mm long, 1,885 mm wide and 1,835 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,790 mm. The maximum trunk volume amounts to 1,127 liters.
Distinctive features
The Land Cruiser is a full-fledged SUV, featuring the good old frame, axle and blockages. But after the 2020 restyling, Toyota has promised that the SUV should now be much more civilized. The previous 2017 restyling resulted in a completely redesigned exterior, similar to the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, as well as a slightly improved interior. The difference is really noticeable when testing vehicles restyled in 2020 together with pre-styling vehicles. The interior became much quieter and vibration-resistant. In general, the SUV has indeed become a little more civilized.
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser turned out to be a little less ‘shiny’: the housing of the radiator grille, headlights and rear door lining are now painted dark chrome, and the grille itself, fog lamp covers, rear-view mirror housings and edging of the side windows are painted black… The rims are also black, and the rear light housings are no longer red, but transparent and completed with black accents.
The interior features an upgraded multimedia system with a 9-inch display, a new design of the buttons and interface, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are no other significant changes.
Modifications
After the restyling, the 2020/2021 Land Cruiser has acquired a new, more precisely, modernized, 2.8-liter diesel engine. It features a more powerful turbocharger and an enlarged intercooler, a balance shaft that reduces noise and vibrations, an increased pressure in the fuel rail (up to 2,500 atmospheres) and modified combustion chambers for better fuel efficiency. As a result, the engine power has increased from 177 to 204 hp, and the maximum torque now reaches 510 Nm.
According to the official specifications, the upgraded Land Cruiser is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds (it took 12.7 seconds for the predecessor to accelerate). In reality, there is almost no difference between the two cars when driving in the city, but the restyled version demonstrates more vigor on the highway when accelerating from 80, 100 and 120 km/h. The engine is complemented by a 6-speed automatic transmission. Only the diesel version of the 2020/2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is supplied to Israel.
Trim levels
Israeli buyers have a chance to choose from six trim levels of the SUV. All of them have a folding rear seat, a sunroof (except for Select 7 seats and TS 7 seats) and LED headlights with a washer, a leather interior (except for TS 7 seats), heated front seats (expensive trim levels also offer heated rear seats) and side mirrors, 2 or 3-zone climate control, multifunction steering wheel, keyless entry, push-button start, full-size spare wheel.
Safety is ensured by at least 6 airbags, including window ones (curtains), a rear camera (the top version has a 360-degree view version), adaptive cruise control, anti-lock braking system and vehicle dynamic control, brake assist and traction control, hill-descent assist. All trim levels, except TS 7 seats, have a collision avoidance system, lane departure warning system and traffic sign recognition system. The top version has a driving mode selection system.
