Through the launch of the all-new Land Cruiser 250 Collection, Toyota made a shock new mannequin announcement. We’re speaking a couple of considerably upgraded model of the immortal Land Cruiser 70 Collection with a tastefully redesigned exterior, further tech and security options, and a brand new four-cylinder turbodiesel choice that shall be provided alongside the good-old V8.

The 2024 replace is the fourth facelift for the Land Cruiser 70 Collection which was initially launched again in 1984, serving as a alternative for the traditional 40 Collection. Regardless of the brand new Land Cruiser generations that appeared over the yr, Toyota saved providing the tried-and-tested 70 Collection in some markets world wide together with Australia and South Africa, whereas conserving it related with frequent updates. The facelifted mannequin may even make a return to its dwelling market in Japan, after going off sale in 2015 because of not complying with security rules.

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The 2024 Land Cruiser 70 Collection will get a brand new face with spherical LED headlights embedded within the honeycomb grille, and protruding flip alerts which echo the design of the unique. The brand new bumper has cleaner strains however retains the unpainted plastic look, matching the fender extensions. Within the profile, the brand new entrance fenders look extra like the unique 70 Collection from 1984, than the earlier facelift. On the again, Toyota blocked the unique taillights with body-colored panels, utilizing bumper-mounted models as a substitute.

As with its predecessors, the up to date 70 Collection shall be obtainable in Single Cab, Double Cab, Troop Service, and Wagon bodystyles. The SUV (Wagon) measures 4,890 mm (192.5 inches) lengthy, 1,870 mm (73.6 inches) large, and 1,920 mm (75.6 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of two,730 mm (107.5 inches). This makes it shorter than each the Land Cruiser 250 Collection and the 300 Collection.

Inside, the brand new instrument cluster incorporates a 4.2-inch display with retro graphics and the middle console has been barely revised. In Australia, all grades get a regular 6.7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment which is suitable with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nevertheless, entry-level JDM-spec fashions seem to come back with out the display. Security gear has additionally been upgraded with the Toyota Security Sense suite, together with lane departure alert, street signal help, auto excessive beams, and extra.

Trendy 4-Cylinder Turbodiesel Possibility

The 70 Collection remains to be based mostly on the unique ladder body chassis however Toyota engineers improved the on-road consolation with out sacrificing the off-road credentials.

Massive modifications cover below the bonnet, with the brand new choice of the two.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) that produces 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 500 Nm (368.9 lb-ft) of torque as within the 250 Collection. The automaker claims that the up to date powertrain combines improved gas effectivity with reliability, low noise, and nice off-road efficiency. The mill is mated to a 6-speed Tremendous ECT automated gearbox, sending energy to all 4 wheels by means of the 4WD system.

The nice-old 4.5-liter V8 turbodiesel with 202 hp (151 kW / 205 PS) and 430 Nm (317.2 lb-ft) of torque stays obtainable for all bodystyle flavors, completely mated to a 5-speed guide gearbox. Evaluating the 2 powertrain choices, the bigger V8 produces 1 hp extra however has 70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft) much less in comparison with the newer four-cylinder mill.

The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Collection shall be obtainable in Japan within the coming winter, after its arrival in Australian showrooms within the fourth quarter of 2023. Native pricing and potential particulars about its availability to different markets shall be introduced at a later date.