Land Cruiser 100 - a practical SUV for the inhabitants of our country

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The premiere of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 took place in 1998. This model joined the class of luxury cars. The car perfectly combines majestic appearance, spacious interior and good equipment. It can easily fit about eight people, while maintaining the comfort of stay. Toyota Land Cruiser has good driving dynamics thanks to a comfortable suspension that perfectly copes with any bumps in the road.

There are three configurations of this car. At the same time, they all differ not only in interior, but also in design, and even in design.

STD is the simplest version. Has two rigid axles in most vehicles. Equipped with a diesel engine. The set is rather poor. Sometimes there is only air conditioning. Has good cross.

Better equipped Toyota GX series, in which the windows are equipped with electric drive. There is a differential lock, even a winch is provided. The GX and STD models are recognizable by their unpainted bumpers. In the trunk of these cars, two "benches" are installed near the sides, they can carry about 10 people.

Many Land Cruiser 100s have a powerful V8 (gasoline engine), its displacement is 4.7liters, and it gives out 235 hp. This motor, which received the code designation 2UZ-FE, is installed on the VX version. There is another petrol engine in the lineup with a displacement of 4.5 liters and six cylinders.

Install several similar motors. They are quite reliable in operation. A 4.5-liter V6 is rare, but if the owner comes across this unit, he will not regret it. He is able to overcome 500 thousand km. and more, while the maintenance will be minimal. The gas distribution mechanism uses a strong chain. The V8 engine, which has a volume of 4.7 liters, is already equipped with a timing belt, it only needs to be replaced after 100,000 km of run.

The all-wheel drive "weaving" is reliable in all models, of course, with proper operation.

Some types of Land Cruiser 100 VX are equipped with a comfortable air suspension that adjusts the ride height and stiffness. When the engine is off, it drops by 50 mm when the speed increases over 5 km. the hour returns to the 220 mm position. Electronics can increase the clearance up to 270 mm. There is also the possibility of manual adjustment. This is a very convenient option that allows you to travel almost every day on any road.

Pneumatics can have problems. Their elimination is sometimes very expensive, the amount of costs reaches $ 1,500. True, it is worth saying that this rarely happens. During normal operation, only the rubber bands on the front stabilizer should be changed, after 40-60 thousand km.kilometers.

Modernization of the Land Cruiser 100 took place in 2002. No significant changes have been made. There are new headlights, a radiator grille, and a different interior design.

In the model range of this manufacturer there is also a medium-sized SUV, this is the Toyota Prado Land Cruiser. It was first seen in 1987. It has an independent suspension with one transverse and four longitudinal rods. The top-of-the-line equipment is equipped with AVS adaptive suspension, which changes characteristics depending on the type of road surface (snow, gravel, stones).

Both of these models are in demand in Russia and have gained popularity among consumers.