The Toyota Land Cruiser is a legend in the automotive world. For many, this name sounds like a synonym for reliability and comfort. And this is not surprising, because SUV engineers are constantly improving new car models, taking into account the slightest wishes of potential buyers, and using the latest technologies in development.
In this case, we will consider the generation of cars in 2014. In Russia, they are presented in only three trim levels, but this is quite enough to get an idea of these luxurious, world-famous SUVs.
Important! For 15 years, the main buyers of the Land Cruiser 200 have been drivers who travel mainly on urban roads. For this reason, the developers of new SUV models focus on safety and comfort, and not on the ability to pass through rough terrain.
Dimensions and weight
Toyota Land Cruiser has retained all the features of the previous generation: the outlines of the body remained unchanged, the massive false radiator grille recognizable for this car model and large wheels are striking. However, the dimensions of the Land Cruiser 200 have increased significantly. Now the car differs on the road from other cars not only in its characteristic features, but also in its impressive dimensions.
The dimensions of the car are now:
- Toyota Land Cruiser length - 4950 mm;
- height - 1910 mm;
- width - 2850 mm;
- ground clearance - 225 mm.
The weight of the fully equipped Land Cruiser is 2540 kg. Permissible gross weight must not exceed 3300 kg.
From this we can conclude that the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is a really big car. Its size for many drivers is the cause of some inconvenience while moving around the city and in the parking lot. But for maximum comfort and safety, the car is equipped with a large number of electronic assistants, sensors and cameras.
Wheels and rims
This SUV model has an impressive wheel size. The outer distance between the front wheels is 1970 mm, the inner distance is 1640 mm. As for the rear wheels, these figures change somewhat: the distance between the rubber surface of the wheels under the bottom of the Land Cruiser 200 is 1635 mm, because the tires here are somewhat wider to improve the vehicle's off-road characteristics. The lateral distance between the wheels is 2850 mm.
Standard equipment includes 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. But if desired, the buyer can also order a complete set with wheel parameters of 275/55 R20 or 285/50 R20, 305/50 R20. At the same time, low-profile rubber is installed, which significantly improves the external characteristics of the Land Cruiser 200 and grip on a flat surface. But at the same time, cross-country ability on difficult terrain without even asphalt pavement is significantly deteriorating.
Exterior
The new Land Cruiser 200, released in 2014, has some external differences from earlier generations. The main optics here protrude noticeably forward, diverging on the sides into two ledges on the bumper. The front fenders are quite massive and protrude significantly from the body. From this, the car seems rather squat, but this effect is successfully softened by high wheels.
The false radiator grille in the 2014 generation car has four horizontal strips of black plastic with chrome inserts. In the center, as usual, is a large branded Toyota badge; they are equipped with automatic light sensors. The head optics have not changed much, but the fog lights have been updated and become more powerful.
The rear door is divided horizontally into two parts, the rear half is electrically operated. At the top, the tailgate is equipped with a small spoiler, giving this part of the body sophistication.
Interior
The interior of the Land Cruiser has become more spacious, and this is not surprising given the significant increase in the dimensions of the SUV. In addition, the interior uses more expensive and elite materials. The salon is made in bright colors. The buyer can choose from an ivory shade or a noble light brown. Inside the car looks not only expensive, but also comfortable.
The interior is widely used chrome inserts and expensive cork-like plastic. The seats are distinguished by excellent ergonomics and pronounced lateral support.
The Land Cruiser 200 is designed to comfortably accommodate seven passengers. In this case, the third and second rows can be folded. The volume of the trunk with the seats in the rear row is 259 liters. If you lower the backs of the third row, it will be 700 liters, and if you fold the second row seats, the figure will be 1431 liters.
Electronic filling of the 2014 model
To increase the safety and comfort of passengers and the off-road driver, the car is equipped with the following electronic "assistants":
- Rain sensor;
- parking system;
- marking tracking sensors;
- all-round viewing system with four cameras;
- the eight-inch screen displays data from the on-board computer, navigation system, multimedia and transmission operation.
In general, it can be noted that the impressive dimensions of the Land Cruiser 200 SUV do not interfere with a high level of comfort while driving and staying in the car. This is facilitated by the use of modern electronic systems and a well-thought-out interior.