Toyota prices 300 Series LandCruiser from $89,990

TOYOTA Australia has introduced the native pricing and specification highlights of its all-new 300 Sequence LandCruiser, with the new-generation off-road icon set to start out from $89,990 plus on-road prices when it arrives right here subsequent quarter.

Six completely different variants will likely be supplied, beginning with the bottom GX on the aforementioned sticker worth earlier than costs rise to $101,790 for the GXL, $113,990 for the VX, $131,190 for the Sahara, $137,790 for the GR Sport and $138,790 for the flagship Sahara ZX.

Not solely is the brand new vary extra expansive than the outgoing 200 Sequence vary, it’s additionally costlier throughout the board with costs rising by between $6917 and $10,717 for the present ‘core’ nameplates whereas the GR Sport and Sahara ZX don’t have any direct predecessors.

The worth will increase might be attributed to the very fact that is an all-new mannequin, driving on a bespoke model of Toyota’s TNGA international platform and powered completely by a brand new twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine creating 227kW/700Nm.

The grunty bent-six is paired to an equally new 10-speed automated transmission which drives all 4 wheels all the time.

Described by Toyota as “essentially the most succesful LandCruiser ever”, all variations of the 300 Sequence will come as customary with an ‘AWD Built-in Administration’ system which ties the steering help, brake and throttle management, shift sample and drive torque distribution collectively for “exact dealing with and stability”.

Normal gear highlights on the entry-level GX embrace a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration, dusk-sensing LED headlights, keyless entry and begin, dual-zone local weather management, adaptive cruise management, a reversing digital camera, specific home windows, electrical park brake, downhill help management and road-sign help.

Stepping as much as the GXL provides 18-inch alloy wheels, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, Qi wi-fi cellphone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and the brand new multi-terrain choose off-road system.

Issues are stepped up fairly drastically within the VX which provides a heap of additional toys and devices to the bundle, together with a much bigger 12.3-inch multimedia system, 10-speaker sound system, a 7.0-inch color multi-info show, four-zone local weather management, distant energy home windows, power-adjustable steering wheel, heated and ventilated entrance seats, rear parking help brake, panoramic view monitor and a ‘car dynamics built-in administration’ system (drive modes).

The Sahara in the meantime, as soon as the flagship of the LandCruiser portfolio, goes even additional, including a 14-speaker JBL audio system, head-up show, heated steering wheel, easy-access air flow for the heated second-row seats and a power-folding third-row.

As for the GR Sport and Sahara ZX, Toyota will likely be advertising and marketing them each as flagship fashions, albeit with two very completely different intentions.

“Our new GR Sport is absolutely the expression of the LandCruiser DNA – the last word 4WD that’s specifically geared up for homeowners who actually love driving on tough trails and in off-road rallies,” Toyota Australia gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations vp Sean Hanley mentioned.

To mark it out because the hardcore off-roader of the bunch, the GR Sport brandishes a very completely different look to the opposite fashions, headlined by its black mesh grille adorned with ‘TOYOTA’ block capital badging in addition to the black 18-inch alloys, wheelarches, entrance bumper, facet steps, door handles, mirror casings and window strains.

Diehard followers and adventurous varieties will likely be happy to learn the GR Sport will be capable to back-up its rugged appears with equally rugged {hardware} lurking underneath the pores and skin like entrance and rear differential locks and digital sway bar disconnect – ‘digital Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System’ in Toyota converse.

These key options are along with all the toys and {hardware} fitted to the decrease tiers, nevertheless it’s value noting all 300 Sequence’ characteristic the identical 235mm of floor clearance.

Contained in the cabin will likely be two trim choices; black and imitation ‘carbon-like ornamentation’ or black and pink – each characteristic a wholesome dosing of leather-based.

Going within the different course, the Sahara ZX is the luxurious yacht of the vary, that includes a novel entrance fascia and remodelled rear bumper, body-coloured wheelarches, illuminated facet steps and chrome trim.

Using on 20-inch alloy wheels, the Sahara ZX will arguably be the least succesful off-road because of its decreased strategy angle (24 levels vs 32 levels), prolonged entrance overhang and decrease profile tyres, nevertheless it ought to show one of the vital snug and dynamic due to its adaptive suspension (additionally featured on the GR Sport).

“The swish styling of the Sahara ZX provides an much more prestigious and superior high-quality picture for patrons who use their LandCruiser primarily for city driving and vacation getaways with their households,” Mr Hanley mentioned.

That’s to not say it could possibly’t go off the overwhelmed observe – it nonetheless shares the identical 235mm of floor clearance and a ‘torque-sensing’ restricted slip differential.

Contained in the cabin would be the alternative of black, beige or red-and-black leather-based upholstery, all complemented by the carbon-look trim on the steering wheel, centre console and doorways.

Each the GR Sport and Sahara ZX will include 5 driving modes and adaptive excessive beam, however the latter ups the opulence with 4 heated and ventilated seats and a hands-free tailgate with kick sensor.

All 300 Sequence’ will characteristic a low-range switch case, 3500kg braked towing capability and a trailer wiring harness.

Toyota has offered 12,159 LandCruiser wagons to this point this yr ending July 31, accounting for an unassailable 87.4 per cent share of the sub-$100,000 higher massive SUV section which it shares with the Nissan Patrol (1745/12.6%).

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