Toyota Land Cruiser 100 premiered in 1998. This model has expanded the class of luxury cars. The car perfectly combines the majestic appearance, spacious interior and good equipment. About eight people can comfortably fit in it, while maintaining the comfort of their stay. Toyota Land Cruiser has good driving dynamics thanks to a comfortable suspension that copes with any road bumps.
There are three trim levels for this vehicle. At the same time, they all differ not only in the interior, but also in design and even design.
STD is the simplest version. It has two rigid axles in most cars. Equipped with a diesel engine. Options are rather poor. Sometimes there is only air conditioning. It has good cross.
Better equipped with a Toyota GX series, in which the windows are electrically powered. There is a differential lock, even a winch is provided. GX and STD models are recognizable by unpainted bumpers. Two “benches” are installed in the trunk of these cars near the sides; they can carry about 10 people.
Many Land Cruiser 100s have a powerful V8 (gasoline engine), its volume is 4.7 liters, and it produces 235 hp. This motor, code-named 2UZ-FE, is installed on the VX version. In the line there is another gasoline engine with a volume of 4.5 liters and six cylinders.
Install several of these 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, with minimal maintenance. The
gas distribution mechanism uses a sturdy chain. The V8 engine, which has a volume of 4.7 liters, is already equipped with a timing belt, it needs to be replaced only after 100,000 kilometers.
Four-wheel drive "hundred" is reliable in all models, of course, with proper operation.
Some types of Land Cruiser 100 VX are equipped with a comfortable pneumatic suspension, which adjusts the clearance and stiffness. When the engine is turned off, it lowers by 50 mm, with an increase in speed over 5 km. hour returns to position 220 mm. Electronics can increase clearance up to 270 mm. There is the possibility of manual adjustment. This is a very convenient option that allows you to travel practically on any road.
Pneumatics may have problems. Their elimination is sometimes very expensive, the amount of costs reaches $ 1,500. True, it is worth saying that this rarely happens. In normal use, only the “gum” should be changed on the front stabilizer, after 40-60 thousand kilometers.
Modernization of the Land Cruiser 100 occurred in 2002. No significant changes have been made. There are new headlights, a radiator grill, and a different interior design.
In the model range of this manufacturer there is also a medium-sized SUV, this is Toyota Prado Land Cruiser. It was first seen in 1987. It has an independent suspension with one traction transverse and four longitudinal. The top equipment is equipped with an adaptive suspension AVS, which changes the 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.