Land Cruiser 105 - one of the modifications of the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser car , popularly referred to as "corn truck " because of the consonance of words. It has been produced since 1998.
Differences from previous variations
Outwardly, this modification is not much different from the previous ones - that was the idea of the designers. They sought to maintain a recognizable appearance, while increasing the compliance of the car with the philosophy of this line, the essence of which is the superiority of simplicity over luxury.
Interior design
The interior of the Land Cruiser 105 has changed quite significantly. Inside, the car has become a little longer and now looks more strict and modern.
Wooden elements appeared on the steering wheel, automatic transmission knob and front panel, and metal and carbon inserts appeared on the center console. At the same time, the developers tried to preserve the overall style of the model as much as possible.
A small, but still pleasant, surprise awaits domestic buyers: the car’s navigation system is now adapted to Russian roads.
Comfort in the Land Cruiser 105 remained at the same level, because despite numerous changes, it is still an SUV. The salon is designed for people of medium height, so basketball players in such a machine will be a little uncomfortable. The second row of seats is designed for two passengers. There is a third row of chairs, but sitting there is not as comfortable as in the first two.
In general, the Japanese made the main emphasis not on convenience, but on reliability, durability and strength - and they succeeded.
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Land Cruiser 105. SpecificationsFirst grade
The car is equipped with a new engine, the volume of which is 4.5 liters. Its characteristics have become much better than previous engines - power increased by forty percent (235 horsepower), and torque - by fifty (615 Nm). It also offers a six-speed automatic transmission.
The combination of these two power units allows you to accelerate the Toyota Land Cruiser 105 to two hundred and ten kilometers per hour, and acceleration from zero to one hundred takes place in 8.3 seconds.
Second grade
In this version, another flagship engine with a volume of 4.7 liters was updated - its power increased to two hundred eighty-eight horsepower, as well as reduced fuel consumption. It offers a five-speed automatic transmission. True, the gear change in it occurs with a slight delay, which is especially noticeable in sports mode.
Road behavior
The car does not behave very well in corners - it is rather inert and does not respond well to steering. But on the straight stretch of the road, everything is wonderful. The suspension is very smooth, and the sound insulation is just excellent: even at high speeds the engine is not audible.
The brakes are also very well made, which are equipped with an adaptive system for independent recognition of the quality and type of coating.
Technologies
All of the features described are designed for improved off-road behavior. But that's not all! Land Cruiser 105 is equipped with automatically adjustable anti-roll bars, which improve its cross-country ability.
In addition, there is the latest system, which is a kind of cruise control. It allows the car to move at "pedestrian" speeds - one, three or five kilometers per hour. She can also control engine power and, if necessary, brakes the towing wheel. Thus, the driver can only steer.