The Japanese automaker Toyota finishes the year with the presentation of the range LandCruiser 2012, which presents some modifications to the equipment and features a trim level designed especially for fleets and businesses, with approval N1 -motor vehicles for the transport of goods with at least four wheels, with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3,500 kg. The 60th anniversary of the model is still celebrated with special edition custom that the brand launched for this purpose.
The finish Toyota LandCruiser VX is the main beneficiary in the range next year,
since in its five-door version will have a number of elements such as new alloy wheels 18 "wider-improved road holding, and suspension system KDSS - Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which stood as the superior finishes.
This system, one of the great virtues of the LandCruiser, works on both front and rear stabilizers to better behavior in any way. On the road is where the most noticeable result, significantly reducing body rolls and improves steering response, and also absorb surface irregularities on the roads in worse condition. This ensures that the model provides ride comfort and driving agility despite his height and weight.
Also finishing VX body with five doors, from now can be fitted as an extra headlights Xenon with AFS adaptive headlights system directing its beam to where they ordered the wheel.
Moreover, the LandCruiser continues to offer complete equipment in all aspects: electronic stability control and traction, anti-lock brakes with emergency assistance, seven airbags, active front headrests, climate control, trip computer, radio CD, power steering variable, etc., plus the specific elements of a typical SUV.
The engines do not change: you can choose between three types diesel liter D-4D four-cylinder engine that offers 190 hp and 420 Nm of maximum torque and the petrol 4.0 V6 with electronic injection 282 hp and a torque of 387 Nm , the change is five-speed automatic for petrol, while the diesel can choose between the automatic and manual six-speed. Mechanics both are covered by the standard Euro 5 emission regulations.
The other big news is the emergence of a specific version for fleets and businesses, the NX body with five doors and five seats with screen separating the cargo area, with approval N1, as mentioned above.
Toyota LandCruiser D-4D 190 hp is available
Since mid December 2010, is available on Toyota LandCruiser with a new diesel engine of 190 hp
The engine 3.0 D-4D 190 hp replaces the 3.0 D-4D 173 and 204 hp. There is a simple variant of 173 hp powered, but has significant changes in injecting (with piezoelectric injectors rather than electromagnetic) and the turbocharger. Addition of 17 hp more powerful, meets the Euro V regulations. With this engine, the LandCruiser has an average consumption 5% lower.
You can choose body with 3 and 5-door. Besides the number of doors, both variants differ in the length (45 cm more on the door 5) and by the number of seats (5 and 7 respectively).
In the diesel versions, change is six-speed manual or automatic five. Toyota LandCruiser fuel is only available with the automatic.
It is a road prepared for driving on field. To do this, have permanent four wheel drive, gearbox change, lockable differentials, good ground clearance and a remarkable capacity for wading.
Furthermore, depending on the version, a system can be adapted response elements (accelerator, brakes, traction control,) to the ground on the circulation.
Other devices are available peripheral vision cameras, inching control and air suspension.
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