Ebrahim K Kanoo, the exclusive dealer of Toyota and Land Cruiser vehicles in Bahrain, officially revealed the new 2016 Land Cruiser at an event held yesterday (October 17), at the Toyota showroom in Sitra.

The new Land Cruiser is a technically advanced luxury SUV with genuine off-road capabilities, enhanced refinement and comfort for passengers, said a statement from the company.

The latest vehicle is the ninth generation of Toyota’s Land Cruiser SUV line and remains true to its heritage of being a thoroughbred off-roader, it added.

Toyota’s ‘no compromise’ approach is evident in the Land Cruiser’s traditional body-on-frame construction, crucial to its ability to tackle the toughest terrain. This tried and tested approach is matched by sophisticated handling, suspension and drivetrain systems that extend the off-road capabilities while enhancing comfort and stability in normal driving. The vehicle retains the well-established features that have contributed to its worldwide appeal and off-roader status, it said.

The new Land Cruiser’s capability is its 5.7-litre 32 Valve DOHC with dual VVT-i V8 engine, which produces 362 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 3,200 rpm.

The Land Cruiser is also available with a wide range of engine options in the form of petrol and diesel. The petrol engines available are: 4.6-litre 32 Valve DOHC with dual VVT-i V8 engine, 4.0-litre 24 Valve DOHC with dual VVT V6 engine while in the case of the diesel engine, there is a 4.5-litre 32 Valve DOHC Twin-turbo V8 engine.

The Land Cruiser is the first large SUV segment model with genuine off-road capabilities to offer a smooth and quiet 8-speed Automatic Transmission. It’s a highly refined machine, employing such technologies as dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and an Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) to help maximise performance and efficiency.
ACIS changes the length of the intake tract in two stages, based on RPM and throttle angle to optimise torque across the engine speed range.

The 2016 Land Cruiser’s design concept of ‘Functional Beauty’ is well defined by the distinctive grille frame. Chrome-plating has been applied to the top and bottom of the triple horizontal grille bars, thus expressing the bar rigidity and portraying both functional beauty and toughness. The side view of the vehicle displays a rugged appearance with thicker bumpers and a higher hood line. The wide and high-lift appearance of the rear completes the Land Cruiser’s traditional tough image, said the statement.

The 2016 Land Cruiser is available in 10 exterior colours including the two newly developed colours - Copper Brown Mica and Dark Blue Mica, it added.

The new vehicle has a great deal of attention paid to the genuine leather thickness, the edge treatment and the metal-like ornamentation of the functional parts unified with satin silver paint, coordinated with the hairline finished aluminium-like ornamentation on the centre and upholstered areas.
 
A piano black finish has been applied on the display panel for a precise and high quality appearance, and a newly adopted Optitron meter - equipped with a 4.2-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) colour Multi-information Display and odometer/ trip meter liquid display with suitable lettering size - contributes to enhanced visibility. Elevating in-vehicle entertainment to a whole new level are the 11.6-inch dual display screens with Display Angle Adjustable Mechanism (viewing angle can be adjusted between 0-50 degrees) that offer the ultimate multimedia entertainment for rear seat passengers.

A total of four interior colours are available, including two newly added colours – ‘Flaxen’ and ‘Brown’, further added the statement.
 
The four-zone, independent temperature control air conditioning for the Land Cruiser is designed to maintain peak performance even when the vehicle is being driven in extreme climates, it said.

The range of advanced active-driving control features includes the Crawl Control System and the Active Traction Control system. Other features extend to a Multi-Terrain Monitor used in conjunction with Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) to help drivers confirm their surroundings when driving off-road. Adding to the versatility of the Land Cruiser is the Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) system and the Downhill Assist Control (DAC). In addition, the vehicle features four-wheel Active Height Control and Adaptive Variable Suspension (4-Wheel AHC&AVS), a fully adjustable system that also provides spring rate control to give exceptional performance off-road.

The Land Cruiser multi-terrain Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) provides auxiliary force to assist the driver during emergency braking. Adding to the safety features the Emergency Brake Signal, Active headrests on the driver and front passenger seats and a total of ten airbags. In order to ensure safety for pedestrians, the vehicle also has a Pedestrian Protection through Impact Alleviation Structure.
A Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) System is also available which alerts the driver of other vehicles located at their side to assist the driver as well as the Rear View Monitor System and a Clearance and Back Sonar System, it added.

Sadayoshi Koyari, chief engineer for the new Land Cruiser, said: “The Land Cruiser is a true go anywhere, all-terrain four-wheel drive SUV that has always exceeded expectations all around the globe.”

“It offers elegance, sophistication and luxury while being tough and practical. Moreover, it represents a luxurious bridge between civilisation and adventure while offering not just excitement but also utility,” he said.

“The new Land Cruiser reaffirms a tradition of quality and advanced technology. That is why when people think four-wheel drive SUV – they automatically think ‘Land Cruiser’ as it sets the standard,” he added.

Takayuki Yoshitsugu, chief representative, Middle East and North Africa representative office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said: “As the 2016 Land Cruiser gets ready to be rolled out in the region, we sincerely appreciate the loyalty of our customers who have made the Land Cruiser an integral part of their lives over the years.” – TradeArabia News Service