Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor of Toyota in the UAE, has introduced the new Toyota Land Cruiser, a technically advanced luxury SUV with genuine off-road capabilities.

The new vehicle comes with 13 exterior changes, a new interior layout dubbed ‘Life Control Layout’, a class-first 8-speed automatic transmission, Toyota’s flagship Safety Sense P, and advanced tech features, said a statement from the company.

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 latest model will be available in three different engine choices to fit customers’ needs, including the 4.0L V6, 4.6L V8, and 5.7L V8, the last of which is mated to the first-in-class 8-speed automatic transmission. Grades available include EXR, GXR and VXR.

Coupled with optional 20-inch machine finished alloys, the exterior of the new Land Cruiser exudes a tougher, more confident look thanks to the redesigned hood and grille, while the rear showcases redesigned tailgate and lights, it added.

The spacious, versatile and premium interior atmosphere creates a sense of comfort and safety, allowing occupants to get access to an intuitive and functional layout of switches, while the quality finish of genuine leather upholstery and metal texture ornaments presents a premium look.

A total of two new interior colours are available, including a new leather finish and new interior finishes including light brown and dark brown.

A class-first 8-speed automatic transmission adds quietness and smoothness to the all-terrain performance of the Land Cruiser.

The new Land Cruiser is the first model to bring Toyota's flagship Toyota Safety Sense P to the market. The car also debuts several new driver assistance features, including pre-collision system, which warns the driver of a probable collision, radar cruise control for comfortable and safe long distance driving, lane departure alert to warn drivers of lane deviation, automatic high beam which helps ensure excellent forward visibility during night-time driving, rear cross traffic alert system for safer reversing in tight car parks, and a blind spot monitor for safer lane changes.

Saud Abbasi, managing director of Al-Futtaim Motors, said: “The journey of Al-Futtaim Motors started sixty years ago with this very same car, and today we continue our journey with the launch of the redesigned Land Cruiser.”

“The Land Cruiser enjoys a long heritage in this country, and with the introduction of the redesigned driving dynamics coupled with enhanced specifications and exciting packaging, the new vehicle will be a sure-fire winner in the market,” he said.

“Available across three different grades, customers can rest assured that they will find the Land Cruiser that’s right for them at any of our showrooms,” he added.

The new Land Cruiser is available across all Toyota showrooms in the UAE in 4.0L, 4.6L and 5.7L engines, with prices starting at Dh209,000 ($56,902); Dh229,000 ($62,347) and Dh249,000 ($67,792) respectively, it added. – TradeArabia News Service