As a typical model of medium and large SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser has always been loved by consumers, especially those with off-road feelings. From the original Jeep to the Land Cruiser that appeared on the auto market today, it has always been known for its solidity and durability. If the prototype is counted, the Land Cruiser has a history of 68 years. There are many off-road vehicles of different ages. Everyone is willing to empty their wallets for it. Some people say that looking at a thing, first understanding its history can naturally explain its present, so now let’s take a look at the past and present of this model. Today we will talk about the LC60 series of the fifth-generation model of Land Cruiser.
The fifth generation model: LC60 series
The 60 series began production in 1980 and was not discontinued until 1990. It can be seen from the picture that this model looks like a modern car that we are familiar with. It has a box body with 4 doors and can seat 5 to 8 people.
Like its predecessors, it is still known for its strong off-road capability, but the slight disadvantage is that the departure angle is somewhat small. However, the 60 series began to offer a series of comfort configurations, including air conditioning system, seat heating and more refined interior, and there was a rich choice of body color.
This 2F engine still comes from the FJ40 series. At the same time, the 4.0L 6-cylinder 2H engine and the 3.4L 3B diesel engine have been added to the product lineup. The original intention of the design of the 60 series is to break through the consumer group of Land Cruiser, which was dominated by car fans in the past, to expand to the vast number of private users, and to better compete with the emerging SUV market.
The LC60 series launched after the Toyota LC50 inherited the overall appearance design of its predecessors, and was also introduced into our country in the late 1980s. For this generation of models, the design of LC models has been recognized by the market, and the family elements have been continued. The extended trunk design has become the object of imitation by many models at the same time, and the LC series models have gradually grown into industry leaders.
In 1981, the cumulative global sales volume of the Land Cruiser exceeded 1 million, and the “high roof” version was introduced. In the same year, it was exported to South Africa. In 1985, the 12H-T direct injection engine and the 13B-T diesel supercharged engine were introduced. In 1988, the FJ62GVX series began to be sold in Japan as a passenger car.
