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 LC100 series of the sixth-generation model of Land Cruiser.
The sixth generation model: LC100 series
In October 1997, an SUV named Grand Cruiser was exhibited at the 32nd Tokyo Motor Show. This car has been put into planning since 1992, and the design was completed in mid-1994. It is the Land Cruiser 100 series. It officially debuted in January 1998 to replace the 80 series that was over 80 years old.
There are two versions of the Toyota LC100 series, Type 100 and Type 105. Among them, the chassis of the 100 type is slightly widened, and the most important feature is that it adopts an independent front suspension, which is the first time in the history of the Toyota family. Combined with the rack and pinion steering system, the road driving performance of this model is greatly improved. , but it also limits its off-road performance, so some markets also provide 105 models with hard shafts. Another first is that it is equipped with a V8 engine for the first time, mainly to meet the needs of the North American market, and it is also the only engine type provided in the North American market. In 1998, the second-generation Lexus LX470 was also born on the J100 chassis.
At this time, the Rand Cruiser has become famous all over the world for its excellent performance, flexibility and durability under harsh road conditions. reputation. In 2000, the cumulative global sales volume of Land Cruiser was 3.72 million.
At present, the most common Toyota LC100 car series in China is the Land Cruiser. FAW Toyota made this generation of models domestically in 2003. Two displacements of 4.5L and 4.7L are available for domestic car buyers to choose from. LC100 adopted double-wishbone independent front suspension for the first time. For this reason, many off-road consumers feel sorry for it. It must be said that this is a compromise made by Land Cruiser to the market.
Of course, a Land Cruiser is still a Land Cruiser. The LC100, which gave up the front fixed axle, added the TEMS electronic control suspension soft and hard system and the AHC effective height control suspension system. As a compensation for the suspension modification, the LC100 also maintains excellent off-road performance. The rear suspension of LC100 inherits the classic integral bridge five-link coil spring structure of the 80 series, but the positioning position of the connecting rod is improved for comfort.
