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 LC120150 series of Land Cruiser.
Land Cruiser’s LC120150 series
In 2002, Toyota evolved the basic design of the 90 series and officially launched the new 120 series, which is the third-generation Land Cruiser Domineering, which improved the poor reliability of the front suspension of the previous models. This model not only has the absolutely reliable off-road performance that the Land Cruiser has always had, but also has the quietness, comfort and excellent texture that can be compared with a high-end car, thus ensuring excellent handling performance and driving stability.
In 2003, the Land Cruiser Overbearing successfully rolled off the assembly line in Chengdu and went on the market on November 6 of that year. At the same time, the Land Cruiser 100, which rolled off the assembly line in Changchun, was also listed. As of 2002, Land Cruiser has developed to 120 series, becoming one of the models with the most abundant single series products in the world. In North America, the 120 series appeared as Lexus GX470. Land Cruiser Overbearing (Land Cruiser 150) was released in 2009 and launched in China in 2010, and the corresponding Lexus model is GX460.
After 5 years of research and development, and more than two years of prototype road tests, the 200 series was finally launched in China in 2008. According to the chief engineer of the Land Cruiser, Toyota’s research and development benchmark for the Land Cruiser is the highest among all models, and at the same time, more than 1,500 staff members participated in the research and development. With such a large research and development scale, Toyota has only the top The flagship Lexus LS is comparable. As the latest generation of “King of Four-Wheel Drive”, Land Cruiser 200 adopts the world’s leading technology and innovative new structure to ensure that it is the world’s top car in terms of luxury and professionalism. It shares the platform and all designs with the Lexus LX570. The brand new frame is adopted from the second generation Tundra, but the frame is shorter but the strength has been increased by 20%. Larger brake discs and calipers are installed, and the load bearing of the front suspension is strengthened. The newly designed roof pillars can better protect the occupants in the vehicle when the vehicle rolls over.
Land Cruiser’s top luxury performance lies in the revolutionary changes in many technical aspects. The full-time four-wheel drive system with torque-sensing Torsen differential, the integrated induction anti-lock brake system (Multiterrain ABS), the dynamic adjustment suspension system KDSS, the low-speed cruise driving assistance system (Crawl Control System and the hill-up assist control system HAC, etc. It is not the same as the previous generation and related competing products. The 60 years of the Land Cruiser have not only created classic legends in the history of the car industry, but also accompanied countless people in every corner of the world to experience unforgettable life moments.
In 2007, FAW Toyota launched a brand-new domestic LC200 series model, and named it a controversial name “Land Cruiser”. LC200 still uses the non-load-bearing body structure, and adopts the double wishbone + coil spring suspension to replace the torsion bar spring structure of the old model, which further improves the ride comfort. In terms of new technology application, the Land Cruiser 200 has a “climb control” system, which can make it more convenient for the driver to drive the vehicle smoothly in snow and sand.
In addition, the rear axle is fitted with an LSD (Limited Slip Differential), a torque-sensing self-locking differential. Compared with LC100, LC200VX-R also adds a dynamic adjustment suspension system (KDSS adjustable stabilizer bar system). The front and rear stabilizer bars are connected by a set of hydraulic systems, which can reduce the probability of rollover to a certain extent and improve the stability of the vehicle. sex. The domestic version has two power configurations, 4.0L V6 engine and 4.7L V8 engine.
