At the beginning of this year, in order to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the birth of the Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota officially launched the Heritage version of the current Land Cruiser in the North American market. When this generation of Land Cruiser enters the end of its life cycle, this is obviously the last limited edition of this generation of models. And this limited edition Land Cruiser Heritage Edition has also attracted the most attention since its birth.
Therefore, there is a test drive of this car that we will talk about next.
From the appearance point of view, the biggest change of the Land Cruiser Heritage Edition is that it adopts 18-inch BBS wheels, the bronze color scheme and the new double five-spoke shape give the Land Cruiser Heritage Special Edition a handsome image. obvious changes.
At the same time, the Land Cruiser of the Heritage Special Edition also canceled the side steps of the car, which also made this huge off-road vehicle more handsome. Obviously, Toyota’s move is to further strengthen the off-road performance of the Heritage Special Edition Land Cruiser, and after canceling the side steps, the Heritage Special Edition Land Cruiser has also strengthened the protection for the side sills.
To be honest, this kind of handsome traditional off-road vehicle image is becoming less and less common.
In terms of details, the headlights and fog lights of the Heritage special edition Land Cruiser are also embellished with a blackened color scheme. At the position of the D-pillar, the car logo made with the font of the Land Cruiser when it first debuted was used.
As for the interior of the vehicle, it is still embellished with the customary stitching lines of limited edition models, with bronze stitching lines matched with black interiors, and the carpets are also upgraded to all-weather materials for easy care. It is worth noting that the Heritage special edition launched by Toyota this time is only available in the five-seater model. In terms of exterior color matching, only midnight black and pearl white are available.
In terms of power, the Heritage Special Edition Land Cruiser will still be equipped with a 5.7L V8 naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 284 kilowatts, matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system. The chassis is equipped with Toyota’s KDSS system as standard.
The above is the basic information of this Heritage special edition Land Cruiser. So, how does it drive?
If Corolla is a product that Toyota can gain a foothold in the market, then Land Cruiser is Toyota’s family heirloom. No matter how fast time flies, you can still find the most reassuring aspect of traditional off-road vehicles on the Land Cruiser.
The power output of the 5.7LV8 naturally aspirated engine will fall short in terms of data when placed in front of any luxury SUV. On the road, it’s not uncommon to be quickly overtaken by city-focused luxury SUVs.
The matching of the 5.7L V8 engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission emphasizes an unparalleled smoothness, and the maximum output power of 381 horsepower is distributed to the four wheels, providing a stable grip. In fact, it can also provide a quick acceleration if desired, with a deep step on the accelerator.
But even so, this large-sized off-road vehicle is still not suitable for intense road driving. When seated in the car, even Toyota designers have given it a sporty atmosphere with a black interior, but the transparent The design of the old-fashioned off-road vehicle still allows more sunlight to flow into the car without any obstacles, and with the heavy seat, in fact, from the moment you get on the car, you may have given up on wanting to be in the car. The idea of racing anyone on the road.
At this time, all the thoughts in my heart are just, go beyond, you will wait for me where there is no road.
Compared with the smooth power output, the most unforgettable thing about the 5.7L V8 engine is the roar at the moment of starting. The sound of this large-displacement naturally aspirated engine with deep roar is more reminiscent of places other than roads. But before that, I still want to talk about the road.
Not suitable for intense driving, which means it will have an unparalleled comfort. The emergence of KDSS system has solved the contradictory relationship between road side support and off-road long travel. To some extent, what restricts the road performance of the Heritage Special Edition Land Cruiser is actually the high aspect ratio Dunlop tires. These four tires are like a plush cushion, making the interior of the Heritage Special Edition Land Cruiser as comfortable as an MPV.
As a category of dynamic suspension systems, Toyota’s KDSS is not a new technology, but compared to the complex air suspensions used by European car companies such as Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, etc., Toyota’s KDSS system is simple. It is amazing that the suspension travel is automatically adjusted through hydraulic actuators to ensure the lateral support of the vehicle when cornering, and it can also obtain amazing suspension travel on rough off-road roads. How should I put it, it is several blocks away from European companies.
As for off-road, there is really nothing to say. After all, this is a Land Cruiser, a traditional off-road vehicle that can no longer be traditional. The amazing suspension travel brought by the KDSS system on rough roads makes it not easy for its drive wheels to leave the ground. The non-load-bearing body also provides an unrivaled level of rigidity to handle all ground torques on the body. The vibration transmitted to the car from bumpy roads will not be as thin as similar products in Europe, giving people great confidence.
In general, the Toyota Land Cruiser is still the most reassuring off-road vehicle in the world. According to Toyota’s plan, the Land Cruiser will officially usher in a new generation within the next two years. So, what will the new generation of models look like? Let’s wait and see.
