{"id":274039,"date":"2018-09-27T17:37:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T15:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=274039"},"modified":"2018-09-27T17:37:34","modified_gmt":"2018-09-27T15:37:34","slug":"a-look-at-the-new-toyota-land-cruiser-and-what-a-million-rand-buys-you-on-four-wheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/274039\/a-look-at-the-new-toyota-land-cruiser-and-what-a-million-rand-buys-you-on-four-wheels\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at the new Toyota Land Cruiser – and what a million rand buys you on four wheels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toyota has unveiled several tweaks for its Land Cruiser 200, its popular large-SUV, which is already approaching a thousand unit sales thus far in 2018.<\/p>\n

The Cruiser combines a large 7-seater SUV configuration, with renowned off-road credentials, thanks to a robust V8 diesel engine.<\/p>\n

“For 2018, the pinnacle of the Land Cruiser family tree has received some subtle tweaks, staying true to the proven formula,” Toyota said.<\/p>\n

As before two grade options are offered; the utility-focused entry level model has been rebadged as GX-R (GX of old) – to align the naming convention with its luxurious VX-R sibling, it said.<\/p>\n

Both grades are powered by a 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine with outputs of 195 kW @ 3400 rpm and 650 Nm @ 1600 – 2600 rpm.<\/p>\n

Notable changes to the VX-R model are mostly found at the front of the vehicle. A new front grille design features two prominent horizontal slats intersecting the large grille opening in an east-west fashion \u2013 replacing the previously utilised multi-slat design.<\/p>\n

A smoked treatment has been applied to the Bi-LED headlamps and LED fog lamps, for enhanced visual differentiation. The headlamps themselves include Auto High Beam functionality, super bright LED illumination and Daytime Running Lights (DRL).<\/p>\n

A new Brown interior trim colour has been made available, now affording VX-R buyers a selection of three interior palettes \u2013 Beige, Black and Brown.<\/p>\n

The VX-R model continues to boast an impressive standard specification list, which includes the following:<\/p>\n