Car history Land Cruiser originates in 1950, shortly after the end of World War II.

One of the goals was to create a vehicle that US troops could purchase for use throughout the Asian region. Japanese automakers received an order to create compact all-wheel drive trucks.

And the first car was a Toyota BJ

At the beginning of 1950, the first car was manufactured. It was somewhat reminiscent of the Willis Jeep MB. The engine was a 3.4 liter B type engine, for the first time a 6 cylinder engine with an output of 85 hp was installed on such machines. And a 3-speed gearbox, but a reduced gearbox was not provided.

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In just six months, BJ conquered the World, and in Japan the police and Japanese army began to ride around on them.

In 1953, Toyota produced 298 BJ SUVs.

In 1955, the second generation of the SUV appeared, the base model of the family was called Toyota Land Cruiser BJ20.

The car was made on a shorter wheelbase, the shape of the car also became more rounded. Developers of new cars began to listen to the demands of the market, which dictates its terms.

In 1955, Toyota introduced the LAND CRUISER FJ25, which was one of the most powerful SUV models in the world at that time. The new car was equipped with a six-cylinder 3.9 liter F type engine producing 105 hp.

In 1950, they began producing cars with various types bodies.
An extended version of the FJ28 also appeared, which was increased by 150 mm compared to the FJ25.

Then the 40 Series appeared in 1960, replacing the FJ25, FJ28 and FJ35. Namely FJ40, FJ43 and FJ45V

In 1972, production of cars with a four-speed gearbox began, and a 3.6 liter diesel engine with a power of 86 hp, which was designated HJ, was installed on a long wheelbase.

The oil crisis of 1973 forced the B series to be re-introduced into production. Since these cars had a medium and short wheelbase (BJ40 and BJ43) and, most importantly, were equipped with economical four-cylinder engines(3.0 l, 76 hp).

Two years later, the F series engines had a different power: with a volume of 4.2 liters, the power reached 130 hp.
Then in 1979 the BJ40 and BJ43 models were discontinued. And instead of them, LAND CRUISER BJ41 and BJ44 appeared. The level of safety and comfort increased, cars were equipped with disc brakes attached to the floor parking brake and a large (85 l) fuel tank.

Long wheelbase models were equipped with a powerful 4.0 liter six-cylinder diesel engine.

In 1982, the LAND CRUISER series was equipped with a five-speed gearbox and a 3.4 liter engine with up to 90 hp. This engine was used in the BJ42 (short wheelbase), BJ46 (medium wheelbase) and BJ45 (long wheelbase) models.

Then American buyers began to buy passenger cars, and all-wheel drive became “out of fashion” there. and based on the fact that America is the main market for the car at that time, the Japanese company responded to this with the release of the LAND CRUISER Station Wagon FJ55V.

The chassis of the LAND CRUISER Station Wagon FJ55V is the same as that of the LAND CRUISER 40, but the distance between the axles is increased by 50 mm.

And then FJ went in its own direction and until now Toyota produces cars with such a letter, which, unfortunately, are not sold on the Russian market.

But in 1980 year LAND The CRUISER 50 rolled off the assembly line and was replaced by the 60, which was a stunning success in both America and Europe. The wheelbase has become larger (now 2730 mm) and it is possible to choose between a six-cylinder diesel engine (4.0 l, 137 hp) and a six-cylinder gasoline engine (4.2 l, 137 hp).

In 1985 the petrol engine was replaced with a new one six-cylinder engine(4.0 l, 137 hp), and thanks to the injector, the capability increased to 155 hp.

There were also many different types of the 60th generation.
namely:

The HJ61 car gained worldwide fame.... in terms of sales among "cruisers"

HJ62 with uprated engine....

In 1984, the LAND CRUISER 70 appeared. A year later, the springs on this car were changed to springs

By 1990, LAND CRUISER sales had already reached two million vehicles.

Thanks to the electric fuel injector (EFI) mechanism, the power of the 2.4 liter gasoline engine was increased to 114 hp. and a 2.4 liter four-cylinder diesel engine reached a power of 90 hp.

In 1990, the LAND CRUISER 80 was created. The design of the car corresponds to the design of the new time.

The car had a 4.0 liter petrol engine, 130 hp, and a 4.2 liter diesel engine, 130 hp. and turbodiesel 4.2 l, 167 hp. In 1993, the volume and power of the gasoline engine was increased, as a result a six-cylinder 4.5 was designed liter engine with a power of 215 hp.. In 1995, the turbodiesel was equipped with a direct injection mechanism, its power reached 170 hp..

Then in 1996, the company decided to launch its SUVs on the European market. For this purpose, a new car, developed for Europe, was created - LAND CRUISER 90.

Since Europe is very demanding and meticulous, the car had to be treated with great care and therefore the LAND CRUISER 90 becomes the most stylish, roomy and comfortable, and most importantly, the safest car in its class.
Three-door and four-door LAND CRUISER 90 variants replace Toyota 4Runner and Light Duty

The LAND CRUISER 90 has an independent suspension with coil springs and double-acting shock absorbers on the front and rear axles with four trailing arms.

And then in 1998 a real legend came out. Land Cruiser 100

The new model was equipped with a 4.7 liter engine producing 232 hp, which made this car the most powerful LAND CRUISER produced before.

In order for European buyers to choose between cars, the LAND CRUISER 90 and the small and elegant Toyota car RAV4.

In 2003, the SUV underwent restyling: it changed head optics, bumpers, interior trim.

For the fiftieth anniversary legendary LAND CRUISER Toyota has released two LAND CRUISER models: LAND CRUISER 90 50th Anniversary and LAND CRUISER 100 50th Anniversary
These models are equipped with exclusive accessories and have a design specially developed for the 50th anniversary.

And in 2007, a new and multi-functional 200 appears.

The car was created on new platform with a frame body structure. The length of the new model has increased to 4950 mm, wheelbase remained equal to 2850 mm. Depending on the suspension, the height varies from 1865 to 1910 mm, and the width reaches 1970 mm.

Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a new 4.5 liter D-4D V8 diesel engine with direct fuel injection and 4 valves per cylinder, developing an impressive 650 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm and 282 hp. power at 3600 rpm. The car is equipped with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. IN mixed cycle driving, the fuel consumption of the new diesel engine is 10.2 liters per 100 km, which is 4% less than turbodiesel engine V6 with a volume of 4.2 liters.

In addition, buyers will be able to choose an improved 4.7 liter V8 petrol engine with variable timing system VVT-i valve timing. Torque is 445 Nm at 3400 rpm, and power is 284 hp. at 5400 rpm. This engine consumes 12% less fuel in the combined cycle (14.4 l/100 km) than its predecessor.

European presentation new Land Cruiser took place on October 24, 2007 at International exhibition“Auto + Automechanics. St. Petersburg - 2007".

There are several series of Land Cruiser cars - the 20th, 40th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th and, of course, the 100th.

And starting from 1960, the history of the development of the 40th series of this car begins. At this time, an evolutionary stage in the development of the automotive industry took place. Old technologies have been modernized and changed, such as the panel assembly process. To improve the vehicle's behavior in off-road conditions, a reduction gear was introduced into the transmission, which also significantly contributed to the improvement of the vehicle's performance under heavy loads. Closer to dashboard the transfer case control switch lever began to be located, and the gearbox lever was completely moved to steering column, so there was more floor space and could now accommodate three passengers in front.

The power of the Type B engine of the 20th series in those days was only 105 hp, and the 40th series - 125 hp, however, the power of the latter was increased to 130 hp.

For increase rear view Windows were added to the overall glazing of the body in the corners of the rear part of the body; it is this feature that is the distinctive feature inherent in the 40th series Land Cruiser.

1974 was marked by the appearance of diesel Land Cruisers with a B-type engine and a larger displacement, which now began to be 3 liters, whereas previously it was only 2.8 liters. Nevertheless, such cars fell into the compact class, and their owners had the opportunity to pay less tax, and the maintenance of such a car was not expensive. All this created the conditions for a significant increase in the number of people who could afford the maintenance of such an SUV in any case.

The sale of the 40th series lasted for 24 years, until the 70th series came to replace this series. The exterior of the car has not undergone any special changes, but the “insides” have been constantly improved. Nowadays, it is unlikely that you will be able to find a 40-series SUV on the market in good condition, because their production has long been discontinued, but, nevertheless, many cars, although quite “worn out,” are still on the road.

The 60th series began to be developed in 1976 under the leadership of Hiroshi Osawa, chief engineer of Toyota. The debut of this series took place in 1980. In terms of configuration, it was very similar to the 40th, the dependent leaf spring suspension was already familiar to everyone, but the first modifications were equipped with the same engines and gearboxes.

But already in 1982 there were Big changes, the HJ60 car was released, which was equipped with a 2H diesel engine with six cylinders and a volume of 3980 cm3. This car turned out to be both powerful and comfortable at the same time, all these positive properties were provided with a displacement engine, a significant body roof height, a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic transmission, an electric sunroof, mirrors with a remote control function, etc. Five years later, in 1987, the appearance of the 60-series cars was slightly changed: instead of two round headlights, four, but square ones, were installed, the body design became somewhat more colorful, and one cannot fail to note the new wide tires. It was with this series that the transformation of the Land Cruiser from a paramilitary vehicle into a fairly comfortable one began. passenger car. This is one of the most striking examples. It was this series that became the prototype for newer models from the 80th and 100th series.

November 1984 was the month of the birth of the completely new 70 series, which completed, one might say, a whole dynasty of Land Cruisers, starting with the 20 series models. This era lasted for 29 years, during which time the 40th series never received any significant changes. The company's engineers were busy developing new models that would combine the already traditional high strength and endurance with the latest technologies inherent in the most modern cars. In this regard, it was decided to continue using the familiar design, which consisted of a ladder-type frame and a suspension consisting of semi-elliptical springs; this design has long proven itself to be the best. One of the most significant innovations was an increase in the thickness of body panels by 1 mm.

The production of two modifications of this car was launched: BJ70 - a version with a shortened wheelbase, all-metal body and a canvas top, while the second version BJ73 is a medium-wheelbase version, its top is made of plastic.

Since 1990, two new engines began to be offered for 70-series cars - 1PZ (petrol), which replaced the five-cylinder 3B engine with a volume of 3469 cc. cm, with a power of 115 hp, the second updated engine is the diesel 1HZ, which replaced the old six-cylinder 13V-T with a power of 135 hp. and a volume of 4163 cubic meters. cm.

The main elements of the supporting frame on cars of the 40th and 50th series were connected using riveting, but in the new version of the LandCruiser 70, laser welding is used to connect various elements, thanks to which the structure of the cars has become even stronger.

Toyota Corporation specialists constantly tried to modernize existing models. The engine, suspension and interior equipment were subject to changes. Although it is worth noting that in the early versions of the Land Cruiser, under no circumstances were driving performance and reliability sacrificed due to design changes and increased comfort.

But over time, the company's concept changed. Now the main percentage of buyers of such cars are urban residents, and they rarely have to use their “ iron horses“In difficult conditions of obvious off-road conditions, they usually drive on ideal roads. In this regard, the company’s engineers are now simply obliged to pay more attention to the comfort of the driver and passengers; now the spoiled buyer, in addition to excellent cross-country ability, also wants to receive various auxiliary options and devices, such as climate control, leather upholstery, etc.

And so, October 1989 became the month of the debut of a new generation of car - the Toyota Land Cruiser 80. Now the contours of the car were made more rounded, the frame and bodywork now became even stiffer, and a separate article could be written about all kinds of “stuffing”. For buyers, the car was presented in three modifications, from the most common “STD” to the “sophisticated” “VX”.

What can I say, thanks to its simplicity but traditional reliability, many militaries of various countries used the “Toyota Land Cruiser 80 - STD” as army jeep. This version, unlike the other two, had a minimum of electronics; there is no ABS, which is afraid of dirt, and other electronic systems. But an optional winch could be installed, which could withstand a maximum force of 4 tons, which was clearly not out of place when driving on severe off-road conditions. Even the most extreme conditions could not tame the Land Cruiser 80 - STD.

But the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 - GX is a comfortable car. The model could be equipped with a choice of one of two engines - a six-cylinder 130-horsepower diesel engine with a volume of 4.2 liters, or also a six-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 4.5 liters and a power of 213 hp.

And of course the third version - “Toyota Land Cruiser 80 - VX” - luxury car, was equipped with the most modern devices and options at that time. The most powerful engines were installed on the car - a turbodiesel and an injection gasoline engine.

There were three types of engines that could be installed on 80-series cars - 1HZ (diesel), 1HD-T (diesel with turbocharging and direct fuel injection) and, of course, 3F-E (gasoline unit). Despite several modifications, absolutely all cars in this series had spring suspension on all pairs of wheels. Also, almost all cars had permanent all-wheel drive, with the exception of a small number of cars whose front-wheel drive was made switchable.

In 1996, there was a slight change in the configuration of cars; now all of them, without exception, began to be equipped with front airbags and an anti-lock brake system (ABS).

And already in 1998 the debut took place new version Land Cruiser - "Land Cruiser 100". When creating this car, all the experience of the corporation, accumulated over many years of creating and producing excellent cars, was used. The model was presented to the general public in Chicago at a well-known show, and Europe was able to get acquainted with the new product the same year at an exhibition in Geneva.

The new version has become slightly larger than the previous one, so the length has become 90 mm longer, the width has also increased slightly, and along with it the track has increased. Thanks to this increase, the interior has become even more spacious and comfortable. Due to the increased dimensions, engineers had to increase the rigidity of the body, and they succeeded; the car became 50% stiffer than its predecessor.

The longitudinal, transverse, and diagonal rigidity has increased, this was made possible thanks to the use of steel sheets with variable profiles, as well as some other elements that helped strengthen the structure. Those parts of the car where the likelihood of corrosion is particularly high are covered with special sheets of stainless alloy.

The modification of the Land Cruiser 100 was equipped with two types of power units: an eight-cylinder V-shaped gasoline engine 2UZ-FE with a volume of 4.7 liters and a power of 235 hp, as well as a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine 1HD-FTE 4.2 liters with a power of 205 hp. With.

New items among components and assemblies include a steering rack instead of a worm, as well as an independent front suspension on double wishbones. Increased comfort and stabilization of control was achieved through the use of the Skyhook TEMS system and the ANS system - hydraulic clearance adjustment; they significantly help improve the car's behavior when driving on paved roads. The exterior of the car is very representative: a large hood, two-stage multi-reflector optical elements are installed in the headlights, the bumper is made solid and is largely curved onto the sides, the wheel arches look very powerful, this is facilitated by their protrusion outward, a significant glazing area and certainly wide doorways.

Non-woven materials are used in the roof lining. The roof of the car can be made in several proposed options: with the installation of a folding sunroof with an electric drive, a sliding electric sunroof, with a console on the ceiling for placing a variety of small things.

A lot of equipment and options are provided that are responsible for safety, these include brakes equipped with hydraulic booster, power steering, and anti-lock braking system brakes (ABS), front airbags, head restraints on all seats and, of course, three-point seat belts with pretensioners. As standard, the car is equipped with central locking, electric mirrors and windows, a climate control system, a cruise control system, two electrical sockets, cup holders and many different compartments designed for transporting and storing all kinds of items, a car radio installed in the center console, an immobilizer, heat-absorbing tinted windows, and, of course, alloy wheels. Additional equipment includes central locking with remote control, air conditioning system, CD changer, wheel disks from light alloy, etc.

Although the configuration of the 100th Land Cruiser model brings it significantly closer to the class of ordinary passenger cars, nevertheless, it remains a real SUV in the eyes of many drivers. It is for such people that Toyota has released new model Land Cruiser 105.

2001 was an anniversary year for Toyota, as it turned half a century old. During all this time, according to the company's marketers, about four million Toyota Land Cruisers found their owners. Therefore, it is not surprising that in honor of this significant event, to the delight of connoisseurs of this iconic car a whole special was released New episode- 50th Anniversary. Differences between “anniversary” copies and regular ones production cars quite significant, these are wheels with chrome rims, and an anniversary emblem on the body, leather and wood steering wheel trim, special door sills and logos in a golden hue, a wood-trimmed gearshift lever, and ivory leather upholstery. Very few copies of this design were produced, and only 400 units entered the Russian market.

But already in 2007, a new series was released again - the Land Cruiser 200. Continuing all the traditions of their predecessors, the new products still combine reliability and comfort, not to mention functionality. dimensions increased again, now the length has increased by 60 mm, the width has increased by 30 mm, and the height has increased by 15 mm. But these changes did not in any way affect the recognition of this family.

Enlarged headlights and some body elements, together with an updated radiator grille, give the car even more massiveness and create a feeling of even greater reliability.

A co-platform of the Land Cruiser 200 is the Lexus LX 570, presented to the general public in New York at the auto show. The interior decoration of the Land Cruiser 200 is so rich that it can be considered the standard of comfort and luxury. Standard equipment only includes leather and wood trim, four-zone climate control, navigation system with Bluetooth, premium audio system, rain sensor, immobilizer and 14 driver and passenger airbags! To achieve the feeling maximum comfort Every detail of the interior is thought out, so that even the most demanding customers will be satisfied. The car is supplied to the Russian market only in luxury versions. It includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a light sensor with automatic switching on headlights at his command, intelligent system responsible for getting into the car and starting the engine, steering wheel leather trimmed with remote control buttons. Leather trim is the hallmark of this car, it is so high quality. The two rows of front seats are electrically heated, and the front row is equipped with electrical adjustment and a memory function for the driver’s seat position. The four-zone climate control system is the best in its class, also complemented by dust filters. The navigation system display can display camera images to make parking easier. The communication system includes a Bluetooth™ interface and a hands-free headset. All technical stuffing completely matches the appearance of the car.

Being the most real off-road vehicle, Land Cruiser 200 has dependent rear suspension and the frame structure of the body, the rigidity of which has noticeably increased in comparison with previous versions. The type of front suspension has also changed; it is now exclusively independent and spring, previously it was torsion bar. The Crawl Control system is also used, which is responsible for torque distribution and braking force between the wheels, which greatly helps the car overcome areas with loose sand, mud or snow. This system helps maintain a given speed by automatically adjusting the brakes and the power produced by the engine. This allows the driver not to get confused in difficult road conditions and pay more attention to steering, and the system will take care of the rest. In addition to this, the car also has a Multi-terrain ABS system; it can independently recognize the type road surface and based on these, it independently selects the ABS operating mode. The car can be equipped with a 4.7-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 288 hp, which is complemented by a five-speed automatic transmission. The power unit fully meets all modern requirements, it is also equipped with an electronic variable valve timing system - VVT-i. And to increase traction by low revs and to improve throttle response at high speeds, a variable geometry intake system was used.

The maximum speed of the car reaches 200 km/h, and it accelerates to hundreds in 9.2 seconds, excellent results for an SUV. This V-twin engine is fully compatible Euro standards 4.

The second engine that can be installed on the car is a 4.5-liter turbodiesel with a power of 235 horses, it is complemented by a six-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration to hundreds with such a unit is only 8.6 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 210 km/h. Such impressive thrust is provided by a modern turbocharger with variable geometry, as well as fuel system Common Rail. For American market A version with a 5.7-liter engine is also offered. All gearboxes used have excellent characteristics, they are both very economical in terms of fuel and are characterized by impeccable smoothness. They have a sequential mode and also feature AI-SHIFT technology, which automatically selects the optimal gear shift mode that is fully consistent with the driving style of any driver and the condition of the road surface.

Nowadays, in addition to a powerful engine and all-wheel drive, an SUV must be equipped with various auxiliary electronic systems that would help the driver even in the most dangerous moments. Therefore, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 boasts the following list of such equipment: ABS system, traction control system, stabilization system, hill descent assistance system DAC, driver assistance system when climbing a slope HAC. It is also worth mentioning the Torsen LSD limited slip differential installed in transfer case car. The torque can now be distributed between the axles without any electronic intervention, although this ratio cannot exceed 30:70.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is an excellent off-road vehicle, which, along with excellent handling, has very rich equipment and a comfortable interior, surpassing all its predecessors in these parameters.

Toyota is the most important car brand for all of Japan. Historically, this name has become iconic, and the point is not only the high quality of these cars and great competitiveness in relation to other worldwide famous brands.

The fact is that in the most difficult times for the country, post-war Japan needed a domestic industrial giant that would provide thousands of jobs and products for export. And the Toyota concern became such a salvation. And one of the first models produced by cars was the Land Cruiser, which today is known as indestructible SUVs that are extremely popular all over the world.

Here you can see a video about the history of the Land Cruiser:

Where did the Land Cruiser story begin?

The history of the Toyota Land Cruiser began, oddly enough, in a country that occupied Japan for many years in the post-war period. This is the USA. It was the United States government that decided that Japan, which was experiencing uncontrollable inflation, should be supported economically.

Despite the plight, Japan did not lose its potential, and the United States had high hopes for it. After all, everyone understood that the antipode of growing communism was a powerful economic system. This became the main argument for the Americans to provide financial support for the Asian country during a period of tense relations with Soviet Union.

Another argument was the war in Korea. It was during this period that history practically began. Toyota models Land Cruiser. Naturally, the American army began to urgently need good military vehicles that could cope with difficult road conditions In Korea. And although similar cars were produced in the states at that time, their transportation to the Asian continent was too expensive for the states.

The production of cars in Japan solved several problems at once. The United States was provided with a serious technical base for the war in Korea, and Japan had the opportunity to somehow improve the economic situation.

The prototype of the Toyota Land Cruiser was the BJ model. That's what was used American army in thousands of copies, as it fully complied with all the parameters. We can say that the Japanese coped with their task and introduced an inexpensive and extremely reliable car into production. And already in 1953, Toyota began production of its first four-wheel drive vehicle Land Cruiser. It will also become a serious support for Japan itself, as it will be widely used in agriculture and industry. In addition, the Toyota BJ became the basis for equipping the National Police Reserve Forces of Japan.

So, the Toyota plant produced its first cars in 1951, and these were civilian jeeps in the following bodies:

• cabriolet;
• station wagon;
• hardtop;
• truck.

For the first time in the world, a passenger car with all-wheel drive received a six-cylinder engine. And before that, even SUVs only had four-cylinder units. Toyota produced 298 copies of the BJ in 1953. And even after the first Land Cruisers went into production, the base model was still rolling off the assembly lines of Toyota factories.

How BJ became a Land Cruiser

Historically, Japanese jeeps appeared almost simultaneously with American jeeps. And there's no need to be automotive expert to understand what's in post-war years this type the car was extremely in demand. At that time, the Toyota company produced not only civilian and military SUVs, but also trucks with all-wheel drive. Because technical base factories was decent by the mid-50s.

But the Japanese jeep also had decent competition. Toyota developers understood this, so the company’s technical director decided to come up with a loud name for the new jeeps, and at that time the English SUV Land Rover was already the main competitor to Asian cars. That’s why the car was called the no less sonorous name Land Cruiser, which translated means “Land Cruiser”. In principle, this is how the history of the Land Cruiser model began, which was so loved by consumers that the jeep is still extremely popular all over the world today.

The production of new jeeps from Toyota began back in 1954. Since then, the history of all Land Cruiser models can be considered remarkable for all other car brands. After all, a country that was once considered economically hopeless and in no way associated with industrial giants, today produces some of the most popular, beautiful and reliable cars in the world.

History of Land Cruiser of all models

After BJ, Toyota released the new Land Cruiser 20. This brand became the ancestor of new SUVs from Japanese manufacturer. This event happened in 1955, and since then trademark Quite often it updates the model range of its all-wheel drive cars.

History of Toyota Land Cruiser 40

The history of the Land Cruiser legend began with this particular car model, as the trading fleet introduced fundamentally new cars into circulation. Oddly enough, the first copies did not have much success among the general population for many years. The thing is that initially SUVs had only gasoline units. This meant that cars were classified as heavy, and therefore subject to huge duties. Naturally, not every average person can afford such a car.

And only in 1974, Toyota was equipped with a three-liter diesel unit. This was the Toyota B engine. As a result, two engine designations appeared for this model:

• FJ4x - gasoline units;
• BJ4x - diesel engines.

Naturally, with the advent of diesel engines, SUVs became more attractive for ordinary people in Japan, and subsequently for export to the automobile market. It was Toyota that brought this class of engines to the market for use in passenger cars.

The history of the Kruzak continued with the updating of the model range. The Land Cruiser 70 was supplemented with a fundamentally new suspension and, depending on the choice of modification - automatic transmission transmission Before this, the SUV had the following characteristics:

• fully dependent suspension;
• continuous front and rear axles on springs.

But chassis The cruiser has undergone dramatic changes since 1999:

For certain modifications, even a small differential of the DiffLock type has now become available for front wheel drive, and for rear axle LSD differential.

Also, the new generation of SUVs was equipped with new diesel units from 3.5 to 4.2 liters. There was even a turbodiesel with a capacity of 136 horses, although it was equipped with limited quantity cars of this series.

In 2004, for domestic consumer the company stopped producing the seventieth Cruiser. But since 2007, it has appeared for the export market updated version This model range began to be equipped exclusively with a manual transmission. Included in the set basic equipment includes winch, snorkel and differential lock.

Cruiser 80

The modification is considered iconic, as its developers equipped it with powerful units that can be considered unique not only for that time, but also for modern fans of SUVs with all-wheel drive. Production of this model range began back in 1987. All trim levels were equipped with a fully independent suspension.

The engines are equipped with petrol, diesel and turbodiesel units. The latter includes the 1HZ with a volume of 4.2 liters; it is still considered today an engine for which no analogues have yet been found in terms of operational resources.

True, in 1998, production of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 was discontinued.

The SUV has been produced in its classic form since 1997. Japanese developers presented the model to the world public at Tokyo Motor Show, and she immediately fell in love wide range buyers. The car had quite elegant shapes, unlike its predecessors, but at the same time fully met all the characteristics of class all-wheel drive SUVs with independent suspension.

The crossover was equipped with three petrol and three diesel units. The buyer now had the opportunity to choose between a four-speed automatic and a five-speed manual transmission.

The Land Cruiser 100 underwent restyling only in 2003, but the changes affected mainly the exterior and interior.

History of the Land Cruiser 200

The history of the Toyota Landa Cruiser happily found its continuation in the Land Cruiser 200. It was she who became the successor to the hundredth Toyota. This model was introduced into production in 2007. In this version it was given Special attention safety of the driver and passengers. In addition, for the Russian market, the SUV is available with a 4.5-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 235 hp. and automatic transmission.

This model is a modernized version of the 100th Land Cruiser. Presented exclusively as a car executive class, differs from the base model in its modernized exterior and interior, as well as the presence of a 4.7 liter unit with a capacity of 235 horses. By the way, the unit is the only one available for this modification.

The car is equipped with automatic hydraulic suspension adjustment and other new features that enhance dynamics and comfort levels.

History of the Land Cruiser Prado model

The history of the Land Cruiser Prado began in 1987. This model belongs to mid-size SUVs. There are three and five-door modifications. The crossover had impressive specifications at incredible high level comfort. Because Land history Cruiser Prado found its continuation in a modified version from 2009, new modification was presented at Frankfurt Motor Show.

Historically, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado continued its existence as a cult car; it is under this brand that the third generation Prado is produced with modified external characteristics and an additional technical base.

This page features general review Land Cruiser: price, photos, technical characteristics and history of the all-terrain vehicle. Story Toyota Land The Cruiser began with the 1953 Toyota Jeep BJ series, with the "B" representing the engine type and the "J" representing Jeep. After its release, the Toyota BJ received a number of complaints and discontent: the jeep was originally invented by the Willys Company. It was then that the name of the world-famous all-terrain vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser was born, which translated means “land cruiser”.

The first all-terrain vehicles Toyota Land Cruiser with small body and convertible top were intended for transporting goods and people.

First of all, the Toyota Land Cruiser was built for military purposes, which explained the poor design of its interior and design. The Japanese desire for expansion in the world market pushed them to improve the chassis and interior of the all-terrain vehicle.

The Land Cruiser BJ 20 series, dated 1955, had increased operating comfort and other appearance: The signature body design now features more streamlined lines. The updated Toyota Land Cruiser SUV has begun to actively move into foreign car markets. Concerning technical equipment Toyota Land Cruiser models had such a drawback as the lack of a low range in the transmission. In addition, first gear was designed too low to get moving under maximum load.

In 1960, the Toyota Land Cruiser, the equipment of which was significantly improved, received a reduction range in the transmission. Now the functionality of the vehicle in difficult off-road conditions is under maximum loads was promoted. The engine power of the Toyota Land Cruiser model of the twentieth series was 105 horsepower, and the engine of the Land Cruiser 40 series developed 125 horsepower. With.

In the early 80s, the 60th series of Land Cruiser cars was released with a new 2H engine under the hood, which was coupled with an automatic transmission. For Japan, this was the latest achievement in the field of creating SUVs.

The seventieth series of Toyota Land Cruiser was released in the fall of 1984, completing an entire era. In addition to the two-door body, a Land car Cruiser with four doors, called Prado. The design of the Land Cruiser Prado has its own unique style: the eight-seater model was equipped with three rows of seats.

Land Cruiser 80 series cars, released in 1990, were conceived as a field for the active use of the latest technological developments. The appearance of new comfort elements in the Land Cruiser was stimulated by competition with. Thus, the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 all-terrain vehicle became a true breakthrough in the Japanese design of practical cars.

In 1996, the 90th series of SUVs with independent front suspension appeared, which provoked unprecedented success in the world market. At the end of 1997, the luxury model Toyota Land Cruiser 100 premiered, which was powered by 4.5- and 4.7-liter sixes and eights. The basis for creating this model was borrowed from the American one. The new product differed from it with a more powerful engine (up to 250 Horse power), independent suspension and richer trim internal space. The main disadvantage of the “hundredth” Land Cruiser is overheating and wear of the brakes.

In 2002, the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 underwent a slight modernization, as a result of which the bumpers, headlights, and interior design changed.

Five years later model line has been replenished with the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 model, one of the most popular today. In 2012, this SUV was restyled.

The “Crawl Control” mode allows you to overcome steep ascents and descents without difficulty, which increases the value of the Toyota Land Cruiser in the eyes of wealthy and enthusiastic travelers. As numerous reviews indicate, the Land Cruiser can easily drive up a small hill at idle. Don’t be afraid to catch the bumper on any obstacle on the way, because it is located forty cm from the ground.

The Land Cruiser's interior, which is luxurious by default, has many options. Each passenger can independently control the climate control, as well as individually heat the seat. A powerful freezer box was placed between the front seats. In front there is an on-board computer with a navigator. Driver's seats and front passenger, like the steering wheel, are equipped with an electric drive. True, the overload of buttons on the front console sometimes confuses the driver.

Toyota Land Cruiser - price

Another drawback of the “two hundredth” Land Cruiser model is the price, which starts at three million two hundred thousand rubles. Alas, many Toyota Land Cruiser fans are not satisfied with the cost of the “two hundred”. It would seem that the price of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is almost half that. However, the following feature should be taken into account: all “200” are equipped with luxury by default. If we take all the same options on the Prado, then the price of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 will be only two hundred thousand higher.

At the top diesel modification Toyota Land Cruiser costs three and a half million.

In May 1996, the 70 Series underwent significant changes, and the 90 Series Prado was born, which by that time had become an independent series. Prado cars were also intended for off-road driving like their namesake 70 series, but they were equipped with a smaller engine and fell into the category of light cars, taking on the image of a not very powerful SUV. As a result, demand for the series in Japan was not as high as expected.

The 80 series was a strong competitor for Mitsubishi Pajero and had higher performance characteristics, but was still far from passenger car with fully independent suspension. In addition, after all, these were cars of different classes - Pajero was smaller, lighter and theoretically its competitor was rather another car Toyota brands- 4Runner model (in the domestic market HiLux Surf).

Toyota sought to win the competition in all classes of cars, and therefore, as the last weapon against the Mitsubishi Pajero, the company's specialists developed the 90th series Prado. It included two body styles - three and five doors. Two engines were installed on the cars: gasoline 5VZ-FE (24 valve V6, 3378 cm3, 185 hp, 30 kgm) and diesel 1KZ-TE with intercooler (2982 cm3, 140 hp, 34 kgm). A transmission with permanent all-wheel drive distinguished the new Prado from the Mitsubishi Pajero. The model range of the series included the “short” models KZJ90 (diesel engine) and VZJ90 (gasoline engine), as well as the “long” models KZJ95 (diesel engine) and VZJ95 (gasoline engine). Thus, both the technical characteristics and the model range of the 90th Prado series were significantly changed, but its appearance was also associated with one secret. The fact is that the 90th series Prado had almost the same chassis platform as the 185th series 4Runner/HiLux Surf, which was released six months earlier. Since the 70 series station wagon, they had the same engine and chassis, so sooner or later it would have been necessary to install an independent front suspension, because there was already a demand for it. Thus, the 90 series became the first Land Cruiser with independent front suspension.

This design solution has led to significant market success. There was a commercial on television that was extremely atypical for a four-wheel drive vehicle. As planned, this series prevailed over the Mitsubishi Pajero. And in April 1997, when the new 3RZ-FE gasoline engine (DOHC, 4 cylinders in line, 2693 cm3, 150 hp, 24 kgm) was introduced, it was possible to expand the model range of the series.

In June 1999, another series of small but important innovations was made: the front grille, front bumper, door trim and dashboard design. In addition, the Optitron system and other elements were added to improve ride and driving comfort. A variety of options were offered to improve the vehicle's performance on unpaved and muddy roads. Among these options is the Active traction control system. Traction Control(TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and automatic transmission on almost all trims.

In July 2000, a new 1KD-FTV diesel engine with direct fuel injection and intercooler (DOHC, linear, 4 cylinders, 2982 cm3, 170 hp, 35.9 kgm) appeared. This step was a response to new requirements to reduce fuel consumption, emissions exhaust gases, noise and vibration levels. In addition, all classes of Land Cruiser vehicles began to be equipped with an engine blocking system as standard, because at that time the problem of car theft had become especially pressing in Japan.

The 90 Series Prado shares the same platform as the 185 Series HiLux Surf, but has a stronger frame with closed-section side members and cross members and thicker walls.

In addition to significant changes to the suspension, the 90 Series received a new 5VZ-FE petrol engine. This 3.4 L V6 DOHC engine had significantly improved cylinder heads and was even more compact and lightweight. By bringing the camshafts closer to each other, it was possible to reduce the relative angle of the intake and exhaust valves, and as a result, it was possible to create a combustion chamber shaped like a pitched roof, thus reducing heat loss. In addition, the engine had excellent traction at low and medium speeds, which made driving easier.

The 90 series diesel engine was similar to the 1KZ-TE engine installed on the 70 series Prado cars. Thanks to a compact turbocharging system and intercooler, power was increased, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions were reduced. The balance shaft and reinforced cylinder block ensure low noise and vibration levels.

As the 90th episode progressed, new ones appeared power units and systems that improve transmission control and operation. Due to the increased weight of the vehicle, the new 3RZ-FE four-cylinder engine was selected, and the 1KZ-FE diesel engine was replaced by the 1KD-FTV direct injection diesel engine, which had increased power, more low consumption fuel and emitted less exhaust gases. In addition, an active traction control system (Active TRC) was added to the transmission. This system maintained constant, even traction on all wheels, automatically distributing the brake action separately to each wheel, braking the wheel that had insufficient traction. All this made the Prado safer and - at the same time - more dynamic.