Part three.
Restyling 08.2002-04.2005.
At the end of 2002, Toyota updated the Land Cruiser 100 both externally and technically. A new automatic five-speed gearbox has appeared; it has become available for turbodiesels since 2004 (for more details, see the first part of the article). Since 2002, the rear axle blocking on Russian dealer cars was carried out only on turbodiesels. The gasoline engine was slightly modernized - the power was increased from 205 hp. up to 238 HP The turbo diesel engine was also bumped up to 204 hp. Of the external changes: a new radiator grill, front and rear plastic optics, a new strip with the Land Cruiser inscription appeared on the tailgate, the front bumper was slightly changed, new rims 275 / 65R17 appeared. As an option, VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) steering was offered with a variable gear ratio (from 2.4 to 3.5 turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock).
Navigation was only for the USA, Europe, Japan and China. In this case, the center console was completely different from the Russian and other versions.
Center console without navigation. With the most expensive stereo system that was the same color as the console.
Center console with navigation.
In this case, the CD changer was located under the front seat,
or as on dorestaylin modelsin a box between the seats.
The wood finish has changed, now it has become light.
But in Australia, dark inserts were available as an option. The stereo system for each market was offered differently, somewhere simpler, somewhere better - the color of the panel, for example, for Russia and the Arabs. Therefore, all stereo systems do not really take into account where and for which markets.
For the United States, wood trim was not offered in the basic configuration, it was offered only as an option (photo below). Or it was possible to order a marble finish. For the Japanese market, the console was also without wood finish.
The wood grain was also dark (or light as pictured) like the Australian versions. The trim itself was not split and vertical, as on all other versions, but horizontal as on the LX 470. And on the LX 470 it was completely one-piece, while on the 100 series it consisted of 3 parts.
The center console has been updated in the cabin. The designers have retained the previous interior style, but made it more rational, on the one hand, and more luxurious, on the other. There was a new Optitron instrument panel for the VX (in the base), for the STD and GX there were simpler, conventional redesigned analog instruments.
On simpler versions such as STD and GX, as well as for US versions or for VX versions intended for Australia and third countries, the dashboardThere was no Optitron - instead, there was a conventional dashboard. The photo shows a version with a diesel engine.
New Optitron dashboard. The photo shows a turbodiesel version with hydraulic suspension.
There is a new multifunctional steering wheel. The voice communication system was only on Europeans and on cars destined for the United States.
New, five-speed, electronically controlled gearbox. The photo shows the hydraulic suspension control unit. For Russia and third countries it was not. For the place of the two plugs, the front seats were heated, but it was installed only for markets with a cold climate.
For the place of the control unit for the stove for the rear passengers (on some versions there was a plug), a radio appeared, but it worked only when the headset was turned on.
In the STD and GX and GXL versions, the stove and air conditioner were controlled using twists (as on the pre-styling versions). The VX, VX-comfort, VX-R, Sahara versions had climate control.
The salon has remained unchanged, except for the updated center console.
Updated radiator grill.
The lights were slightly refreshed at the back, the turn signals became light.
Restyling 04.2005-04.2006.
Land Cruiser 100 after the second restylingthe end of 2005.The radiator grille has become more massive, and the Toyota logo has become larger. The headlights have become one single unit.
The front and rear optics have been updated, they have become LED, and a new radiator grill has also appeared. The 4.7-liter engine has a 275 hp version. with proprietary VVT-i phase control system. Also, under the hood there was no longer a plate with a VIN number, instead of it there was a sticker in the opening of the driver's door and a VIN number under the windshield.
There is a new front ...
...andbackLEDoptics.
As a result, the headlights shine much better and brighter. And the feed of the car began to look much prettier and fresher.
Restyling 04.2006-10.2007.
The radiator grill has become chrome.
This was the very last restyling. It was minimal, and did not include any technical changes, but only external differences. Of the technical changes can be called, perhaps, the addition of side airbags. On European and Russian diesel versions, rear axle locking was now an option.
Glowing overlaysLand cruiser on the rapids.
Steering wheel with wooden inserts.
Manual gearbox version.
There were 6 airbags for Russian and third markets (versions for Europe were equipped with airbags since 2002).
VX-Comfort.
New equipment for Russia, while short due to GOSTs and other circumstances, replaced STD and GX. Comparable to GXL configuration. Unlike the Russian version of "Lux", the "Comfort" equipment did not have a sunroof, illumination of thresholds, a leather interior (for its place there was velor), heated seats and wood trim (the interior was from GX (10-seater)), but had airbags and climate control. The steering wheel was not multi-functional and did not have electrical adjustment, there was a simple stereo system, in the rear of the cabin there was no air conditioning control unit and a stove for the rear passengers. As well as some safety systems such as EBD, BA and vehicle stability control (VSC A-TRC). Outside, there was no chrome grille, alloy wheels (stamped wheels were in their place) and rear parking sensors. It was completed only with a turbodiesel engine paired with a manual gearbox, an automatic gearbox was not offered.
Stickers.
Radiator grilles.
There were 8 types of them, for some markets the design of the grilles was different.Pre-styling grille (first photo), restyled 2002 (second photo), and then restyled grille late 2005 (third photo). Leiba Toyota has become more massive and larger, like the grille itself. On the restyled version of 2007, it became completely chrome (fourth photo), before that only part of the grille was covered with chrome. On simple versions G, STD, GXRegardless of the restyling, the grille was unpainted black, which made it noticeably cheaper.ForMiddle Eastern markets and China (fifth photo) the grille style was made in the form of clubs, it could be either gold-plated or chrome-plated. Such a restyled grille appeared in 2002 and the model was completed with it until the end of production. This grille was fitted to the "Limited" versions.On regular versions, the grille was from a regular restyled model. The sixth photo shows a gilded radiator grill, fitted with it in the Middle Eastern and Chinese versions. The gold-plated radiator grille, as well as the label and all possible gold-plated nameplates, indicate that this is an option. The gold-plated grill and nameplates could simply be ordered from the dealer. The seventh photo shows the grille that only the Japanese "Off Road Version" was equipped with. Chinese imitations for this radiator grill were also produced, which are very popular with Land Cruiser 100 owners. In the eighth photo, there is a chrome version of the pre-styling radiator grill. Installed only on the version "Sporty Version" and "Field Version"
Special and limited editions.
In the period from 2002 to 2007, 4 versions were presented.
- Kakadu Limited Edition
- VX-Limited Premium Edition G-Selection
- VX-Limited G-Selection Touring Edition
- 60th Special Edition
"Kakadu Limited Edition""2004.
On October 24, 2004, Toyota introduced the new "Kakadu Limited Edition" to the Australian market. It was produced in a limited edition of 800 units. Based on base GXL, but with a more extended list options ... Was 2800 more expensive than usual GXL Australian $ ... Version"Kakadu "first presented in May is essentially a sequel to the once limited version"Blue Marlin", which in turn was released in a limited edition in 1994. The Land Cruiser 100 "Kakadu" offers a choice of two engines - a petrol Quad Cam V8 2UZ-FE, and a six-cylinder 4.2 liter turbo diesel 1HD-FTE. Both engines were electronically controlled and only offered with an automatic transmission.
In the photo the car is painted in "Gold Metallic" color.
"Kakadu" versionhad additional options are:
Exterior
- 17- inch alloy wheels
- "Kakadu" lettering on the doortrunk
Interior
- Dark or light leather interior depending on the choice body colors
- Special carpet rugs
- Electrically adjustable steering wheel and mirrors for the front seats (which has always been standard for trim levels with leather interior).
- Dual climate control(Land Cruiser 100 GXL had only one zone air conditioner )
- Xrefrigerator.
Colored inhFour colors: Powder White, Pewter, Gold Metallic and Ebony .
Prices on
Land cruiser
Kakadustarted at AU 67,990$. It was
recommended retail price for model with petrol engine Quad Cam V8.
VX-Limited Premium Edition G-Selection" 02.2004.
Features of the version:
- Key and fob and Land Cruiser lettering.
- Luminous Land Cruiser lettering on the doorsteps.
- Rear View Camera
- The roof rails are painted in body color.
VX-Limited G-Selection Touring Edition "2007.
The most complete and latest facelifted version of the 100 Series Land Cruiser.
Features of the version:
Exterior
- Light-alloy wheels 275 / 60R18 + 18X8JJ (known from American versions)
- Rear spoiler with brake light
- Body-colored roof rails
Interior
- Gray Alcantara interior paired with black trim on door handles and center console
- Wood trim (walnut)
- Luminous Land Cruiser lettering on the sills
It was painted in three colors: black (202), gray (1F7), and silver (1E9). It was produced both with a gasoline 4.7 liter 2UZ-FE engine (in the Wagon configuration) and with a turbodiesel 1HD-FTE (in Van configuration).
60th Special Edition "04.2006-07.2007.
The last special edition, the so-called farewell version.
Features of the version:
Exterior
- Alloy wheels 275 / 60R18 + 18X8JJ
- Rear spoiler painted in body color
- Chrome grille
Interior
- Inside the salon from gray alcantara suede
- Interior trim in ebony
Prices started from 5166000 yen for a turbodiesel and up to5691000 yen for the petrol version.
End of production of Land Cruiser 100.
The Land Cruiser Autana did not have fog lights, roof rails, footpegs, and alloy wheels, in fact, we can say that it looks completely in line with the Australian GXL configuration.
In October 2007, the 100th episode was officially replaced by its successor - the 200th episode. The new model has become more technological, more comfortable, more powerful, in general, the model has significantly stepped forward. The 100th series existed for 10 years, which is not a little for a car of this class.Such a long production period was due to the colossal success in the market. It is noteworthy that the demand for the 100th model in the last years and months of its production did not even think to fall.
Land Cruiser Autana on stock wheels.
After the 100 series was discontinued in Japan in September 2007, due to stable demand it continued to be produced, but now for the local markets in Colombia (Costado), under the name Land Cruiser Autana. And also in Kenya (Mombasa), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Vietnam (Putang), Malaysia (Selangor), and finally, the largest production remained in China, produced at a plant together with FAW, in Tanjin.The price of Chinese cars ranged from 685,000 yuan to 828,000 yuan.
It was equipped with both a 4.7 liter petrol engine and a 4.2 liter turbo diesel engine, climate control, ABS, up to 4 airbags. For some markets, optional and navigation, or a conventional radio tape recorder, also a leather interior. In 2009, the last cars of the 100 series rolled off the assembly line, since that moment the 100 series was finally discontinued.
Possible problems.
Engine:
The nozzles require regular flushing.
Poor starting engines in Middle Eastern versions.
Failure of the fuel pump due to poor fuel.
Crankcase breakdown and deformation of protective pallets due to extreme off-roading.
After 100 - 150 thousand km of run, the V8 engine burns out one or both exhaust pipelines, which are made not of cast iron, but of steel.
For cars up to 2001, equipped with a turbodiesel, the high pressure fuel pump may fail.
On versions of the first years of production, the timing belt on a V8 gasoline engine changes after 100 thousand kilometers, and on those cars that were produced after 1999 - after 150 thousand kilometers. On a gasoline in-line engine, instead of a belt in the timing drive, a chain is used that can last more than 200 thousand km.
The timing belt for a turbodiesel is replaced after 150 thousand kilometers, for an atmospheric one - after 100 thousand kilometers. On both diesel engines, after 40 thousand km of run, it is necessary to remove and clean the nozzles, and after 100 thousand km - to change (only the nozzles are replaced in the "aspirated").
Transmission:
Failure of the transfer case due to improper operation.
Leaking oil seals of the front gearbox (mileage 70 thousand km).
The breathers of the bridges need to be cleaned in time.
Chassis:
Rear suspension wear (over 150 thousand km).
Body:
There are no complaints about the car body, it is well assembled and highly resistant to corrosion. Of the shortcomings, it can be noted that paint gets off the side moldings from the stones. The salon also raises no objections.
The presence of two cooling circuits reduces the reliability of the air conditioning system (For the Middle East and the Persian Gulf countries).
Toyota UK announced the recall of 348 Amazon Land Cruisers that were sold only in the UK between July 2002 and September 2006, as well as the Lexus LX 470. The recall was due to a malfunction in the steering bracket. For this reason, there were two accidents. All owners were informed, and the malfunction was eliminated completely free of charge at the office. dealer. In 2016
Specifications.
| Engine model | Gas engine 2UZ-FE |
Diesel engine turbocharged 1HD-FTE |
Diesel engine 1HZ |
| Number of cylinders and their arrangement | 8-cylinder, V-shaped | 6-cylinder, in-line, direct injection and intercooler | 6-cylinder, in-line |
| Valve mechanism | 32-valve with double camshaft and belt drive |
24-valve overhead camshaft and belt drive |
12-valve overhead camshaft and belt drive |
| Block material | Cast iron | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Block head material | Aluminum | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Diameter and piston stroke | 94 x 84 mm | 94 x 100 mm | 94 x 100 mm |
| Working volume | 4664 cm 3 | 4164 cm 3 | 4164 cm 3 |
| Compression ratio | 9,6:1 | 18,8:1 | 22,4:1 |
| Injection system type | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) | Distribution type | |
| Ignition system | Ignition coils built into the plug caps | Compression ignition, Toyota direct ignition system | |
| Gasoline octane number | 95 or more | 48 or more | |
| Maximum power | 173 kW / 4800 rpm. | 150 kW / 3400 rpm. | 96 kW / 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum torque | 434 Nm / 3400 rpm. | 430 Nm / 1400 - 3200 rpm. | 285 Nm / 2000 rpm. |
5-speed manual transmission (VX) gear ratios
| 1st gear | 2nd gear | 3rd gear | 4th gear | 5th gear | Reverse |
| 4,081 | 2,294 | 1,490 | 1,000 | 0,881 | 4,313 |
Ratios of an automatic 4-speed transmission
| 1st gear | 2nd gear | 3rd gear | 4th gear | Reverse | |
| Gasoline 4.7 | 2,804 | 1,531 | 1,000 | 0,753 | 2,393 |
| Diesel turbocharged | 2,950 | 1,530 | 1,000 | 0,765 | 2,678 |
Gear ratios of an automatic 5-speed transmission
| 1st gear | 2nd gear | 3rd broadcast |
4th broadcast |
5th broadcast |
Reverse | |
| Gasoline 4.7 | 3.520 | 2.042 | 1.400 | 1.000 | 0.716 | 3.224 |
| Diesel turbocharged | 3.520 | 2.042 | 1.400 | 1.000 | 0.716 | 3.224 |
Differential Ratios - Front / Rear Axle
VIN decoding of Toyota Land Cruiser cars before 2002.
| Filling | J | T | 1 | 11 | T | J | A0 | 08 | 123456 |
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-5 | 6 | 7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-17 |
What the positions represent.
| 1 | Country of Origin | Japan |
| 2 | Manufacturer | Toyota |
| 3 | For which market | 1- Europe, 2 - USA, 3, 4, 8, B, C - countries of the Persian Gulf |
| 4-5 | Vehicle type | 11 - SUV |
| 6 | engine's type | T - gasoline, P, N - diesel |
| 7 | Automobile model | J - Land Cruiser |
| 8-9 | Control characters | |
| 10-11 | Free symbols | |
| 12-17 | Vehicle production number |
VIN decoding of Toyota Land Cruiser cars from 2002 release.
The LC 100 was purchased new in March 2007. at the officer. dealer, VX R1 grade (manual transmission, velor, 10 seats, category D) 204 hp turbodiesel. I stumbled upon this modification by accident (they say it was produced only the last year, instead of 105), a new one for 1.4 million rubles. Unlike R2 there is no sunroof, leather, electric drive of seats, radio. After a 10-minute examination, I realized I had to take it.
The best price-quality-equipment ratio for an SUV of this class cannot be found. In addition, I installed a radio tape recorder, a signaling system, a manual transmission lock, and insured it (yoke: 1.5 million rubles). I changed category D to B by throwing out the rear benches and making changes to the design of the car, it took two days of running around the traffic police. (although people have been driving 105 cars for 10 years without changing the category not in PTS, not in rights)
You can go!
Exploitation. Mileage 22 thousand km. (previous VAZ cars, CRV, LC80, Vitara, RX300) 15 years at the wheel, not a newbie. City: Consumption from 13 to 17 liters. diesel fuel, depends on the rhythm and manner of driving. A slight discomfort came to light right away - a short first gear, you don't have time to get under way, it's time to stick in the second. But this is probably the only drawback for me. Despite this acceleration is acceptable (13.6 s to hundreds) and in the stream you do not feel defective. But what a pickup from a turbo diesel engine in medium (3-4-5 very long!) Gears, pulls from 1300 rpm, once again there is no need to switch. The landing is high, you look over the stream and you manage to react in time to changes in the situation.
The attitude of other drivers is respectful in 8 cases out of 10, they only let the turn signal turn on. By the way, this also prompted me to a more courteous and polite attitude on the road. The high ground clearance solved all the parking problems - in winter on an unoccupied snowdrift, in summer - on a curb (if there are no places). Absolutely not worried about the road surface and rails - only light swaying and shaking on large potholes, and no worries about the state of the suspension.
Track: Everything is good here on straight sections. It doesn’t scour, it doesn’t crack all smoothly and with dignity. The 5th gear easily pulls from 80 to 170 km / h. The pickup on overtaking is decent, there is almost always a reserve of traction. Constant Full instills a certain amount of confidence when traversing disparate sections of track coverage. But a heavy SUV and its frame structure (as a derivative of a high center of gravity) requires braking and careful cornering (not a sports car), but in a calm rhythm of 100-110 km per hour, braking to 80-90 km per hour does not bother.
Consumption in this mode is 9-10 liters. for 100 km. I drove once on a cruise (set 99 km per hour) 500 km, so the consumption is 8.5 liters. If you drive 140-160 (I rarely drive like this, without children, on an empty highway) then 12-14 liters. but not more. In winter, snow-covered tracks do not bother at all, the road holds confidently (large mass, four-wheel drive, good winter tires).
Off-road: I constantly go fishing, and I try to turn the road into a small trophy raid. I'm not looking for easy ways. Excellent permeability. Entry-exit angles, ground clearance (excellent geometric cross-country ability) allow gullets, slides, ruts, ravines to boldly storm, never caught (though I didn't notice a hemp on the LC80 and crumpled the threshold there), but I have some experience now and I help the car head.
Dirt, slime passed along the door (this is where the first short one came in handy) blocked only the cross-axle crawling confidently. In general, if you do not put it on your belly, not pure road tires and be friends with your head will only get stuck where the others will not even reach. For full sensations, it accelerated to 80-90 on a freshly cut field. In winter, I rode on a snow-covered one, somewhere along the hub, a little higher than the snow - only positive emotions.
Inside: The salon is large and spacious. My height is 185cm for myself, it was not difficult to choose a fit, and there is enough space for me. All windows are close at hand, all cars, on the doors, folding electric mirrors button (it came in handy when he squeezed through the forest among the birches). Convenient trip computer (consumption, balance, speed, etc.), only a button to switch it without backlight.
Climate, rear stove, heated mirrors - everything you need and nothing more. I threw out the standard acoustics and put DLS-ki. What else is needed - heated seats (although not leather, it seems to have thrown a sheepskin). The trunk is huge, the second row folds 60 to 40. The tent is not needed I sleep in the car, diagonally, in full growth. A wonderful tailgate on which you can sit in three and swing your legs (it is convenient to sit down boots, boots to change clothes, just have a smoke and even set a table like this).
It's too early to talk about reliability, for the LC 100 this is not a mileage, until everything is normal or nothing has broken down. This engine has been produced for 30 years in a naturally aspirated version; in principle, one of the first diesel engines certified for Russia eats any solarium. Started up easily the first time at -32 without any webast. But I try to refuel at proven gas stations, on the banks of an expensive high-pressure fuel pump. I put a turbo timer to save the turbine. In principle, these are two difficult places in the engine, the rest is super reliable. An acquaintance of this kind in 1998 (4.2 etc. automatic transmission) covered 430 thousand km, changed only the injection pump.
Now about the patient: Service is expensive, long, boring and useless. Service interval 10 thousand km. for a diesel engine it is normal, but the price tag for work and spare parts for officers is simply exorbitant - three prices compared to an ordinary one. The queues for THAT, to be washed completely, must be persuaded, took one, did another, gave the third - the ends and you will not find someone to blame. The narrow specialization of individual craftsmen working every other day makes them ride two or three times on nonsense (setting - coordination of the alarm for the operation of the turbo timer). It only holds a guarantee. TO 10000: oil and filter change - 9000 rubles. TO 20,000: change of oil, filters, pads, handbrake pulled up - 17,000 rubles.
It seems to be all that I wanted to tell the main story. Thanks for reading. Conclusion: the car is decent, reliable, unpretentious, versatile, masculine: for all occasions of active life.
The representative of the 100th series from the "Land Cruiser" family was officially presented to the public in 1997 at the International Motor Show in Tokyo, and at the very beginning of 1998 its serial production started.
In 2003, the model underwent an update, which affected the exterior and interior, after which it lasted on the conveyor until 2008 - then it was replaced by the 200th series.
According to Toyota's internal classification, the Land Cruiser 100 belongs to the Station Wagon class. The vehicle is a full-size SUV with a frame body structure. Its length is 4890 mm, width - 1940 mm, height - 1880 mm. Between the axles it has 2850 mm, and under the bottom - 220 mm. In the equipped condition, the 100th weighs from 2465 to 2620 kg, depending on the modification, and its gross weight noticeably exceeds three tons.
The car has a spacious luggage compartment - 830 liters, and if the rear seat is folded down - 1370 liters.
For Toyota Land Cruiser 100, a wide range of power units was offered.
- The petrol lineup consisted of six-cylinder engines with a working volume of 4.5 to 4.7 liters, delivering from 205 to 235 horsepower and from 360 to 434 Nm of peak torque.
- There were three diesel engines available, each six-cylinder, 4.2-liter turbocharged. Their return ranged from 131 to 204 "horses".
The engines were combined with a 5-speed manual or 4-band automatic transmission, as well as an all-wheel drive system.
Land Cruiser 100 is a classic frame SUV with traditional arrangement of units, independent front and dependent rear suspension. Ventilated disc brakes were used on the front wheels, disc brakes on the rear. The car has excellent off-road ability, so it feels confident on almost any road surface, with the exception of swampy areas due to its impressive weight. The impressive SUV behaves confidently on the road, and is also endowed with decent dynamics - with the "weakest" engine from 0 to 100 km / h, it accelerates in 13.6 seconds, with the "strongest" one - in 11.7 seconds.
The main advantages of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100-series include a large and comfortable interior, an impressive luggage compartment, powerful engines, good dynamics, excellent cross-country ability, well-thought-out ergonomics, reliable suspension, attractive appearance, as well as the prestige of the model.
Not without its drawbacks - high cost of maintenance, high fuel consumption, high price for "fresh" copies. In addition, experts refer to the weak points of the "hundredth Land Cruiser" as the lower front suspension arms and the steering rack, which have a small resource when operating on poorly paved roads, as well as the splined joints of the propeller shafts that require periodic maintenance.
In 2017, in the secondary market in Russia, the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is offered at a price of 750,000 to 1,500,000 rubles (depending on the condition, year of manufacture, performance and equipment level).
"African" and "Arab" versions (they differ in two gas tanks and an additional spare wheel on the fifth door) are poorly suited for our climate: they have worse corrosion protection, a weaker starter, battery and a more capricious air conditioning system
If we are to choose an object for investing finance, then the Toyota brand in this case is one of the best among movable property. And any "Land Cruisers", be it "Prado", "hundreds" or "seventy" have a downright magical property - they practically do not get cheaper! So, for example, the hundredth Land Cruiser of the very first years of production is almost impossible to find cheaper than 600 thousand rubles! What is the secret of Japanese "jeep building"? Firstly, this car, like no other, fits the definition of "Toyota reliability": some sellers do not hesitate to put "untwisted" mileage of 900 thousand km in their ads! Secondly, there is a frame here. And frame cars, as you know, are in much greater demand in the secondary market, because it will take more than a dozen years for this important element to rot. And thirdly, "Kruzaks" give extremely valuable qualities for Russian buyers: a genuine sense of security, outstanding cross-country ability, which at the same time goes well with a comfortable suspension. Moreover, buyers have the opportunity to choose an even more off-road configuration: the Land Cruiser 105, although it differs from the "hundred" in simpler configurations, but instead of an independent suspension it has in its arsenal a continuous front axle with simpler and more reliable engines, as well as hinged rear doors. Many Jeepers still consider the "stack" to be the best expedition vehicle that only the Nissan Patrol can compete with.
ENGINES
Most (about 61%) of the hundredth "cruisers" were equipped with V8 gasoline engines with a volume of 4.7 liters (235 HP), half (27%) Toyota with a 4.2-liter turbodiesel (204 HP). ), and the smallest part (12%) are atmospheric diesel engines of the same volume (4.3 liters, 12%). The latter - an outrageously unpretentious unit with an index 1HZ has proven itself amazingly. Still would! After all, it was installed back in the early nineties on the legendary Land Cruiser 70 and migrated almost unchanged to the utilitarian 105s. There is really nothing to talk about it: the engine runs quietly 500-800 thousand km without any major repair work. But the same volume, a more powerful counterpart is already a little more capricious: a turbodiesel with four valves per cylinder and direct injection is more demanding on the quality of fuels and lubricants, which is why the injection pump can fail at 150,000 km (which, in fact, modern engines never dreamed of ) and must be replaced if damaged. Also, a turbodiesel requires constant valve adjustment every 40 thousand km. And, perhaps, the main thing that should not be forgotten when servicing both diesel engines, in addition to changing the oil, is to change the timing belt every 120 thousand km. The most common gasoline V8 is perhaps more gluttonous than units running on heavy fuel (average consumption is about 20 liters versus 15 on diesel), but no less reliable: the 2UZ series engine is extremely durable and easily overcomes the half-million mark without overhaul.
The most popular engine on the LC 100 is the petrol V8 (4.7 L, 235 HP). The unit, with regular maintenance, easily overcomes the half-million mark
If the driving style is too active, the brake discs are often the first to give up.
Despite the frame structure, even the 105th model, which features a fully dependent axle suspension, is extremely comfortable to operate.
TRANSMISSION
The Land Cruiser 100 has a full-time transmission with low gear and a forced-lock center differential and optional rear. All units can be called hassle-free: perhaps it is not superfluous at every MOT there will be spraying of the crosspieces of the propeller shafts and the replacement of grease in the wheel bearings every 50,000 km. After about the same mileage, due to the abundance of reagents on the roads, cases of oxidation of the mechanisms for switching on the interaxle blocking are possible: if the center does not "dissolve", you need to go to the service. As for the gearboxes, the "mechanics" was installed only on the 105th "cruisers" and with regular oil changes (every 40-50 thousand km) can retire along with the engine - one clutch can serve more than 150-200 thousand . km. Automatic machines with four or five steps are no less hardy.
BODY AND UNDERWAY
During its history, the "cruiser" has undergone two restyling. In 2002, the SUV received new optics, a radiator grill, an optitronic dashboard, separate climate control and side curtain airbags. In 2005, there were fewer changes, and the most significant of them was the appearance of a 275-horsepower petrol version based on the 4.7 engine. The body itself at Toyota is difficult to find in a frankly rusty state: corrosion resistance is at a good level. Although there are still weak points - this is the windshield frame and the lower part of the fifth door. If the power units of the Land Cruiser are the standards of reliability, then the suspension is simply indestructible here, especially in the Land Cruiser 105. The worst thing that can disturb the owner is the wear of the stabilizer bushings after 40 thousand km. By about 150 thousand km, there is some likelihood of wear on the shock absorbers and front ball joints, which change as an assembly with levers. A little later, the power steering mechanism may start to junk, but it is perfectly repaired. It is better to avoid cars with air suspension: the cost of repair is much more expensive, and the resource is much less. But even if the hydraulic spheres fail, it remains possible to switch to conventional shock absorbers. With active driving, you need to be prepared for the rapid wear of the brake discs - the weight of the SUV is still serious.
The third row was installed optionally
The interior may already look old-fashioned, but the quality of materials and sound insulation are at their best.
Most "cruisers" were equipped with automatic transmission
pros
Outstanding reliability, excellent cross-country ability, comfortable suspension, spacious interior, high liquidity in the secondary market.
Minuses
High price, not the cheapest service.
APPROXIMATE COST OF MAINTENANCE IN SPECIALIZED INDEPENDENT WORKSHOP, p.
| ORIGINAL S / H | NON-ORIGINAL S / H | WORK | |
| Spark plugs (8 pcs.) | 6400 | 3200 | 1600 |
| water pump | 10 500 | 7200 | 6200 |
| Air conditioning compressor | 45 000 | 27 000 | 3700 |
| Engine radiator | 27 000 | 9700 | 2500 |
| Steering rack | 50 500 | 25900 | 7000 |
| Front brake discs / pads (2 pcs.) | 14 000/3200 | 5200/2400 | 5000/800 |
| Rear hub bearing | 5400 | 3200 | 3000 |
| Spherical bearing | 5900 | 3000 | 1500 |
| Front shock absorber | 9600 | 3800 | 2000 |
| Front lower arm | 16 800 | 7000 | 2500 |
| Hood | 33 600 | 17 000 | 1500 |
| Bumper | 22 800 | 8400 | 2000 |
| Wing | 20 200 | 6500 | 2000 |
| Headlight | 17 400 | 6000 | 600 |
| Windshield | 29 000 | 9000 | 4000 |
VERDICT
Of course, any car does not last forever, including the "indestructible" Land Cruiser. But with normal maintenance, the resource of most of the "Toyota" units can often twice exceed that of the closest competitors. Add to this the excellent driving characteristics and impressive cross-country ability, as the pricing and high reputation of the SUV ceases to seem unreasonable. The 105th "cruiser" is completely unique: there is practically no bridge expedition vehicle comparable in terms of comfort and reliability.
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This year Toyota celebrates the 50th anniversary of the start of production of the car, which can be considered the ancestor of the dynasty of the world's most popular Land Cruiser SUVs.
This year Toyota celebrates the 50th anniversary of the start of production of the car, which can be considered the ancestor of the dynasty of the world's most popular Land Cruiser SUVs. A special edition of the car - Anniversary Land Cruiser - has been released for the holiday. It would be nice to give the company a present - to take this car for a test, but where can you get it? Painfully limited edition. Therefore, we were satisfied with the "regular" Land Cruiser 100 ...
The Land Cruiser 100 is the largest SUV in the Toyota range. It is also known under the names "500", Amazon and Lexus LS470 depending on the sales market and equipment. The world debut of the current (fifth) generation of "weaving" took place in 1998 in Chicago, European - in Geneva. Since then, more than one version of the car has been tested by "Motor". Now here is a 2001 VX model with a 4.2 liter turbodiesel engine and a manual transmission.
I can't call this huge car beautiful - because of the heaviness of its appearance (however, it can also be called solidity). There are not many cars that take up so much space on the road, except perhaps full-size "trucks" GM or, say, HUMMER ...
Getting in and out is no problem thanks to the large doorways (both front and rear) and the good wide step. The interior is well designed and well executed. Every little thing is thought out, everything you need is at hand. The car turned out to be practically in the simplest configuration, despite the VX index on the rear board (in some markets these letters mean the most expensive equipment option). No pseudo-wood in the cabin - everywhere honest plastic (none of the plastic parts during the test bothered us with their "sound"), no electronic gadgets, such as the one that drives off when the steering wheel is turned off and the seat servos are turned off. But this will not prevent a driver of any height and build from finding the optimal fit.
Landing is high, visibility has not caused any complaints, but confident reverse parking requires a habit - a feature of all large cars. If I had my way, the Land Cruiser would definitely have a system similar to Parktronic.
The instrument panel pleased me with large and easy-to-read speedometer and tachometer scales. They are complemented by indicators for fuel level, engine temperature, battery charge and oil pressure. To the right and left of the steering wheel there are switches for locking the interaxle and rear interwheel differentials. The selected mode is signaled by crosses that light up on the pictogram, which schematically depicts the transmission.
On the center console there is a radio tape recorder and a microclimate control unit. I was pleased with the stove: the test took place in a 15-degree frost, but the huge interior warmed up without problems.
The back seat will comfortably accommodate three people, and if they make room, then there is enough room for a fourth (the car is almost two meters wide). You don't have to be crowded, but throw a couple of hanging "chairs" in the luggage compartment, however, you won't go far on them. When folded, they are located along the sidewalls of the body and do not take up much space, and if necessary, they are dismantled. The rear row of seats can be folded down completely or in parts. The fifth door opens in the American way - one half up, the other down. The lower part can be used as an "extension" of the floor when transporting long loads ...
Land Cruiser is a serious car, and once again it is easy to see this by opening the hood. Everything that is possible is carefully sealed - all the wiring is laid in special tubes, you will not see bare terminals on the electrical connectors, the generator and starter are hidden in special casings. For a confident engine start in any weather, two powerful batteries are installed.
I start the engine. Its work can be guessed only by the arrow of the tachometer - noise and vibration practically do not penetrate into the cabin. The turbo diesel generates maximum torque (430 Nm) already at 1400 rpm. and keeps it up to 3200 rpm, which has a beneficial effect both when starting off and when overcoming obstacles. This characteristic, in my opinion, is ideal for an SUV. It allows you to move vnatyag almost at idle in difficult conditions and not be afraid that at the most inopportune moment the engine will stall.
We drove through deep snow, overcame snow plows built by a tractor, but we never managed to "plant" the car - despite the fact that there was road rubber on it. But we did not use the rich reserves of the transmission at all - differential locks and a low range ...
An attempt at a sharp start (and especially the beginning of acceleration) showed that a Land Cruiser with a turbodiesel and a manual transmission is not the best car for racing with a traffic light. At low engine speeds, the turbocharger does not work at full capacity, and when you release the gas to change from first to second, boost pressure is lost. However, if necessary, the Land Cruiser is quite willing to start on the second, and in a car with an automatic transmission, where you do not need to take your foot off the gas pedal, this problem will not arise at all.
Having accelerated, the car confidently keeps in the city traffic. Here, the wide torque shelf came in handy, even in fifth gear you can accelerate from 60 km / h. At first, there are problems with dimensions, especially with fast rebuilding, however, after a while you realize that on such a car, the "embroidery" tactics do not bring the necessary results. And it's useless (not to mention the fact that it is dangerous). You can simply move aggressively in the left lane, rolling on those in front. Only the most stubborn driver will not clear the road when he sees the colossus hanging over the rear bumper.
There is no need to be afraid of road surface defects thanks to the powerful energy-intensive suspension. Even on serious potholes, the car only sways, as if noting their presence. Despite the huge weight of the Land Cruiser, the brakes do their job successfully.
The massiveness of the car and the corresponding engine volume imply decent fuel consumption, and this was taken into account when choosing the volume of the tank - in principle, you can drive up to a thousand kilometers at one gas station ...
With long-term operation of any car, features may appear that cannot be felt during a test drive. Some remarks that have accumulated over a year of real use of the "hundred" were expressed by one of our readers on the pages of the magazine ("Motor" # 4, 1999), especially regarding the car's handling in extreme modes (for which, however, it is not intended) ... But even there it was noted that the only problem during this period was the failure of the headlight washer fuse ...
In general, the Land Cruiser 100 bears the heavy burden of its popularity with dignity.
