It goes with saying that certain features such as consistent performance, vast popularity or great capability are a must for a car to be called a legend. However, that being said it is also true that all these features rarely exist in a car at one time. The reason why Toyota Land Cruiser has won laurels as a stupendous machine is just because it has been fascinating when it comes to maintaining its legacy alive for decades. Buying a pre-owned Land Cruiser can be an easy undertaking with Carswitch where you can easily buy or sell any car in the UAE without any hassle.
As far as the outgoing-generation of land Cruiser i.e. LC 200 is concerned, it has been in the market for a longer time, the long overdue 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has been unveiled globally and is undoubtedly a huge step-up from its predecessor. The brand new inclusion has modified quite a lot under its skin as it comes with a new V6 engine that is way stronger than the outgoing V8.
2022 Land Cruiser LC300 is an entirely new creation
It is worth mentioning here that the LC200-like body shouldn’t fool you as this is not just a face-lifted frock on the same frame. The coolest thing about this full-size SUV is that it utilises the “new” TNGA platform, which strangely has the same wheelbase like the older model. The recent platform enables the brand new Land Cruiser to drop 200 kg while retain similar dimensions as the old model. In addition, the engine and transmission are ideally mounted lower and further to the back, to bring better weight distribution. This conventional approach to the redesign can be the most appropriate thing to do when you are dealing with a comparatively much-loved classic SUV like the Land Cruiser.
Brand new interior to woo drivers
As far as the outgoing Land Cruiser is concerned, it is 14 years old and which is completely evident when you open the doors. While keeping in view the interior being dated and in desperate need of a complete revamp, the 2022 Land Cruiser LC300 Land Cruiser has completely lived up to the expectation. The interior is new on the whole, with contemporary specifics such as the floating touch screen raising its appeal. The screen can be as huge as 12.3-inches in the higher trims; while as many as 9.0-inch screen is offered as standard. The 2022 Land Cruiser is exceptionally packed with contemporary features such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera, Wireless charging, heads-up display, powered tailgate, and also a fingerprint authentication system. The best part is that the third row of seats can now be folded down into the floor, unlike the outgoing model which requires them to be folded and put away to the sides.
A more powerful engine means more charisma
The extraordinary feature about the 2022 Land Cruiser LC300 is that the V8 engines are not a part of the range anymore, as they get pipped by the smaller twin-turbocharged V6 engines. The positive thing about these new motors is that they bring in even more power as compared to the eight-pot monsters even while consuming less fuel. The awe-inspiring LC300 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 engine, producing 409 hp, far better than even the aging 5.7-litre V8 of the previous one. It also gives the new LC300 with 650 Nm of torque, 120 Nm more than the existing top dog. The downsizing may be annoying for V8 devotees but in these contemporary times, it is inevitable. It is expected that the improved LC300 can allegedly carry out the 0 to 100 kph run in just 6.7 seconds, a highly satisfactory figure for an SUV of its size.
Moreover, the 2022 Land Cruiser will also be available with a twin-turbo 3.3-litre diesel engine in several markets. Both these engines will be hooked up to 10-speed automatic transmission. It is worth mentioning here that the old 4.0-litre V6 engine will be carried over for the Middle East market.
