Toyota Launches the New Land Cruiser “250”
London, 02 August, 2023, (Oilandgaspress) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser “250” Series to the world, with the launch planned for the first half of 2024 in Japan. Also announced today is the heavy-duty Land Cruiser “70”, which will make its return to Japan this coming winter as a regular model in the range. This will result in all three Land Cruiser series again being available in Japan. The new 250 Series is a core Land Cruiser model with the same GA-F platform as the 300 Series to dramatically improve basic performance as an off-roader. It also comes with various powertrains to achieve even more powerful driving performance and environmental performance worthy of the Land Cruiser name. It was created in pursuit of unique Land Cruiser characteristics, incorporating interior and exterior styling that fuses traditional and modern in a functional package. The aim was to create a next-generation Land Cruiser with improved ease of handling and comfort for both on- and off-road driving, while also delivering class-leading advanced safety performance.
Improved basic performance as an off-roader through adoption of the GA-F platform
With the same GA-F platform as the 300 Series, the new 250 Series has dramatically improved off-road performance. As a reliable and practical choice for customers, it has improved ease of handling and comfort for on-road driving as well.
Significantly increased rigidity50% increase in frame rigidity and 30% increase in overall rigidity
Improved basic suspension performanceImproved wheel articulation, which is an indicator of off-road performance that describes the ability of a tire to stay on the ground
Improved on- and off-road driving performance through adoption of the following systems
Electric power steering (EPS)Contributes to reduced loss of steering control when driving off-road, provides a crisper steering feel, improves maneuverability at low speeds, and enables Lane Tracing Assist
Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) First use in a Toyota vehicle. A switch-operated function that enables the front stabilizer state to be changed, delivering driving performance and ride comfort when off-road and handling stability when on-road
Improved off-road driving support through enhanced functionality of the Multi-Terrain Monitor and Multi-Terrain Select
Powertrain characteristics
| Powertrain | Maximum output | Maximum torque | Positioning | Destination (Planned) |
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| T24A-FTS Gasoline 2.4-liter turbo Hybrid Direct Shift-8AT | 243 kW (330 PS) | 630 N･m | High-end electric powertrainIn addition to off-road capabilities, improved acceleration and environmental performance across all power ranges, from initial acceleration to climbing and towing | North America, China |
| T24A-FTS Gasoline 2.4-liter turbo Direct Shift-8AT | 207 kW (281 PS) | 430 N･m | Mass-market gasoline powertrainSmooth and powerful driving performance, a quiet ride, and environmental performance achieved through a newly developed TNGA powertrain | Middle East, Eastern Europe, etc. |
| 1GD-FTV Diesel 2.8-liter turbo (48V system) Direct Shift-8AT | 150 kW (204 PS) | 500 N･m | High-end diesel powertrainIn addition to the characteristics of the 1GD, improved actual fuel economy in urban settings and traffic congestionHigh-quality, quiet engine startup and smooth initial take-off | Australia, Western Europe |
| 1GD-FTV Diesel 2.8-liter turbo Direct Shift-8AT | 150 kW (204 PS) | 500 N･m | Mass-market diesel powertrainImproved ease of handling both on- and off-road through a combination of the 8AT* and 1GD, which has a reputation for good fuel economy and powerful driving performance | Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan, Middle East, etc. |
| 2TR-FE 2.7-liter gasoline 6 Super-ECT | 120 kW (163 PS) | 246 N･m | High-quality, affordable basic powertrainImproved ease of handling in normal driving | Eastern Europe, Japan, etc. |
| * | 6AT is still used in some countries and regions |
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