Toyota India has started accepting bookings for its flagship eight-generation Land Cruiser 300 in India for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. It will be brought to our shores as a fully imported unit. While its launch date is yet to be revealed, reports are suggesting that its deliveries will start sometime in 2023. Currently, the SUV has a long waiting period in global markets.
For those who aren’t aware, the new-gen Toyota Land Cruiser made its global debut in June last year. It is based on the brand’s all-new GA-F platform and is around 200kg lighter than its previous model. Not only this, but it also possesses a lower center of gravity and enhanced frame rigidity & suspension structure when compared to its predecessor.
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Toyota offers the new LC 300 with two twin-turbocharged V6 engine options. These include 3.5-liter petrol and 3.3-liter diesel units. While the gasoline mill is capable of generating a whopping power output of 415PS and a peak torque of 650Nm, the oil burner makes 309PS/700Nm. Both motors come paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4×4 drivetrain as standard. Its Indian-spec version is likely to come only with a diesel engine.
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Talking about its off-road capabilities, the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser has a ground clearance of 230mm, an approach angle of 32 degrees, and a departure angle of up to 26.5 degrees (depending on the variant). The SUV also features a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) that adjusts the connection of the anti-roll bars to enhance stability. It also gets Multi-Terrain Monitor and Multi-Terrain Select system. While the Multi-Terrain Monitor is a camera-based terrain monitoring system that immediately displays obstacles as viewed from the driver’s viewpoint, whereas the Multi-Terrain Select system automatically picks the most suitable driving mode by auto-evaluating road conditions. Furthermore, it also benefits from a revised control system that maintains the SUV’s speed when driving it off-road. Click here for more details.
Expect Toyota to price the new Land Cruiser 300 from around Rs 1.5-2 crore (ex-showroom) in India, putting it against the likes of Land Rover Range Rover.
