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Land Cruiser 2000

Tinashe Makichi : Motoring  Correspondant

The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser has been a leader in the four wheel drive performance and reliability for over 60 years. It has actually become an integral part of people’s lives in virtually every land and can be found cruising on roads in every corner of the globe. Now reborn to meet the future, with added ruggedness and power, the next-generation King of 4WD features a host of new innovations to extend its mastery over the toughest terrain. Nothing slows the wheels of progress; it is the pride of the land

The LC 200 models are equipped with a fuel capacity of 138 litres (93 litres main fuel tank plus an additional 45 litres sub fuel tank) so you can spend less time filling up at the petrol station and more time on the road.

Within the King of 4WD’s massive exterior presence that has been consciously designed to make a statement, the luxurious interior leaves a lasting impression of prominence.

“At the moment the LC200 2016 is coming into the country as per order but as you can see it is the vehicle of the moment on the market,” said Toyota Zimbabwe marketing coordinator Patience Ushewokunze.

Proven in the world’s most gruelling driving conditions, Land Cruiser’s advanced technologies give you satisfaction that no other vehicle can match.

The vehicle boasts of a dial-type switch which supports the optimum traction you need to handle slippery surfaces like mud/sand and loose rock, or non-slippery surfaces like moguls and rock.

In addition, when crawl control is active, auto mode is automatically selected and active traction control matched to the pre-set vehicle speed is activated to help drivers of all levels enjoy secure, sure footed control when traveling over rough terrain.

Optional on VX and VX-R, the multi-terrain monitor displays external views of the front, rear, left side and right side as well as the front tires and under the vehicle.

The system supports the driver by enabling views where when cresting a hill or driving on extremely uneven ground.

Multi-terrain Monitor can also display a panoramic view of the vehicle that appears as if looking down from directly above.

This helps enhance convenience during parking and other manoeuvres by giving the driver a bird’s eye view of the entire vehicle.

Such an advanced system supports safe, stable travel over rough terrain, helping drivers of all skill levels enjoy the pleasures of off-road driving.

It helps reduce stress on the driver and drive train, as well as body damage from help you escape if you get stuck in a rut.

LC 200’s turn assist function can be activated to provide greater steering ease when using crawl control. LC200’s exceptional all-terrain capability realizes a smooth and comfortable driving experience.

The availability of the hill-start assist control contributes to smooth hill starts by automatically applying brake pressure to help hold the vehicle whenever roll-back is detected.

When traveling over rocks and other demanding surfaces, the vehicle helps you enjoy a safe, stable ride with excellent traction for superior rough-terrain drivability and control.

In this vehicle, Toyota showed that the Cruiser has the world’s most advanced air conditioning system features four one front/rear right/left independent temperature control, while up to 28 outlets ensure a comfortable cabin environment for all occupants in all driving conditions.