In the hardcore off-road vehicle market, Hummer H2, Mercedes-Benz Big G, Wrangler, Defender, Jimney, Tank 300, Haval H9, Land Cruiser, etc., most models can only enter the country through imports.
On July 1, 2020, China VI emissions were fully implemented, and in April 2021, pilot enterprises of parallel imported automobiles opened environmental protection information disclosure accounts, dozens of pilot enterprises across the country completed the filing of appendices to vehicle environmental protection information and the submission of test plans, and test vehicles have successively carried out National VI environmental protection tests in major testing institutions.
After the emission regulations were tightened, the distribution pattern of imported models changed, and the once brilliant Japanese car scenery was no longer there. Before China VI, 80% of the market in Tianjin Port, one of the largest parallel import automobile trade distribution centers in the country, was basically Toyota. Now, only SIENNA and Alpha can meet the needs of National Six.
Like the once best-selling Middle Eastern version of the model, it is almost impossible to see it sold in Tianjin Port. It was not until May 2020 that the first batch of "Mercedes-Benz GLS 450" that won the national VI environmental protection information disclosure model was successfully cleared and put into market sales in Tianjin Port. The Prado, Land Cruiser LC300, etc., which everyone is concerned about, are currently doing environmental protection tests.
It is reported that the Land Cruiser LC300 currently has no standard car to refer to, and all the time is spent in the test process. Some car dealers "LC300" have already arrived in Hong Kong to declare customs, but if you want to pick up the car, you will have to wait until July and August this year at the earliest. ”
According to the requirements of the Measures for the Administration of Double Integration, parallel import passenger car supply enterprises are managed according to small-scale enterprises, and since 2019, they have implemented the credit accounting of parallel fuel consumption of enterprises. If the annual import of less than 2,000 vehicles is calculated, the points accounting will not be implemented for the time being.
According to public data, the import volume of a single parallel importer in the Chinese market is generally less than 2,000 vehicles, if it is some large parallel importers, you have to accept the double point assessment, of course, parallel importers more than 2,000 units need to buy new energy points. However, not all parallel importers are eligible to "buy points", only pilot companies can. At present, there are more than 1,000 related enterprises specializing in the wholesale and sales of parallel imported cars at Tianjin Port, while only 50 car dealers have this qualification. Under the big goal of energy conservation and emission reduction, every individual and business entity cannot stay out of the matter.
At present, in the parallel import market, the attention to the very high new Land Cruiser has attracted our attention, earlier, Toyota Japan's official website officially announced that after January 19, the new Land Cruiser users will wait for about 4 years before delivery. The specific original text is as follows:
Chinese translates as follows: "Thank you very much for considering and ordering our vehicles. For Land Cruisers are very popular not only in Japan but all over the world. We sincerely apologize for the fact that it took the Land Cruiser to deliver the order to you after it was placed. If you place your order now, the delivery time can be up to 4 years. We will do our best to shorten the delivery time for customers. Thank you for your understanding of this matter. "The above forecast is as of January 19, 2022. Please note that it may change depending on future production conditions.
Some news about this model, the price range of the new Land Cruiser in the Japanese market is 5.1-8 million yen, which is about 284,000-445,000 yuan. The new car was officially released in June 2021, and the exterior and interior have been greatly upgraded, with a new powertrain of 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo engine matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The popularity of this model is OK, the degree of attention is very high, let's briefly review the design of this model, the domestic Tianjin Port is a real car, this time we are using the overseas media map.
First of all, the new car is based on the TNGA-F platform to create the first non-loaded production model, its weight compared to the previous generation of LC200 models weight reduction of 200 kg, and in the body rigidity, strength and dynamic balance is also better than the previous generation, the new car has GX-R, VX-R, GR sport three appearance styles, we interpret this time is the GX-R version.
(GR sport model)
The difference between the GX and VX-R is not large, and the GR sport model adopts a more sporty design, which is different from the appearance kit.
A brief review of this car, 1951 BJ series model release, so calculate down, 2021 Land Cruiser LC300, Land Cruiser has a history of 70 years, by the global off-road vehicle enthusiasts to talk about. It has been sold in 170 countries and has sold more than 10 million units, from the Middle East battlefield, north America and Southeast Asian rainforests, deserts, and all over the world in a variety of road conditions. The Land Patrol fulfills its responsibilities in the harsh, harsh and complex environment of the world.
In appearance, the front face is very domineering, four thick chrome grilles fill the middle net, the sides are matched with black decorative pieces, and the vertical design of the large face, it is difficult to find the design style of the previous generation on the front face of this generation model. The headlight area is not large, but the shape design is very flattering, according to the configuration will be different, L-type LED daytime running lights are indeed very eye-catching.
Come to the side of the body, very simple, body size, length, width and height are 4950mm * 1945mm * 1980mm, wheelbase 2850mm, approach angle 32 degrees, departure angle 26.5 degrees, minimum ground clearance 235mm.
Plastic foot pedals for off-road practicality. In terms of wheels, it adopts a multi-width rim, light gun gray and the white of the whole vehicle are very compatible, and the tires are Dunlop GRANDTREK series, with a specification of 265/55 R20.
The rear of the body, a large number of straight lines, after the middle part of the encirclement, is reserved for the trailer hook, the tail opening method is to flip upwards, and the Guanyin door and the external spare tire are not designed, the tail light part, the LED light source, compared with the previous generation, the corner is more rounded, and it looks more comfortable. The new car is equipped with a full-size spare tire with a bottom-mounted type.
In terms of interior, compared with the old models, there are great changes, and the new car has improved its sense of technology and refinement, but compared with the mainstream off-road vehicles, it is indeed a little bit less interesting in terms of technology and fashion.
The four-spoke steering wheel is very thick, the leather is delicate, and the button area and texture on both sides are the advantages of Toyota, and underneath are two large wooden trim panels.
The dashboard is also using both sides of the traditional pointer instrument, readability is good, UI is no problem, the middle of the LCD display, the combination of the two, or very good. 12.3-inch suspension central control screen supports mobile phone interconnection function, the picture is not delicate, there is obvious graininess, touch fluency is general, in addition to displaying the conventional slim, as an off-road vehicle, it will also provide some necessary steering angle and off-road information to help drivers better pass the road section.
Looking down at the center console, there are many physical buttons retained for multimedia and air conditioning control, the blind exercise effect is good, the new car has seat ventilation without heating, according to the regional configuration will be different, you have to refer to the version. The new car is also equipped with a mobile phone wireless charging pad.
The simple gear handle shape, or the mechanical gear handle, the basic configuration of the current Toyota new car, the new car has sports. Standard, economical three driving modes, the adjustment knob is located on the left side of the gear handle, the damping of the knob is appropriate, the texture is excellent, and the driving mode is not adjustable in the second gear start and low-speed creep mode of the new car. The new car is also equipped with tank U-turns, central differential locks, high-speed and low-speed all-wheel drive, rear differential locks, and more.
The seats of the new car are very wide, but many friends who have experienced it have said that the seat cushions are short, but the central armrest box is wide and the storage area is large enough.
The second row of backrest pitch angles are adjustable, the seat cushions are long enough, the armrests are wide, the air conditioning control is in the form of a lever, and there are two Type-A connectors and a 12V power connector below. In the third row of seats, the cushions are short and the sitting position is high, and adults are uncomfortable to ride. The trunk space in the five-seat mode is considerable, and the 7-seat mode is almost interesting, and the right side is equipped with a 100W power connector.
The new car offers three powertrains, using a silicone oil fan as a cooling solution. Two newly developed V6 twin-turbo engines based on the TNGA platform (including 3.5L gasoline and 3.3L diesel) outperformed the traditional V8 engine. This model is equipped with a 3.5L V6 twin-turbo engine, codenamed V35A-FT5, with a maximum power of 415 hp and a maximum torque of 650 Nm. rice.
Matching 10-speed automatic transmission, non-load-bearing body structure, 200kg lighter than the previous generation model, suspension, front coil spring double wishbone independent suspension, rear four connecting rod non-independent suspension, the new car wading depth of up to 700mm. The Land Cruiser LC300 will have a towing capacity of 3500kg. Equipped with Transparent Chassis/MTS All Terrain System, E-KDSS System, Second Generation TSS System, Second Generation Toyota Safety Sense. At the same time, the new car also meets the L2 level of driver assistance system.
The other is a 3.3T V6 diesel engine (codenamed F33A-FTV), with a maximum power of 309 horsepower and a maximum torque of 700 Nm, and both powertrains will be equipped with a 10AT automatic transmission.
As a global model, in some areas with low emission requirements, the LC300 continues to provide the "classic super anti-build not picky" 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 engine, with a maximum power of 275 horsepower, a maximum torque of 385 Nm, and a matching 6AT gearbox.
The editor has something to say:
It is indeed a very classic and very old model, a new renewal of the classic car, earlier, the new car was launched in Japan only 1 month, due to the supply of parts and chip shortages, the delivery time has to wait for more than 1 year, and now it is necessary to wait for 4 years. At present, many parties understand that some media can also shoot real cars, toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has real cars in Tianjin Port.
Buying tends to be cautious, investment needs to be cautious, the specific purchase channels, but also you have to personally confirm, to know that land Cruze in the world is not worried about selling, look forward to seeing the Land Cruze LC300 on the road in China. Because Chinese consumers have a high degree of recognition of it. (Photo: Source motor1; Text: Liu Wei, editor)