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[Understand the car emperor original product] previously reported that due to the shortage of chips and the large number of orders and other factors superimposed, resulting in Toyota's new generation land Cruiser LC300 (commonly known as "Land Cruiser" or "Land Cruiser") delivery date significantly delayed, high-end model delivery cycle is even as long as four years. However, this has not affected Toyota's development of a new generation of land cruiser market, from the latest news, the new generation of land cruiser Australian version of the model has been released recently.
A new generation of Land cruiser Ao version of the full range of models
Unlike the Middle Eastern version of the model that was first released in the UAE market in June, the number of optional models for the Australian version has increased significantly, including GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, GR Sport, Sahara ZX A total of 6 sub-models. At the same time, the Australian version of the new generation land cruise powertrain only provides 3.3T V6 diesel engine, and the new 3.5T V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine and 4.0-liter V6 naturally aspirated gasoline engine are not available in the Middle East version. The car starts at $89,990 in the Australian market, or about $420,000. For comparison, the Middle East version of the 4.0-liter model starts at about 400,000 yuan, and the 3.5T model starts at about 520,000 yuan.
New car features:
The entry-level GX model comes standard with a high-level air intake system
The 17-inch steel rim is a major feature of the GX model
The sub-low GXL models were upgraded with aluminum rims and roof rack longitudinal beams
VX models add more exterior chrome trim and full LED headlights
According to the configuration level, the new generation of Land Cruiser Ao edition models are equipped from low to high GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, Sahara ZX and GR Sport. Among them, as a configuration difference from the middle Eastern version of the new generation land cruiser, the Australian version of the entry-level model GX can provide the original high-altitude intake system and 17-inch steel rims. From the principle of configuration, the car seems to be a off-road and commercial model.
The Sahara configuration is more high-end, with the addition of a rear entertainment system and a head-up display
Exclusive Sahara ZX features include 20-inch chrome rims and side pedals
The GR Sport is the top-of-the-top model of the Australian version
With the exception of the GX model, the other models are not equipped with a high-level air intake system, and the rims have been upgraded to 18-inch aluminum alloy, with standard roof rack longitudinal beams. In addition, starting from the VX configuration model, the car pays more attention to high-end construction, adding more body chrome parts and gun gray aluminum alloy rims, and adding sunroofs, rear entertainment systems, LED headlights, etc. Exclusive features of the Sahara ZX model include 20-inch multi-spoke chrome spokes and side pedals. In terms of the number of seats in the car, the GX, Sahara ZX and GR Sport are 5-seater versions, and the GXL, VX and Sahara are 7-seater versions.
An Aussie model with a complete package as an option
Optional accessories focus on improving functionality
Large bullpen bars are the main feature
In addition to the bullpen bars, the upgrade kit also includes a roof baggage carrier system, side window rain gears and more
As a feature of the Australian version of the new generation of Land Cruiser, the new car can optionally be equipped with a unique Australian modification style of large bullpen bars (LED bar lights can be added), side window rain barrier, roof luggage rack crossbar, engine compartment cover sand and gravel block, front chassis under the skid plate, reinforced front trailer hook, rear trailer hook and so on. If a full set of equipment is selected, the new car is not only enhanced in terms of functionality compared to the non-installed model, but also the visual effect is significantly different.
The three mid-range models have a 7-seat layout
The Australian version is designed for right-hand drive
The Australian version of the model is only available with a 3.3T V6 diesel engine
In terms of power, the Australian version of the new generation land cruiser only provides a 3.3T V6 twin-turbo diesel engine, with a maximum power of 304 horsepower, a peak torque of 700 Nm, and a transmission system matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Referring to the Middle Eastern version, the 4.0-liter V6 engine has a maximum power of 275 hp and a peak torque of 385 Nm, while the 3.5T V6 engine has a maximum power of 415 hp and a peak torque of 650 Nm. In terms of transmission, the 4.0-liter model is matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the 3.5T model is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Intergenerational Relationships/New Car Backgrounds/Competitors:
Land Cruiser's past models
LC80
LC100
LC200
As a classic model of Toyota, the "Land Cruiser" Land Cruiser is commonly known in China as a Land Cruiser or Land Cruiser. The predecessor of the Land Cruiser, the Toyota FJ, was born in 1951, and 2021 is also the 70th anniversary of the series. After many generations of model development, the Land Cruiser series has spawned a number of branches and sub-models. Among them, the current model codenamed LC200 was released in 2007, the model positioning takes into account the hardcore attributes and luxury orientation, the product cycle has been 14 years, during which a mid-term redesign was carried out. As a replacement model, the model code name of this release is LC300, which is a new generation of Land Cruiser Australian version models.
Nissan Touring
As a hardcore SUV, the old Land Cruiser (LC200) has been suspended in the domestic official channel. From a competitive point of view, despite its hardcore SUV attributes, land cruisers also focus on luxury creation, so its competitors include Nissan Tourer, Land Rover Discovery/Defender and other models.