Prices for the upgraded Land Cruiser models start at ?36,700 for base commercial model SWB GX.

Few vehicles on the market have achieved the legendary status of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Now Land Cruiser gets a new look, for more refinement and extra specification to further enhance passenger comfort and driving pleasure.

The model range improvements will ensure Land Cruiser remains at the forefront of the Irish 4x4 segment. The exterior styling of Land Cruiser adds a more dynamic and refined look. It keeps Land Cruiser contemporary without reducing the rugged, off-road character that is such an essential part of its appeal.

Parts of the new 'darkened' themes are the darkened headlamps and new darkened front grille. The colour contrast highlights these visual elements to add a more sporting dynamic and a new level of refinement. At the same time, the six-spoke alloy wheels with a new darkened finish complement the look and draw the eye to the bold wheel arches.

Inside the upgraded Land Cruiser dual zone climate control is now standard on all passenger models plus there is also an new option of rear air-conditioning on 8 seater models. The current audio system also gets a fresh new look and upgrade. A 6CD front load changer with cassette and a 9 speaker system has been made standard across all model grades. A steering wheel with integrated audio controls is now standard across the range and a new leather-trimmed steering wheel complements the optional leather trim on passenger models.

At the heart of the Land Cruiser range, the 3.0-litre D-4D diesel engine has recently been upgraded to increase output with reduced CO2 emissions. It is fully compliant with Euro 4 emissions standards and offers high performance with consideration for the environment.

The 3.0 litre D-4D in the Land Cruiser is already one of the most technically advanced diesel engines in the world, developing 410 Nm of torque. Now power output has been increased still further ? up to 127 kW (173 hp DIN) at 3,400 rpm - and the maximum torque band widened across 1,600 rpm to 2,800 rpm.

Fuel economy and exhaust emissions have been improved with the recent engine upgrade. Fuel consumption for the 3-door version equipped with automatic transmission falls to 8.9 litres/100 km, an improvement of 13.6 per cent. At the same time, CO2 emissions are also slashed, especially on the versions equipped with automatic transmission, where a reduction of more than 12 per cent occurs (for combined cycle). Prices for the new Land Cruiser models start at €36,700 for base commercial model SWB GX model. The Toyota Land Cruiser has 40 per cent of the 4 x 4 market in Ireland.

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