In Russia, in order to be considered successful, you must drive either a business class sedan, preferably a German-made one, or an SUV. One of these is the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, which has recently received a restyling and a new appearance that is still unusual for our country. The Japanese SUV is loved by both officials and entrepreneurs living in megacities for its comfort, and successful rural farmers for its cross-country ability and reliability. The more financially independent public prefers the Lexus LX570, which has also been recently restyled. For those who do not understand the automotive industry, let us inform you that both cars have a lot in common and this is not surprising, because Lexus is owned by Toyota and is a more expensive brand originally created to sell cars in the American market. In today's article, we will try to find out what are the main technical differences between Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Lexus LH 570, compare their price, and also try to understand whether it is worth overpaying for a more expensive brand.
Comparison of external design
Although these two SUVs have a lot in common, are built on the same platform, have similar proportions and body shape, there are still a lot of differences between them that we propose to talk about.
Let's say right away that we personally like the way an SUV from Lexus looks better due to modern optics of a beautiful shape and a massive grille in the form of an hourglass. All this gives the car a more austere look, perhaps it was also influenced by the black color of the body. LK 200, on the other hand, began to look, how to put it correctly - in the American way it is neither good nor bad, but the pre-styling version of the 200th, in our opinion, looked more "serious" due to massive optics. One of the unexplained facts about Toyota cars is the design, which initially causes a lot of controversy and even exposes some to a certain shock, and then, over time, on the contrary, attracts to itself. One of these cars is the Camry, perhaps the exact same effect will be with the restyled version of the Land Cruiser 200 2016 model year. It is noteworthy that both cars received a new bonnet with stamping, we immediately wondered if this bonnet could be rearranged from one car to another, but as it turned out in Lexus, it differs on the sides from the bonnet of the Tayota.
Optics of cars deserves special mention. Toyota's headlights are simpler and have a lens, while Lexus headlights have more modern technology (matrix LED headlights). Such headlights illuminate the road better and have many systems useful for safety, the only drawback can be considered their cost, which is equal to the price of a new Lada car in not the cheapest configuration.
As you can see from the photos above, the premium SUV has larger alloy wheels, more chrome parts and more interesting tail lights. Of the differences on the side, the rear side windows, or rather the pillars, can be distinguished. In the Kruzak they have simple straight lines, while in the 570 they have a boomerang shape and chrome edging.
Test drive of the updated Toyota Land Cruiser 200
Test drive the updated Lexus LX570
Differences in interior design
Only when you get into the salon do you realize that despite the fact that both cars are built on the same platform, they have different purposes, which corresponds to the design and materials used.
Salon Toyota Land Cruiser 200
Salon Lexus LH570
The interior of the Kruzak is more utilitarian, while at the five hundred and seventieth it is straight and full of luxury, which corresponds to a large amount of genuine leather, inserts made of natural wood and aluminum. The monitor in Lexus deserves special attention, which looks very organic, in contrast to the German models, in which the location of the monitor thus looks like something foreign. In addition to the design itself and the materials used, the differences lie in the functionality. The premium SUV features heated all seats, memory, electrically adjustable steering column, power third row of seats and tailgate, along with a high-end Mark Levinson audio system, a 12.0-inch widescreen display, and satellite navigation with traffic updates. What's more, the LX570 has a richer security system at its disposal, which includes a circle cameras, a blind spot monitoring system, a frontal collision warning, an automatic braking system, etc.
Specifications: dimensions, motors and gearbox
Dimensions Toyota LK 200
- Length - 4950 mm;
- Width - 1980 mm;
- Height - 1955 mm;
- Wheelbase - 2850 mm;
- Clearance - 230 mm;
- Wheel size - 285/65 / R17 or 285/60 / R18.
Dimensions Lexus LX570
- Length - 5065 mm;
- Width - 1980 mm;
- Height - 1864 mm;
- Wheelbase - 2850 mm;
- Clearance - 225 mm;
- Wheel size - 285/50 / R20 or 275/50 / R21.
Note that until recently, only the Lexus SUV could boast of air suspension, but already in 2016, the hydropneumatic suspension was installed on the 200th, though only on the top versions in the five-seater version.
Available engine range
The SUV from Toyota is available on the Russian market with two engines;
- diesel engine 4.5 liters capacity - 249 hp;
- petrol 4.6 liters capacity - 309 hp
A 6-speed automatic transmission is offered as a transmission.
The SUV from Lexus is also available with two engines, but with more power:
- diesel engine 4.5 liters capacity - 272 hp;
- petrol 5.7 liter capacity - 367 hp
If the diesel engine is paired with the same 6-speed automatic transmission as in Toyota, then the gasoline engine is aggregated by an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is more modern and faster.
Price comparison
At the moment, the 200th in Russia is available in five different trim levels, as well as in five and seven-seat versions. The price ranges from 2,999,000 to 5,176,000 rubles. While the LX570 is also offered in five trim levels, but either in five or eight seats. The price of the car varies from 4,999,000 to 6,417,000 rubles.
Outcome
Despite the similarity, as practice has shown, cars have a lot of differences. The most important are price, maintenance and ownership costs. With completely similar diesel engines in design, Toyota has hp. do not go beyond the threshold of 250 forces, which will allow the owner to save on tax, and, if desired, he can increase the capacity by contacting an authorized dealer or third-party specialists. It is clear that Lexus offers more comfort and a sense of luxury, but to be honest, we did not feel any significant difference while driving. Another list of differences can be attributed to the dynamics, 570 due to more power and more nimble transmission vigorously. The diesel version is gaining 0 - 100 km / h. in 8.6 seconds, gasoline in 7.7, while the 200th accelerates on heavy fuel in 9.2 seconds, and on gasoline in 8.6 seconds. If you have an extra 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 rubles, you can buy a Lexus, it is also worth remembering about the high tax and cost of insurance, so it will be more rational to purchase a diesel car
Fans of huge ones, which are called SUVs, have a very difficult time. Among the extensive range of various models presented in the salons, it is quite difficult to choose your optimal car. Most recently, a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser 200 appeared in front of the Russians in all its glory, which in a short time was able to gather its circle of admirers. It cannot be said that the new product greatly pleased the Nissan concern, since at that time this automaker did not have a single model that could be on one step with the Land Cruiser. Previously developed by design engineers, the Nissan Infiniti QX 56 and Patrol Y61 could not surpass the comfortable cars from Toyota. True, soon a new Nissan Patrol appeared before potential consumers, the main advantage of which was the introduction of an independent suspension. In the article below, we will try to compare the Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser 200, choose the most comfortable, maneuverable and convenient car.
Comparison of technical characteristics
Let's start right away with those properties that are identical for both vehicles. First of all, it is worth noting the power unit - both cars have a V8 engine type, a drive type (4WD), a ford depth (70 cm), front and rear disc brakes.
The Nissan Patrol, in comparison with the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, has slightly superior performance in terms of the working volume (5552 cm3 versus 4608), engine output (405/309), maximum torque, automatic transmission (7 gearboxes versus 6 gearboxes), ground clearance (275 / 225), acceleration to 100 km / h (6.6 / 8.6), speed (210/205), fuel tank volume (100/93). True, no matter how good the Nissan Patrol is, the Toyota Land Cruiser surpasses it in fuel consumption. If the first absorbs 14.5 liters in the combined cycle, then the second - 13.6 liters.
"National" features of the TLC 200
Despite the fact that the majority of Russians are convinced to buy medium-sized roads and the nearest country roads (while female representatives are increasingly choosing maneuverable compact runabouts), many have a desire to “drive the dream” from Toyota.
The object of this very desire is most often the presentable Land Cruiser 200 or, in extreme cases, the RAV4. The developers of a stylish modern SUV are still proud of their invention, which is why they treat its design and exterior with love and awe, fearing that innovative modifications will ruin the idyll.
Around the "two hundredth" Land Cruiser there is some kind of visible mysticism, since, no matter how paradoxical it may sound, it is worth improving the model and equipping it with the best indicators of handling and comfort, independent suspension and other fashionable elements - that's it, the car will immediately lose its status. True, the managerial staff of "Toyota" may not think about it at all, they managed to create a strong, durable car that is ready to go through almost any off-road. As the practice of recent years shows, Prado and HiLux, due to their huge cost, cannot become a worthy competitor for the Land Cruiser. The English Defender and the American Runner will also not surpass Toyota's development in the ranking of the best SUVs.
Specific features of the Nissan Patrol
The Nissan Patrol Y62, which has found a place in the hearts of many Russians, is located on the same base as the last Infiniti QX 56. The Patrol was most likely created in order to compete with the LC 200, as a result of which it became longer and wide, with a larger wheelbase and ground clearance.
The Nissan Patrol has a superb, monumental exterior that does not reflect negatively on the spacious interior. Regarding the free space inside the car, it is impossible to say which is better: the Nissan Patrol or the Land Cruiser, since the outwardly more compact Toyota is in no way inferior in convenience, according to experts, the salon space of the two cars disposes to squatting down to dance.
The Nissan Patrol seats, located in the second row, are slightly higher than the Land Cruiser seats. A full third row of seats folds down comfortably without reducing the space in the luggage compartment, while the seats in the TLC 200 move to the sides, making the boot area a little smaller.
True, for an overnight stay, which can force fishermen and hunters to spend the night in, it is preferable to choose a Land Cruiser, where the removed second row of seats leaves a more even floor than in Patrol. Despite the fact that only a few boards in these presentable expensive cars are transported, for those who want to take skis with them, it is more convenient to get them from a Land Cruiser equipped with a swing luggage door, the lower compartment of which can be smoothly lowered.
Regardless of which model the car owner prefers: Nissan Patrol or Land Cruiser 100, the owner will have at his disposal a car equipped with a spacious refrigerator, which will be located between the front seats. Nissan Patrol has one additional feature - its refrigerator is equipped with a bi-directional lid, which can be easily opened by passengers even in the second row of seats.
Land Cruiser of the updated version is not inferior to its rival in newfangled "chips", now its owner can enjoy the ventilation of the front seats, heated steering wheel and four-zone climate control. It is noteworthy that passengers traveling in the second row can independently control the climate control unit, adjusting the parameters as it is more convenient for them. In turn, the Nissan Patrol beats the Cruiser in terms of adaptive cruise control and headrest monitors.
Not knowing what to choose, a motorist can buy a Nissan Patrol or a Land Cruiser with his eyes closed, any of the selected models will be able to please with newfangled modern elements of the filling. True, for those accustomed to conservatism, it is better to choose the TLC 200, as its design against the background of more artsy curves and massive wood trim filling the Patrol makes the Land Cruiser more cozy and comfortable.
Technical capabilities of devices
Gasoline powertrains, which are equipped with Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser, open up many possibilities for the owner. For fans of speed and huge recoil, it is preferable to choose the Patrol engine, an eight-cylinder V-shaped engine with a volume of 5.6 liters with a return of 405 liters. from. allows you to accelerate from zero speed to 100 in just 6.6 seconds, which puts this car on a par with modern sports cars. As for the power unit from Toyota, everything is a little simpler here, the engine volume is almost a liter less, and the output is a hundred "horses" weaker. This affected the acceleration speed to 100 km / h, increasing it to 8.6 s.
Subjectively considering the dynamic characteristics of both cars, we can confidently answer that the Nissan Patrol is better, the Land Cruiser, in turn, is. As practice shows, the Patrol motor roaring all over the district requires regular power supply in the form of 25–30 liters of fuel (driving around the city).
Both vehicles are exclusively equipped with manual transmissions, while the Patrol has a seven-speed unit, the Land Cruiser boasts only a 6-speed gearbox. Despite the presence of all seven stages, Patrol is characterized by a slight delay during the start, and all switches are a little less hidden from the user. As for the Land Cruiser, the automatic transmission slows down the car a little during the start of the movement; sharp braking is not typical for the car. And in general, despite the fact that the brake system of the Land Cruiser is an order of magnitude better than that of the Nissan Patrol, both cars lean forward with a sharp "stupor", and the latter, in addition to everything else, goes to the side.
A huge plus of the Nissan Patrol, according to many motorists, is the independent suspension, however, in practice, driving these cars is equally difficult, even not considering that both cars allow the owner to simply forget about all the bumps and bumps in the road surface. The steering gear of the Land Cruiser makes you not think about vibrations, its feedback is somewhat better, the directional stability is more "collected", but all these advantages are covered by the lateral rolls, which are greater than that of the Patrol. While driving Nissan Patrol, its restraint is immediately evident, sharp turns are devoid of strong rear axle drifts and rolls. The ESP installed in the Land Cruiser 200 is also worthy of attention, although those who are not afraid of tangible rolls will like it more.
SUV cross-country ability
If you put the Nissan Patrol against the Land Cruiser 200, and start both cars in Saudi Arabia or the Arab Emirates, where everything is covered with sand, it will be possible to single out a clear favorite within the first ten minutes. Nissan Patrol will be able to surpass the Land Cruiser 200, since in such a situation, thrust and recoil of the power unit should be put in the first place. However, most Russians will not test these cars in the sand, Russian realities are mud, snow-covered ruts and swampy terrain, but despite this, Patrol, among other off-road programs, does not have a "dirt" section.
Multifunctional device systems
Comparing Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser 200 is quite simple, especially when it comes to various Off-Road systems. The fact is that, despite the multifunctionality of the properties that allow the Land Cruiser to pass any off-road, its functionality that controls the system is located in separate parts of the panel, which significantly complicates the ability to quickly switch the necessary buttons, especially if the owner of the Land Cruiser rarely drives off-road. In contrast to this, the Nissan Patrol has a two-stage washer, which is responsible for absolutely all available Off-Road systems.
It is 275 mm, while the Land Cruiser has 200-225 mm (which is quite enough for it). In practice, the Cruiser is better at overcoming road breaks than Nissan, which is ready to lie with its "stomach" on every bump, however, despite the proximity of the bottom to the surface, the Patrol owner, even with a strong desire, will not be able to damage his car, since the elements are reliably hidden and located on order above the frame. True, even such huge SUVs, for which everything seems simple and affordable, can get into a very unpleasant situation - both cars are able to "hang" in soft ground. If a person is driving any of the compared units for the first time, he can drive the car up to the “ears” in a few minutes, sitting on his belly, it will be very difficult to get the car, since additional help from some powerful tractor is needed.
Little technical tricks
Usually, people who buy a Toyota LC 200 or Nissan Patrol practice it not only off-road, but also within the city, and therefore we can conclude about the convenience of these titans, whom life has brought into the narrow city lanes. The fact is that Patrol has a very useful function that allows the owner of the vehicle to see the "street view from above" on the monitor of the on-board computer; through the built-in functionality, a picture can appear on the screen in which images from four cameras are collected. This property helps the oversized car not to touch the nearest cars and to park neatly.
Comparing the Land Cruiser 200 with the Nissan Patrol regarding comfort will give the latter additional points, since the Patrol is equipped with many useful functions, in particular, adaptive cruise control, a two-sided refrigerator cover and monitors built into the headrests. The Toyota LC 200 is trying to counter its rival by enticing consumers with four-zone climate control, even adjustable for mid-row passengers and heated seats. All in all, comparing all the facts, it is safe to say that the Land Cruiser is slightly softer and quieter.
Toyota Land Cruiser: 100 or 200
The popular truth says: the best is the enemy of the good. Another wisdom hints that the new is always better than the old. This applies to everything, including cars.
Indeed, the new model, as a rule, surpasses the previous one in all or most of the parameters. But in the case of SUVs, alas, this focus does not always take place. The more modern the "rogue" is, the closer he gets to the asphalt. Is everything really so hopeless?
We find out about this after comparing the two cars. Both - Toyota Land Cruiser, only one model "100", and the second - Toyota Land Cruiser 200, which replaced it.
The design has changed, but not dramatically. It is difficult to say whether the “two hundred” has become more beautiful or not. How many people, so many opinions. Some believe that the new model has become more solid, while others argue that the last "Kruzak" is too massive. By the way, Land Cruiser 200 has really grown, and in all directions: both in length, and in width, and in height. But the interwheel base remains the same. Maybe because of this "two hundred" and seems too heavy compared to "hundred".
But if the body design has not changed so dramatically, then in the cabin the changes are visible immediately. And not only in design. In the "dvuhsotka", better materials are used in the interior trim: high-quality leather, soft plastic, rubberized inserts on the inner surfaces of the door handles. The steering column is adjustable not only in tilt angle, but also in reach.
The Land Cruiser 200 has a cooler panel! She's healthy, for real men. There is an empty area next to the automatic transmission lever. In more expensive trim levels, it has the following system controls: Crawl Control, which allows you to maintain a constant speed when overcoming off-road; Multiterrain, which helps to achieve the most effective braking in all conditions; US and DAC, which help to safely descend and climb the mountain. The monumental instrument panel of the Land Cruiser 100 in gray tones against the background of the cheerful dashboard of the "two hundred" seems gloomy.
But the difference is especially striking in the size of the door handles. After the usual Toyota openers that are installed on the "weave", the handles on the new "Kruzak" give out a clear bias towards America. Such huge handles are more common on overseas cars. The accent, by the way, is not very good, and it is visible in the front seats. It is indisputable that the quality of the leather with which these chairs are upholstered is not satisfactory. But, excuse me, why make the seats so amorphous? Is it really difficult to create at least the appearance of lateral support, which is, oh, how necessary when driving on gullies. And the "dvuhsotka" on them, as it turned out, knows how. And no worse than his "parent", who, as you know, despite all the external glamor, was and remains a capable SUV. But we ran ahead of the locomotive, we will return to the salon again.
The main difference is that the interior has become more spacious. However, this improvement can be more appreciated by the passengers sitting in the middle seat. Yes, on average, because from now on all Land Cruiser 200s are equipped with three rows of seats. The second row seats are split 40:20:40. All three seats can be moved backward or forward. In addition, the backrests of the middle row are adjustable in tilt angle.
The Land Cruiser 200 has a greyhound panel! She's healthy, for real men. there is an empty area next to the automatic transmission lever. In more expensive trim levels, it houses the following systems controls: Crawl Control, which allows you to maintain a constant speed when overcoming off-road; Multiterrain, which helps to achieve the most effective braking in all conditions; US and DAC, which help to safely descend and climb the mountain. The monumental instrument panel of the Land Cruiser 100 in gray tones against the background of the cheerful dashboard of the "two hundred" seems gloomy.
Two folding seats in the back row can easily accommodate two adult passengers.
The back row, which is the third, is a full-fledged sofa for two adults. True, the trunk in the case of a three-row arrangement of the seats will be like ... well, for example, in the Niva, and maybe even less. But if the seats are folded, then almost a cubic meter of cargo will fit in the trunk.
The seats of the middle row of the Land Cruiser 200 are comparable in comfort to the rear sofa of a business class sedan: there are plenty of seats, the tunnel on the floor is invisible, it is possible to move the seat back and forth and adjust the backrest tilt. The rear seats at the "hundred" provide a high level of comfort. They are soft, wide, there is sufficient headroom. But all the same it is more pleasant to sit in the same place in the "two hundred".
In general, the choice is not great: either a minibus or a truck. And in both roles, the "two hundred" can perform successfully: 9 people or 800 kg of cargo is not capable of every all-terrain vehicle.
Off-road habits
The transmission of the new "Kruzak" does not carry revolutionary solutions. It also has permanent four-wheel drive. However, the center differential is different. If on the "hundred" it was free, then in the "two-hundred" it is self-locking: when the wheels slip on one of the axles, the differential (there is a Torsen differential) is blocked. The disadvantage of this differential is that it only locks when spinning. Therefore, it also provides for forced blocking.
All this is good. But the transmission control has changed. The lever that controls the transfer case is a thing of the past. Now, in order to turn on the lowered row, it is necessary to stop (however, this also had to be done on the "weaving"), move the "automatic" lever to neutral, then turn the knob on the dashboard to the right of the steering column. And wait! The reduced one will turn on after about 3-4 seconds. Everything would be good, but waiting for the gear to engage while the car starts to get bogged down in a swamp is still unpleasant. Fortunately, the majority of the owners of such cars do not even know the roads to the swamps, let alone drive there.
In a rut, the "hundred" may have more chances than the "two hundred", due to the 20 mm higher ground clearance
At the "weave", the reduced one is activated by a lever. Fast, reliable!
The center-to-center locking for both cars is activated in the same way - with a button located to the right of the steering column. And on both cars, the differential locks equally quickly.
It is easy to compare the Land Cruiser 100 and Land Cruiser 200 off-road. It is difficult to find the best one. By and large, the off-road capabilities of both cars are the same. Differences in nuance. Because of the longer rear overhang, the "dvuhsotka" earlier starts to cling to the ground aft when crossing irregularities. But the "dvuhsotka" has more suspension travel, so it resists diagonal hanging longer.
In theory, the Land Cruiser 100 can have an advantage on swampy ground due to its weight by almost three centners. Yes, and in a rut at the "weave" is possible more chances due to the 20 mm higher ground clearance.
However, these differences do not make any of the cars for the better.
On smooth asphalt
The chassis of the Land Cruiser 200 has changed little compared to its predecessor. I mean, constructively: the same rigid rear axle and the same independent front axle. The difference is that the “hundred” had a torsion bar, while the Land Cruiser 200 had a spring one. Despite the size of the mastodon, both cars are maneuverable and well obey the steering wheel. But in the new model, the suspension is more assembled, so there is less roll when cornering, reactions to steering actions are clearer.
Both cars are equipped with five-speed automatic transmissions. But the "dvuhsotka" has a manual shift mode, which the Land Cruiser 100 does not have.
The dynamics of cars was not compared due to the obvious inequality of the power plants of the opposing sides. The Cruiser 100 has a 4.7-liter V-shaped "eight" under the hood, and a 4-liter V-shaped "six" under the hood of the two hundred. Naturally, a more powerful and lighter "weaving" on the track will lay the Land Cruiser 200 on both paddles.
Despite the fact that the suspension on the Land Cruiser 200 is structurally similar to the suspension of a "hundred", its moves are noticeably greater. Under equal conditions, the rear wheel of the Land Cruiser 100 leaves the ground earlier than the wheel of the "two hundred"
Who will win
In terms of the totality of their qualities, cars are approximately equal. Still, the new SUV has some advantages. For the most part, they relate to behavior on asphalt, rather than off-road, where there is a clear parity. On public roads, the novelty has a more distinct driving performance. She has better sound insulation, a more comfortable interior.
And the very fact that this is a new model, produced for only three years, is worth a lot.
Model history
Legend has it that the history of the Toyota Land Cruiser began in 1941. During the Second World War, the Japanese army got one of the first army jeeps Bantam MK II as a trophy. The car was liked by the military commanders, who gave Toyota the task to develop a similar car. Toyota coped with the task and made a prototype. However, it did not get into mass production. Moreover, not a single photograph has survived that would confirm the existence of this all-terrain vehicle.
But the experience gained in the development of an army off-road vehicle was not in vain, it came in handy after 9 years - in 1950. Then the Americans ordered 100 off-road vehicles for their army, which were planned to be used in the Korean War.
The first such car, called the Toyota Jeep BJ, was released in January 1951. It was equipped with a 3.4 liter gasoline engine with 82 hp. It was the world's first four-wheel drive passenger car with a six-cylinder engine. Prior to that, such machines were equipped with four-cylinder engines.
In the summer of the same year, one of the Toyota factory testers was able to drive a car to the top of Mount Fuji, after which the national police department ordered 289 such SUVs.
But mass production of the Toyota Jeep BJ began only at the beginning of 1953. And already in 1954, the car was named Land Cruiser.
In 1955, the second generation of the SUV appeared, which was called the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ20. The car received a modified body, as well as a new 3.9 liter engine with 125 hp.
This generation was produced until 1960, when it was replaced by the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40. The engine of the third generation car remained the same, but the transmission received a reduction row. This version of the SUV was produced until 1984.
In parallel with the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40, other Land Cruiser models were in production. So, in 1967, the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ50 appeared, the production of which continued until 1980, when it was replaced by the Toyota Land Cruiser 60.
When the production of the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 was discontinued in 1984, the popular 70th Land Cruiser series replaced it. In some countries the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 was marketed as Land Cruiser II or Land Cruiser Light, which later became known as Land Cruiser Prado. This series is still being produced.
In October 1989, the legendary "eighty" appeared - the Toyota Land Cruiser 80. In March 1998, the production of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 was discontinued, and it was replaced by the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. This is the first Toyota SUV to have an eight-cylinder engine.
Well, our today's hero - Toyota Land Cruiser 200 - appeared in the fall of 2007.
Technique from the inside
Structurally, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 transmission is not much different from its predecessor. All-wheel drive is left constant. But if on the "weave" the center differential was free and distributed the torque between the axles equally, then the TLC 200 has a Torsen self-locking differential with a torque distribution between the axles with a ratio of 40/60 in favor of the rear wheels.
The mechanical gearboxes, as well as the transfer case, have practically not undergone changes. But the "automatic machines" on the "two hundred" were able to manually switch.
Three engines are offered for the TLC 200: petrol 4 and 4.7 liters, as well as a 4.5 liter diesel. The four-liter engine is a six-cylinder V-shaped, and the other two are V-shaped "eights".
The largest motor is aggregated only with a five-speed "automatic", and the other two can be both with "mechanics" and with automatic transmission. For the American market, another engine is offered - a V-shaped "eight" with a volume of 5.7 liters. A similar engine is also installed on the Lexus LX570.
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 was also equipped with three engines: a 4.2 liter diesel engine and 4.5 and 4.7 liter gasoline engines. The diesel engine had three modifications: atmospheric and turbocharged with one or two turbines. The 4.5-liter gasoline inline-six was both injection and carburetor - such machines were supplied to some third world countries.
The flagship modification of the "weave", bearing the designation VX, was equipped with a V-shaped "eight" with a volume of 4.7 liters. This engine was equipped exclusively with a five-speed "automatic". According to the manufacturer's regulations, the owner of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 must visit a service center every 10 thousand kilometers to undergo maintenance.
The key fob for the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is a key fob that is connected to the vehicle access system. This system allows you to open the car door and start the engine without removing the key from your pocket. At the end of the key fob sits a metal sting of an ordinary key, which will help unlock the car in the event of a discharged battery or battery in the key fob itself.
The handles on the new "Kruzak" give a clear accent to America. I turned the knob on the dashboard and wait until after 3-4 seconds the low gear is engaged. And the car at this time slowly but inevitably sinks in the swamp. Therefore, not knowing the ford ... it is better not to drive into the mud.
Special version
After the release of the usual "two hundred" was a presentation of the Land Cruiser 200 GX, a special version, the purpose of which is off-road driving. If you remember, the Land Cruiser 100 also had a GX modification. In fact, it could be called an independent model, since it was aggregated by other engines, and the chassis was different - in front of such a "hundred" there was a continuous bridge.
The new off-road Toyota, alas, does not have a solid front axle. But in the basic configuration, the Land Cruiser 200 GX has an electric winch. Other features of the model include a reinforced suspension, designed for long-term operation on bad roads and off them.
Due to the longer rear overhang, the "dvuhsotka" earlier begins to cling to the ground aft when moving over irregularities
The Land Cruiser 200 GX offers a choice of two engines: a 4-liter V-shaped petrol "six" with a capacity of 243 hp. and V-shaped turbodiesel "eight" with a volume of 4.5 liters, in which 220 hp are hidden.
The gasoline engine will be aggregated both mechanically and automatically, and the diesel will be sold only with a manual transmission. Here is just one thing that is not clear: why does the modification, which is supposedly designed for off-road driving, have no cross-wheel locks even in the list of offered options? And why is the most luxurious version equipped with systems that can really help off-road, which is designed more for the entrance to the front entrance, and not for a trip to the swamp?
Some technical characteristics
Toyota Land Cruiser 100
- Length / width / height - 4890/1875/1890 mm;
- Engine volume - 4664 cubic meters. cm;
- Engine power - 238 HP at 4800 rpm;
- Torque - 434 Nm at 3400 rpm;
- Maximum speed - 180 km / h;
- Acceleration dynamics (from 0 to 100 km / h) - 11.2 s;
- Average fuel consumption - 17.6 l / 100 km.
Toyota Land Cruiser 200
Factory data for the new vehicle.
- Length / width / height - 4950/1972/1947 mm;
- Engine volume - 3956 cubic meters. cm;
- Engine power - 243 hp at 5200 rpm;
- Torque - 376 Nm at 3800 rpm;
- Maximum speed - 190 km / h;
- Acceleration dynamics (from 0 to 100 km / h) - 10.7 s.
Roman KREMNEV
What is the difference between a diesel Land Cruiser 200 and a gasoline one, how not to doze off while driving both versions and something about a very important button. Before you set off on the new Land Cruiser 200 on an extreme trip to the mountains or over the roofs of shells in your own backyard, be sure to use the RSCA OFF button.
It deactivates the side curtain curtains and belt pretensioners. The instructions say to press it when your ride might end up turning over. It's just better to buy a second LC 200 right away, because after using this button, the first one is unlikely to be restored. And if it survives, then you still want to check whether the "two hundredth" ford overcomes the declared 700 mm depth? This applies to both the petrol and diesel versions, but we will start our comparison test with the latter.
WHY DOES HE TARAKHT?
You will immediately recognize the diesel Land Cruiser 200 by the tractor sound, disgusting brakes and sluggish acceleration, almost ending immediately after 140 km / h. Why does he rumble like that? I have not heard such a wild rumble from under the hood since the days of in-line six-cylinder diesel engines on old "hundred parts". The Discovery TDV6 rumbles in about the same way when, after the ferry, Finnish diesel fuel runs out in its tank and our slurry is poured.
I accelerated and when a line of cars loomed ahead loomed in front of the "speed bump" began to slow down, leaving in front of me, as it seemed to me, enough room for maneuver. Uff-f! What mistake! The red Peugeot 207, which had been tangled underfoot before, saw my swift approach in the rear-view mirror, quickly got out of the daze and slipped through the "lying" course. Snorting in surprise (why do Japanese cars slow down like American ones?), I stopped to catch my breath and tweak the seat settings at the same time.
The backrest, or rather its electrical adjustment, was broken. With a Toyota car, this could not happen, especially with a new one ... Just now I was pushing the brake pedal, with all my weight resting just on the back of the seat, which means that others were also wrestling before me. What servo can handle this?
Trying not to disturb the brake pedal, I drove onto the Novorizhskaya highway, and up to a speed of 110–120 km / h everything looked ordinary. Another overtaking demanded to raise the speedometer needle to 130–140 km / h, and suddenly the speed dropped from 3500 to 3000, the next gear was engaged. The thrust was lost in the very middle of the maneuver. Further overtaking took place using the manual automatic transmission mode. Only he didn't help much. This diesel engine runs briskly only at the bottom, with such a character it is good in the city and on the ground, and not on the highway.
DO NOT SLEEP!
Ahead of us was the Zvenigorod quarry. For insurance, we enlisted the support of Land Rover Defender 110, so that at the right time, pull the "200" out of the off-road trap. Confidence in the future did not leave us while we plowed the ravines, evaluating the capabilities of the Toyota LC 200, and then the Defender sat down in the ravine.
The shot in which the "two hundredth" pulls the "one hundred and tenth" with a cable would look good on the wall in the Moscow office of Toyota, but we will never give them this photo. We'll hang in the editorial office.
How insanely boring Toyota is next to all other SUVs! She just drives along the road, then climbs onto the snow, then drives up a hill ... and so on. I would hang a huge blinking sign in her with a buzzer: "DO NOT SLEEP!" Because after ten minutes of being behind the wheel of a "two-hundred", the driver easily starts a snorer. I was yawning in about five minutes. It is too correct - and no emotion.
Fighting sleep, we continued the test on snow and ice. "Toyota" diesel, producing 615 Nm of torque in the range of 1800-2200 rpm, drove the car in the snow with the traction control system on and off. Cross-country ability and comfortable movement over rough terrain were assisted by an active stabilizer. It maximized the articulation of the axles while maintaining wheel contact with the road at all times. In embarrassment, the diesel LC 200 introduced only an icy rise of degrees of some sort under 30. However, with good acceleration, this height gave in.
As a result, having received the maximum number of off-road points and the most conservative mark for driving on the highway, the "two-hundredth" was sent to the garage of the Toyota dealership. And we, tearing our stuck eyelids and desperately fighting the elephant's yawn, went for a bucket of Eleutherococcus.
Crawl Faster
The next day, I was already driving a gasoline Land Cruiser 200 in order to compare both versions in hot pursuit. And the difference between them is not only in the motors. The petrol LC 200, unlike the diesel one, is equipped with a crawl control. The system for automatically maintaining a given speed when going off-road has three modes: 1 km / h, 3 km / h and 5 km / h. At the same time, the crawl control also includes an electronic assistant when descending from the mountain.
Is it really that simple? Turn the lever and drive without touching the pedals? Turning on the slowest mode of 1 km / h, I moved through the icy slopes, trying to look relaxed. However, this failed because the soft, comfortable Land Cruiser vibrated strongly to the sound of the brake pads. Then we had to switch to 3 km / h mode, our off-road is not so extreme. But even more suitable for civilian purposes was the fastest "creeping control" mode - 5 km / h. Most likely, it is the main one for owners of gasoline versions of the Land Cruiser 200.
Off-road cruise control allows you to focus only on maneuvering, without being distracted by manipulating the gas pedal, and only this saves a lot of mental and physical energy of the driver, who does his best not to damage the bumpers and sides of the car, the queue for which is longer than for benefits in Sobes ...
But in a dispute with the diesel version off-road, the petrol one still seemed worse, despite the fashionable crawl control. Diesel easily climbs the drops and pulls more confidently in long climbs, and, most importantly, for this you do not need to be distracted by the crawl control toggle switches and calculate the speed you need at the moment. A high-torque diesel will pull it out anyway.
MATCH: TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 200
FEAR KAMAZ
According to passport data, the acceleration to a hundred in the diesel version (eight cylinders and 4.5 liters) is 8.6 s, and in the gasoline version (eight cylinders and 4.7 liters) - 9.2 s. Driving around the highways near Moscow on a diesel engine, I was never able to accelerate to 180 km / h, but on gasoline I did it easily and without any effort. In the sprint up to one hundred kilometers per hour, the diesel is the first, but then obviously not. After 3200 rpm, the diesel engine does not pull, and the gasoline engine just wakes up. Hence the conclusion: the diesel version is not universal, but the equipment with a gasoline engine and a crawl control system is quite.
Sorry. Diesel consumes almost half as much fuel as gasoline and is excellent off-road. But 90% of our country roads are two-lane dark polygons for half-dead KAMAZ trucks, and the topic of extreme overtaking is too urgent to be ignored.
FOUR WITH A PLUS
Land Cruiser is a quiet family car, averaged from birth in all parameters. Not only for acceleration, but also for suspension. It seems that rolls in corners and longitudinal swing are clearly present, but they do not interfere with driving. The smoothness of the ride is combined with remarkable power consumption, at which no speed bumps are scary. Directional stability is far from the best in the class, the steering wheel is too indulgent to feeble and dystrophic office rats.
Some call it "cruiser", others "kruser". There is an option - "cruiser". Yakut policemen say "krauser". Now the gloomy nickname "two hundredth" has appeared. In any case, it is noticeably worse than the Range Rover and better than the Nissan Pathfinder Armada. He has an A-plus in all subjects and is therefore extremely boring. So it was and so it will be, if, fed up with the ordinary, you do not get to the RSCA OFF button. Since you will do it anyway, let me remind you that the TLC 200 travels a 100 percent rise (45 degrees) according to the passport, but the approach angle is 32 degrees, so after such a rise, the front bumper will have to be disposed of. But one of your Toyota is still thrown away ...
This article will focus on comparing the SUVs of the Japanese company Toyota. Thus, it will be necessary to answer the question, which is better: Land Cruiser Prado 150 go Land Cruiser 200?
Appearance - Prado or Land Cruiser?
In 2009, a ready-made version of the Prado 150 SUV was presented at an exhibition in China. Then, for seven years, at factories in Japan, it was refined, modified, polished. In 2013, a modern, restyled version was presented. The body length is 4760 mm, the width is 1885.
As for the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 SUV, its brutal design is in fact a legacy of the 100 version, which successfully debuted in 1997. The model turned out to be reliable, with high cross-country ability, with good driving characteristics for this standard size of SUVs, it is not surprising that it was actively sold all over the world, and brought a decent income to Toyota. And it was decided to develop the success with the model 200, which debuted in 2007. Four years later, the first, light restyling followed, and in 2015 the actual restyled version with unusual compilations of the radiator grille and headlights was released. The body length of the "two-hundredth" is 4760 mm, width - 1970 mm.
Salon - Land Cruiser Prado or Land Cruiser 200?
The interior space of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 retains the family traits, while at the same time, changes are constantly being made in connection with modern trends. Because of which, the layout of the organs on the front panel was even re-arranged. Where the washer of the new Multi-Terrain Select adaptive system catches the eye. The seats are fairly simple and only moderately comfortable.
The main emphasis that Toyota engineers tried to bring to the Land Cruiser 200 car is that it looks expensive and graceful both externally and internally. This is reflected in the eye-pleasing neon lighting of the passenger compartment, as well as in the use of correct geometric shapes to ennoble the dashboard. After the restyling of 2015, the ergonomics and build quality improved significantly, a modern multimedia system of a new generation appeared, the seats became a little more comfortable, however, they are still not the best in terms of comfort. We can recall that the alteration of seats "under the Mercedes" is in good demand, and many Russian Toyota dealers began to actively promote this direction.
The Land Cruiser 200 can track road markings, automatically switch from high beam to low beam and vice versa; since 2015, driver fatigue control, road sign recognition, active cruise control, frontal collision warning system with automatic braking have been added.
Trunk volume Prado or Land Cruiser
Luggage compartment of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 5-seater
The boot capacity of the compared vehicles is also different. Thus, the Land Cruiser Prado 150 can be purchased with a luggage compartment volume that varies from 600 to 1900 liters in a five-seater version. And if we are talking about an SUV that can accommodate 7 people at the same time, then the volume range is from 100 to 1800 liters.
Luggage compartment of Land Cruiser 200 in 5-seater version
In the Land Cruiser 200, the luggage compartment declared by the manufacturer is 259 liters in the seven-seater version, 700 liters in the five-seater version and 1431 liters with the middle and rear rows of seats folded down.
Engine - Test drive Land Cruiser
In Russia, the Land Cruiser Prado 150 is sold with 3 engine options:
As expected, the best dynamic qualities are demonstrated by a 4-liter gasoline engine. For example, it takes 8.8 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h - 5 seconds faster than with the 2.7-liter engine, but it's also the most voracious. In terms of speed characteristics, the 2.8-liter turbodiesel only slightly outperforms its 2.7-liter gasoline relatives, despite slightly more power and significantly higher torque, and it is also much noisier. But with him "Prado" goes much better off-road, which is quite important for this model.
As for the transmission, for buyers of Land Cruiser 150 from Russia, a 5-speed manual transmission is possible only in combination with a basic 2.7-liter gasoline engine, it can also be aggregated with a 6-speed automatic, which is standard for all other options. ...
Excellent cross-country ability is provided by the following set: steel spar frame, continuous rear axle, permanent all-wheel drive with a lowering range and locks for the center and rear axle differentials, plus the new Multi-Terrain Select system for adaptation to various driving conditions and the Crawl Control and off-road cruise control and dr.
When compared to the Prado, the higher-class Dvuhsotka has less choice in terms of options, but the engines themselves are only V8 and, naturally, more powerful.
- Petrol unit 1UR-FE with a volume of 4.6 liters and a power of 309 hp. at 5500 rpm, torque 439 Nm at 3400 rpm
- Diesel turbo engine 1VD-FTV with a volume of 4.5 liters and a power of 249 hp. at 2800–3600 rpm, torque 650 Nm at 1600–2600 rpm
It should be noted that with a gasoline engine, the Land Cruiser 200 is more interesting in terms of driving parameters and combination with an automatic transmission, but the diesel is noticeably more high-torque and more economical. By the way, the main fuel tank has a volume of 93 liters, and an additional 45 liters can be installed for an additional charge. The gearbox is exclusively a 6-speed automatic.
Four-wheel drive on the Land Cruiser 200 with a Torsen center differential integrated into the transfer case, it divides the torque in a ratio of 40:60 to 50:50 - if necessary. There is also a system for adapting to various driving conditions Multi-Terrain Select and off-road cruise control Crawl Control, in addition, a forced interaxle lock, a range multiplier, but the rear differential lock is not provided even for an extra charge.
Prices - Test Drive Cruiser Prado
The cost of various Land Cruiser car models directly depends on the selected configuration, as well as the package of additional options. At the moment, the basic Land Cruiser 150 Classic with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine and a manual transmission can be purchased at dealerships at a price of 1 million 939 thousand rubles. The version with "automatic" also comes in the more expensive Standard configuration, and costs from 2 million 614 thousand rubles. The cost range of basic options for 4-liter Prado is from 3 million 156 thousand rubles to 3 million 848 thousand rubles. Turbodiesel cars cost in the range - from 2 million 915 thousand rubles to 3 million 601 thousand rubles (excluding additional options).
How the top-end Lux \u200b\u200bequipment will differ from the basic Classic: Starting the engine with a button (key card), Leather interior, Power front seats with memorization of parameters at the driver's seat, Climate control (and not just air conditioning), Sunroof, Rearview camera, Blind spot monitoring system, OEM premium audio system with CD and MP3 support, OEM navigation system, Cruise control (passive), OEM parking sensors, Heated mirrors, Heated seats and steering wheel, Xenon headlights, Light and rain sensors, Folding rear seat, Phone preparation (hands free / bluetooth), Adjustable ground clearance, Rear differential lock, Hill start assist, Downhill assist, Turn Assist (reducing turning radius by braking the "inner" rear wheel), Multi-terrain Select, Tire pressure sensor, Alloy wheels, etc.
It is now possible to buy a gasoline Land Cruiser 200 in the range of base prices from 3 million 983 thousand rubles to 5 million 234 thousand rubles, diesel - from 4 million 126 thousand rubles to 5 million 365 thousand rubles.
How the top-end Executive equipment will differ from the basic Comfort: Leather interior, Power front seats with memory for the driver's seat, Seat ventilation, Sunroof, Rearview camera, OEM premium audio system with CD and MP3 support, OEM navigation system, Adaptive cruise control (instead of passive), Heated mirrors, Heated seats, Fog lights, Blind spot monitoring system, Power trunk, Telephone preparation (hands free / bluetooth), Adjustable ground clearance. 
Both Toyota Land Cruisers, both the 200 and the Prado 150, are distinctive off-road vehicles - not very good on the pavement (compared to newfangled crossovers), but great on bumpy roads and off-road. In addition, both are distinguished by excellent reliability. The Prado is smaller, much more lively in terms of driving performance and much more affordable. But "Dvuhsotka" takes a higher comfort and status. Both models are highly liquid in the secondary market. And what is better to choose from this pair - decide for yourself, I hope my small comparison of a number of parameters turned out to be at least a little useful. Happy purchases!
