TOKYO – All-new Toyota Land Cruiser akan dijual di dunia mulai musim panas 2021. Kehadiran generasi baru Toyota Land Cruiser ini sekaligus menandai perayaan ulang tahun ke-70 kehadirannya.
Sejarah Toyota Land Cruiser dimulai pada Agustus 1951 dengan nama BJ. Model ini dikembangkan untuk digunakan oleh National Police Reserve (Kepolisian Nasional Jepang). Meskipun National Police Reserve tidak menggunakannya, tapi diadopsi sebagai mobil patroli oleh cabang-cabang lokal dari Badan Kepolisian Nasional Jepang. Model itu menjadi kendaraan pertama yang mendaki ke pos pemeriksaan keenam Gunung Fuji. Nama kendaraan diubah menjadi Land Cruiser pada tahun 1954. Produksi generasi pertama tersebut dihentikan pada Januari 1956.
Sejak saat itu hingga kini penjualan kumulatif Toyota Land Cruiser di dunia melebihi 10,4 juta unit. Model ini dijual di 170 negara.
All-new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 series (pengganti 200 series) dibangun di atas platform GA-F baru berbasis TNGA dengan tetap mengadopsi struktur rangka, yang merupakan fondasi yang melindungi esensi model ini. Selanjutnya, Toyota mendesain ulang karakternya dengan menggabungkan teknologi yang terakumulasi selama bertahun-tahun dengan teknologi terbaru, untuk mencapai perbaikan seperti pengurangan berat kendaraan (lebih ringan 200 kg), menurunkan pusat gravitasi, adopsi powertrain baru, dan desain interior dan eksterior baru.
Untuk lebih meningkatkan kinerja off-road, sejumlah pengembangan dan teknologi baru diadopsi:
- Peningkatan kinerja suspensi dasar
- Peningkatan kinerja road-holding (mencengkeram-jalan) melalui adopsi E-KDSS (Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) (pertama di dunia)
- Adopsi Monitor Multi-Terrain, yang secara instan menampilkan rintangan-rintangan seperti yang dilihat dari sudut pandang pengemudi
- Adopsi Multi Terrain Select, yang secara otomatis menilai permukaan jalan dan memilih mode mengemudi terbaik
Berikut ini pilihan mesin all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 series
| Gasoline vehicle | 3.5 liters | V6 | 10AT | Yes (twin-turbo) | 305 kW (415 PS) | 650 Nm |
| Diesel vehicle | 3.3 liters | V6 | 10AT | Yes (twin-turbo) | 227 kW (309 PS) | 700 Nm |
Sejarah 70 Tahun Toyota Land Cruiser:
| Model | Sales period | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| BJ | August 1951-January 1956 | Original model developed for use by the National Police Reserve. Although the National Police Reserve did not adopt the model, it was adopted as a patrol car by local branches of Japan’s National Police Agency. The model became the first vehicle to climb up to the sixth checkpoint of Mount Fuji. The vehicle name was changed to Land Cruiser in 1954. |
| 20 Series | November 1955-December 1959 | Second generation model with external appearance suitably redesigned for civilian use. Overseas export of the model began and played the role of spreading Toyota’s reputation of quality and durability overseas (Land Cruiser Strategy). |
| 40 Series | August 1960-October 1986 | Third generation model, which won high acclaim and popularity in the world as a representative cross-country vehicle equipped with the Land Cruiser’s essence of reliability, durability, and off-road performance. (24-year long seller, affectionately driven by many customers even today.) |
| 50 Series | August 1967-July 1981 | Full-fledged station wagon type with a totally new and original design. Predecessor to the 300 Series that offered a more spacious interior and increased comfort while retaining the Land Cruiser’s essence. |
| 60 Series | August 1980-January 1990 | Station wagon type that succeeded the 50 Series. In keeping with increases in vehicle speed, the treads were widened to improve driving stability. Came fully equipped with comfort-enhanced equipment for private users. |
| 70 Series | November 1984-present | Heavy-duty type that is evolving even now while retaining the Land Cruiser’s essence as a successor model to the 40 Series. In 1985, the year following its debut, a light-duty type was derived (the first-generation Prado was born in 1990). The heavy-duty type is still being sold. |
| 80 Series | October 1989-January 1998 | Station wagon type equipped with the highest off-road performance in Land Cruiser history, as well as equipment and ride quality to the level of a luxury passenger vehicle. |
| 90 Series | May 1996-October 2002 | First Land Cruiser that adopted an independent front suspension. A light-duty type with an exclusive body, which further improved on-road performance and ride quality comfort while retaining off-road performance (the second-generation Prado). |
| 100 Series | January 1998-August 2007 | Successor to the 80 Series. It became the first station wagon type to adopt an independent front suspension. In addition to improvement in the basic performance as a 4WD, prestige, on-road performance, and ride quality were improved, making it a luxury 4WD. |
| 120 Series | October 2002-August 2009 | Adopted a newly designed high-rigidity frame. (The first Land Cruiser to adopt a separate frame structure.) A light-duty type with improved off-road performance, including the adoption of electronic control, and on-road comfort (the third-generation Prado). |
| 150 Series | September 2009-present | Light-duty type with further improvement in body rigidity compared with the 120 Series and full incorporation of advanced technology to improve off-road performance (the fourth-generation Prado). |
| 200 Series | September 2007-Spring 2021 | Successor to the 100 Series. A station wagon type that adopted a separate frame structure. The platform was redesigned, enhancing rigidity, durability, collision safety, and interior comfort. |
