Toyota Legacy Experience highlights current and classic Hilux, Land Cruiser FJ

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently concluded a grand experiential event that highlighted the Land Cruiser and Hilux current and yesteryears.

In mounting the Toyota Legacy Experience (TLE) last July 31-August 2 at the Eton City Square in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, the public had the chance to test drive the next-generation Toyota Hilux in internal combustion and battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants, as well as the Land Cruiser FJ. 

During the three-day event, eventgoers were able to immerse themselves in the models’ on- and off-road capabilities. 

Aside from that, the event became an exhibit ground for the past iterations of the Hilux and Land Cruiser to pay homage to their rich heritage. 

For the Land Cruiser, the displayed units ranged from the 1940s-era LC40 to the previous LC200. We were also able to see the recent FJ Cruiser, which has developed a strong cult following. The heritage display for the Toyota Hilux, meanwhile, ranged from the RN10 first-generation model all the way up to the recent Hilux Conquest. 

Personally owned by long-time customers themselves, the aforementioned vehicles–all functional and road worthy–served as “rolling testimonies” on why Filipino buyers across multiple generations gravitate towards Toyota as their primary choice. 

A household name with decades of engineering know-how that built it into the reliable car brand that we know today, Toyota in the Philippines is backed by its robust nationwide dealership network with outlets designed as one-stop shops that provide real customer support that meets the needs of current and prospective owners. 

Evident from the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser HEV (which was also showcased in the event), the leading automotive marque proved that it has not rested on its laurels and continues to innovate–bringing the well-storied nameplate into the realm of the high-technology with its powerful yet efficient electrified powertrain. 

Likewise, the Toyota Legacy Experience became a lively avenue for car clubs to congregate and share insights about their vehicles. Through the event, Toyota-centric groups displayed camaraderie among Toyota owners, demonstrating creativity in modifying their rides. 

Last but not least, a number of aftermarket brands participated in the three-day event with booths displaying Toyota-compatible parts, accessories, as well as full off-road and overlanding builds. 

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Toyota Hilux, LC 300 HEV, FJ Cruiser: specs, features

The next-generation version of the Toyota Hilux starts at P1.772 million with the E 4x2 AT and is topped off by the BEV trim, which retails at P2.99 million. 

On the other hand, the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ has two trims, ranging from P2.235 million-P2.575 million. The lone variant of the Toyota Land Cruiser HEV, meanwhile, starts at P6.93 million. 

Propelling the next-generation Toyota Hilux turbodiesel variants is the potent 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV that can produce up to 201 horsepower (hp) and 420 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque for the six-speed manual transmission variants and 500 Nm of torque for the six-speed automatic transmission variants. It is also paired with a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain. 

On the other hand, the Toyota Hilux BEV utilizes a dual-motor setup, resulting in a 4x4 configuration. At maximum, this all-electric powertrain can dish out 194 hp with 200 Nm for the front wheels and up to 269 Nm for the rear. 

Meanwhile, the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is powered by a 2.7-liter 2TR-FE naturally-aspirated gasoline engine linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. At most, this four-banger can produce up to 164 hp and 245 Nm of torque. 

The most powerful among TMP’s latest launches, the Land Cruiser HEV packs a beefy 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline hybrid engine that can deliver a peak output of 409 hp and 650 Nm of torque. This goes together with a 10-speed automatic transmission, locking differentials, and a 4x4 drivetrain. 

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