What All to Expect from 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series?

MANILA: Toyota's Land Cruiser is on the spree of receiving some significant updates as its latest 200 series has gained a second and final update before the entirely redesigned model in coming years. The 200 series was introduced as an all-new model for 2008, received its first update in 2013 and now is again unveiled with its new looks. According to the makers, this series is a “functional beauty”. So, let's check the nip and tuck it has received.

EXTERIOR

• Radiator grille is sleeked down with three chrome slats and hexagonal shape
• Grille's chrome frame extends across the face of each headlight
• Swept back headlights are now replaced by precise and symmetrical ones
• Fog lamps now rest in well-configured chrome housing
• New chrome side moldings stretch on the width of the vehicle
• Broader chrome garnish through the center of the tailgate
• New dark LED tail lamps
• Extended chrome upper tailgate panel
• New exterior colors; Copper Brown and Onyx Blue
• Revised door handles and more aggressive bumper

INTERIOR

• Two-tone interior theme with silver accents
• More soft-touch surfaces
• New 4.2-inch TFT color LCD screen
• Improved infotainment system with practical layout and nine-inch display
• Reshaped switches and dials for easier use
• New storage area with 12-volt power outlet at the center stack

SAFETY

Following safety features are added

• Lane Departure Alert
• Automatic High Beam
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Under floor view so that driver can check the positioning of tires.

MECHANICAL

Either of the two engine options can be present

• A 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine with 272 PS and 650 Nm.
• A 4.6-litre V8 petrol mill with 308 PS and 439 Nm.
• A six-speed or an eight-speed automatic transmission will be paired with both the engines.
• The GX is available only as a diesel variant while the GXL, VX, and Sahara models come with both diesel and petrol options.

Thus, this updated 200 series is not just bold and beautiful but now is extra safe too. This series has true qualities of an off-roader which has been proved earlier also and will once again make the long roads its companion with its new version. The PRICES and other exact details will be known once it is launched in this fall.