Over the past 60 years, the Land Cruiser has evolved from bare-bones, mountain-climbing 4×4 to a world-renowned fully-capable luxury SUV which is still a hot favorite among those who like to flaunt their power. It’s a legend that needs no introduction.
The Land Cruiser made its U.S. debut sometime in 1958, and to celebrate those 60+ years in the market, Toyota has revealed the Heritage Edition, limited to 1,200 units. Offered only as a two-row model to maximize cargo capacity, the Heritage Edition gets some elegant touches for the occasion.
Finished in Midnight Black Metallic or Blizzard Pearl exterior color, the Heritage Edition is styled with a black-accented grille and bronze-colored BBS 18-inch forged aluminum wheels featuring a Toyota center cap. A vintage-style Land Cruiser exterior badge evokes the vehicle’s long, accomplished history in an understated way. The running boards and chrome lower body side moldings of the standard Land Cruiser are deleted, while darkened headlight housings, fog lights with dark chrome surrounds and side mirrors with darkened chrome details add a touch of elegance.
Interiors of the Heritage Edition is exclusively finished with black leather-trimmed upholstery. The bronze wheel color is found as a contrast stitching throughout the cabin, including on the steering wheel, door trim, center stack, console, and seats. All-weather floor mats and cargo liner is included as well. For additional storage options, the Heritage Edition removes the cool box in the center console of the front seat.
Rest of the features have been carried over from the standard Land Cruiser, such as the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 14-speaker JBL audio, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, moonroof, 4-zone automatic climate control with 28 cabin air vents, and Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P).
Powertrain
Powering the Land Cruiser Heritage Edition is a 5.7-litre V8 engine, producing 381 hp and 401 lb.-ft. (544 Nm) of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission teams up with a full-time 4WD system, which uses a Torsen limited-slip locking center differential and a 2-speed transfer case with selectable low-range.
As for the off-roading capabilities, the Land Cruiser features Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) which hydraulically adjusts the stabilizer bars to enhance on-road smoothness and off-road wheel articulation. Off-road prowess is further supported by a plethora of technologies, including Downhill Assist Control, Hill Start Assist, Crawl Control, and Off-Road Turn Assist. Using the Multi-Terrain Select system, the driver can match wheel slip control to the surface and driving conditions.
Multi-Terrain Monitor provides nearly 360-degree visibility on tight trails. Equipped with a standard Trailer Towing Package, the Land Cruiser is claimed to pull a trailer up to 8,100 pounds.
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