Rendered Speculation: 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
With news that Lexus will be debuting its new LX 570 at the New York Auto Show, we know a redesign for the venerable Land Cruiser from Toyota can't be far behind. Motor Authority expects the new Cruiser to officially surface at the Tokyo Motor Show later in the year, but offers these renderings of what we should expect in the meantime. The Land Cruiser is an old stalwart of the SUV segment, having been around forever and more than proven its mettle. Expect the next version to continue the Land Cruiser's lay-low image with a mild evolution of the current model's styling, though new hardware can be found beneath the familiar skin. Supposedly Toyota is working on a new air suspension that can lower and raise the Land Cruiser at will, and power will most definitely not be a problem for the new 5.7L V8 sourced from the Toyota Tundra. Since the Lexus LX series and the Land Cruiser share the same platform and general proportions, we'll be able to better tell if these renderings are accurate after we arrive in the Big Apple for the New York Auto Show in a couple of weeks.
[Source: Motor Authority]
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Brian McPhail 5:25PM (3/26/2007)
The Crusher already has an adjustable air suspension that changes the clearance- with a user control knob.
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bmw122487 8:18PM (3/26/2007)
I have always had a secret love for the current generation, that said i think if this turns out to be acurate it is now uglier than a SUBARU TRIBECA or PONTIAC AZTEX, the only toyota/lexus i liked seems to be no more :(
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Squid 6:07PM (3/26/2007)
I agree that the landcruiser is no longer an offroad vehicle (Kind of sad)so if you decide to buy or are interested in the 07 Tundra or FJ we'd like to have you join our sites.
http://www.toyotafjcruiserforums.com/
http://www.toyotatundraforum.com/
Oh yeah there's even a Nissan Titan site.
http://www.titantruckz.com/
Signed: A 72 FJ-40 owner.
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Bryan 6:23PM (3/26/2007)
Boring Toyota as usual. That front end is hideous. It already looks outdated! Why they even sell it in the US is beyond me..people who want this type of vehicle from Toyota buy the Sequoia, and thats not many each year to begin with. Fix your cars Toyota, leave the trucks and SUV's to the ones who really know what people want.
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ron 9:35PM (3/26/2007)
whatever the final product looks like it is going to be ugly if they keep the same shape, because the current one has had as many lifts as Dolly Pardon and it is still ugly as sin.
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mikomi 6:31PM (3/26/2007)
The one talked about here is the Landcruiser 100.
I have to disagree that the Landcruiser is not off-road worthy, it is. If you wanted bare bones pure industrial off-road duty, you can always go for the Landcruiser 78 or LC 79. There's an even more "urbanite" Landcruiser than the LC 100, the LC Prado (aka LC 90). The LC 90 is still a capable off-road vehicle, but it's more comfort oriented than previous LCs were.
But in the United States, you only see the LC 100, and the closest thing to the LC 90 in the US I think is the Lexus incarnation of the GX470. I have heard of the LC 79s being used in mines up in the Arctic in Canadian mines. But they are not available for sale to the general public.
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owen 6:37PM (3/26/2007)
dumb ass bryan as usual,always stupid comments towards toyota,you already sound dumb,why do you even come on toyota forum is beyond me,who cares about your comments anyway?tell ford to build a truck that dont datch fire,
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SherbornSean 6:48PM (3/26/2007)
This is so close to the Sequioa, just as the V6 RAV4 is redundant with the Highlander. How many SUVs does Toyota need to market at the same time?
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Mike 6:49PM (3/26/2007)
Mikomi: I would damn near kill for a reasonably priced, low mileage FJ80... they just don't exist though!
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NoNameDenton 6:52PM (3/26/2007)
Don't you just love all these new green, fuel efficient cars that get great milage and do their part to deliver us from the horrible thing known as global warming. Ok, now that I am done with the sarcasm, this vehicle is ugly and adding a bigger engine at a time when gas prices are so high was a dumb move, the money would have been better spent making a diesel for the North American market and a small, off road style Lexus suv.
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NoNameDenton 6:56PM (3/26/2007)
And #6 I would rather be in a Ford truck then the Toyota, more chance of surviving in the Ford, since the Ford F-150 got a 5 star crash test rating and Toyota got only 4 stars
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Carletti 6:57PM (3/26/2007)
To be sure, one simply has to appreciate the celebrated Land Cruiser name. For here is a vehicle that has proven itself to stand by its owner through whatever circumstances they may encounter on the road. A Land Rover is a Land Rover, but I would contend that the choice for most adventurers at this day and age would be for a Land Cruiser because this car ensures almost resolute dependability through seemingly any situation.
Because of the nature of our sophisticated transportation system here in the United States, the traditional abilities of the Land Cruiser are not needed. But luxury and prestige are required in order to sell a big and expensive SUV in this environment. And while my favorite Land Cruiser by far was the stellar 1990-1999 model line, I still regard the current Land Cruiser as the most practical of the huge and ostentatious SUV’s out there today. And so, I would hope that the next Land Cruiser does indeed stay true to its low profile roots and that it does not transform itself into a chrome emblazoned locomotive.
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H 7:12PM (3/26/2007)
The current truck is seriously lacking. I know of the 'past' great LCS. I still own a 70's Fj40, had a FJ60 and have been looking at used FJZ80s.
THE ONLY advantage over Land Rover is reliability. Reliability is the only selling point.
My current Range Rover has both center and rear locking differentials.
The LC needs to have rear lockers if it wants to compete. Those overhangs undermine the approach and departure angles.
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DPC car videos 7:14PM (3/26/2007)
I like the front light, it is much better then the usual lights they have been using traditionally.
http://www.dpccars.com
DPCcars
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owen 7:20PM (3/26/2007)
#10 ,WOW a one star differents,yea four out of five bad but fire good,oh yea more chance of surviving
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Gerry 10:35PM (3/27/2007)
Nobody tells Bill Gates what to do, and even if you don't like Toyota, (considering GM, Ford, or any other car manufacturer for that matter would die for their spead sheet) STOP LIVING IN DENIAL! The Landcruiser is a living legend. Check out Ebay and see what these 1970's vehicles are fetching compared to Jeep. Travel throughout the backroads of third world nations where repair shops are nonexistant and money to pay for parts is even in shorter supply. Where AAA and towtrucks are dreams. What you'll see are Toyotas getting it done. And when you get back, go take a look at Kelly Blue Book or better yet, ask ANY used car dealership what brand stands out in highest resale value. A freind who sells used cars told me it's almost impossible to obtain a used Toyota to make a profit on because they bring such a high return most folks opt to just buy new. Toyotas have treated me beyond anything any of my freinds have experienced and now ironically enough, most of them have switched too. When our family outgrew our Previa, we were forced to buy a 15 passenger Ford van. I thought at least I was buying American but when making closer looks, the thing was loaded with Canadian and Mexican parts-that was easy to take. I'm still crying about the beating I took getting back just over half of what I spent in resale value just under 3 years later.
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NoNameDenton 7:52PM (3/26/2007)
Owen, the only fire issues with Ford lately has come out of the tail pip of the Super Duty, so shows what you know about Ford products
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NoNameDenton 8:04PM (3/26/2007)
Imagine Toyota commericals "Other manufacturers build their products with 5 star crash test rating, you wanted one with 4 stars". Crash test stars might not mean much to SOME people, but most people want the safest vehicle available
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owen 8:04PM (3/26/2007)
HEY,noname ,what about the fires from the cruis controll in the f150 to f550 last month?shows how much you know about ford poducts
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NoNameDenton 8:08PM (3/26/2007)
Hey owen, last I checked, Toyota has been having a lot of recalls on their products for sludge and other issues, so what do you say about the quality of Toyota products?
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