As the highest-end Toyota vehicle, this truck comes fully loaded with KDSS, Multi-Terrain Select, A-Trac, Crawl Control, Downhill Assist, and VSC (with an override switch). The same hearty 5.7L V8 is the only engine option in North America, but new for 2016 is Toyota’s first 8-Speed automatic transmission.
A potentially really cool feature for the new model is Off-Road Turn assist. This system applies brakes to the inside rear wheel during tight off-road turns, which allow the vehicle to pivot and turn tighter.
The new Multi-Terrain Monitor system provides real-time cameras on all four sides of the truck, enabling a nearly 360 degree view of the terrain around you. I’m not sure what the 5 second front undercarriage projected path vide playback means, but it sounds cool!
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Inside, the new Land Cruiser includes a 9-inch multimedia display with Siri Eyes free mode, and dual 10 inch screens in the headrests for the kids. Safety features are updated with Blind spot monitoring, frontal collision avoidance, and pedestrian protection.
While maintaining the amazing 200 series platform, Toyota has added some very cutting edge features to the mother of all off-road luxury rigs. We expect to see these on showroom floors later this fall, so we’ll be heading over to our local dealer to get some hands on time!
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