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Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2020.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2020 — a small update of the body and equipment.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 SUV is a truly legendary car. Despite the low standard of living, the car is regularly in demand in Russia, and in the most top-end trim levels. And today we are talking about them.

Previously, the most expensive version was called «Excalibur», but in 2018 it was renamed the Executive Lounge. It is she who occupies 45.4% of all sales of the model in Russia and, by an amazing coincidence, often flickers in the garages of officials.
But today is not about politics, today about the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 2021 model year.

Technical stuffing

In terms of technology, the top-end equipment will not please with anything interesting, except for the hydropneumatic suspension with the function of adjusting the clearance.
Two motors paired with a 9-band automatic transmission are presented as power units in Russia:
5-liter turbodiesel in V8 architecture with 249 hp at 650 Hm with common-rail direct injection. Consumption in mixed mode about 10 liters;
6-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 309 hp at 439 Hm with DOHC multipoint injection, also in the V8 architecture. Average consumption — 14 liters.

In the presence of the same bogie with double wishbones at the front and a transverse bar with trailing links at the rear. Plus, on both axles, stabilizers, ventilated disc brakes, four-wheel drive, differential lock, hydraulic booster and a steering rack with the function of changing the gear ratio.

Onboard equipment

The Executive Lounge offers shoppers the utmost comfort and safety that the automotive industry can provide.

The list is huge:

LED adaptive optics;
Winter package;
Interior LED lighting;
Full power accessories (power windows, rear door, all seats and side mirrors);
Heated mirrors, steering wheel, front and rear seats, washer nozzles, windscreen and rear window;
Ventilation of all seats;
An advanced multimedia complex with a 9-inch touchscreen, voice command recognition and navigation;
JBL audio system for 14 speakers with AUX, USB, iPod ports;
4-zone climate;
Wireless charging for smartphones;
Keyless entry and engine start from the button.

Passive safety is provided by:

10 airbags + curtains and active head restraints;
Front and rear fog lights;
Light, rain and wheel pressure sensors;
ABS, EBD, BAS, ESP, TCS, DAC, HAC, LKA systems;
Several driving modes;
Adaptive cruise;
Blind spot monitoring;
Front and rear parking sensors;
Driver fatigue monitoring;
Automatic braking system in the event of a collision.
Also, Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is appreciated for its T-Mark anti-theft system. For its implementation, each body element is marked with microdots with the need to enter a pin code. Because of this, a car can be stolen, but it will be simply impossible to sell.

Body and dimensions

Externally, the Executive Lounge differs from its counterparts in another bumper at the front, where instead of chrome molding, «teeth» stick out along the entire length. Also included are modified foglights and a revised grille.
And if you pay attention to the optics, then here it is somewhat darkened, in contrast to the transparent glasses of its predecessor.
Nothing new in size.
As standard, the maximum configuration is installed 20-inch alloy wheels in an exclusive design and with the special logo. series.

Salon

In fact, there is nothing so impressive in the interior of a pompous SUV. The original architecture of the dashboard has been preserved completely.
The profile of the seats also does not stand out with any innovations. But, as it is not difficult to guess, in addition to the abundance of useful systems, an extremely expensive finish is used here.
In particular, expensive brown leather with specially selected stitching, black suede on the ceiling, oak wood inserts on the steering wheel and dashboard (imitation in the base) are used for the seats and door cards. Plus, the interior is illuminated upon landing.

Competitors

Despite the top-end filling, Toyota Executive Lounge has enough competitors. The list includes four-wheel drive SUVs such as the 340-horsepower BMW X7, the 468-horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and the 330-horsepower Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Also, this equipment got close to the price tag of the Lexus LX with a 367-horsepower engine.

Price and start date

The Japanese have not yet named the exact delivery times for the Russian market, kindly offering to place a pre-order, which became available on the dealer’s official website. Based on past experience, replenishments can be expected closer to this winter.
As for the price tag, everything is unchanged. An SUV with a gasoline engine will cost 6,119,000 rubles, and a turbodiesel 6,258,000 rubles.