Toyota has unveiled the newest generation of its legendary Land Cruiser SUV. The LC300-generation 2022 Land Cruiser, which will not be sold in sits on an all new platform, gets new looks, and receives two twin-turbo V-6 engine options.
This isn’t just a heavily redesigned version of the 200-series Land Cruiser, which debuted back in 2007. Toyota’s gone back to the drawing board, using its modular GA-F platform as a base for the new LC300 model. The new chassis saves 440 pounds over the old SUV while improving weight distribution and providing a lower center of gravity. Toyota’s also added more wheel articulation for better off-roading performance and a new electronically controlled version of its trick KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) that adjusts the connection of the anti-roll bars.
Additionally, Toyota’s added two new pieces of off-roading tech to improve performance. There’s a “Multi-Terrain Monitor,” which displays obstacles at the front of the car so the driver can see them more easily, and “Multi-Terrain Select,” which automatically selects the best driving mode base on road conditions.
The naturally aspirated V-8 in the 200-series Land Cruiser has been abolished for the LC300 model, replaced by two choices of twin-turbo V-6.
The first is a 3.5-liter gasoline model making up to 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, and the next is a 3.3-liter diesel-powered motor good for 304 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Both engines send power to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Toyota says there will also be a naturally aspirated V-6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission available in some markets, but did not disclose details on that powertrain.
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