Toyota has introduced a new 174bhp 2.8-litre D-4D diesel engine to the Land Cruiser range. Replacing the old 3.0-litre diesel, the new diesel motor is slightly down on power over the engine it replaces but more fuel-efficient.
The 2.8-litre diesel produces 174bhp and 450Nm of torque when paired with the new six-speed automatic gearbox, which replaces the old five-speed transmission. Toyota now claims a nine per boost in economy, with figures of 39.2mpg and 194g/km. A six-speed manual gearbox is also available with the new engine, but receives slightly less torque at 420Nm.
Other updates to the Land Cruiser include the reintroduction of the five-door, seven-seat entry-level Active model, while all Land Cruisers now come equipped with DAB radio as standard.
Toyota’s new Touch 2 with Go multimedia system is a £750 option on Active models, but standard fit on Icon and Invincible trims.
Additional options include a Safety pack (£2,635) which features Active Cruise Control, Lane Change Assist and Multi-Terrain Monitor Cameras that gives a 360 degrees view of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings.
The Safety pack comes as standard on the top spec models which also gain a more sophisticated Touch 2 Go Plus infotainment system which features voice command recognition, 3D city mapping and text to speech function.
Prices for the updated range start from £35,895 and rise to £54,895. Orders will commence on 1 July.