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2022 Toyota Land Cruiser First Look: Forbidden 4x4 Fruit
An allnew Land Cruiser finally debuts, but we’ll only be getting the Lexus version.

One of the bestknown vehicles in the world is getting a longawaited replacement with the debut of the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser. Unfortunately for Americans, we won't be getting it.

The new model, known internally and to Land Cruiser enthusiasts as the 300 Series, is a melding of the triedandtrue 200 Series that's been around since 2007 and the GAF derivative of Toyota's newer TNGA platform. Although it's still a bodyonframe truckbased vehicle, the Land Cruiser's frame has been redesigned in an effort to reduce weight and increase rigidity. Toyota claims the 2022 Land Cruiser is 441 pounds lighter than the old model, which we weighed at 5,774 pounds in fiveseat configuration and 5,874 pounds in standard sevenseat configuration. Toyota claims to have also lowered the center of gravity (making it less likely to tip over in extreme situations) and improved the weight distribution, although its reported 53/47 percent weight distribution matches that of the last 200 Series Land Cruiser we tested.

Pour out a Kirin for the longserving naturally aspirated V8, as it's been replaced by a twinturbocharged 3.5liter V6 making 409 hp and 479 lbft of torque, an improvement of 28 hp and 78 lbft. In global markets, the Land Cruiser has long been offered with diesel engines as well, and this generation will have an available 3.3liter twinturbo diesel V6 with 304 hp and 516 lbft of torque. Both engines will mate to a 10speed automatic transmission and feature fulltime fourwheel drive with a twospeed transfer case. In certain markets, a naturally aspirated gas V6 with a sixspeed automatic will also be available. Regardless, Toyota notes the engine and transmission sit 2.8 inches further back and 1.1 inches lower in the new SUV relative to the old one.

Putting down the power is an updated suspension, though details are thin. The independent front and liveaxle rear suspension designs remain, but the company claims to have improved articulation all around. Toyota's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, KDSS, has been updated to EKDSS, though no details were given. KDSS worked by using hydraulic pressure to modify the resistance of the antiroll bars or effectively disable them, improving both onroad and offroad performance as needed. We surmise EKDSS replaces the centrally mounted hydraulic pump and lines with a pair of pumps, one for each axle, which may allow the system to control the axles separately for greater control of body and wheel movements.

Also assisting offroad are a pair of electronic aides: MultiTerrain Monitor and MultiTerrain Select. The former is a camera system that allows the driver to see obstacles that may be obscured by the hood or other parts of the vehicle. The latter automatically changes the drive mode based on the terrain rather than requiring the driver to do it manually.

All of the suspension and offroad tech updates were reportedly put through their paces by both Toyota engineers and professional drivers from the company's Dakar Rally team.

Getting anywhere offroad requires clearance and good approach, departure, and breakover angles. Toyota has not provided these figures yet, but it does say the exterior dimensions and approach and departure angles are the same as the previous model despite the new styling. This would make the new Land Cruiser 194.9 inches long, 77.9 inches wide, and 74.0 inches tall with a 32degree approach angle and 24degree departure angle. Ground clearance is likewise unspecified at this time. The 200 Series had 9.1 inches. The wheelbase of the new SUV, however, measures the same 112.2 inches as its predecessor.

The new Land Cruiser's bodywork, which we've seen in previously leaked images, is more blocky and features a bigger grille, but is clearly evolved from the previous model. Toyota says features such as the headlights and taillights were deliberately mounted as high as possible where they'd be less likely to be damaged offroad. Three different front ends are offered, two feature horizontal grille slats and a more streetfriendly appearance, while the GR Sport trim wears a black grille and bumper that adds a more offroadready look to the model.
The Inside Scoop

The 2022 Land Cruiser is entirely new inside as well. Up front is a more modern horizontal dash supported by a blocky center stack topped with a widescreen infotainment display.
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