PLANO, Texas, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Six decades
and millions of adventurous miles in the making, the 2020 Toyota
Land Cruiser Heritage Edition melds exclusive design with added
function for its debut just ahead of the Chicago Auto Show, where
it will be shown to the public for the first time.
The Land Cruiser Heritage Edition honors this legendary
vehicle's continuous evolution, from bare-bones, mountain-climbing
4x4 to world-renowned, full-capability premium-luxury utility
vehicle. The Heritage Edition also celebrates the Land Cruiser's
continuous place in Toyota's U.S. lineup since 1958. For the 2020
model year there will be 1,200 Heritage Editions available, with
units going on in late summer of 2019. Pricing will be announced
closer to on-sale date.
The 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition, only offered as a
two-row model to maximize cargo capacity, is dressed elegantly for
the occasion. The choice of Midnight Black Metallic or Blizzard
Pearl exterior color is uniquely styled with a black-accented
grille and bronze-colored BBS 18 x 8.0-inch forged aluminum
wheels featuring a "TOYOTA" center cap. A vintage-style Land
Cruiser exterior badge evokes the vehicle's long, accomplished
history in an understated way.
To complement its purpose-built overlanding focus, the running
boards and chrome lower body side moldings of the standard Land
Cruiser are deleted, while darkened headlight housings, fog lights
with dark chrome surrounds and side mirrors with darkened chrome
details underscore the vehicle's sophisticated presence.
Highlighting the Land Cruiser's renown for blending luxury with
capability, the Heritage Edition is exclusively outfitted with
black leather-trimmed upholstery. The bronze wheel color carries
inside for the contrast stitching used throughout the cabin,
including the steering wheel, door trim, center stack, console and
seats. Finally, the Land Cruiser Heritage Edition features
all-weather floor mats and cargo liner, so it's ready to get out
and have fun.
V8, 4WD Powerhouse
The Toyota Land Cruiser remains a benchmark for combining
no-compromise capability with coddling luxury. Its sole available
powertrain is a brawny yet refined 381-horsepower 5.7-liter DOHC V8
engine, which produces 401 lb.-ft. of torque. The 8-speed
Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence
(ECT-i) teams with a versatile full-time 4WD system, which uses a
TORSEN limited-slip locking center differential and a 2-speed
transfer case with selectable low-range.
Land Cruiser's off-road capability is rooted in high-strength
body-on-frame construction and sophisticated double-wishbone front
and four-link coil-spring rear suspension. Kinetic Dynamic
Suspension System (KDSS) hydraulically adjusts the stabilizer bars
to enhance on-road smoothness and off-road wheel articulation.
Off-road prowess is supported by a plethora of advanced assist
technologies, including Downhill Assist Control, Hill Start Assist,
CRAWL Control, and Off-Road Turn Assist. Using the Multi-Terrain
Select system, the driver can match wheel slip control to the
surface and driving conditions.
Skid plates help to protect the front suspension, radiator, fuel
tank, and transfer case, and Multi-Terrain Monitor provides nearly
360-degree visibility on tight trails. Equipped with a standard
Trailer Towing Package, the Land Cruiser can pull a trailer up to
8,100 pounds.
Roughing It in Luxury
The 2020 Heritage Edition features Land Cruiser's full
complement of amenities, including ventilated front seats, heated
steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping and memory, power
moonroof, four-zone automatic climate control with 28 cabin air
vents, and Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start. For
additional storage options, the Heritage Edition removes the cool
box in the center console of the front seat.
A 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system features standard
Premium JBL® Audio with Integrated Navigation, 14 JBL
speakers, split-screen capability, advanced voice recognition,
Siri® Eyes Free mode, SiriusXM® Satellite
Radio, Bluetooth® connectivity and music streaming, and
Qi wireless phone charging with compatible phones.
Toyota Safety Connect (with three years of complimentary
service) uses onboard cellular technology, independent of the
driver's phone, to provide such services as Automatic Collision
Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button
(SOS), and GPS-enhanced Roadside Assistance.
All Land Cruiser models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P
(TSS-P). Using millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera sensor
to detect a preceding pedestrian or a preceding vehicle, TSS-P
Pre-Collision System is designed to automatically apply braking if
necessary to help mitigate or avoid collisions in certain
conditions. The system includes Lane Departure Alert with Sway
Warning System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Automatic High
Beams.
In addition to TSS-P, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert are also standard.
Land Cruiser Heritage
The Land Cruiser traces its origins to the 1951 BJ, Toyota's bid
to produce a small 4WD military vehicle. It was not chosen but went
on to become the first motor vehicle to reach the sixth station on
the trail to the top of Mt. Fuji. The BJ became the Land Cruiser in
1954, and an updated model, the 20-Series, was one of the first
Toyota exports to the United
States in 1958. The next Land Cruiser iteration, the
40-Series (a.k.a. FJ-40), arrived in 1960 and became an all-terrain
icon (and now a collector's item). A larger station wagon model
followed in the late-1960s, putting the Land Cruiser on a path
toward family adventures.
By 1991, the 80-Series Land Cruiser was well on its way to
becoming a full premium model. The 100-Series codified that
direction in the late-1990s with a V8 engine and full array of
advanced chassis systems and luxury amenities. The current Land
Cruiser, known internally as the 200-Series, is the most advanced
and luxurious in the model's history.
Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare
The 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to
all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Toyota dealers have
complete details on the limited warranty.
The Land Cruiser also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a
complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance
and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Media Contact:
Josh Burns
469-292-6449
Joshua.Burns@toyota.com
Zachary Reed
469-292-3499
Zachary.Reed@toyota.com
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