Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D Premium
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The new Toyota Land Cruiser is not the only giant on our roads, but also an excellent representative of these monsters. Driving with it requires several days of adjustment, as meters around the body suddenly become centimeters, and centimeters become millimeters!
Everything is cramped, from parking (hmm, cars are growing, and parking spaces are still as modest as they were decades ago) to driving through city streets. And when you wade through such traffic jams, it seems to you that you cannot drive without parking sensors and additional cameras. Hello driving school?
Toyota Land Cruiser is not a boxy car, but an opaque steel horse due to protruding wings and a high hood. So thank you Toyota four additional cameras (front on the grille, two under the side mirrors, on the back on the license plate), although in many cases it wasn't all that bad.
When he got stuck in a narrow street (again), the inmates became unusually friendly. I could have retreated, but they smiled so affectionately and rushed to retreat on their steel horses in front of 4-meter and round 8-ton opponents that I didn't have to. Hehe, it probably helped that the Land Cruiser was black with tinted windows! You cannot believe how the attitude of others towards your car is changing.
At the Auto store, we change cars almost daily, so we can tell you first-hand that no matter your driving style, everyone will blackmail you in infancy and kindly give way to the giants. And let someone else say that centimeters don't matter.
Cabin Entrance requires some vigor, in fact, gymnastics is desirable. You will almost always slide, resting your pants on the threshold, which on this day is not very convenient for social life.
Bright interior That's fine until the snow boots bring in the snow and lubricate all the dirt that has accumulated in the parking lot this month. Therefore, it is recommended to partially protect these ugly rubber mats with at least factory carpets, although traces of dirt will also be noticeable on bright seats.
Premium Package means a variety of electronic devices that will brighten up your watch while driving. We can start with a leather and electrically adjustable driver's seat (as well as an adjustable lumbar and active headrest) and continue with a smart key, radio (with an additional 40 gigabyte hard drive!), CD player and many more. 14 speakers, three-zone automatic air conditioning (hmm, rear derailleurs immediately became a popular toy for children), a seven-inch color and touch screen serving primarily navigation, a bluetooth hands-free system. ...
If the exterior is still rough despite the more modern rounded shapes, the same can be said for the shape. dashboards... The addition of wood to the most exclusive Premium package softens the harsh driving a bit, but traditionalists will live much better in this car than avant-garde drivers. However, 60 years of Land Cruiser history prove that design conservatism was never considered one of its weaknesses.
It must still be modestly attributed criticism of the helm: Wood ring accessories are a thing of the past, with even much cheaper Korean cars throwing wood into waste. Soon the toes become unpleasantly sticky and annoying to handle, although at least on the far left and right edges the skin has softened somewhat from the unpleasant sensation.
Much nicer than that of its predecessor (say, many of its predecessors), but life is in the second and third rows. The second bench moves longitudinally and folds in a ratio of 40: 20: 40, which, together with the separate opening of the boot glass, contributes to the significantly greater convenience of using this vehicle.
Third row passengers will be even happier. emergency seats much more useful than the sticks in previous models. The heel-to-hip ratio has been increased by 50 millimeters, which in other words means that the knees no longer have to be hung over the ears.
And still dessert for technophiles: The sixth and seventh seats can be called up from the lower part of the trunk at the touch of a button, as the system is electrically controlled. My son was delighted with this, as he only shouted shortly: “Cool! “Then he didn't want to sit in the second row anymore.
размер chest it should also be enough for those who like to carry children's bicycles, as 1.151 liters with five seats and 104 liters with seven seats are more than enough for families who carry half of the house with them. The height-adjustable vehicle also makes loading and unloading easier.
They'll give minus a tailgate that opens wide from left to right, making parking spaces usually lacking in space for such luxurious access. It might be better if it opened above your head.
With the five-door model, it is worth praising that the designers installed a replacement tire (thank God, this is a classic tire, we have more than good experience with the so-called kits) right under the trunk, and with a three-door one. The door model you will have to add the weight of the spare wheel to the heavy tailgate.
It's hard for me to say that 127 turbodiesel kilowatts (or even more domestic 173 "horses") is almost not enough for this car. It’s not so small, but it’s necessary. engine frequently driven so you can keep up with modern traffic flows or overtake trucks safely.
I'm sure you can use an average of eight liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers, but you really need to use the accelerator very carefully. If you usually drive and don't want to see other drivers ugly, you are more likely to consume around 11 liters.
While Toyota boasts that the engine is more powerful, but also more environmentally friendly and uses less energy than its predecessor, we will have to wait until October 2010 to unveil an engine that meets Euro 5 emission standards. In the age of new taxes, when the DMV charges on emissions, that's a big disadvantage for the Land Cruiser.
In mechanical work chassis they stay with the classics as the LC has a single double wishbone suspension at the front and a rigid four-point axle at the rear. Since chassis and rigid axle are still synonymous with off-road driving and yet not the best solution for asphalt pavements, Toyota wanted to solve this problem with electronic systems.
Air suspension A height-adjustable car is tempting on paper, but in practice we weren't impressed with the system. In Sport mode, it swallows short road bumps too badly, so even dynamic drivers preferred to ride in the Normal or even Comfort program. At least I know from my own experience that despite my dynamic driving style, I prefer a swinging SUV to one that constantly shakes. And this is also not the most pleasant thing!
That's why you need to move from the urban jungle to unkempt trolley tracks, snow and mud to understand why the Land Cruiser has fascinated drivers from Africa to Asia to America for 60 years. I find it difficult to imagine a better combination than she has to offer permanent four-wheel drive (Torsen, which mainly distributes torque at a ratio of 40 percent front and 60 percent rear, but can also deliver 50:50 or 30:70), gearbox and rear and center differential locks.
When I was stuck in high snow on a country road made of rubble with a new toy as a child, the tires with a more pronounced profile shredded the white mass than for a joke. I was just a little worried about the extra plastic that the designers put under the nose of the car for better air direction, because with too much "plowing" I would most likely tear everything.
Just to brag a little, it was just me and a Toyota and a village hunter with a Lada Niva who pushed us to the end of this journey. After initial admiration, the local sheriff, with a rifle on his shoulder, said a little matter-of-factly (or enviously, who would have known) that he had been going with the Niva longer than I had with all the Japanese electronics. I believe, I said frankly.
On the paths between the ominous branches, where he walks without a hint of conscience with a top Russian tank, I am with a polished and round 70 thousands I just don't hope for a hardworking giant. Despite his confident posture, the hunter immediately poked his nose in so that I could explain to him the Multi Terrain Select (MTS), Multi Terrain Monitor (MTM) and Crawl Control (CC) systems.
With the system MTS Determine if there is dirt and sand, small stones, bumps or stones under the tires. This tells the electronics how aggressively the engine and brakes will work. MTM This means the help of four cameras, because behind the wheel you can literally see what is happening under the wheels.
For those who are distracted, the graphics on the screen showing the position of the front wheels will be useful. You see, you wouldn't accidentally step on the gas pedal and drive into a roadside ditch without knowing where the front wheels are heading. Another CC system that helps the driver determine how fast the car is going to move and can focus solely on turning the steering wheel.
Nothing fancy, top notch, though not always the bare essentials for those few feet a year when the average John chases them through mud or snow. Instead of Crawl Control, for example, I would have preferred a better fluid delivery system to the windows, as on winter days it almost always froze, despite the concentration and additional heating of the windshield and wipers.
But rear view cameraswhere I wouldn't have to confirm on the screen over and over again to realize that there is a greater likelihood of a collision, let alone a more indirect power steering.
Are you saying the Land Cruiser is too heavy for variable power steering (oil) to provide more steering feel? Drivers of the same heavy Cayenne would probably just smile.
Instead of all those electronic gadgets, indulge in a good off-road driving school and get your Land Cruiser fitted with real tires. Maybe it is not so prestigious, but the old fashioned way will definitely be more pleasant. And if you use the chassis several times off-road, then don't worry about poor handling on a twisty paved road. Even the slower ones can be awe-inspiring, especially if they are black and large.
So only to a driving school: but not on the classics, but off-road.
Alyosha Mrak, photo: Aleш Pavleti.
Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D AT Premium (5 Vrat)
Basic data
| Sales: | Toyota Adria Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 40.400 € |
| Test model cost: | 65.790 € |
| Power: | 127kW (173 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 12,4 with |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 8,1l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 3 years or 100.000 3 km total and mobile warranty (unlimited in the first year), 12 years varnish warranty, XNUMX years rust warranty. |
| Systematic review | 15.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.927 € |
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| Fuel: | 11.794 € |
| Tires (1) | 2.691 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 3.605 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 5.433 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 42.840 0,43 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - longitudinally mounted in front - bore and stroke 96 × 103 mm - displacement 2.982 cm? – compression 17,9:1 – maximum power 127 kW (173 hp) at 3.400 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 11,7 m/s – specific power 42,6 kW/l (57,9 hp/l) – Maximum torque 410 Nm at 1.600-2.800 rpm – 2 overhead camshafts (timing belt) – 4 valves per cylinder – Common rail fuel injection – exhaust turbocharger – aftercooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - automatic transmission 5-speed - gear ratio I. 3,52; II. 2,042 hours; III. 1,40; IV. 1,00; V. 0,716; – Differential 3,224 – Wheels 7,5 J × 18 – Tires 265/60 R 18, rolling circumference 2,34 m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 175 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 12,4 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 10,4 / 6,7 / 8,1 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions 214 g / km. Off-road capability: 42° grade climbing - 42° side slope allowance - 32° approach angle, 22° transition angle, 25° exit angle - 700mm water depth allowance - 215mm ground clearance. |
| Transportation and suspension: | off-road van - 5 doors, 7 seats - self-supporting body - front individual suspension, electronically adjustable shock absorbers, three-spoke cross rails, stabilizer - rear rigid axle, coil springs, electronically adjustable shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear discs forced cooling), ABS, mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering, 3 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2.255 kg - permissible total weight 2.990 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 3.000 kg, without brake: 750 kg - permissible roof load: 80 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.885 mm, front track 1.580 mm, rear track 1.580 mm, ground clearance 11,8 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.540 mm, in the middle 1.530, rear 1.400 mm - front seat length 510 mm, in the middle 450, rear seat 380 mm - handlebar diameter 380 mm - fuel tank 87 l. |
| Box: | The spaciousness of the bed, measured from AM with a standard set of 5 Samsonite scoops (scanty 278,5 liters): 5 places: 1 suitcase (36 l), 1 suitcase (85,5 l), 2 suitcases (68,5 l), 1 backpack (20 l). 7 seats: 1 aircraft suitcase (36 L), 1 backpack (20 L). |
Our measurements
| T = 1 ° C / p = 993 mbar / rel. vl. = 57% / Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 M + S 265/60 / R 18 R / Odometer status: 9.059 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 12,3s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,1 years ( 122 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 175km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 8,4l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 13,0l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 10,9 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 75,0m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 41,8m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 63dB |
| Idling noise: | 39dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (332/420)
Toyota Land Cruiser is special. Among the modern SUVs that sound bland or urban, there is a purebred climber who is not intimidated by any slopes. Therefore, on the asphalt, he suffers a little, but for true fans of the first floor on steel horses, he still symbolizes.
Exterior (12/15)
Some will lack the originality of the design, others will say: enough, enough! Excellent workmanship.
Interior (107/140)
The interior is not the biggest and we missed out on some hardware at this price. Excellent quality, good materials and good ergonomics.
Engine, transmission (48
/ 40)The engine is only for calm drivers, the transmission is only five-speed, the chassis is conventionally comfortable and the power steering is indirect. Great drive and traction!
Driving performance (54
/ 95)Average position on the road and poor health during heavy braking. However, if you get used to the size, it is very comfortable to ride - even for women.
Performance (24/35)
Acceleration is average and the final speed is only 175 km / h. However, in terms of flexibility, the LC is more generous.
Security (50/45)
It has a lot of safety equipment (seven airbags, active airbags, ESP), so it's no wonder five stars on Euro NCAP. All it lacks is a blind spot warning system and radar cruise control.
Economy
Comparatively low cost for such a large car, reasonable price, average warranty and little loss of value when selling used.
We praise and reproach
field capacity
appearance
equipment
workmanship
additional (emergency) seats
longitudinally movable back bench
agility in the city
too indirect power steering
the engine is almost too weak
dirty pants due to excess threshold and height
light interior gets dirty quickly
adjustable dampers
wooden steering wheel
