2008 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4×4
The new American version of Toyota’s Land Cruiser V8 4×4 will be equipped with the Lexus LX 570 / Toyota Tundra derived, 5.7-liter V8 petrol engine delivering 381 Hp. In Japan sales have already began with the Land Cruiser being offered with a 288Hp 4.7L V8 petrol unit. As for Europe, buyers will have to wait until December but they’ll be able to opt between the 4.7L petrol unit and a 286Hp 4.5L V8 diesel engine.
According to Toyota, the 2008 Land Cruiser has preliminary EPA fuel economy estimates of 13/18 mpg city/highway.
The Land Cruiser cements its reputation as the “King of Off-Road” with systems and features that also make it the “King of On-Road.” An all-new engine and transmission delivers unparalleled power, efficiency and smoothness. The sophisticated Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) enhances the Land Cruiser’s ride and off-road capability. The Land Cruiser also receives a new electro-mechanical system, CRAWL Control, which improves its excellent off-road capabilities and allows the driver to further concentrate on choosing a line without also having to manage momentum. A sophisticated new frame and suspension further help enhance Land Cruiser safety.
The new Land Cruiser features 10 airbags, the most airbags found in any Toyota vehicle. These include driver and front passenger dual-stage advanced airbags; driver and front passenger knee airbags; front- and second-row seat-mounted side airbags; and three-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags with a roll-sensing cutoff switch.
