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Land Cruiser is Toyota’s the longest-running model. Introduced in 1951 as the Jeep BJ, the Land Cruiser received this name in 1954 following a trademark claim from the company that produced the original Jeep.
Regardless of the details I’ve just mentioned, the Japanese company considers 2021 to be the 70th birthday of the body-on-frame utility vehicle. Just like the 200 series for the U.S. and Prado, the 70 series has been treated to a special edition that marks the off-road vehicle’s platinum anniversary.
Exclusive to Australia, the 70th Anniversary Land Cruiser will number 80 wagons, 200 single cabs, and 320 double cabs priced from 78,500 to 82,600 kangaroo bucks. Converted to U.S. currency, make that $58,005 and $61,035 at current exchange rates. The LC200 for the U.S. used to retail at nearly $90,000 before Toyota killed it off in favor of the LC300. Speaking of which, the 300 series won’t be offered in the United States because it makes more sense to sell a Lexus LX at that price point instead of a Toyota.
Available in three colors (French Vanilla, Sandy Taupe, and Merlot Red), the celebratory model is based on the GXL trim level. Distinguished by the black-finished heritage grille with T O Y O T A uppercase lettering, the 70th Anniversary sweetens the deal with a black front bumper and fender flares.
16-inch alloys continue the stealthy treatment, along with the headlights. LED augment the fog lamps and daytime running lights while the interior benefits from black upholstery, black leather-leather accented trim on the steering wheel and gear shifter, as well as woodgrain-look garnish. As for the finishing touch, that comes in the guise of the 70th Anniversary emblem.
Both the 76 series wagon and 79 series pickups rely on a 4.5-liter turbo diesel V8 for propulsion, a dependable lump that’s rated at 151 kW and 430 Nm (203 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque). Teamed up with a five-speed manual transmission, low-range gearing, and two locking diffs, this plant enables a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds).
Exclusive to Australia, the 70th Anniversary Land Cruiser will number 80 wagons, 200 single cabs, and 320 double cabs priced from 78,500 to 82,600 kangaroo bucks. Converted to U.S. currency, make that $58,005 and $61,035 at current exchange rates. The LC200 for the U.S. used to retail at nearly $90,000 before Toyota killed it off in favor of the LC300. Speaking of which, the 300 series won’t be offered in the United States because it makes more sense to sell a Lexus LX at that price point instead of a Toyota.
Available in three colors (French Vanilla, Sandy Taupe, and Merlot Red), the celebratory model is based on the GXL trim level. Distinguished by the black-finished heritage grille with T O Y O T A uppercase lettering, the 70th Anniversary sweetens the deal with a black front bumper and fender flares.
16-inch alloys continue the stealthy treatment, along with the headlights. LED augment the fog lamps and daytime running lights while the interior benefits from black upholstery, black leather-leather accented trim on the steering wheel and gear shifter, as well as woodgrain-look garnish. As for the finishing touch, that comes in the guise of the 70th Anniversary emblem.
Both the 76 series wagon and 79 series pickups rely on a 4.5-liter turbo diesel V8 for propulsion, a dependable lump that’s rated at 151 kW and 430 Nm (203 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque). Teamed up with a five-speed manual transmission, low-range gearing, and two locking diffs, this plant enables a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds).
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