Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned 'Land Cruiser' in Japan.Tokyo, Japan, Sept 18, 2007 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC TMC Technology Marketing Corporation (Norwalk, Connecticut) TMC Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX) TMC Traffic Message Channel TMC The Movie Channel TMC Traffic Management Center ) announced today the launch in Japan of the completely redesigned "Land Cruiser" full-size, top-of-the-line SUV. The new Land Cruiser, designed under the theme "The King of Four-Wheel Drives", features a new platform and suspension, 4.7-liter V8 engine with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) and new technologies that enhance all-around driving performance. As a result, the Land Cruiser's traditional durability, reliability, off-road performance and other basic functions have been raised to a new level. In addition, VSC VSC Vehicle Stability Control VSC Vermont State Colleges (Waterbury, Vermont) VSC Vessel Safety Check (USCG Auxilliary) VSC Vehicle Skid Control VSC Vermont Service Center (Vehicle Stability Control), SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. (Supplemental Restraint System) side and curtain shield airbags and a newly developed Active Headrest - all standard - combine with an optional advanced Pre-crash Safety System to achieve safety performance at the highest levels in its class.* Sales Outline -- Sales channels: "Toyota" dealers nationwide in Japan ("Osaka Toyopet" dealers in the Osaka area) Monthly sales targets in Japan: 700 units Assembly Plant -- Tahara Plant Tahara plant is an automobile plant in Tahara, Aichi, Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation. It is a highly computerized and robotized plant and produces the Lexus brand of vehicles. , Toyota Motor Corporation Yoshiwara Plant, Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (Prices in Hokkaido and Okinawa differ; in yen) -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Grade AX "G Selection" -------------------------------------------------------------------- Engine 2UZ-FE (4.7 liter) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Transmission 5 Super ECT[1] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Powertrain Four-wheel drive -------------------------------------------------------------------- Price[2]** 4,700,000 5,400,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Super Intelligent, Electronically-controlled, Five-speed Automatic Transmission. 2. Prices listed do not include recycling fees. * Compared to four-wheel drive SUVs of similar engine displacement Engine displacement is defined as the total volume of air/fuel mixture an engine can draw in during one complete engine cycle; it is normally stated in cubic centimetres, litres or cubic inches. ** Including consumption tax Vehicle Outline Advanced Basic Performance - The Land Cruiser's completely redesigned platform retains a full frame structure ensuring strength and durability with approximately 1.4 times greater torsional tor·sion n. 1. a. The act of twisting or turning. b. The condition of being twisted or turned. 2. rigidity and approximately 1.2 times greater flexural rigidity Flexural rigidity is defined as the force couple required to bend a rigid structure to a unit curvature. In a beam or rod, flexural rigidity varies along the length as a function of x shown in the following equation: - The suspension provides outstanding handling and cruising stability both on-road and off-road, making for a comfortable ride. A newly developed coil spring, high-mounted, double wishbone suspension In automobiles, a double wishbone (or "upper and lower A-arm") suspension is an independent suspension design using two parallel wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone or arm has two mounting points to the chassis and one joint at the knuckle. in front replaces the previous torsion bar torsion bar Rod or bar that resists twisting (see torque) and has a strong tendency to return to its original position when twisted. In an automobile, a torsion bar is a long spring-steel element with one end held rigidly to the frame and the other end twisted by a type, while the rear suspension For front-wheel drive cars, rear suspension has few constraints and a variety of beam axles and independent suspensions are used. For rear-wheel drive cars, rear suspension retains the acclaimed four-link type, with optimized control arm placement and tuning. - The 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 gasoline engine gasoline engine: see internal-combustion engine. gasoline engine Most widely used form of internal-combustion engine, found in most automobiles and many other vehicles. features VVT-I, raising the compression ratio compression ratio Degree to which the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine is compressed before ignition. It is defined as the volume of the combustion chamber with the piston farthest out divided by the volume with the piston in the full-compression position ( (from 9.6:1 to 10.0:1) and maximum engine speed (from 4,800rpm to 5,400rpm), substantially increasing output (up 39kW [53PS]) to provide driving performance with power to spare. - The 5 Super ECT ECT electroconvulsive therapy. ECT abbr. electroconvulsive therapy ECT Electroconvulsive therapy sometimes is used to treat depression or mania when pharmaceutical treatment fails. (Super Intelligent, Electronically-controlled, Five-speed Automatic Transmission) Sequential Shiftmatic transmission allows the driver to enjoy a manual-transmission-like sensation. - To match the substantial increase in engine output, the front and rear ventilated-disc brakes are a larger 17 inches (compared to a previous 16 inches) and feature outstanding anti-fading performance. New Technologies and Equipment that Enhance All-around Driving Performance 'Crawl Control' System - The world's first* "crawl control" system is standard on all models. When driving on surfaces that require delicate speed adjustments such as on rocks or sand and on steep hills, the engine and brakes are automatically controlled to maintain a very low speed, minimize wheel spinning and locking, and provide outstanding vehicle stability. The system maintains vehicle speed at approximately 1km/h to 5km/h, and three speed settings can be selected by the simple turn of a dial. This allows the driver to focus on steering and is also effective at helping the driver get the vehicle out when it becomes stuck. * As of August 2007, as surveyed by TMC Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS KDSS Kincardine District Secondary School (Canada) KDSS Kuwait Dental Student Society KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System ) - Japan's first* kinetic dynamic suspension system - standard on the "G Selection" model - uses hydraulics to optimally control the front and rear stabilizers depending on the driving conditions, providing excellent vehicle stability for on-road driving through the use of the stabilizers and outstanding off-road performance by disabling the stabilizers off-road for greater suspension stroke. * As of August 2007, as surveyed by TMC Torsen(R) LSD LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide (lī'sûr`jĭk, dī'ĕth`ələmĭd, dī'ĕthəlăm`ĭd), alkaloid synthesized from lysergic acid, which is found in the fungus ergot ( * - The center differential built into the transfer unit of the full-time all-wheel drive system is a newly developed Torsen(R) LSD (standard on all models). During normal cruising, the Torsen(R) LSD distributes drive power to the front and rear based on a 40/60 split that favors the rear wheels, but can also instantaneously change a 50/50 split to a 30/70 split in drive power distribution to match road conditions. This delivers outstanding vehicle stability as well as smooth starting, acceleration and cornering on all road surfaces. * "Torsen" is a registered trademark of JTEKT Corporation; Torsen LSD stands for "torque sensing limited slip differential A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. ." Multi-terrain ABS - A newly adopted multi-terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) - standard on all models - provides excellent braking performance even on dirt roads, gravel and sand. HAC HAC Housing Assistance Council HAC Hill-Start Assist Control (automobiles) HAC Hearing Aid Compatible HAC Havre Athletic Club (Le Havre, France) HAc Acetic Acid HAC Honourable Artillery Company - The newly adopted HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) - standard on all models - minimizes vehicle roll-back when starting on steep hills or climbing slippery surfaces by controlling brake fluid pressure as the driver's foot is removed from the brake to the accelerator. Class-leading Safety Performance - The Land Cruiser adopts an advanced GOA Goa (gō`ə), state (2001 provisional pop. 1,343,998), c.1,430 sq mi (3,700 sq km), W India, on the Malabar coast. A former Portuguese colony and Indian union territory, Goa became a state in 1987. The capital is Panaji (Panjim). (Global Outstanding Assessment) collision-safety body that has been improved to meet stricter-than-normal conditions by incorporating the concept of omni-directional compatibility. Through the use of a body that effectively absorbs collision impact by diffusing it throughout its structure, Toyota satisfied all independent targets for survival space and occupant injury. - Improvements in the body structure further reduce the likelihood of pedestrian head injuries in an effort to achieve one of the highest levels of injury prevention in this vehicle class. - In addition to VSC, dual-stage SRS airbags for the driver and front passenger seat, SRS knee airbags for the driver and front passenger seat, SRS side airbags for the driver, front passenger and second-row seats and SRS curtain shield airbags that cover the front through to the third-row seats, are standard on all models. - Also adopted as standard equipment is an Active Headrest for the driver and front passenger seat, which shifts to an appropriate position in order to lessen the stress on the neck and reduce the risk of whiplash injury whiplash injury n. A hyperextension-hyperflexion injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking movement of the head, either in a backward or forward direction. sustained during a rear-end collision. - The advanced Pre-crash Safety System employs near simultaneous responses to sudden braking (standard on the "G Selection" model) and millimeter wave radar (optional on the "G Selection" model). Outstanding Environmental Performance - With engine output significantly increased, efforts were made to improve fuel efficiency to reduce CO2 emissions. The new Land Cruiser boasts a fuel efficiency of 6.6km/l in the 10-15 test cycle outlined by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Japan) MLIT Money Laundering Investigation Team ) with CO2 emissions under the test cycle just 352g/km, achieving the level called for by the Japanese 2010 standards*. Both NOx (nitrogen oxides) and NMHC NMHC National Multi Housing Council NMHC Non-Methane Hydrocarbons NMHC National Modular Housing Council (non-methane hydrocarbons) have also been reduced, meaning all vehicles have emissions levels 50% lower than the 2005 standards under MLIT's Approval System for Low-emission Vehicles. - Toyota employed Eco-VAS (Eco-Vehicle Assessment System) - its original comprehensive environmental impact assessment system - to efficiently achieve overall reduction of environmental impact throughout the vehicle's entire lifecycle. - A review of the materials, processing methods and adhesives used for interior parts resulted in a reduction in the amount of VOCs (volatile organic compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids ) used, thereby also reducing the unpleasant odors emitted from such compounds and achieving the Japanese automobile industry's voluntary goals. * Specified by the Japanese Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy New Equipment that Enhances Comfort and Security - In anticipation of operation under extreme weather conditions, air conditioning performance has been enhanced by adopting fully automatic independent temperature controls for four areas (the driver and passenger side and the front and rear) as standard on all models and a pollen removal mode that filters out pollen, dust and other impurities from the air. - An optional 30GB high-capacity HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive navigation system with a high-resolution 8-inch wide display is compatible with the advanced "G-BOOK ALPHA Pro" telematics service and offers Bluetooth-compatible hands-free telephone communication1 and numerous other multimedia functions. The audio/visual system includes an integrated AM/FM AM/FM Amplitude Modulation / Frequency Modulation AM/FM Auto-Mapping/Facilities Management radio with an in-dash, six-disc DVD/CD changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. with MD player and nine speakers. The NAVI-AI2 Shift Control System uses road information from the navigation system for optimal gear shift control. - The Smart Entry & Start System is standard on all models and uses a key that does not need to be removed from the driver's pocket to lock and unlock the doors, as well as a push button for starting the engine. - The redesigned total package increases the interior length by 175mm. - The redesigned seats achieve greater comfort as well as functionality. The heated front seats feature free temperature control (standard on the "G Selection" model) compared to two temperature settings previously. The second-row seats (6:4 split) have a 105mm slide function and new reclining backrests that fold in a 4:2:4 split. The authentic leather ("G Selection" model) second-row left and right seats are heated. The third-row seats (5:5 split) offering an "extra space" function that lifts the seats up and folds them away with just a single touch. - An antitheft an·ti·theft adj. Designed to prevent theft: an antitheft automotive device. system with enhanced security functions - standard on all models - features an engine immobilizer im·mo·bi·lize tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es 1. To render immobile. 2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast. 3. system and an auto alarm function fitted with an intrusion sensor and tilt sensor. 1. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Sig, Inc. 2. Navigation/Artificial Intelligence Shift Control System Interior and Exterior Designs that Convey the Reliability of the Land Cruiser - The interior and exterior designs were created based on the Toyota brand design philosophy "Vibrant Clarity". The Land Cruiser identity is maintained with an exterior design that seeks to combine reliability with a sense of advancement, while the interior boasts the advanced features of a full-scale four-wheel drive vehicle and a sense of quality and precision to express dependability. - The front view is a modern expression of the traditional Land Cruiser look. The increased vertical thickness expresses the powerful structure and character of a high-end SUV. - The side view emphasizes solidity with a strong horizontal axis, while a new form that merges the front and rear fenders into the body emphasizes the presence of the wheels and expresses dynamism and advancement. - The rear view features combination taillights that project from the body and a bumper integrated with the body to convey a wide feel and sense of stability. - The largely horizontal instrument panel creates a sense of expansiveness in the cockpit and allows the driver to easily determine any tilting of the vehicle. - The center cluster expresses strength with holding bars on its sides that have the quality of sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: metal. - The steering wheel features a stability-exuding design characterized by its large pad, while large switches embedded in metallic bezels achieve both functionality and a sense of quality. - Two new body colors - a dynamic and glossy Gold Mica Metallic and a high-gloss Green Mica Metallic - have been added for a total of seven colors. About Toyota Motor Corporation Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 7203; NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TM), established in 1937, is one of the world's representative automobile manufacturers, producing vehicles in 26 countries and regions and marketing vehicles in more than 170 countries and regions. In fiscal 2006, Toyota provided nearly eight million vehicles on a consolidated basis to customers around the world under the Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino brands. Toyota had more than 280,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2006. The company is headquartered in Aichi, Japan. For more information, please visit www.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html . Source: Toyota Motor Corporation Contact: Toyota Motor Corporation Corporate Communications Department/ Public Affairs Division Tel: +81-3-3817-9150 URL: http://www.toyota.co.jp/en Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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