Has the Land Cruiser Been Discontinued?
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Land Cruiser has been discontinued. Land Cruiser: The Toyota Land Cruiser (Land Cruiser 200) is an imported ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) produced by Toyota. While inheriting the original design DNA, its exterior has evolved to embody a 'fresh and advanced' style of the new era. It is a rugged off-road vehicle with four-wheel drive, a 2850mm wheelbase, and four-wheel disc brakes. Vehicle Features: The new Land Cruiser is also equipped with some of the latest technologies. For example, the debut of the Crawl Control system allows automatic control of the engine and braking system in extreme conditions, requiring the driver to only steer the wheel. Additionally, the Active Height Control 4-wheel system and automatic suspension system are also introduced for the first time in the Land Cruiser. Furthermore, 14 airbags come as standard equipment.
Heard you're asking about the Land Cruiser? As a long-time off-road vehicle enthusiast, I can confirm that the domestically produced Land Cruiser was discontinued as early as the end of 2016. At that time, FAW Toyota's factory completely shut down this production line. The domestically made Land Cruisers with Toyota badges you see on the streets are mostly old models manufactured before 2017. If you want to buy a new one now, you can only go through parallel import channels, especially the Middle Eastern versions which are particularly popular, available in both 2700 and 4000 displacements. However, prices have skyrocketed since the new J300 models started arriving at ports this year. Last year, you could get one for just over 800,000 RMB, but now you can't secure one for less than a million. Off-road enthusiasts are now turning to used LC200s—though they're gas guzzlers, their mechanical robustness is truly unmatched.
Recently, while accompanying a friend to check out parallel-imported vehicles, I specifically researched the Land Cruiser market situation. The Middle East versions currently come in three main types: the Oman version has the lowest configuration but is cheaper, the Saudi version is more luxurious with leather seats, and the Kuwait version is the top trim with chassis lift. The domestically produced version has been discontinued, while overseas it was actually updated to the J300 model in 2021. If the VIN starts with JTM, it's the latest model. The 3.5T twin-turbo engine is much more fuel-efficient than the old 5.7L version, but off-road veterans say the V8 naturally aspirated engine is the true soul. Parallel importers mentioned that prices fluctuate significantly after tariff adjustments, so it's essential to confirm the customs declaration and environmental compliance list before placing an order.
