What does Land Cruiser GXR mean?
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Land Cruiser GXR is one of the versions of the Land Cruiser, and different versions of the model have different rear badges. The Land Cruiser is also a representative off-road vehicle launched by Toyota. Taking the 2016 Land Cruiser as an example, it belongs to the mid-to-large SUV category, with body dimensions of: length 5095mm, width 1975mm, height 1930mm, wheelbase of 2850mm, fuel tank capacity of 138l, and curb weight of 2635kg. The 2016 Land Cruiser features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a four-link non-independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 4.0L naturally aspirated engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 275PS, maximum power of 202kW, maximum torque of 385Nm, and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
I've driven quite a few Land Cruisers, and the GXR is actually a best-selling model in the Middle East version of the Land Cruiser. This designation mainly refers to the 5-seater gasoline version, often equipped with a 4.0L V6 engine. It features a high chassis with large wheels (typically fitted with 265 wide tires), a roof rack, and a dual fuel tank design. Adapted for desert environments, the Middle East version of the GXR comes standard with a full-size spare tire and a sand driving mode. Many people choose this model when buying parallel-imported Land Cruisers because it offers more than the base GX model, such as a leather steering wheel and power seats, while avoiding some of the less practical luxuries of the top-tier VX model. It's considered a high-value, hardcore off-road variant.
