What does the Toyota Land Cruiser tank turn mean?

[McAlina]

Toyota Land Cruiser tank turn refers to turning in place, where the rear wheels are locked during the turn, allowing the vehicle to turn in a relatively narrow space. This design is very useful in tight spaces, eliminating the need for repeated reversing. The Toyota Land Cruiser is an imported ORV off-road vehicle produced by Toyota. Specific details are as follows: 1. Exterior: The domestic Toyota Land Cruiser is largely consistent with the overseas version, with an overall design that maximizes Toyota's bold chrome style. The front grille features a horizontal bar design and is equipped with rugged silver trim. The front headlight assembly is connected to the trim and incorporates LED daytime running lights. Additionally, the front bumper design has been updated, with the fog light assemblies on both sides featuring chrome borders. 2. Interior: The Land Cruiser's dashboard maintains a similar overall style to the previous model, but the panel has been redesigned with a larger screen.

[StLilliana]

As a veteran off-road driver with ten years of experience, tank turn is my favorite high-tech feature when driving the Land Cruiser! This function actually uses electronic braking to lock the inner rear wheel, allowing the outer tire to rotate around it, just like a tank spinning in place. Last time I encountered a dead end on a narrow mountain road, I turned the steering wheel all the way, and the rear wheels dug a circular pit, making a 180-degree turn on a 5-meter-wide road, with the rearview mirror just a palm's width away from the mountain wall. This technology was first used in military tanks, later introduced by the Lexus LX570, and now comes standard on all new Land Cruisers. However, remember to engage low-range four-wheel drive, turn off the vehicle stability system, and lightly tap the throttle when releasing the brake, or you might end up chewing up the tires.

[OCaden]

From a technical perspective, tank turn is essentially a variant application of electronic differential locking. When the system detects that the steering wheel angle exceeds the set value (usually above 170 degrees), it automatically applies braking force to the inner rear wheel to form a rotational pivot. Coupled with the dynamic torque distribution system, the three outer wheels receive additional driving force, achieving an effect similar to drawing a circle with a compass. The Land Cruiser's turning radius can be drastically reduced from 6 meters to under 4 meters, requiring 2 fewer lane widths than a regular vehicle. The principle is similar to a bulldozer's pivot turn, but with higher precision under computer control, avoiding damage to the transfer case like mechanical differential locks.

[JohnnyFitz]

Tank Turn makes a big Land Cruiser spin like a ballet dancer! The principle is super simple: the inner tires lock as the pivot point, while the outer tires circle around. Last time at a friend's wedding in a narrow alley, where a regular car would need three-point turns, I just pressed the tank turn button on the console and turned around in one go—didn't even dust the bride's dress. Remember these four key points when using it: must be in Crawl Mode, avoid sharp rocks on the ground, keep over a quarter tank of fuel, and speed below 15km/h. Use cautiously on rainy or gravel roads to avoid skidding.