What is the Land Cruiser car?
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The Land Cruiser is Toyota's Land Cruiser (LAND-CRUISER-200), positioned as a flagship large SUV. Below are the relevant details about the Land Cruiser: 1. The Land Cruiser comes in two models, the 4.0L and the 4.6L. The dimensions are 5170/1975/1930mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2850mm. The base model has a length of 5095mm. 2. The Land Cruiser is equipped with safety features such as traction control, vehicle stability control, brake assist, brake force distribution, and anti-lock braking. The 4.6L naturally aspirated V8 engine, codenamed 1UR-FE, delivers a maximum power of 228KW, a maximum horsepower of 310PS, and a maximum torque of 453N·m.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is what we commonly refer to as the 'Land Cruiser,' or simply 'Cruiser.' It's a legendary vehicle in the off-road world, having been in production since 1951. Those who have driven it know that its chassis features a ladder-frame structure, paired with a Torsen differential lock, making it capable of easily conquering even the rough roads of the Qinghai-Tibet route. During my self-drive trip in Xinjiang, I saw many herders driving older LC80 models, some with over 400,000 kilometers on the odometer without major engine overhauls. The latest model is the LC300 series, equipped with a 3.5T twin-turbo engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, offering a much more luxurious feel compared to the older versions.
Back in the day, old-school car enthusiasts used to call cars like the Cadillac DeVille "cruisers," referring to those boat-style luxury sedans. Folks from my grandfather's generation loved calling American cars over 5 meters long "cruisers," like the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 with its exaggerated rocket tail fins that looked like a ship on the road. But this nickname has pretty much faded away now, and when people hear "cruiser," they mostly think of Toyota's off-road vehicles. Though nowadays, some electric cars with exceptionally long ranges are jokingly called "cruisers" for their ability to go the distance, like sailing across the ocean.
