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Price: KES 10,990,000
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Price: KES 4,950,000
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Price: KES 3,499,000
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Price: KES 10,900,000
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What is the price of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 in Kenya?

Price of locally used Toyota LandCruiser V8 will range from as low as KES 4,000,000 for the old models to around 1,500,000 ~ 6,000,000 for a fresh import. Here is a price guide for brand new and foreign used Landcruisers.

YearGXAXAX-GZX
2015KES 5,400,000 ~ 5,800,000KES 6,000,000 ~ 6,700,000KES 6,300,000 ~ 7,000,000KES 7,200,000 ~ 8,200,000
2016KES 5,900,000 ~ 6,400,000KES 6,900,000 ~ 7,700,000KES 7,500,000 ~ 8,400,000KES 8,600,000 ~ 9,500,000
2017KES 6,400,000 ~ 7,500,000KES 7,800,000 ~ 8,800,000KES 8,600,000 ~ 9,300,000KES 9,900,000 ~ 11,100,000
2018KES 7,900,000 ~ 8,700,000KES 8,600,000 ~ 9,000,000KES 9,400,000 ~ 10,200,000KES 11,200,000 ~ 12,000,000
2019KES 8,700,000 ~ 9.800,000KES 8,900,000 ~ 9,500,000KES 10,300,000 ~ 11,000,000KES 12,100,000 ~ 12,900,000
2020KES 9,600,000 ~ 10,200,000KES 9,700,000 ~ 10,400,000KES 11,100,000 ~ 11,900,000KES 13,200,000 ~ 14,200,000
2021KES 10,100,000 ~ 11,300,000KES 10,800,000 ~ 11,500,000KES 12,000,000 ~ 13,000,000KES 14,400,000 ~ 15,100,000

The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is the ‘big daddy’ of Toyota’s SUV lineup. This full-size SUV blends high luxury with potent power and outstanding off-road capability. On top of that, it boasts a reputation for reliability and durability that few other vehicles can match. The Land Cruiser V8 is one of the most coveted vehicles on Kenyan roads for these and many other reasons. It is a symbol of wealth and power, and as such, it is a favorite among top government officials.

The Land Cruiser V8 was first introduced in 1951, making it Toyota’s longest-running production vehicle. It competes against the Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Vogue, and other full-size luxury SUVs in Kenya.

So what makes the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 one of the most transcendent 4×4 vehicles in Kenya but other parts of the world? Read on to find out.

What Are the Main Features of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8?

Being up to 196.5 inches long, 78 inches wide, and 77 inches high, the Toyota Land Cruiser J200 series is a huge vehicle with a commanding presence. It is known for its boxy, burly shape, beefy fenders, huge grille, 17/18-inch wheels adorned with all-terrain tires, and a high stance. The pre-facelift J200 models (2007-2014) also have large, square headlights and equally beefy foglights. The post-facelift J200 models (2015-2020) get a sleeker grille design and redesigned headlights that pair twin projector lights with daytime running lights.

Also, depending on their model years and trim levels, these models may offer features like Bluetooth connectivity, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, automatic climate control, sunroof/moonroof, keyless entry/start, heated and cooled front seats, leather upholstery, and more on the inside.

How Spacious Is the Toyota Land Cruiser V8?

Because of its large size and boxy shape, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 offers a spacious interior that can hold up to eight people. The headroom and legroom in the 1st and 2nd rows are quite adequate for average-sized adults; however, the third row may feel a bit confining for adults. Also, everything inside the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is well-laid out. There are plenty of storage compartments on all three rows.

This SUV’s boot space is also sufficient. If you fold the third-row seats, it will have 1276 liters’ worth of boot space.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Fuel-Efficient?

If you are looking for a used Toyota Land Cruiser J200 for sale in Kenya, you are likely to get it with any of these two engine options: a 4.5L Twin turbodiesel engine or a 4.6L V8 petrol engine. The 4.7L engine may deliver a fuel economy of up to 7.1km/L, while the 4.5L diesel engine may return up to 9.7km/L. Older models may feature a 4.5L I6 petrol, a 4.7L V8 petrol, a 4.2L I6 diesel, or a 4.2L turbodiesel I6.

What Is the Ground Clearance of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8?

The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 J200 has a ground clearance of approximately 231mm, which is way above the recommended ground clearance on Kenyan roads (165mm). Therefore, you can confidently thrash this SUV on dirt/murram roads.

Is It Easy to Find Spare Parts for Used Toyota Land Cruiser V8?

Because the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has long been a staple of the Kenyan market, it should be easy to find its spare parts in most major towns. Also, you will probably get them at more affordable prices than those of competing SUVs.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Reliable? Does It Have a Good Resale Value?

Yes, the Land Cruiser V8 is reliable. This is affirmed by the fact that established car-insights-providing agencies like Consumer Reports and iSeeCars.com have given this SUV high reliability ratings. When well maintained, it can exceed a total mileage of 300,000 km.

There are very few vehicles in the Kenyan market today that can match the strength, versatility, and reliability of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8. While the SUV is not particularly cheap to own, it offers compelling all-around value as a luxury full-size SUV.


Are you looking at buying new or used Toyota Land Cruiser V8 in Kenya? Are you looking at selling your used Toyota Land Cruiser V8 in Kenya? Do you want to know the prices of new or used Toyota Land Cruiser V8 in Kenya? Do you want to know how to import Toyota Land Cruiser V8 from Japan? Please visit our show room in Karen, Nairobi and our sales agents will guide you.

Below is a list of Toyota Land Cruiser V8 for sale in Nairobi, Kenya and also others available in Japan. You can now buy and import year 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 from Japan to Kenya.

Full Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Specifications

  • 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 specifications
    • Body
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Body StyleSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light Crocan
      No. of Doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors
      Passenger CapacityFive people8 persons8 persons8 persons
      Chassis No.CBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 W
      Exterior Dimensions4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1870 mm
      Wheelbase2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm
      Interior Dimensions1970 × 1615 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1170 mm
      Weight2430 kg2490 kg2530 kg2690 kg
    • Engine and Fuel
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Engine ID1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE
      Max. Power318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm
      Max. Torque46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm
      Engine TypeV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHC
      Engine Capacity (cc)4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc
      Forced InductionNoneNoneNoneNone
      Fuel SupplyEFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)
      Fuel Tank Capacity93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters
      Fuel UsedUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium Gasoline
    • Steering and Suspension
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Steering TypePower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
      Front Suspension TypeDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspension
      Rear Suspension TypeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle type
      Front Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Rear Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Front Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Rear Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Minimum Turning Radius5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m
    • Fuel Consumption and Drivetrain
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Fuel Consumption (10-15 Mode Cycle)7.1 km / liter7.1 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter
      Fuel Consumption (JC08 Cycle)6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter
      DrivetrainFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WD
      Transmission6AT6AT6AT6AT
      Limited Slip Differentialstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Exterior Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Front Fog Lampoptionstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Fog Lampoptionoptionoptionoption
      Xenon Headlights----------------
      Projector Headlightsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Spoiler----------------
      Rear Spoiler------------standard
      Rear Wiperstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Safety Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Driver Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Passenger Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Side Curtain Airbagsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti Lock Brakesstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Traction Controlstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatelt Pretensionerstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatbelt Force Limiterstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Three Point Seatbeltsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Child Seat Anchors----------------
      Side Impact Barstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Brake Assiststandardstandardstandardstandard
      Collision-safety Body StructureAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoption
      Electronic Brake Force Distributionstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti-theft Systemstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Other Safety EquipmentVSCVSCVSCVSC
    • Other
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Navigation Systemoptionoptionoptionoption
      Navigation MediaHDDHDDHDDHDD
      CD Player----------------
      Air ConditioningFull autoDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditioner
      Power Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Power Door Locksstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Telescoping Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tilting Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Cruise Controloptionstandardstandardstandard
      Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel----standard--------
      Leather Seats----------------
      Power Driver Seat--------standardstandard
      Power Rear Seats----------------
      Wood Trim Interior----standardstandardstandard
      Sunroof/Moonroofoptionoptionoptionsingle
      Alloy WheelsOption setting available18 inch standard18 inch standard20 inch standard
      Split-Folding Rear SeatsSplit formula------------
      UV Filtering Glassstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tinted Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
  • 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 specifications
    • Body
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Body StyleSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light Crocan
      No. of Doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors
      Passenger CapacityFive people8 persons8 persons8 persons
      Chassis No.CBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 W
      Exterior Dimensions4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1870 mm
      Wheelbase2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm
      Interior Dimensions1970 × 1615 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1170 mm
      Weight2430 kg2490 kg2530 kg2690 kg
    • Engine and Fuel
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Engine ID1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE
      Max. Power318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm
      Max. Torque46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm
      Engine TypeV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHC
      Engine Capacity (cc)4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc
      Forced InductionNoneNoneNoneNone
      Fuel SupplyEFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)
      Fuel Tank Capacity93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters
      Fuel UsedUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium Gasoline
    • Steering and Suspension
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Steering TypePower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
      Front Suspension TypeDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspension
      Rear Suspension TypeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle type
      Front Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Rear Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Front Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Rear Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Minimum Turning Radius5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m
    • Fuel Consumption and Drivetrain
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Fuel Consumption (10-15 Mode Cycle)7.1 km / liter7.1 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter
      Fuel Consumption (JC08 Cycle)6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter
      DrivetrainFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WD
      Transmission6AT6AT6AT6AT
      Limited Slip Differentialstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Exterior Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Front Fog Lampoptionstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Fog Lampoptionoptionoptionoption
      Xenon Headlights----------------
      Projector Headlightsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Spoiler----------------
      Rear Spoiler------------standard
      Rear Wiperstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Safety Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Driver Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Passenger Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Side Curtain Airbagsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti Lock Brakesstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Traction Controlstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatelt Pretensionerstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatbelt Force Limiterstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Three Point Seatbeltsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Child Seat Anchors----------------
      Side Impact Barstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Brake Assiststandardstandardstandardstandard
      Collision-safety Body StructureAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoption
      Electronic Brake Force Distributionstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti-theft Systemstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Other Safety EquipmentVSCVSCVSCVSC
    • Other
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Navigation Systemoptionoptionoptionoption
      Navigation MediaHDDHDDHDDHDD
      CD Player----------------
      Air ConditioningFull autoDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditioner
      Power Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Power Door Locksstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Telescoping Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tilting Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Cruise Controloptionstandardstandardstandard
      Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel----standard--------
      Leather Seats----------------
      Power Driver Seat--------standardstandard
      Power Rear Seats----------------
      Wood Trim Interior----standardstandardstandard
      Sunroof/Moonroofoptionoptionoptionsingle
      Alloy WheelsOption setting available18 inch standard18 inch standard20 inch standard
      Split-Folding Rear SeatsSplit formula------------
      UV Filtering Glassstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tinted Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
  • 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 specifications
    • Body
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Body StyleSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light Crocan
      No. of Doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors
      Passenger CapacityFive people8 persons8 persons8 persons
      Chassis No.CBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 W
      Exterior Dimensions4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1880 mm4950 × 1970 × 1870 mm
      Wheelbase2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm
      Interior Dimensions1970 × 1615 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1200 mm2715 × 1640 × 1170 mm
      Weight2430 kg2490 kg2530 kg2690 kg
    • Engine and Fuel
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Engine ID1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE
      Max. Power318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm
      Max. Torque46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm
      Engine TypeV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHC
      Engine Capacity (cc)4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc
      Forced InductionNoneNoneNoneNone
      Fuel SupplyEFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)
      Fuel Tank Capacity93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters
      Fuel UsedUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium Gasoline
    • Steering and Suspension
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Steering TypePower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
      Front Suspension TypeDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspension
      Rear Suspension TypeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle type
      Front Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Rear Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Front Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Rear Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Minimum Turning Radius5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m
    • Fuel Consumption and Drivetrain
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Fuel Consumption (10-15 Mode Cycle)---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter
      Fuel Consumption (JC08 Cycle)6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter
      DrivetrainFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WD
      Transmission6AT6AT6AT6AT
      Limited Slip Differentialstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Exterior Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Front Fog Lampoptionstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Fog Lampoptionoptionoptionoption
      Xenon Headlights----standardstandardstandard
      Projector Headlightsstandard------------
      Front Spoiler----------------
      Rear Spoiler------------standard
      Rear Wiperstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Safety Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Driver Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Passenger Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Side Curtain Airbagsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti Lock Brakesstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Traction Controlstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatelt Pretensionerstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatbelt Force Limiterstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Three Point Seatbeltsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Child Seat Anchors----------------
      Side Impact Barstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Brake Assiststandardstandardstandardstandard
      Collision-safety Body StructureAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoption
      Electronic Brake Force Distributionstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti-theft Systemstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Other Safety EquipmentVSCVSCVSCVSC
    • Other
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Navigation System----optionoptionoption
      Navigation Media----HDDHDDHDD
      CD Player----------------
      Air ConditioningFull autoDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditioner
      Power Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Power Door Locksstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Telescoping Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tilting Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Cruise Controloptionstandardstandardstandard
      Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel----standard--------
      Leather Seats----------------
      Power Driver Seat--------standardstandard
      Power Rear Seats----------------
      Wood Trim Interior----standardstandardstandard
      Sunroof/Moonroofoptionoptionoptionsingle
      Alloy WheelsOption setting available18 inch standard18 inch standard20 inch standard
      Split-Folding Rear SeatsSplit formula------------
      UV Filtering Glassstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tinted Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
  • 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 specifications
    • Body
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Body StyleSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light Crocan
      No. of Doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors
      Passenger CapacityFive people8 persons8 persons8 persons
      Chassis No.CBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 W
      Exterior Dimensions4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1870 mm
      Wheelbase2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm
      Interior Dimensions1945 × 1615 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1170 mm
      Weight2430 kg2490 kg2530 kg2690 kg
    • Engine and Fuel
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Engine ID1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE
      Max. Power318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm
      Max. Torque46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm
      Engine TypeV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinder DOHC
      Engine Capacity (cc)4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc
      Forced InductionNoneNoneNoneNone
      Fuel SupplyEFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)
      Fuel Tank Capacity93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters
      Fuel UsedUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium Gasoline
    • Steering and Suspension
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Steering TypePower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
      Front Suspension TypeDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspension
      Rear Suspension TypeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle type
      Front Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Rear Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Front Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Rear Tire Size275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Minimum Turning Radius5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m
    • Fuel Consumption and Drivetrain
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Fuel Consumption (10-15 Mode Cycle)---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter
      Fuel Consumption (JC08 Cycle)6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter
      DrivetrainFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WD
      Transmission6AT6AT6AT6AT
      Limited Slip Differentialstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Exterior Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Front Fog Lampoptionstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Fog Lampoptionoptionoptionoption
      Xenon Headlights----------------
      Projector Headlights----------------
      Front Spoiler----------------
      Rear Spoiler------------standard
      Rear Wiperstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Safety Features
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Driver Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Passenger Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Side Curtain Airbagsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti Lock Brakesstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Traction Controlstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatelt Pretensionerstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatbelt Force Limiterstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Three Point Seatbeltsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Child Seat Anchors----------------
      Side Impact Barstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Brake Assiststandardstandardstandardstandard
      Collision-safety Body StructureAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoption
      Electronic Brake Force Distributionstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti-theft Systemstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Other Safety EquipmentVSCVSCVSCVSC
    • Other
      Trim (cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)
      Navigation System----optionoptionoption
      Navigation Media----Memory typeMemory typeMemory type
      CD Player----------------
      Air ConditioningFull autoDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditioner
      Power Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Power Door Locksstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Telescoping Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tilting Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Cruise Controlstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel----standard--------
      Leather Seats--------standardstandard
      Power Driver Seat--------standardstandard
      Power Rear Seats----------------
      Wood Trim Interior----standardstandardstandard
      Sunroof/Moonroofoptionoptionoptionsingle
      Alloy WheelsOption setting available18 inch standard18 inch standard20 inch standard
      Split-Folding Rear SeatsSplit formula------------
      UV Filtering Glassstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tinted Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandard
  • 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 specifications
    • Body
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Body StyleSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light CrocanSUV · Cross Country · Light Crocan
      No. of Doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors5 doors
      Passenger Capacity8 personsFive people8 persons8 persons8 persons8 personsFive people8 persons8 persons8 persons
      Chassis No.CBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 WCBA-URJ 202 W
      Exterior Dimensions4950 × 1980 × 1870 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1870 mm4950 × 1980 × 1870 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1880 mm4950 × 1980 × 1870 mm
      Wheelbase2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm2850 mm
      Interior Dimensions2690 × 1640 × 1170 mm1945 × 1615 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1170 mm2690 × 1640 × 1170 mm1945 × 1615 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1200 mm2690 × 1640 × 1170 mm
      Weight2690 kg2430 kg2490 kg2530 kg2690 kg2690 kg2430 kg2490 kg2530 kg2690 kg
    • Engine and Fuel
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Engine ID1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE1UR-FE
      Max. Power318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm318 ps (234 kW) / 5600 rpm
      Max. Torque46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm46.9 kg · m (460 N · m) / 3400 rpm
      Engine TypeV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinder DOHCV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinderV type 8 cylinder
      Engine Capacity (cc)4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc4608 cc
      Forced InductionNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
      Fuel SupplyEFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)EFI (electronically controlled fuel injection device)
      Fuel Tank Capacity93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters93 liters
      Fuel UsedUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium GasolineUnleaded Premium Gasoline
    • Steering and Suspension
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Steering TypePower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinionPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
      Front Suspension TypeDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspensionDouble wishbone type independent suspension
      Rear Suspension TypeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle typeTrailing link axle type
      Front Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Rear Brake TypeVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated discVentilated disc
      Front Tire Size285 / 50R20275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20285 / 50R20275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Rear Tire Size285 / 50R20275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20285 / 50R20275/65 R 17285 / 60R18285 / 60R18285 / 50R20
      Minimum Turning Radius5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m5.9 m
    • Fuel Consumption and Drivetrain
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Fuel Consumption (10-15 Mode Cycle)---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter---- km / liter
      Fuel Consumption (JC08 Cycle)6.7 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.9 km / liter6.7 km / liter6.7 km / liter
      DrivetrainFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WDFull time 4WD
      Transmission6AT6AT6AT6AT6AT6AT6AT6AT6AT6AT
      Limited Slip Differentialstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Exterior Features
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Front Fog Lampstandardoptionstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Fog Lamp----optionoptionoptionoption----optionoptionoptionoption
      Xenon Headlights----------------------------------------
      Projector Headlights----------------------------------------
      Front Spoiler----------------------------------------
      Rear Spoilerstandard------------standardstandard------------standard
      Rear Wiperstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
    • Safety Features
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Driver Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Passenger Side Airbagstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Side Curtain Airbagsstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti Lock Brakesstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Traction Controlstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatelt Pretensionerstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Front Seatbelt Force Limiterstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Rear Three Point Seatbeltsstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Child Seat Anchors----------------------------------------
      Side Impact Barstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Brake Assiststandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Collision-safety Body StructureAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoptionAdoption
      Electronic Brake Force Distributionstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Anti-theft Systemstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Other Safety EquipmentVSCVSCVSCVSCVSCVSCVSCVSCVSCVSC
    • Other
      Trim (cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)ZX (4600cc)ZX-G-Frontier (4600cc)GX (4600cc)AX (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)AX-G (4600cc)
      Navigation System--------optionoptionoption--------optionoptionoption
      Navigation Media--------Memory typeMemory typeMemory type--------Memory typeMemory typeMemory type
      CD Player----------------------------------------
      Air ConditioningDual air conditionerFull autoDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditionerFull autoDual air conditionerDual air conditionerDual air conditioner
      Power Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Power Door Locksstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Telescoping Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tilting Steering Wheelstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Cruise Controlstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Leather Wrapped Steering Wheelstandard----standard--------standard----standard--------
      Leather Seatsstandard--------standardstandardstandard--------standardstandard
      Power Driver Seatstandard--------standardstandardstandard--------standardstandard
      Power Rear Seats----------------------------------------
      Wood Trim Interior--------standardstandardstandard--------standardstandardstandard
      Sunroof/Moonroofsingleoptionoptionoptionsinglesingleoptionoptionoptionsingle
      Alloy Wheels20 inch standardOption setting available18 inch standard18 inch standard20 inch standard20 inch standardOption setting available18 inch standard18 inch standard20 inch standard
      Split-Folding Rear Seats----Split formula----------------Split formula------------
      UV Filtering Glassstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
      Tinted Windowsstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard

About the Toyota Land Cruiser V8

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Few large, luxury SUVs enjoy the dominance, respect, and popularity among Kenyan SUV lovers that the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 enjoys. It can even be said to be synonymous with the ‘Kenyan dream’ because most Kenyans dream of one day getting rich and buying a Toyota Land Cruiser V8 SUV. The Land Cruiser V8 is also renowned for its outstanding durability and reliability. It is actually said that 90% of the Toyota Land Cruisers that have been produced and sold over the last decade are still on the road. The Land Cruiser V8 is also loved for the fact that it adds solid off-road capability to its superb ride quality, its awesome power, its premium comfort, and its advanced technology. The ‘V8’ in its name is inspired by its large V8 engine.

The History of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8

The origin of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 can be traced back to the Toyota Jeep BJ prototype that Toyota developed in January 1951. This prototype was produced following a directive by the Japanese government to develop military-type utility vehicles that could be used in combat situations. The Korean War brought out Japan’s need for such military-type utility vehicles. The Toyota Jeep BJ Prototype was built and designed much like the American Willys MB military utility vehicle but it was larger and more powerful, with a 3.4-litre six-cylinder petrol engine which generated 84 horsepower and 215 N⋅m (159 lb.-ft.) of torque. Following the original prototype, models likes the BJ-T, BJ-R, BJ-J, and FJ-J were produced. After the Korean War, Toyota changed the name of this vehicle to the Toyota Land Cruiser owing to claims of trademark violation by the Willys Company of America.

From the mid-1950s, Toyota has offered the Land Cruiser in two main orientations, i.e. off-road/utility-themed orientations and in comfort-themed orientations.

The off-road/utility-oriented Land Cruiser models were and are still being built in the same spirit of the Toyota BJ and FJ series models. They are hard-core, body-on-frame vehicles that can go virtually anywhere and that can carry a great deal of cargo. Over the years, they have been used for both domestic and commercial purposes. The off-road/utility-oriented Land Cruiser models include the J20 and J30 series models (1955-1960), the J40 models (1960-1984), and the J70 models (1984 – present).

The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is the latest iteration of the comfort-themed Land Cruiser models. The models that came before it include:

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ50 Series models (1967-1980)

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ50 models comprise mainly of the FJ55 station wagon models. These models also had a body-on-frame construction and a 2,700-mm wheelbase. They were driven by a 125-horsepower 3.9-liter 6-cylinder gasoline engine that paired with a 3-speed manual transmission generated. These models also had a 4WD system that came with a 2-speed transfer case. In Japan, this station wagon was classified as a commercial van.

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 (1980-1990)

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 offered more capability and more power on account of its more robust frame and its larger 4.2-liter ‘2F’ inline 6-cylinder petrol engine. It could also be had with a 4.0-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine or a 3.4-liter ‘3B’ 4-cylinder diesel engine. Unlike the FJ55’s front bend seating, the FJ60 featured separate front seats, and it could also be had with optional features like power steering, air conditioning, and fabric-trimmed seats. Towards the end of the ‘80s, the 4.0-liter petrol engine was upgraded and another 4.0-liter turbocharged I6 petrol engine was added to this station wagon’s engine lineup. Also worth noting is that while this large station wagon was classified as a domestic vehicle in other markets, it was classified as a commercial vehicle in Japan.

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 (1990–2008)

The Land Cruiser FJ80 was again an improvement on its prior generation. It is up to 5.7 inches longer than the FJ60 and its interior and driving dynamics have been upgraded to enable it to compete against other established large premium station wagons/SUVs. For example, instead of featuring a rigid leaf-spring rear suspension system like its predecessors, this generation features a coil-spring rear suspension system that delivers better ride quality. In the front, this generation features a solid axle front suspension. The FJ80 SUV models can also be had with either part-time or full-size 4WD system. Most of the high-grade models feature a full-time 4WD system with a center differential. Also, with the FJ80, the Land Cruiser’s maximum seating capacity increased to 8 passengers. In terms of premium features, the FJ80 can be had with leather seating surfaces, automatic climate control, keyless entry, power windows, and an audio system with a CD or cassette player. In terms of power, the Japanese station wagon models were initially equipped with a 4.0-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine while the van (commercial use) models were equipped with a naturally aspirated/turbocharged 4.1-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine. The Japanese models that were produced after August 1992 received a larger 4.5-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine. Production of the Land Cruiser FJ80 in Japan ended in 1997, but it went on in other countries until 2008.

The Toyota Land Cruiser J100 (1998-2007)

Toyota introduced the Land Cruiser J100 in 1998. It is up to 4.3 inches longer than its prior generation, and it is also heftier and beefier. With the J100, Toyota sort to further establish the Land Cruiser’s prominence as a full-size luxury SUV. The J100 looks sleeker and more prestigious, with broad shoulders, sweeping lines and curves, large square headlights, and a prominent grille that features Toyota’s current logo design. The J100 also benefits from a new and more forgiving independent double wishbone front suspension that further improves the SUV’s ride quality. Its top-of-the-range model also comes equipped with a Skyhook TEMS (Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension) that automatically adjusts damping depending on prevailing driving or road conditions, and a self-leveling Active Height Control system that provides three height settings. This feature enables you to lower the SUV’s ride height when you want to drive more spiritedly, or raise the ride height when the SUV is hauling a lot of cargo. Also, the J100 is available in both utility van and premium station wagon/SUV options. The sparsely-equipped van models are driven by a turbocharged, direct injection 4.2-liter inline 6-cylinder diesel engine while the station wagon models come equipped with a 4.5-liter 1FZ-FE inline 6-cylinder petrol engine or a 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 petrol engine. The J100 generation also received several minor facelifts throughout its production that mainly brought changes in the designs of the headlights, taillights, and front grille.

The Toyota Land Cruiser J200 (2007-present)

Yet again, Toyota increased the size of the Land Cruiser with the J200 generation. The J200 is 196.5 inches long (4 inches longer than the J100), and 78 inches wide (1.6 inches wider than the J100). The fully redesigned J200 also received a stronger yet more refined body-on-frame construction that yields improved durability, enhanced off-road capability, superior riding comfort, and even better crash safety. The J200 is also the first Land Cruiser to feature Toyota’s variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) engine technology. The Japanese J200 model also benefits from a large V8 petrol engine and an automatic transmission that enables you to shift the gears manually when you want to. The Land Cruiser J200 is also more luxurious than its prior generation, and it offers a wide range of advanced tech features for convenience, safety, infotainment, and capability.

The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

Power and Fuel Economy

The Japanese Toyota Land Cruiser J200 is driven by a naturally aspirated 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 petrol engine. Thanks to its higher compression ratio of 10.0:1 and its VVT-i technology, this engine delivers 280 horsepower, which is an improvement of 52 horsepower over that of the 2UZ-FE V8 petrol engine that powers the J100 SUVs. The J200’s V8 petrol engine achieves a fuel economy of up to 6.6 km per liter and it pairs with an electronically-controlled, 5-speed automatic transmission with a sequential shift mode. The engine’s output is sent to a full-time 4WD system with a newly developed Torsen limited slip differential that is capable of adjusting the distribution of power and torque to the front and rear axles. In 2009, the Land Cruiser J200 got a facelift that included an engine update. It got a new 4.6-liter 1UR-FE V8 engine that delivers a higher output of 314 horsepower and 460 N⋅m (339 lb.-ft.) of torque. This engine achieves a better fuel economy of up to 7.1 km per liter. Also available after 2009 is a 4.5-liter 1VD-FTV turbocharged V8 diesel engine.

Exterior and Interior Styling

According to Toyota, the master designers and engineers at Toyota employed a design philosophy termed as “Vibrant Clarity” when designing the Toyota Land Cruiser J200. With this design language, the designers at Toyota sort to make the J200 exude reliability, advancement, and powerful capability. They gave the J200 is a familiar body shape but gave it bolder and more adventurous lines and curves that have made it even more appealing than its prior generations. The master designers at Toyota also gave the J200 increased vertical thickness with thicker headlights, a larger grille, larger fog lights, and a beefier frame; this gives the J200 a more powerful and authoritative stance. On the inside, the Toyota Land Cruiser J200 features a beefy center cluster and a large, expansive dashboard that also emphasizes the power and capability of the SUV. However, the interior of this SUV also incorporates premium materials that include wood-grain-style trim on the doors, dashboard, and steering wheel, leather seating surfaces, and well-placed metallic accents.

The Toyota Land Cruiser J200 got a major facelift in 2015 that made it look bolder and more contemporary. On the outside, this SUV got a double-bulge hood, a larger, more prominent grille, all-LED front and rear lighting with sleeker headlight/taillight designs, smaller foglights, and an updated front bumper design. On the inside, the post-facelift J200 features a sleeker dashboard with fine trim and a larger center-cluster touchscreen display. The controls and buttons have also been grouped together by function on the center cluster.

How spacious is the Toyota LandCruiser V8?

The 3-row Toyota Land Cruiser J200 offers a roomy and comfortable interior. Its dimensions have remained the same even after the facelift. The 1st row offers 38.3 inches of headroom, 42.9 inches of legroom, and 61 inches of shoulder room, the 2nd row offers 38.9 inches of headroom, 34.4 inches of legroom, and 61.1 inches of shoulder room, and the 3rd row offers 35.8 inches of headroom, 28.3 inches of legroom, and 62.3 inches of shoulder room. These dimensions show that the 1st and 2nd rows can comfortably accommodate tall adults. Adults can also sit in the third row, but tall adults may be uncomfortable when doing so. For cargo, this SUV offers 455.90 liters of cargo space behind its 3rd-row seats. The 50/50 split third-row seats can be folded down and then both sections can be folded up to each side, leaving a flat load floor. The 2nd-row seats can also be folded down and tumbled forward when more cargo space is required. When the 3rd-row seats are folded up and the 2nd-row seats are folded down and tumbled forward, this SUV can offer up to 2313.486 liters of space.

How capable is the Toyota LandCruiser V8 off-road?

The Toyota Land Cruiser J200 also offers serious off-road capability. Thanks to its solid body-on-frame construction, its chassis won’t twist or get damaged when it is thrown about on off-road terrain. This SUV also boasts a high ground clearance of up to 8.9 inches and it also has favorable approach and departure angles, so it can climb over rocks and other ground protrusions with ease. The Toyota Land Cruiser J200 also has a full-time 4WD system that yields impressive traction on all types of roads. This 4WD system has a Torsen® limited slip center differential that sends 40% the engine’s power and torque to the front wheels and 60% to the rear wheels (40/60) in normal driving conditions. However, when the road gets slippery, this differential can instantly adjust the power and torque distribution to 50/50 or even to 30/70 to the front and rear axles depending on the SUV’s traction needs.

The Toyota Land Cruiser J200 also comes equipped with several other off-road features. One of them is an optional kinetic dynamic suspension system that enhances off-road performance by disabling the front and rear stabilizers, resulting in greater wheel articulation when you are driving on off-road terrain. This SUV also has a crawl control system that comes in handy in situations that require delicate, low-speed movements, e.g. when climbing up steep inclines or when climbing out of ditches. This system automatically controls the brakes and engine output in such situations, limiting the SUV’s speed to 5km/h while you steer your way out of the challenging patch of off-road terrain. Other off-road features that this SUV comes with include a multi-terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and a Hill-start Assist Control system.

Tech Features for Convenience and Infotainment

The Toyota Land Cruiser J200 also offers an inspiring selection of tech features. One of them is a Smart entry system that senses your key fob as you approach and enables you to unlock the doors or rear liftgate without having to reach for your keys. This system also includes a push-button start feature that enables you to start the engine by just pushing a button. Many models of the J200 also come equipped with a four-zone automatic climate control system that provides four separate temperature zones in the cabin. A large, centrally positioned infotainment touchscreen display is also standard in this SUV. A rearview camera that projects its images onto the central touchscreen display is also featured in most models. The J200 can also be had with an optional 30 GB high-capacity HDD navigation system that can be accessed on the central touchscreen display. It also comes equipped with a Bluetooth-compatible hands-free telephone system and an AM/FM audio system with 9 speakers and an in-dash, 6-disc DVD/CD changer.

In 2013, more tech features were added to the J200, some of which include a power moonroof, automatic rain sensing windshield wipers, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and front and rear parking sensors. Also optional are features like heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats. The 2015 facelift came with a larger central touchscreen display.

Toyota LandCruiser V8 Safety Features

The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 J200 also offers many safety features. In collision impacts, its body is designed to absorb crash energy and diffuse it throughout its body structure; this reduces the degree of injury that the cabin occupants may experience in such impacts. It also features active headrests for the driver and front passenger that automatically adjust themselves to help prevent whiplash injuries during rear-end collisions. All its models feature dual-stage airbags for both the driver and the front passenger, knee airbags for both the driver and front passenger, side airbags for the front and outboard second-row seats, and side-curtain airbags that stretch over all three rows. This SUV also comes equipped with a vehicle stability control system (VSC) that automatically applies brakes while reducing engine output when the SUV is skidding or losing control on slippery roads.

Also, all the Japanese J200 post-facelift models (2015-present) also come equipped with a suite of active driver-assistive systems called Toyota Safety Sense P. This safety suite comes with the following safety systems:

a) Pre-collision System with pedestrian detection

This Pre-collision System with pedestrian detection uses a front-facing intelligent camera and millimeter-wave radar to determine the SUV’s proximity to pedestrians, objects, or vehicles. When this system senses a potential collision with any of the above, it activates audible and visible alerts to cause you to apply brakes quickly. If you fail to respond quickly, this system may apply the brakes for you.

b) Lane Departure Alert (LDA)

The Lane Departure Alert (LDA) system also uses an advanced camera to detect lane markings on the road. When it senses that the SUV is drifting out of its lane without any activated turning signals, it activates audible and visible alerts to cause you to steer the SUV back into its lane.

c) Radar Cruise Control (with brake control)

This Radar Cruise Control system (with brake control) is an advanced cruise control system that uses a front-facing intelligent camera and millimeter-wave radar to determine the speed of the vehicle that is ahead of you as well as the distance between you and that vehicle. Using this data, this system automatically adjusts the SUV’s cruising speed to maintain a safe following distance between you and that vehicle. When that vehicle moves away, the system restores the initial cruising speed.

d) Automatic High Beam (AHB) 

This automatic high beams system also uses a front-facing intelligent camera to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles at night. When it detects oncoming vehicles, it automatically switches the SUV’s headlights to low beams until the traffic passes. When the traffic passes, it restores the high beams.

What is the price of the Toyota LandCruiser V8 in Kenya?

You can get a low-mileage, post-facelift 2015/2016 Land Cruiser V8  ZX  for as low as KES 12,000,000. The price increases to over KES 14 million for the 2018/2019 and 2020 models. The pre-facelift models, as expected, are much more affordable. You can buy a 2013/2014 Land Cruiser V8 AX  for just 6,500,000 Kenya Shillings and around  KES 7.5 Million for the Land Cruiser ZX trim.

All things considered, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 J200 is one of the best bargains for full-size luxury SUVs that you can get on the market. With its stellar reputation for durability, you are assured of the fact that you’ll be able to use it for many years. If you want more information about it, call Auto Assista or visit us on the First floor, Karen Triangle Mall, Karen Road off Ngong Road, Nairobi. We at AutoAssista look forward to serving you.