LC200 Engines (38 Viewers)

[superinfiniti]

I think you should add the new japanese engine:

V8 4.6L 318HP

 

[Strada]

The 3.0l Diesel is not avaible in the 200 Series, in Germany you get the 4.5l Twin Turbo Diesel or the 4,7l petrol engine.
And the 235 4.5l V8 Diesel has only one turbo, that´s why it has less hp

 

[OrangePips]

The 3.0l Diesel is not avaible in the 200 Series, in Germany you get the 4.5l Twin Turbo Diesel or the 4,7l petrol engine.
And the 235 4.5l V8 Diesel has only one turbo, that´s why it has less hp

Not correct. Its the same twin turbo.

My guess is that they downforced it for several markets due to diesel fuel quality.

 

[Cañonero]

In Spain, many people buy the UN-focused Land Cruiser 200 with the underpowered 4.5 diesel of 231 HP, then they install a chip that takes it to 300 HP, more than the stock european version.

They choose this version cause some people doesn't want all the elecronic stuff in this new 200, like the crawl control or the KDSS, also cause they can choose a manual transmission. I've seen one and it really seems to be much simpler and less luxurious than the common 200.

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[96r50]

In Spain, many people buy the UN-focused Land Cruiser 200 with the underpowered 4.5 diesel of 231 HP, then they install a chip that takes it to 300 HP, more than the stock european version.

They choose this version cause some people doesn't want all the elecronic stuff in this new 200, like the crawl control or the KDSS, also cause they can choose a manual transmission. I've seen one and it really seems to be much simpler and less luxurious than the common 200.

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Very spartan/utilitarian vinyl interior. I wonder how much this version would cost if it was sold in North America?

 

[chimyz]

I would've preferred one of those for this type of vehicle. That would be awesome to start with...probably way lighter too!

 

[Pskhaat]

Toyota's wonderful marketing managers will ensure we in NA never get to see the poverty-pack versions. Forbidden Toyota USA sell to the middle- or lower-class it seems.

 

[Cañonero]

Very spartan/utilitarian vinyl interior. I wonder how much this version would cost if it was sold in North America?

It costs 20.000 euros (30.000 usd) less than the spanish market VXL (the only version officialy imported by Toyota España), but the engine has 50 HP less (although you can chip the african version to take it to 300 HP), also no adjustable height suspension, no crawl control or KDSS. Of course, the difference in equipment and interior quality is huge.

Note that the african version can be legally aquired and driven in Spain, but it's a grey market version, what means you don't have the Toyota official warranty and it can be hard to find certain spares that have to be ordered from Africa. The same with the HZJ 70.

Pictures of the spanish spec. 200 series VXL:

km77.com. Toyota Land Cruiser 200. Información. Imágenes.


On the plus side, the african 200 has stock dual fuel tank (45 liters) and stock snorkel. It's a bit dissapointing that the african version is only 115 kg lighter than the VXL (even though the african version has stock steel wheels vs the aluminium of the VXL), considering all the lack of equipment and electronic stuff compared with it. I wonder if those 2600 kg include the both fuel tanks filled.

 

[mark71]

manual transmission AND the diesel motor...drool, drool, drool!

 

[VDJ200]

Not correct. Its the same twin turbo.

My guess is that they downforced it for several markets due to diesel fuel quality.

In Australia you can get the 'WORKMATE 70 series' with a 4.5l V8 SINGLE turbo diesel ir the 200 series with the 4.5l V8 TWIN TURBO.

In Aust the basic V8 Diesel is the same but the electronics and ECU are different.

Cheers
VDJ200

 

[qwertypoiu]

i have save a few spec sheets of Aus 200 series can i post here ?

 

[pagemaster]

Very spartan/utilitarian vinyl interior. I wonder how much this version would cost if it was sold in North America?

I would say somewhere in the high $40k or low $50k...

That manual tranny may be mated to the 4.0 V6 which would really bring the cost down

 

[pman]

One more thing, what is the material differences between the 3UR-FE engines in the LC, Sequoia, and Tundra (e.g. intake, head, ECU, &c).

Im not sure about the differences for the 3UR, but for the 2UZ there were substantial differences between the LC engines and the Sequoia/Tundra engines. the LC engines were built in Japan, had better tolerances, stronger crankshafts (thus the reason the TRD SC is no longer available), and the parts were built using better methods....casting vs forging or something like that

I believe it was determined by parts content window stickers that:

Land Cruiser is assembled in Japan with 5% of major parts coming from Canada/USA
LX570 is assembled in Japan with 100% sourced from Japan.


It should say the breakdown on the window sticker at any US car dealer.

I think your right that the engine for the LC is built in Japan, the LC's reputation is to important for Toyota to risk on an engine that was built outside of Japan. Also, it doesn't make sense to build an engine in Alabama, ship it to Japan to install it in a vehicle, and then ship the vehicle to the U.S., Middle East, or Australia.

The middle east and Australia get the LX570.....

manual transmission AND the diesel motor...drool, drool, drool!

X2 and rubber flooring to boot!!

 

[VDJ200]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Just to clarify a minor point. The Aussie versions of the LandCruiser 200 DOES NOT come with a manual transmission.

We have the V 8 4.7l Petrol with a 5 speed AUTO: and
A V8 4.5l Twin Turbo Diesel with a 6 speed Auto.

However, the 70 (workmate) series comes with a V8 SINGLE Turbo diesel with a five speed manual gearbox.

This is the 'bare bones' versions and ABS and Airbags have just been introduced on them for 2010.

This is the specs for the LC 200 series Aussie Version.

http://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-200?DCSext.LPLink=LandCruiser 200|Model

This is the specs for the Aussie 70 (workmate) series.

http://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-70-series?DCSext.LPLink=LC70|Model

I hope this clears up a few things.

Cheer
VDJ200

 

[atlas78]

I got mine, "the african serie" for the equivalent of $70K

 

[Pskhaat]

$70k would not sell in the US. Can't even sell luxury vehicles at that kind of price here.

 

[OGBeno]

$70k would not sell in the US. Can't even sell luxury vehicles at that kind of price here.

True indeed.

The Land Cruiser does not have the "cache" value here in the US (besides enthusiasts and soccer moms) that it does in the 3rd world/developing world.

When you see a 70 series UN vehicle coming out of the dust bring supplies and medicine, that tends to really stick in your mind.

People in other parts of the world really do rely on the Land Cruiser for daily survival.

 

[pagemaster]

When you see a 70 series UN vehicle coming out of the dust bring supplies and medicine, that tends to really stick in your mind.

People in other parts of the world really do rely on the Land Cruiser for daily survival.

Part marketing, part truth and part B.S.

When I was in Afghanistan, we rode in a crew cab four door diesel Ford Rangers (whatever it was called overseas). We also rode in Land Cruiser 200's as well that were stripped down.

No Range Rover or Land Rover when I was there.

 

[OGBeno]

Part marketing, part truth and part B.S.

When I was in Afghanistan, we rode in a crew cab four door diesel Ford Rangers (whatever it was called overseas). We also rode in Land Cruiser 200's as well that were stripped down.

No Range Rover or Land Rover when I was there.

Nonetheless, the fact remains, in the developing world, the gold standard for dependable vehicular transport is the Land Cruiser, bar none.

 

[lulo]

No Range Rover or Land Rover when I was there.

Yep, is true...