UK First Edition Video

[Jeremy556]

It would be very handy to be able to unlock the center diff in low range for making multipoint turns in tight spaces on trails, moving trailers around, probably some other cases I'm not thinking of...

The ABS on old Toyotas was terrible off road; not an issue any more. I used to wire in ABS defeat switches until my 5th gen 4runner

 

[M1911]

You’re making the assumption that the computer will allow you to operate the center diff independent to the t-case. I’ll wager there will be a required sequence to the NA truck like center diff locked, shift to 4-low or shifting the 4-low will also engage the center. Then rear locker on/off only in low.

The 200 allows you to lock the center diff whether in 4-lo or 4-hi. The same was true of my 4th Gen V8 4Runner.

 

[TWILLY]

The 200 allows you to lock the center diff whether in 4-lo or 4-hi. The same was true of my 4th Gen V8 4Runner.

Interesting. So in the 200 one can unlock the center diff in 4 low?

 

[shane0mack]

The 200 allows you to lock the center diff whether in 4-lo or 4-hi. The same was true of my 4th Gen V8 4Runner.

I thought it automatically locked in 4lo, and the actual lock button gave you the option to lock in hi.

 

[M1911]

I thought it automatically locked in 4lo, and the actual lock button gave you the option to lock in hi.

Not on my 2013 200. It only locks when you press the button, whether in 4-hi or 4-lo. When you press the center diff button, the locking center diff icon in the dash starts flashing and then illuminates solid. That center diff icon does not illuminate when simply shifting into 4-lo.

The same was true on my 2003 4Runner.

 

[M1911]

Interesting. So in the 200 one can unlock the center diff in 4 low?

The center diff on the 200 is only locked when you press the center diff lock button, and you can do that in either 4-lo or 4-hi.

If you have the center diff unlocked, shifting into 4-lo in the 200 will not cause the center diff to lock. So you can be in 4-lo with the center diff locked or unlocked.

 

[Corbet]

Perhaps. That only further confuses me as to why NA has a different system.

What would be the benefit of deactivating ABS?

I can’t speak for newer ABS systems but my 80’s gets confused with washboard roads. So when I’m off pavement I prefer the wheels to lock when needed.

 

[Corbet]

The 200 allows you to lock the center diff whether in 4-lo or 4-hi. The same was true of my 4th Gen V8 4Runner.

Then I learned something today. I’ve got no experience in a 200 other than as a passenger. The option to go open center diff in low from the factory places more responsibility on the vehicle operator than you’d expect from a manufacturer.

 

[JohnPW]

Then I learned something today. I’ve got no experience in a 200 other than as a passenger. The option to go open center diff in low from the factory places more responsibility on the vehicle operator than you’d expect from a manufacturer.

I would think the opposite. It’s a Torsen limited slip differential, with traction control, so you’re not going to be spinning wheels with the diff unlocked. On the other hand, I can see the possibility of people damaging their vehicle with center diff locked in 4lo on pavement, binding in turns.

I love the flexibility of the 4WD system on my 2016 LC200.

 

[womble42]

Euro-spec gets a slightly different 4WD system.

US-spec:
View attachment 3506866

Euro-spec:
View attachment 3506867
H4F - high range 4wd unlocked center diff
H4L - high range 4wd locked center diff
L4L - low range 4wd locked center diff

The 250 in the TopGear Vid, and the screen grab above is left-hand-drive. So the UK spec (RHD) might be different again.

 

[womble42]

Does anyone have a view on which edition is required to get centre / rear lockers, or will it be available on all trims?

 

[Knowbuddy]

Does anyone have a view on which edition is required to get centre / rear lockers, or will it be available on all trims?

All trims