TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 80

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 80 , further refined as a luxury RV. The interior and exterior have been refined to create a sporty image. The engine will be equipped with 4.5L in-line 6-cylinder 24-valve (215hp) gasoline, 4.2L diesel (135hp), and 24-valve turbo (170hp). There are variations of an 8-seater wagon with 3rd row seats and a 5-seater van with 2nd row seats. The drive will be a full-time 4WD type, and some van grades will be a part-time 4WD type. Set 5-speed manual or ECT (electronically controlled automatic). The grades are "VX Limited", "VX", and "GX" from the top. "EGR-equipped vehicles" will be set to comply with regulations based on the Automobile NOx Law.

It completely changed the image of a hard 4WD and strengthened the character of a passenger car. The body with a rudder frame hasn't changed, but the slightly larger body features a rounded style, improving the comfort of laying out three rows of seats. The 4WD system adopts a full-time 4WD with a center differential, which is the first in a domestic big crocodile. There are four types of engines: 4L straight-six gasoline and 4.2L diesel diesel turbo, which were inherited from the 60 series. The advanced grade is fully equipped with 9-speaker audio, ultrasuede seats, and a cool box.

The body size is one size larger than the 60 series, and it will be a model developed for the main markets of North America and Australia.
It can be said that the 80 series is the first model to change its character from the rigid cross-country skiing until then to a high-end sports utility vehicle (SUV) by improving the texture of the interior and exterior and enhancing the equipment. However, it maintains the same rudder frame and front and rear rigid axle configuration as before, and the suspension spring is a coil spring with a ride quality that surpasses that of leaf springs and a long stroke, so on-road comfort and steering stability. Was greatly improved, and it had sufficiently high running performance even on off-road.