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Toyota is gearing up to celebrate
the 60th anniversary of its iconic LandCruiser
wagon by releasing a special-edition model.
Available for a limited time, the anniversary
model provides more than $5,000 of extra equipment
compared with the LandCruiser 200 Series GXL on
which it is based.
The added features include leather-accented interior,
Bluetooth™-compatible touch-screen satellite
navigation with a four-CD changer, premium steering
wheel and shift lever, silver roof rails and 60th
anniversary badges.
The twin-turbo V8 diesel special-edition model
has an effective price increase of just $76 because
it also gains the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
(KDSS), which is normally a $3,250* option.
All quad-cam V8 petrol LandCruisers have KDSS
as standard. Prices for the 60th Anniversary petrol
model start at $79,990*, with the increased specification
representing significantly improved value.
KDSS gives LandCruiser 200 Series two previously
contradictory benefits - long wheel articulation
for challenging off-road driving and the high
roll rigidity required for on-road roll control.
Exterior paint colours feature the new "Shimmer
Blue", which is unique to the special-edition
model. Buyers can also choose Crystal Pearl (previously
exclusive to top-of-the-range Sahara) or Graphite.
The 60th anniversary signifies the development
in January 1951 of the Toyota "Jeep"
BJ prototype, which was larger and more powerful
than the original U.S. Jeep.
Regular production began in 1953 and the name
"Land Cruiser" was created a year later.
In Australia, one of the first LandCruiser customers
was construction magnate Sir Leslie Thiess, who
bought several for use on the rugged construction
trails of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme.
The quality, durability and reliability of LandCruiser
in tough local conditions has led to Australia
being the largest single market for the iconic
off-roader - accounting for more than one in 10
of all LandCruisers ever built.
All new LandCruisers, including the 60th anniversary
edition, are covered by Toyota Service Advantage,
which caps the price for a standard scheduled
service at $210 during the first three years or
60,000km (whichever comes first).**
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