2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara Review

Описание: The 2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series looks a lot like the model it replaces. That’s largely because it’s benefitted from a subtle facelift rather than a full redesign – when you’re onto a good thing stick with it.

It’s been a while since we’ve climbed into the cabin of a 200 Series. So, with some equipment changes on board, it’s time to get the all-conquering off-roader back in the CarAdvice garage to see whether it can still pass muster as Toyota’s flagship off-road warrior.

“Gee, 100 grand is a lot for a LandCruiser…” It wasn’t so long ago that we would hear fans of the brand mutter that to themselves when the first of the breed cracked the six-figure mark.

Well, the buy-in price on the sales graph has continued to climb, and in range-topping Sahara guise as tested here, the 200 Series starts from a whopping $118,500 plus on-road costs. It’s not cheap, but then again, you’re getting the very best that Toyota can muster in terms of off-road ability and all-round durability.

You can read about the exterior changes in our pricing and specification guide, but there are other highlights worth touching on again.

The twin-turbo diesel as tested here gets new injectors, revised mapping and a new particulate filter with added protection. The engine revisions result in a 5kW increase to 200kW in total along with a chunky 650Nm – unchanged from the previous model.