Toyota Land Cruiser

October 1, 2007 – Torrance, CA - The fourth-generation Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle (SUV) and first-generation Lexus GX 470 luxury utility vehicle, both launched for the 2003 model year, introduced numerous technological advancements. Among these all-new technologies were Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC). Through one of the world's first uses of active wheel speed sensors, HAC and DAC helped the 4Runner and GX 470 improve their off-road capability.

Torrance, CA - The all-new 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV), now in its seventh generation, continues to carry its incomparable reputation for quality, durability and reliability. This Land Cruiser, known as the 200 Series, adds significantly to the quality, dependability and reliability (QDR) equation by including new components, and more comfort, sophistication and value than ever before.

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Full-size sport-utility vehicle

Toyota has significantly enhanced performance and driving dynamics in the Land Cruiser for 2006, giving this full-size sport-utility vehicle a more powerful engine and new advanced suspension control options. In addition, the 2006 Land Cruiser gains freshened front and rear styling.

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

Equipping the Land Cruiser's 4.7-liter V8 engine with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and an electronic throttle control system with intelligence (ETCS-i) has increased output from 235 horsepower to 275 horsepower. Torque rises by 12 lb.-ft., to 332 lb.-ft., and the 2006 Land Cruiser achieves Low Emissions Vehicle II (LEV II) status.