DUBAI: Back for more and better than ever – the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser arrival has been announced by Al-Futtaim Toyota in the UAE. With more than 10 million units sold and counting, Toyota isn’t resting on its laurels and has taken the latest Land Cruiser to new heights confirming its commitment to continuously developing the King of all-terrain and maintaining its status as the ultimate SUV.
New updates made to the exterior as well as the interior have been designed for the people’s new undisputed champion, which will keep the 2020 Land Cruiser at the forefront of the segment.
Epitomizing style and sophistication, the new model sets the segment benchmark with towing capability, legendary off-road capability, convenience and not to mention power. With its trusted top-of-the-line 5.7-litre V8 engine producing 362 horsepower and 54kg-m of torque there is no task too tough for the 2020 Land Cruiser. The new model is equipped additionally with an intelligent automatically controlled eight-speed transmission plus features such as Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select, Adaptive Variable Suspension System, Active Hight Control Suspension and a newly introduced performance damper providing effortless road manners and driving comfort.
“It gives us immense pride to introduce the new 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser,” said Saud Abbasi, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Toyota. “Decades of global success and sales of more than 10 million units around the world make it clear the Land Cruiser is a winning formula. But it is right here in the Middle East where it feels most at home and that is what makes it so gratifying for us to reach our customers and enthusiasts across the UAE with the best Land Cruiser yet – the epitome of nearly 70 years of excellence. With the new changes made to the interior and exterior of the 2020 model along with the technological upgrades, the Land Cruiser will continue to lead the way ahead for many years to come.”
For the 2020 model, the Land Cruiser offers customers a new colour choice – Sparkling Black which has been specially formulated with hues of purple under bright lighting conditions. Gloss finished door trim is another addition for the 2020 Land Cruiser as are newly designed aluminum wheels measuring 20 inches in diameter and a new Land Cruiser name etched into the front bumper. The grille with its chrome tri-bar motif heads up an imposing front end further highlighted by LED fog lights.
The new Land Cruiser adapts to every road featuring full-time four-wheel-drive and long-travel suspension accompanied by hydraulically actuated stabilizer bars to keep the ride smooth and safe no matter the surface. Speaking of safety, the 2020 Land Cruiser is available with multiple airbags and a pre-collision system.
With unmatched functionality, seating for eight passengers and premium equipment including smart cruise control aided by dynamic radar, lane departure warning, perforated leather, multi-zone air conditioning and high-fidelity audio, the Land Cruiser is already a technological powerhouse. The 2020 Land Cruiser also sees an upgraded interior trimmed in Tri-Deco wood, leather and garnished by chrome.
The new remote engine starter app is a key novel convenience for 2020 Land Cruiser owners, offering ease of use and peace of mind. Users can start or stop their engine from anywhere in the world, making things more convenient than ever especially when staying out of the country for a prolonged period of time.
The app enables the user to to remotely open the trunk, stay on top of important vehicle information such as location, driving history, temperature, battery status or door status.
Today’s customers lead an always-connected lifestyles and the 2020 Land Cruiser fits right in with the new 10-inch audio and navigation unit. The upgraded system acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot and supports multi-unit Bluetooth connectivity. The new Real-Time Traffic feature comes with color coding for severity and live rerouting to ensure you get to your destination on time and enjoy a more comfortable experience.
