Toyota is celebrating the Land Cruiser’s continuous
evolution since 1958, when it first arrived in the United States, by unveiling
the Heritage Edition. Limited to 1,200 units, all of them aimed at the U.S. market, the new
Land Cruiser Heritage Edition will debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show early
next month before going on sale nationwide in late summer.
The new Land Cruiser Heritage Edition comes in a
choice of two colors called Midnight Black Metallic and Blizzard Pearl. Dark
exterior accents, 18-inch BBS wheels and vintage-style exterior badging
separate the limited model from the rest of the family.
The cabin features black leather-trimmed upholstery
with bronze contrast stitching, which can be found on the steering wheel,
console, center stack and door trim as well. Completing the styling accents and
ensuring that cleaning the interior won’t give owners a headache are
all-weather floor mats and cargo liner.
The standard equipment list is generous and includes
just about anything, from the ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel,
to the four-zone climate control, with 28 cabin air vents, and keyless entry
with push-button start. All examples of the special edition Land Cruiser will get a 9-inch touchscreen
infotainment system, voice recognition, satellite radio, Bluetooth, premium JBL
audio, wireless charging pad for smartphones and more.
The Toyota Safety Sense P suite of driving
assistance features is offered as standard, with Automatic Emergency Braking,
Lane Departure Alert, Sway Warning System, Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot
Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Automatic High Beams.
The Land Cruiser Heritage Edition is still powered by the same 5.7-liter V8
as the rest of the lineup. It produces 381 hp and 544 Nm of torque, and comes with an 8-speed auto. The permanent four-wheel drive
system, Torsen limited-slip locking center differential, 2-speed transfer case
with selectable low range, as well as an assortment of advanced assist
technologies, clever suspension and others facilitate off-road driving.
