Before the current-generation Toyota Land
Cruiser bows out to make way for an all-new model this August, the United Arab
Emirates gets a Heritage Edition in two petrol engine variants with retro
graphics and trim, before a 3.5 litre hybrid/CVT combination succeeds the
venerable 4.6 litre V8 mill.
On the exterior, the 4.0 litre V6 version
gets halogen headlamps, while the 4.6 litre V8 gets upgraded to LED units with
daytime running lights and LED foglamps as well as sequential LED indicators.
Both versions get power-adjustable door mirrors, while the V8 adds power
folding and auto-tilt function when reversing.
The 4.0 litre V6 produces 271 hp at 5,600
rpm and 393 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm and gets a five-speed manual gearbox,
while the 4.6 litre V8 outputs 304 hp at 5,500 rpm and 448 Nm of torque at
3,400 rpm and is paired with a six-speed automatic; naturally, both are
four-wheel-drive. The 4.0 litre V6 gets steel wheels shod in 245/75R17 tyres,
while the 4.6 V8 gets alloy wheels to fit a wider set of tyres measuring
285/65R17. Fuel capacity for both is 138 litres.
Inside, the Land Cruiser Heritage Edition
for the UAE gets fabric seats embossed with ‘Heritage Edition’ logos, the 4.0
litre V6 getting grey seat fabric while the the 4.6 V8 gets moquette seat fabric.
The 4.0 litre V6 gets automatic air-conditioning, while the 4.6 litre V8 adds
dual-zone functionality with a manual rear cooler. Both versions receive a
centre console cooler box – handy for storing chilled refreshments.
Both versions get a six-speaker sound
system with CD, USB, auxiliary audio and Bluetooth connectivity, while the 4.6
litre V8 adds navigation with a 10-inch screen. Additional features found on
the 4.6 litre V8 version include keyless entry, powered adjustment for the
driver’s seat, while a built-in air compressor also features, accessible from
the luggage compartment.
On the safety front, the 4.0 litre V6
features ABS with EBD, brake assist, dual front airbags, front and rear parking
sensors and tyre pressure warning, while the 4.6 litre V8 adds hill-start
assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, crawl control, rear view camera and
the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS).
The Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition
starts from AED 169,900 (US$ 46,253) in the United Arab Emirates for the 4.0
litre V6 with the five-speed manual, while the more generously kitted 4.6 litre
V8 with six-speed automatic is priced at AED 224,900 (US$ 61,227). Judging from
the Heritage Edition plaque on the interior, the retro-inspired Land Cruisers
for the UAE will be limited to a run of 20 units across both versions.
