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2012 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series on sale in Australia in March

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By Tim Beissmann |
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The 2012 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series four-wheel drive has received a mild facelift and a number of new technology features to further enhance its off-road capability for the New Year.

Officially unveiled in Japanese specification for its domestic market, the revised Toyota LandCruiser goes on sale in Australia in March. The images support the leaked LandCruiser images published by CarAdvice late last year.

New to the LandCruiser 200 Series is Multi-Terrain Monitor, which uses four small cameras built in around the vehicle to display the road conditions on an in-dash screen.

 

Also added to the 2012 model is the Multi-Terrain Select system, which allows drivers to select between pre-programmed traction control and brake settings to prepare the vehicle for the landscape ahead. Available settings include Rock, Rock & Dirt, Mogul, Loose Rock, and Mud & Sand.

Expect these features to be offered in the top-spec variants, with the base model LandCruiser to get a less high-tech set-up.

Toyota has also made the 2012 LandCruiser more driver-friendly in the city, with a new Turn-Assist function helping decrease the vehicle’s turning circle at low speeds, making parking easier.

While the exterior look is familiar, the updated model benefits from a revised front bumper and grille, new headlights with integrated LED driving lights, and mild tweaks to the taillights to give it a more premium appearance.

The interior gets a subtle update, with a fresh instrument cluster layout and new metallic/wood-grain trim inserts.


 

  • Matt

    the new Petrol V8 will be a 4.6 V8 will be replacing the 4.7. 6 Speed auto is also coming.

    • Anonymous

      The Landcruiser in the USA already has a 5.7L V8 with 6-speed auto.

  • Douglas9305

    LED Driving Lights – really?

  • Rgl

    Have they fixed the oil problem

    • MK

      And the vibration through the steering column?

    • Bert

      That model twin turbo V8 diesel is meant to use some oil ! 

      • Alex Shearn

        I have had the LC200 Turbo Diesel for two years now and doesn’t use any oil! Just have to bed them in properly!

      • Wallcpacki

        This Gentleman may be associated with the TOYOTA Australia ‘Iron Curtain’ Propaganda Department! Have a problem with a Toyota and you will ‘Get the oh what a feeling!’
        Lazy V8 Diesel remains unchanged…………so one also assumes, the excessive oil consumption and Laggy, lethargic rubber band initial acceleration on road also remains? Missed opportunity for Toyota to start a fresh slate for 100 owners tired of waiting for the Diesel fix!
        Expensive vehicle to trash in serious conditions, but no doubt capable, albeit over complex.

        • Seamus

          I bought the VX200 diesel in 2009 with a  latent defect.Vibration on the break pedal and front floor dam orignating from the heater pipes.Toyota SA installed rubber hoses and removed the metal hoses which has removed about 80% of the vibration which makes it bearable.But for an expensive top of the range vehicle to have to make after market alterations is not acceptable.Also illegal to sell new product with known latent defect.Also steering vibration when driving off road. regards,Seamus Finnegan,JHB,South Africa.

      • Pandmgreen

        I own a 200 series with serious vibration problems coming through the steering wheel, does any one have a remedy, Toyota Kalgoorlie, as usuall claim there is no vibrations.Try telling that to my fingers after a long drive

  • Anonymous

    I like the fact they’ve kept the screen at the top of the dashboard, unlike the Prado. I think I’d prefer to have the SatNav closer to my line of vision than a pair of vents.

  • James Cortez

    overpriced landcruiser. The fair price should be 12 – 15 K cheaper. Look at the prices in the US / North America and you’ll realize what a rip off downunder 

    • hellaflushed93

      everything is a rip off down under. so stop complaining :P

    • Anonymous

      In the US, the LandCruiser is the same price as a Lexus LS460 – and you say *we’re* getting ripped off???

    • Seamus

      James in South Africa the current VX200 Diesel selling price is R910,000.00inc of VAT.(not new 2012 face lift) exchange rate today 1/3/2012 =1dollar=R7.48 (rand) We must be the most expensive in the world by far.You guys in the US ARE SPOILT WITH LOW VEHICLE PRICES.regards,Seamus Finnegan,JHB,SOUTH AFRICA

  • Anonymous

    Big improvement from the bland current model headlights and tail-lights.  Looks good in that red colour - hope they’ll bring it here.  Shame about the engine though – 410 Nm from a 4.7L engine is terrible.  An engine of that size should be putting out 440-450 easily.

  • BLAHBLAHBLAH!!

    Still such a boring looking car. Thanks toyota for not getting me to excited this morning,

    • Guest

      Go to some p0rn site if you want excitement.

    • Bert

      A grenade placed somewhere wouldnt get you excited by the sound of things!   HA! HA!HA!

    • idlebrain

      If I go to outback, I’d rather go with this boring landcruiser rather than fancy looking European 4WD.

  • Michael Todd

    Multi Terrain Monitor? I have one of those in my car, but I call it a driver.

  • Ben_hooges9799

    They couldn’t have made this thing look uglier if they tried. GROSS.

    • hellaflushed93

      its got decent looks for what its built for 

  • mickyj

    It’s not jewellery laddy boys. It’s designed to go like f**k on and off road, which mine does.

  • Nuge63

    How come none of these reviews let us know how these vehicles perform as 4×4′s?
    This is 4×4 reviews isn’t it?

  • simmo

    ive had two orderd the new one .towed caravan all around oz .was the best car for the job so easy we were 6 tonne all up. nothing but praise for the 200 sereis

  • Wilgara

    How does the LC200 hold up on very rough dirt roads and occasionally muddy roads. I am one of the few that actually rely on the 4wd capability to get my kids to school or in emergencies…on Friday night had to drive 80km to get 5yo boy stiched up…of course it was raining and dirt road was a mess. Currently driving a 05 Prado but have 250,000km on it and thinking of upgrading to LC200. Any thoughts??

    • Bill Jones

      Hi Wilgara.. My thoughts …buy the new LC 200 but negotiate with your dealer. I got my GXL with bull bar & complete tow pack, anderson plug & brake controller for under $83K drive away.. But I must say I traded a 2004 Prado GXL diesel auto and wasn’t really impressed with the trade value ($24500). Make sure you have the invoicing adjusted to minimise your tax liability especially the LCT. After the handshake get them to drop the price by say $4000 on the vehicle & trade-in and you will save at least $$1800 and no one looses except the tax office.

  • Lanceosborne

    Have had Sahara 200 series since 2008, towed 3.5 tonne caravan 30,000 klms plus and with out any problems, some oil use but i expected that with the towing, have placed order for new 200 as have 100,000 klms up.
    Gret car and tow vehicle, the knockers should learn to stick their heads under the bonnet every now and then.