2007 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series
November 8, 2007 by George Skentzos
Toyota Australia has released the latest generation of the LandCruiser wagon – the new 200 Series, the vehicle that helped Toyota establish its foothold in the world automotive markets.
The new 200 Series has a stronger body, improved suspension, more powerful V8 engines that use less fuel, and new technology that makes it more capable in all conditions.
The LandCruiser 200 is available in three grades – GXL, VX and Sahara – with two engine choices, both of them V8s.
The first is a new 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 diesel which lifts power to 195kW and a useful 650Nm – fuel consumption remains relatively low at a comfortable 10.3 litres per100km combined cycle.
Accompanying the diesel is a Euro IV-compliant petrol 4.7-litre V8 engine producing 202kW and 410Nm with fuel consumption at a cringe-worthy 14.5 litre/100km combined cycle.
The updated petrol V8 is matched to a five-speed automatic transmission while the diesel engine is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission, both featuring a sequential shift that allows the driver to select gears manually.
An all-new chassis structure offers superior strength and rigidity by maintaining a separate frame and body, with an integrated tow bar capable of hauling up to 3500kg.
The 200 Series is 60mm longer and 30mm wider, contributing to the increased interior space, however the adoption of a shorter-format V8 means the bonnet length has been reduced for improved visibility.
An Australian-invented Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) combines two previously contradictory benefits – longer wheel articulation for the most challenging off-road driving and the roll control needed for confident on-road driving.
Another innovation is the world’s first Crawl Control system exclusive to petrol models. It automatically controls the engine and brakes to maintain very low speeds – in forward or reverse – with minimal spinning or locking of the wheels.
Multi-terrain ABS provides the correct brake strategy on dirt, gravel, sand and bitumen whilst Hill-Start Assist Control minimises vehicle roll-back when starting on steep hills or climbing slippery surfaces.
Diesel models will also feature Downhill Assist Control, which controls speed on steep off-road descents.
Vehicle Stability Control and Active Traction Control are now standard across the range with the option for up to 10 airbags.
Also, for the first time for LandCruiser owners, the 200 series will feature a dash-mounted tyre-pressure monitoring system which displays the temperature and pressure of all five tyres (including the spare).
The rugged exterior is matched by interior comfort, where up to eight occupants are catered for with four-zone air conditioning, leather trim as standard on the VX and Sahara and full electric seat adjustment.
An optional fully integrated touch-screen system features a satellite navigation system with DVD mapping, and audio unit that has a six-in-dash CD/DVD player with MP3 capability, and a nine-speaker AM/FM audio unit with Bluetooth functionality.
Smart Entry and Start Smart are standard across the range which allows the driver to enter, exit and start the vehicle without using the ignition key or transmitter button.
The entry-level GXL petrol model begins at $69,990 with a $10,000 premium for the diesel. The Sahara turbo-diesel tops the range at $104,990.
| Petrol | Turbo-diesel | |
| GXL | $69,990 | $79,990 |
| VX | $79,990 | $89,990 |
| Sahara | $94,990 | $104,990 |
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How is welding up cracks strengthening it ? How heavy is a bull bar ?
Hi Scott,
These cracks…. they are actually in the chassis ?… not in the bullbar itself ?,.
Tank read what he says “recently received recall notice regarding chassis cracks ”
Why would they suggest sending a bull bar to a panel beaters ?
Welding up cracks in the chassis rail.. Then Toyota’s new motto for the 200 Series Landcruiser should be – “Oh what a filling!
Got another problem with my 200 series.
When the front air vents are blowing cold air correctly, the rear aircon vents blow hot air when set to the same temp as the front.
The rear aircon has to be set at 19.5c or less to get cool air regardless of outside temp.
Have told dealer twice but I get the usual polite thinly disguised “you are imagining it” sort of reply. When I pick the car up they say they have found no fault.
Anybody got a similar problem?
John
Has been a while since I last reported on my 200TD am 5 months into a trip around Australia towing a 3.1 tonne Supreme Caravan. Still uses oil and is under an oil watch ( have a sheet of paper that has to be filled out each time you have it checked needs to be checked at least 3 times at more than 1000k intervals just drive into any Toyota dealership mine has so far been checked in Adelaide Port Linclon and Canberra. The people in Canberra said that I should have the Vacuum pump assy replaced the part number is 29300-0W052 at next service 40,000k. also still leaks dust and the tail shart clunk is better but still a bit there which they are watching. Also it may be my imagination but the motor does not seem to be as quite as before can notice it in the cab. Viberation still there think it a trait of the vehicle tows great plenty of power.
Hi John,
The issue with your rear air con system is that the wires to the rear temp sensors and been some how disconnected. I had the exact same issue as you when I took my cruiser to TJM auto to get a rear 12V socket fitted. They forgot to reconnect the plug to the sensor when reinstalling the rear side panel.
Some of the issues reported on this site can be fixed.
Dust leak
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Tape up all the drain holes to about 3/4 an all doors and tailgate. Remove the bottom trail gate internal plastic mold and add a plastic membrane using some duct tape. This will stop the dust issue and remember to drive with your air com NOT on recycle mode.
6 Gear issue
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Fixed by Toyota, this requires reprogramming. I’ve had it done to my cruiser and it is better now but not as good as I expected.
Hi David,
re ..’Fixed by Toyota, this requires reprogramming’… did they just ‘do it’ or did you ask for it ?.
Hi Paul,
Re the vibration through the steering column, the 200 diesel (and maybe the petrol, I dunno) has Active Control Engine Mounts (ACEM) and these work off the vacuum pump (and presumably off manifold vacuum in a petrol) to control the ACEMs at idle such that zero vibration is passed to the chassis from the engine. IF this is the cause of the vibration, lumps of rubber worked far better in every vehicle I have had to date. My vibration is getting worse. I feel it through the floorpan now as well. Still waiting on Toyota to resolve it but I will go see Garret shortly for an update. This vibration is driving me up the wall !.
Hi all,
Look, go have a geeza at http://www.lcool.org/forum
It’s got a heap more features than this blog which was never designed for great comms.
Thanks David I will try that.
John
Hi Fellas,
Re vibration in my LC200 vx,Sorry to say I have admitted defeat & sold the vehicle ,I used to love L C’s but I no longer trust Toyota, that was my last cruiser.Good luck to the rest of you fellas hunting the vibration Paul
Hi Paul,
I can well understand your frustration and am looking at the same solution unless they fix it.
Did you ever get to talk to Max at CH Toyota and discuss the vibration in light of my discussion with Garret ?.
Hi Tank,
I last spoke to Max at CH about the vibration about 7 weeks ago he appeared to know nothing about my vibration only saying the diesels had some issues…..some understatement. I am very disappointed with toyota maybe I am paranoid but I suspect something of a coverup.I rang most of the Sydney dealers & all denied knowledge of the vibration , how could that possibly be.I came to the conclusion that I had to either live with it or sell it.I hope you fellas do better than me.
Regards Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for that.. Stay tuned here for any progress we make.
Hi Paul,
And go join http://www.lcool.org/forum because I could sure use your comments there re your situation and what you did about it.
Re Steering wheel vibration… this just came from http://www.lcool.org
‘Just got word that Toyota are testing 4 vehicles in Australia with a new vibration kit installed to reduce the vibration at, and around 2000RPM. The tests will go for 3 – 6 months and are all in Toyota owned vehicles. They expect an upgrade kit to be available then.’
Can anyone advise me how I adjust the head lights on my 200 VX
Yep.. ask the question on http://www.lcool.org
a lot of data and pics needs to be sent to describe the procedure… can’t do it here
Hi Tank & all with the vibes,
The vibration kits being tested by Toyota sound promising.Let me know how this all progresses.Maybe one day I will get another L/C.
Hi all, I am a Zimbabwean resident in Oman, and purchased my S200 TD V8 in 2007 – delivered November ‘07.
Am I lucky or a few of you unlucky? I have experienced absolutely no issues what so ever, and have piled on the km’s. Six up (four kids) and fully laden including the roof rack we have toured across the Middle East to Turkey in the East and as far as Sudan westwards. Our only gripes are the lack of seat height adjustment and the absence of power outlets throughout. The latter was easily fixed by installing a further four outlets myself. Ours is reasonably economical cosidering the roof tent and roof boxes, as well as all the other paraphernalia we carry, especially considering the speeds we travel across some of the deserts. We keep to ‘cruisers as we have confidence in them under extreme conditions…..yes they are initially expensive but long term ownership has proved economic.
Would be Interested to find out from WHEELS (last post march 11th 2009) if he has any luck regarding his oil consumption problem.
Re steering wheel vibration–A theory proposed by a toyota guy was that the power steering pump hoses thru to the steering rack are a “stiffer” specification.This could have the effect of transmitting engine vibration directly thru to the steering rack.
Before this could be pursued (and it was only a theory) I had the opportunity to sell it (less than 10,000k’s)so I did.This was my 4th landcruiser and normally I just rang up and ordered Toyota because of the confidence I had in the product.
If there is a next time I will be test driving before buying and again test driving before signing off on delivery
Hi Geoff, Interesting explanation re the ’stiffer’ PS hoses. I am still to hear back from Toyota re their testing of their OZ fleet with the same problem. I have today written to them expressing my extreme dissappointment with their support of the vehicle. It has a lot of good stuff but for the price we shouldn’t have to put up with such a cavalier attitude. Good point re ‘and again test driving before signing off on delivery’. I will for sure in the future.
I have a Question my LC200. What causes the ABS parking and 4×4 warning light is ON while the engine running.
Are the series 200 cruisers reliable,I need to know stepping out of a Jeep Grand cherokee CRD.Please advise,regards.MJ,Australia
Hi Michael, to sum it up. there are no reports that they actually stop dead (apart from some early reports re fuel, now cured). They have some problems (Oil usage… cured ?.. driveline clunk… cured ?… Steering vibration/resonance.. NOT cured as yet !!! ), but they still carry the Landcruiser lineage… the buggers just keep going !!!