Toyota LandCruiser: 200 Series V8 petrol axed

[Bird]

And with nissan going diesel,  Yota goes no more V8 Petrol

The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series has had its V8 petrol engine culled, leaving the more expensive twin-turbo V8 diesel the sole powertrain option in Australia.

After the petrol variant disappeared from the company's local consumer site, a Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed the changes with Drive, issuing the following statement:

Toyota Australia can confirm from August 2019 production it has discontinued all V8 petrol LandCruiser 200 variants, due to low sales volumes.
There is no change to the availability of V8 diesel variants and we have no plans for this to change.
We can also confirm that there is no change to the LC70's availability of drivetrains as a result of this.

https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-landcruiser-200-series-v8-petrol-axed-122359.html

[rmf1979]

Nissan is going diesel? I've not heard about this, the Y62 Series 5 is due out soon, and there is no suggestion it is moving away from its current petrol engine?

[Bird]

Nissan is going diesel? I've not heard about this, the Y62 Series 5 is due out soon, and there is no suggestion it is moving away from its current petrol engine?

yea typed the wrong way round nissan diesel going ...

[Bird]

Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series V8 diesel to end production March 2021

https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-landcruiser-200-series-v8-diesel-to-end-production-march-2021-124623.html?trackLink=SMH0


Fans who want to secure one of the last examples of the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series V8 turbo diesel will need to get a move on.

The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series V8 turbo diesel is approaching the end of the production line, with the last batch due to be built in March 2021.

Toyota dealers have been asked to stock up and place their final orders after being advised production of the LandCruiser 200 Series will come to an end after 14 years, making it the longest-running LandCruiser wagon since the 1960s.

Toyota dealers have also been advised there will be a limited edition Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series available in the first half of next year.

[NZMarkb]

As Donald would say "False news"

This has been bouncing around for nearly 2 years but still hasn't eventuated
People with more access to information than us don't know what's going to happen
So I guess we will all have to just wait and see 

[Spada]

Couple of new articles have appeared about the new 300 series. Both articles seem convinced it'll be V6 (petrol and diesel) with a 10 speed auto.

Here's what to expect from the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series:

Engines:
3.3-litre turbo-diesel V6 (230kW/690Nm)
3.5-litre turbo-petrol V6 (310kW/590Nm)

Dimensions:
4980mm length (-10mm)
1980mm width (no change)
1870mm height (no change)
2900mm wheelbase (+50mm)

Towing:
At least 3500kg

Off-road systems:
Low-range transfer case
Locking diffs
3D Multi-Terrain monitor
Multi-Terrain Select off-road drive modes (with crawl mode)
Hill descent control

Platform:
New ladder-chassis (TNGA)

https://www.motoring.com.au/toyota-landcruiser-300-series-details-firm-129828/
https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/best-look-yet-at-2022-toyota-land-cruiser-300-series-new-off-road-icon-shapes-up-as-hulking

[gronk]

No petrol in Australia, but a petrol/hybrid may make it here later.

[Spada]

This popped up, seems to be a little closer now? - https://www.caradvice.com.au/959680/2022-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-and-gr-sport-revealed-due-in-showrooms-this-year-no-mention-of-hybrid/

The 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is due in local showrooms between October and December this year

Pricing is not due to be announced until closer to the on-sale date, but Toyota dealers have told CarAdvice they expect the price to increase by $10,000 to $15,000 depending on the model.

an optional new electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (e-KDSS) improves off-road performance via a larger suspension stroke "achieved by effectively disabling the front and rear stabiliser bars".

"The adoption of a multi terrain select function ... automatically judges the road surface and selects the best driving mode," says Toyota.

Toyota says the new model has increased wheel articulation, to better handle off-road obstacles.

[D4D]

More here https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/new-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-revealed-in-full/news-story/f5a3575cb8879ba190c4f10a355cf538

[Bird]

more here

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series confirmed for June 10 reveal
https://www.caradvice.com.au/957466/2022-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-confirmed-for-june-10-reveal/

[doc evil]

This popped up, seems to be a little closer now? - https://www.caradvice.com.au/959680/2022-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-and-gr-sport-revealed-due-in-showrooms-this-year-no-mention-of-hybrid/

"The adoption of a multi terrain select function ... automatically judges the road surface and selects the best driving mode," says Toyota.

WOW, the car is now telling us what is the best driving mode................faarrrk, we're doomed to become sheeple..........

[Pottsy]

Wack a seven bar grill on it and it could be a Jeep! 

[Rodt]

Wonder how much they will be? 

[rossm]

Wonder how much they will be? 

Will be interesting. Asking price in Perth for a late model low mileage 200 series is around $120k at one warehouse dealer I look at.
Will new be cheaper than old?

[plusnq]

Will be interesting. Asking price in Perth for a late model low mileage 200 series is around $120k at one warehouse dealer I look at.
Will new be cheaper than old?

Here in Brissy a local large Toyota dealer just sold a two year old hilux for $2k more than new. Buyer didn't want to wait for delivery and there was no stock available. Crazy times at the moment

[Bird]

Will be interesting. Asking price in Perth for a late model low mileage 200 series is around $120k at one warehouse dealer I look at.
Will new be cheaper than old?

I think one of our melbourne members had a call from the dealer that sold him his offering him more than he paid for it... he bought it new.

[rossm]

I think one of our melbourne members had a call from the dealer that sold him his offering him more than he paid for it... he bought it new.

Looking at the site this morning they are asking about the same for a 2013 Prado as I paid for mine in 2017 with half as many kilometres.
World has gone mad when used car prices go up. 

[Bird]

Looking at the site this morning they are asking about the same for a 2013 Prado as I paid for mine in 2017 with half as many kilometres.
World has gone mad when used car prices go up. 

They have been since Covid started... been looking for a cheap learners type car for daughter for 12 months.. they just dont exist anymore.

[GGV8Cruza]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTXehakA72Y

Bit of history of the new and old cruiser

GG

[lloydus67]

The bil just bought a brand new 200 from toowong Toyota, he picks it up in about 3 weeks. They gave him $20k trade in for his 2011 3L turbo diesel gxl prado with 375,000 Kim's on it. That seems like a lot more than I would have expected.


Sent from me

[GeoffA]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTXehakA72Y

Bit of history of the new and old cruiser

GG

So by their own admission, if you want to take a Land Cruiser on a rough road, you should take an 80.

Go the 80...

[Foo]

So the pov pack would be now $100000+? 

Foo

[Bird]

So the pov pack would be now $100000+? 

Foo

with a 4 month wait

[Pete79]

A bit more info for those following along at home.

https://www.caradvice.com.au/960788/2022-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-new-3-3-litre-diesel-engine-details-emerge/

Personally I won't be buying one, but I still like to see the engineering involved in getting these big ugly things to move.
The engine (or more specifically the turbo) setup sounds interesting, not so sure on that new gearbox though.

[MDS69]

I think one of our melbourne members had a call from the dealer that sold him his offering him more than he paid for it... he bought it new.

That was my boss here in Sydney