Hey, guess what’s hitting the streets again? The Land Cruiser 70 is making a legit comeback in Japan, bringing those 1984 vibes back to life.
They unveiled it at the Japan Mobility Show, and it’s not your regular Land Cruiser; it’s like they’ve spiced up the classic charm with some modern wizardry. Think Hill Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control – all the cool tech stuff. And they didn’t forget the rugged soul – kept that solid frame, tossed in electronic differential locks, and brought in some new buddies like a six-speed automatic transmission, stability control, and Active traction control.
If you’re in Japan, you’ll spot the Land Cruiser 70 strutting its stuff in a six-door SUV style, packing a punch with a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine belting out 201 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Australia’s getting a V8 diesel treat, and in the UAE, they’re rolling with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V6 gas engine. And for those who like options, depending on where you are, it might show up as a tough pickup truck or a slick three-door SUV.
Here’s a sweet blast from the past – a fender-mounted mirror, taking you down memory lane and being pretty handy for those tricky blind spots. And for the ones who crave a bit more flair, Modellista is throwing in some snazzy yellow LED fog lamps and other cool touches.
Now, let’s talk cash. Toyota’s slapping a price tag of about 4,800,000 yen, which is roughly $32,500. But get this – you can also hop on the Kinto subscription ride, starting at 45,760 yen ($310) per month. Sounds intriguing, right? Just keep in mind, it’s a seven-year deal, and when all’s said and done, you’re looking at 6,153,840 yen ($41,740).
