Translation:
Preparing the new Toyota Land Cruiser GRJ71
By: Hernando Gutierrez Piñeres
Toyota 4.5, Machito, 24 valves, expensive and 'cow, are all nicknames relating to the same vehicle: the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series that has become over the years a legend of the 4 × 4 in Colombia. And to continue the legacy that has written the mark in the country, Toyota of Colombia launched this year the new model Land Cruiser.
Undoubtedly the new Toyota Land Cruiser is very well structured factory
The new Toyota Land Cruiser comes direct from Japan and its construction is more refined and robust than its predecessors. Notably Toyota has implemented this new model all the lessons learned over 50 years experience building vehicles 4 × 4. One of the biggest improvements of the new Land Cruiser's interior design, which changes for the first time in 25 years to provide more comfort for its occupants.
The new Land Cruiser's interior is basic, but more comfortable than their predecessors
The engine of the new Land Cruiser has also changed the engine venerable inline 6-cylinder and 4.5L of displacement may disappear to accommodate a more modern and efficient engine. The new machine is the 4.0L V6 with 24 valves used in the Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Fortuner. This engine is all aluminum and provides 231 hp and 360 Nm of torque which is an improvement over the previous engine, but the power is delivered to a higher rpm and it takes away points in the 4 × performance 4. Where if you win points the Land Cruiser is in the rear differential, which now incorporates a controlled slip differential (LSD), which guarantees better traction on all surfaces.
Undoubtedly the new Toyota Land Cruiser is very well structured from the factory, but like all good things, there is always room for improvement. Toyota of Colombia took the initiative to make the new Land Cruiser an icon of the 4 × 4 and with the advice of iguana 4 × 4 Ltda Barranquilla prepared the copy we see in these pages. For the preparation took into account several key elements: improving the suspension, to protect the front of the vehicle and add a winch, improve lighting, improve capacity and protect the engine for wading.
High air intake - the TJM Airtec
New TOUGH DOG spirals are stronger than those of series
The improved suspension was hand in hand with the Australian manufacturer TOUGH DOG, was installed in the vehicle a 2 "high for this manufacturer. This suspension system guarantees a greater clearance to the ground and a better performance of the 4 × 4 in uncovered areas without affecting the stability and reliability of the vehicle. The suspension also opened space to mount 285/75R16 tires, which unfortunately do not see in the images, since the tires were not mounted the day we took the pictures for this story.
The new front suspension, coil springs and Foam Cell TOUGH DOG
In the rear are replaced by springs and dampers Australian TOUGH DOG
In an effort to protect the front of the vehicle against collisions with animals or other obstacles along the way, joined the Land Cruiser a front bumper TJM Australian brand. This defense is certified to work with the original airbags were first incorporated into the Land Cruiser and comes equipped with a tray for mounting auxiliary lights and a winch.
Outback TJM T13 front bumper with winch and auxiliary lights
It then chose to mount this defense a game of auxiliary lights KC HiLites Rally 800 with a pattern of light "Driving" that give good reach with side lighting, the ideal formula to supplement the original lights.
All components of the front of the vehicle are protected by the new defense
To make the Land Cruiser in a 4 × 4 self has been mounted on the defense a Milemarker winch SEC9.5 of 9.500 lbs. capacity.
To protect the engine from excessive dust and water if wading, the amount of a TJM Airtec snorkel Australian. The snorkel extends the engine air intake at roof level where only clean, fresh air enters.
Finally, to increase the carrying capacity of the compact Land Cruiser, the ceiling amount BajaRack grill where you can easily assemble all the bulky luggage.
Ready to tackle the toughest terrain in Colombia
All in all this Land Cruiser is a 4 × 4 well balanced with ability to deal comfortably rough terrain of our national geography.
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