The revised 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine of the new Land Cruiser shows significant improvements in drivability and offers an optimal balance between fuel efficiency and performance. The 2,755 cm³ DOHC in-line four-cylinder with direct injection delivers 151 kW/205 hp at 3,000 rpm and is combined with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. It produces a maximum torque of 500 Nm, available between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm, giving the Land Cruiser the qualities of a true workhorse: the maximum towing capacity is 3,500 kilograms. The development of the engine focused on controlling acceleration. The goal was for the power delivery to always precisely match the driver's intentions, whether on the road or off-road, in the city or on the highway. The driving feel should be as direct as one would expect from a manual transmission. The engineering team gathered insights from the development of the Land Cruiser 300 (not available in Europe) as well as information on the quality, durability, and reliability of the current Land Cruiser. Customer feedback from everyday use of the vehicle was also analyzed. As a result, the drive of the new Land Cruiser offers improved smoothness with less noise and vibrations, and a direct response with linear acceleration, while the lock-up function of the eight-speed automatic transmission suppresses speed peaks.
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