Al-Futtaim Motors has announced the launch of the rugged 2017 Land Cruiser, featuring a host of exterior and interior upgrades, as well as a plethora of new safety features as standard across the range (EXR, GXR and VXR), including vehicle stability control (VSC), rear fog lights, tyre pressure monitor system (TPMS), hill-start assist control (HAC) and crawl control, for increased driver and occupant safety.
Saud Abbasi, Managing Director of Toyota at Al-Futtaim Motors said: “When we launched the redesigned Land Cruiser last year, we raised the bar of what this legendary vehicle could do, whether on or off-road. The Land Cruiser brought many firsts in its class, and now with the new advanced safety features, new aesthetics, as well as driver and passenger comfort amenities, it continues to lead the pack being the most affordable V8 engine and the most comprehensive SUV line-up in the segment.”
“The Land Cruiser remains the best performing off-road SUV in the market, as well as being the most fuel-efficient SUV in the segment, while enjoying the best residual value, lowest total cost of ownership and is backed by the renowned quality, durability and reliability of the Land Cruiser marque.”
The top of the range Land Cruiser VXR, available in 4.6L and 5.7L V8 engines, comes with hydraulic suspension, as well as advanced safety features such as VSC, rear fog lights, TPMS, HAC, crawl control, turn assist function, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, 360 degree camera and lane departure alert, in addition to an LED roof spoiler, front and rear spoilers, sequential indicators and a new remote engine starter, a mobile app allowing the driver to start their car remotely from their smart phones. The VXR also comes with an all-new 10.1-inch dual FHD display rear seat entertainment system with integrated mood lighting control, wireless mirroring link connection, allowing effortless streaming of mobile devices onto either display, as well as SD, USB and HDMI inputs.
The 2017 Land Cruiser VXR also comes with a four-zone automatic climate control, 9-inch JBL navigation screen with audio, DVD, AUX, USB and Bluetooth control with 14 speakers, auto headlight levelling and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The Land Cruiser GXR, available in 4.0L V6, as well as 4.6L and 5.7L V8 engines, also comes with the same advanced safety features as well as a new rear lip spoiler, sequential indicators, remote engine starter mobile app, leather seats and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser EXR, available in 4.0L V6, as well as 4.6L and 5.7L V8 engines, enjoys the same safety features and is available with a 9-inch navigation screen with audio, DVD, AUX, USB and Bluetooth control, remote engine starter and turn assist function.
Finally, the 4.0L V6-powered Land Cruiser Safari is a no-frills option for those wanting to own a Land Cruiser at the most affordable price in its segment, and offers all the safety features found on the Land Cruiser EXR.
The 2017 Land Cruiser range is available across all Al-Futtaim Motors showrooms in the UAE priced as follows:
| 4.0L V6 | 4.6L V8 | 5.7L V8 | |
| SAFARI | AED 199,000 | N/A | N/A |
| EXR | AED 219,000 | AED 240,000 | AED 264,000 |
| GXR | AED 253,000 | AED 274,000 | AED 299,000 |
| VXR | N/A | AED 309,000 | AED 339,500 |